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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville

📍 Lake View East, IL

★4.4(929 Google reviews)

A dine-in movie theater with quality food service, comfortable reclining seats, and nostalgic atmosphere. Best suited for families with older children who can follow strict quiet rules.

✓ Great food service✓ Nostalgic atmosphere✓ Comfortable seating
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★★★★★Featured review by Nelson Rodriguez

Nostalgia can sometimes be a dangerous drug; imbuing our days of halcyon with a fondness and reverence they do not deserve. Luckily, no such problem exists at the Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville location! This theater is absolutely wonderful. Whether you're looking to watch the latest blockbuster while enjoying your popcorn or if you're hoping to catch that gem of a small film with limited release that multiplexes simply don't have the room to show, the experience at this theater is sublime. Its wonderfully irreverent yet meaningful decor makes you feel right at home for those of us in certain age, but also, is very welcoming two younger patrons. On top of all that, their food is just as eclectic and amazing as their films! The people bringing you your food are kind, courteous, and quick. I know that other people received orders during a fun throwback film(read the information on the website to find out more about these amazing experiences) but honestly I don't remember anyone walking past me even though I was in the middle of the aisle! I cannot recommend this place enough and I'm looking forward to their Halloween showings. Their films lend them credibility as a top rate movie theater but the staff, service, and atmosphere they create elevates them to something more than just your average Multiplex. At the risk of being pretentious, this is a movie theater and I go there to see films. However, I am entirely excited about seeing Twister there soon!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best suited for families with older children and teens who can follow strict quiet rules during movies. The dine-in experience with quality food and nostalgic decor creates a special movie night, but parents should prepare younger kids for the theater's behavioral expectations and potentially slower food service.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive early to enjoy the atmosphere and take photos
⏰Write orders on provided paper and use silent doorbell for service
đŸŽŸī¸Parking validation available for 1-4 hours at $10 in connected structure
🚗Prepare children for strict quiet rules during screenings

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

929 Google reviews

Excellent food and service100%
Nostalgic atmosphere60%
Comfortable reclining seats40%
Service timing issues40%
Strict behavioral rules20%
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Nelson Rodriguez

a year ago

★★★★★

“Nostalgia can sometimes be a dangerous drug; imbuing our days of halcyon with a fondness and reverence they do not deserve. Luckily, no such problem exists at the Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville location! This theater is absolutely wonderful. Whether you're looking to watch the latest blockbuster while enjoying your popcorn or if you're hoping to catch that gem of a small film with limited release that multiplexes simply don't have the room to show, the experience at this theater is sublime. Its wonderfully irreverent yet meaningful decor makes you feel right at home for those of us in certain age, but also, is very welcoming two younger patrons. On top of all that, their food is just as eclectic and amazing as their films! The people bringing you your food are kind, courteous, and quick. I know that other people received orders during a fun throwback film(read the information on the website to find out more about these amazing experiences) but honestly I don't remember anyone walking past me even though I was in the middle of the aisle! I cannot recommend this place enough and I'm looking forward to their Halloween showings. Their films lend them credibility as a top rate movie theater but the staff, service, and atmosphere they create elevates them to something more than just your average Multiplex. At the risk of being pretentious, this is a movie theater and I go there to see films. However, I am entirely excited about seeing Twister there soon!”

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Begona Cowan

11 months ago

★★★★★

“Alamo Drafthouse is a catchy and cute theater. It's a solid theater. It's prices are competitive with everybody else, but they have more to offer. Alamo Drafthouse is a theater in a restaurant and a bar Each theater has about 10 rows of seats, with recliners. The recliners have their own table, with two cup holders. Anytime you want to order something, you write it out and press a silent doorbell, and the waitress comes and picks it up. The food is really good, better than any theater food I've ever had. For example, their fried pickles are always well done. Every bright is full of crunch. The meat lovers Pizza is excellent. Play 27 year old son and I have split them the prices are theater prices, but you are getting more for your money and way better taste. This place also has a bar, a lounge, and a video rental.”

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Byrd IsDaWord

10 months ago

★★★★★

“This place was awesome. The nostalgic atmosphere brought joy to my heart. Being 43 it really brought back so many memories. The food was great even though they took a long time bringing my fiance her chicken sandwich lol but it wasn't a huge deal. On top of that we had to leave early due to a family emergency. With that said I can't wait to go back. Looking forward to seeing the new Jurassic Park film when it drops.”

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Veronica Hui-Rodriguez

6 months ago

★★★★★

“Wonderful cinema with service at your chair. Good food and drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic). Clean bathrooms. Parking at the parking structure. Entrance directly from parking structure on the 3rd floor. Validation at the front available after 1 hour to 4 hours, $10. Highly recommended.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville combines movie viewing with restaurant-style dining, featuring reclining seats and table service during films. The venue maintains strict quiet policies and serves full meals and drinks directly to seats. The nostalgic decor and atmosphere appeal to families, though the behavioral expectations make it most suitable for older children and teens.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday11:00 – 23:00
Wednesday11:00 – 23:00
Thursday11:00 – 23:00
Friday11:00 – 23:00
Saturday11:00 – 23:00
Sunday11:00 – 23:00

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