by M G.

Been there only once so far. The shisha (hooka) was good but the food was not good at all. The service was ok. The atmosphere was fun. They had some good music on.

by Lenna O.

Only been there once but i loved it. The hookahs are not expensive and the food was amazing. You must try to kefta plate (sp on that!)  I went with a few friends and we had a nice chill time. The server we had, Renata, was really sweet. My friends and i loved her! I'd definitely like to go back to this place again.

by Gene W.

I was excited when this place opened but I regret to inform the Yelp crowd that the best thing about Ugly Hookah Cafe is it's name. The food is very mediocre, on a good day, and their prices are nothing to rave about. Having been to a bunch of different hookah bars I can say with certainty that the shisha selection here was lacking, as well as lacking in flavor. The servers were very nice, but very slow, and the place had kind of a dead atmosphere. For being so close to Northeastern U they had very few young people in the crowd. This might be explained by the abundance of hookah cafes in the North Park neighborhood and the unspectacular nature of Ugly Hookah Cafe.

by Jacob J.

One of my best hookah experiences yet.They opened September of this year.  I'd started going beginning of December and been stopping in since, many times.  Hookah, sheesha (spelling unsure), is great.  Always a great treat, never harsh or inconsistent yet.  I was thoroughly surprised that the hummus and Baba ghanouj are very tasty and satisfying.  Next time will have to have hummos w/meat.25 Hookah flavors.  Almost any combination you can think of, they say.., they can accommodate.I like that waitstaff are always around and present.  Also that different people have different duties.  Its not all piled on the server, there is another person that maintains the hookah and makes sure that everything is working fine.The room can suit maybe 100 or less comfortably.  Single wicker cushioned chairs and love seats.   A flat screen on opposite walls pumping out popular middle eastern pop music videos.  They are open till 4am!  Take reservations online at myspace, their email addy and by phone.I remember another patron telling me that on weekends they may host belly dancers or a Dj in the future.

by Melissa M.

Only been here once, but definitely DO want to go back!   Even though the service was super slow (but friendly) and they slipped a couple things on the bill we didn't order.  That tells you how GREAT  the food was!  Seriously loved it.  I didn't get a hookah, but they're $20, so, next time.....

by Ted C.

I'm a loyal Ugly Hookah goer. The previous place I went to closed MUCH earlier and after finding out the place closes at 4 in the morning or so. My friends and I have been coming here regularly for the past few months. The tobacco is good-like everyone else says there's a large selection of flavors that you can mix and match, the food is good and the kitchen stays open late. The service is slow at times a lot of times it depends on the waitress but it's a small price to pay.

by joanne y.

this is the first and so far the only hookah cafe i've been to.  it may be the only one i've gone to because i don't really want to go to any other place.this place has free wi-fi!!!the service is a bit slow at times but there really is no rush when you're lounging around on what looks like your grandmother's wicker chair smoking out of the hookah.  the menu doesn't have the many different tobacco flavors but you name it, they probably have it.  you can even combine flavors for a yummy tobacco cocktail.  i do not smoke cigarettes but i make an exception for cigars and hookahs.  i think it's because i don't inhale.  haha.  i just taste the smoke.  the food is alright for late night munching.  i get the kabob sandwich (the meat is really tender).  they're opened until 3 or 4 in the morning so it's a nice place to just hang out with friends.

by Jon L.

If you're into a less traditional more urban hookah joint, this is doable.  If you don't care so much about the ambience and just want a good hookah you should check out this no-frills cafe.

by andrea p.

Ugly Hookah is just that plain UGLY,Why Sugar Coat it. It is ugly smelly and old.Not really what I am looking for on a Friday ,Sat or Sunday night. I dont know why my friends brag about it, its basically Oscar the Grouch- looking ugly, dirty and ancient. The backyard sofas probably have mold and are so old your ass could probabbly sink right thru them. And if u have been in there recently you will know that they no longer offer food. But u are more than welcome to stop by 7 eleven and bring your sesame seeds and chips.Regardless, I still dont like this palce or understand what the fuss is about, yes its open late and yes it has wi-fi,but the hookah isnt even decent; and it should its  HOOKAH Lounge.

by Tony A.

This place is a block from my house.....so when my friend said for us to stop by there and smoke some Hookah with friends after a poker tournament (which i won!) i was more then willing.....It was pretty late like 2am on a Thursday...This was like my 5th visit here.....There open 24 hours a day everyday....Its BYOB so you can't go wrong with that...Middle Eastern food.....the humus is tasty.....Fresh Hookah for a reasonable price....Good environment....Pretty big place and spacey....Huge TV's and you always catch the OG's sitting in here.......

by Rich G.

Really nice people and a good clean place.

by bonzai b.

This place is great if your looking for a quality hookah .Due to Chicago laws they cannot serve food anymore but they let you order Pizza and other delivery out as well as BYOB at no charge.They have a very mixed crowd which I like and a huge variety of Juices, sodas and drinks.The guy who prepares the Hookahs has been there a while and really knows how to make them right.You wont find any better Hookah in the area unless you have someone from the mid east sending you a private stash of (tumbac) AKA flavored tobacco

by Elizabeth A.

My boyfriend and I were browsing Yelp looking for a hookah lounge to visit and we were both in awe to see this place receive such great reviews.It looks like an over-crowded cafeteria full of underaged girls looking for attention and a crap load of gangster wanna-be Middle-eastern dudes straight out of high school.  Besides the lack of ambiance and the not-so-pleasing crowd the tobacco was TERRIBLE.  It had no real flavor and started to burn almost immediately.  I would never go to this place again and recommend that nobody else does either.

by Jessica V.

I recently went ot Ugly Hookah and its not like how it use to be. The flavors go bad after just 3 passes and the service has down graded.Im very disappointed.I no longer recommend this location to any of my friends. - Good hookahs- Not so bad prices- Service depends on the person you get, but its normally okay.-…

by J C.

Err where to start..It's close to my house, i like trying out different hookah bars, so i come here once every two weeks.I don't really like the decor. The hookah is the best thing here!Usually I frequent "Alibaba" on Lawrence and Pulaski. Alibaba's hookah is not as good as it used to be to Ugly Hookah is better in that category..This place is Mehh I guess.. =D