Caffe Piccolo

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  Let me preface this by saying the drinks are fairly priced, and the facility itself is decent enough.
  
  That said: If you aren't Eurotrash, stay away. If you aren't Bosnian/Yugoslavian, you don't belong here, and they let you know. The crowd is rude, and they only get louder once they leave the club for some reason.
  
  Every single guy in there is dressed either in Armani Exchange or Ed Hardy tee shirts, tight jeans, and sunglasses (at night). If you've ever wondered what the universal definition of "tool" is, you need to stop by.
  
  If you're looking to get plastered, listen to East-Bloc club music, dance with girls or guys whose favorite TV show is Jersey Shore, then this is the place for you. If you're looking to just drink and have a good time in the neighborhood, walk across the street to Emerald Isle.

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  Posted on 02.03.13 Ethan J.

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  After reading the review before mine I wanted to rate this so people with an open mind and taste for culture could go experience it!
  
  First of all, I'm American- so I am used to very standard upscale clubs around the Chicago area.  My boyfriend is from Bosnia so we went here one night to see his friends and experience his music.
  
  I LOVED IT!!!!  I had such a great time and everyone was so nice and welcoming.  I would highly suggest it for any person from Yugoslavia or America, BUT I would definitely go with Yugoslavian friends for the first time.
  
  The band Bend of Konfjuzn is awesome- they snuck some good ole 70's rock in too so in the midst of folk dancing I was able to rock out.  I would try to go on a night when they play.
  
  SO in conclusion this is a great place to go on Friday or Saturday for those brave Americans looking for a bit of culture shock but willing to have a great, fun time!!!

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  Posted on 09.16.11 Jen K.

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  From the website and what I can see from the set up of this place it is both a cafe/restaurant and night club. But I've only heard of people coming to dance. Their address is listed as 2610-12 and it was dark when I came, so maybe there are two parts to this establishment.
  
  The only club I know that plays Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian and a little bit of Greek dance music. It's not very large, but it doesn't get too crowded either. Drinks aren't badly priced and you can order food.
  
  It's not a place for everyone, and I've heard that many ex Yugoslavs who brought their American friends found that this wasn't the place for them; however, if you speak a little bit of the language, like the music, or like the people then you will probably have a good time here.
  
  Be advised that there is A LOT of alcohol and tobacco (welcome to the Balkans), so if you don't want to smell like a drunken ashtray by the end of the night then either rethink showing up for dancing or make sure you don't wear something that cannot be easily cleaned.

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  Posted on 04.20.09 Ericka A.

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