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Is Hopleaf Bar Still Open? Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Hopleaf Bar is listed open on hopleaf.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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hopleaf.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked live on 2026-09-08, carried a 2026 copyright date, current lunch and dinner menus, an online ordering option, and listings for upcoming events, with no indication of closure.

  • Season / episode Season 14, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 5148 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Hopleaf Bar in the 'Belly Up' episode (aired 2012-06-25), where Guy Fieri sampled the bar's Belgian-inspired mussels and frites alongside its extensive craft beer selection. The tavern has operated on North Clark Street in Chicago since 1992, built around a self-described mission of promoting better beers, wines and spirits. According to the restaurant's own website, hopleaf.com, checked live on 2026-09-08, the site displayed a copyright date of 2026 along with current lunch and dinner menus, a draft and bottled beer list, an online ordering option, and listings for both upcoming and past events. The site's continued operation and current-dated content indicate Hopleaf Bar remains active at its longtime Clark Street address.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 14, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
Belly Up
What was featured
Belgian-inspired mussels and frites with an extensive beer list
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Hopleaf Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is Hopleaf Bar still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Hopleaf Bar is listed open on hopleaf.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Hopleaf Bar after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Hopleaf Bar in the 'Belly Up' episode (aired 2012-06-25), where Guy Fieri sampled the bar's Belgian-inspired mussels and frites alongside its extensive craft beer selection. As of September 2026, Hopleaf Bar is listed open on hopleaf.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Hopleaf Bar located?

5148 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Hopleaf Bar?

Season 14, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 25, 2012. The episode is titled “Belly Up”.

Is Hopleaf Bar still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

According to the restaurant's own website, hopleaf.com, checked live on 2026-09-08, the site displayed a copyright date of 2026 along with current lunch and dinner menus, a draft and bottled beer list, an online ordering option, and listings for both upcoming and past events. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
5148 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640
Venue type
bar
Official website
hopleaf.com

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