Buddie's (Chicago Gay Bar and Restaurant/1988-2004) Size:S and proud civic presence

and proud civic presence

and drag queens filled the space night after night

gatherings built on community

Its rough lines and imperfect lettering aren’t printing flaws — they’re part of the story

This tee revives the spirit of Bad with bold

Buddie's (Chicago Gay Bar and Restaurant/1988-2004) Size:S and proud civic presenceBuddies Chicago, IL (19882004) Opening in 1988, Buddies became a well known fixture in Chicagos LGBTQ+ scene by offering something a little different from the citys louder clubs and dance bars. Part restaurant, part gay bar, it built its reputation around conversation, comfort, and community as much as nightlife. The space carried an easygoing, welcoming atmospheremeals at the tables, drinks at the bar, familiar faces returning night after night. It