A campus favorite Chuck’s Café is a bar located on 727 S Crouse Ave behind Marshall Street. Chuck’s Café is one of the 4 major dive bars on the Syracuse University campus. If you’re looking for a funky bar with a lot of character, Chucks is definitely a staple for the nightlife on the SU hill. Feel free to bring a sharpie and tag your name on the wall to leave your mark when you visit!
Menu
Chuck’s menu offers traditional American food as well as a large variety of appetizers. Among the crowd favorites are spinach artichoke dip, humus with pita bread and chili cheese fries.
Their Monday Special includes $2 burgers and on Sunday wings are 25 cents.
Happy Hour is Monday – Friday 11 am to 8 pm.
Atmosphere
As overwhelming as it may seem, Chuck’s is known for its loud ambiance. However the large locale, with graffiti covered walls and tables accompanied with the music isn’t hard to get accustomed to. The rowdiness and student vibe makes it apparent as why Chuck’s is a favorite amongst the Syracuse student body. Though weeknights can often be slow the weekend crowd makes up for the it. Considering how inviting their happy hour is, students can be found at Chuck’s at almost any time of the day. Often times during the week, students go to Chucks to relax, eat and have a beer before continuing on with their daily schedule.
Apart from food and drinks, Chuck’s often plays 80’s and 90’s classic rock hits as well as popular modern popular song. The bar is equipped with several big screen TVs playing the most current sports events, Chuck’s also has two pool tables, dart board machines, and basketball shooting machines, therefore there is no excuse for costumers to ever get bored.
Chuck’s gets very busy Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights, and game days so if you are looking to find a place to sit arriving early is recommended.
Chuck’s has a very strict 21 and over policy and always checks IDs. After 6 pm identification is required a the door. During the day underage patrons can order food but the bartenders will check IDs whenever an alcoholic beverage is ordered.
Cover Charge
Chuck’s starts charging $2 cover at 9:00 pm, and after 12:00 am it increases to $5. On Wednesdays nights there is no cover charge.
Specials
Happy Hour:
Monday- Friday: (11am to 8pm)
$3.50 Pitchers of Miller Light, Honey Brown, Yuegling, Keystone Light and Miller 64
Monday: (11am to 8pm)
$2 burgers
Thursday: After 8pm, $1.50 Bud Light Bottles
Friday: All day
$3.50 Pitchers of Miller Light, Honey Brown, Yuegling, Keystone Light and Miller 64
Contact Information
Address:
727 S. Crouse Ave Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone Number:
(315) 477-144
Business Hours:
Monday – Sunday 11:00am to last call (2:00 am)