seen on the bear

Merch sold by Chicago places that FX’s The Bear filmed at, featured or worked with. None of it is show merchandise. Each connection cites where it was reported.

Mr. Beef

River North · restaurant · 666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654

The inspiration for the show’s restaurant and the set for the pilot. Owner Christopher Zucchero plays Chi-Chi.

  • t-shirt: Mr. Beef logo t-shirt $25 · seen once
  • hat: Mr. Beef baseball cap $20 · seen once

reported by Block Club Chicago, May 18, 2026 · Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 25, 2026

Kasama

Ukrainian Village · restaurant · 1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

First stop on Sydney’s food tour in the season 2 episode “Sundae”: a longaniza breakfast sandwich, a hash brown, mushroom adobo and a mango tart. Chef Genie Kwon has a cameo in season 3.

  • t-shirt: Classic Kasama Logo T-Shirt $28 · currently available

reported by Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 30, 2023 · Block Club Chicago, May 18, 2026

Margie's Candies

Ravenswood · ice cream · 1813 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Last stop on Sydney’s food tour in the season 2 episode “Sundae”, for a sundae. That was the original shop at 1960 N. Western Ave.; the record here is the Montrose Ave. shop, opened in 2005.

  • hoodie: Chicago hoodie $40 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Love tee $25 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Milkshake tee $25 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Storefront tee $25 · currently available

reported by Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 30, 2023 · Block Club Chicago, May 18, 2026

Pequod's Pizza

Lincoln Park · pizza · 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

In the season 2 episode “Forks”, Richie runs out for a Pequod’s deep dish when a table at Ever regrets never trying one, and the kitchen plates it.

  • t-shirt: Pequod's Logo T-Shirt (Navy) $25 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Pequod's Logo T-Shirt (Grey) $25 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Pequod's Flag T-Shirt (Denim Blue) $30 · currently available
  • hat: Pequod's Knit Hat With Pom $30 · currently available
  • other: Pequod's Can Koozie $5 · currently available
  • other: Pequod's Pewter Bottle Opener $9.95 · currently available
  • other: Pequod's Whale Magnet $2 · currently available
  • sticker: Pequod's Whale Sticker $1 · currently available

reported by The Ringer, Jul 5, 2023 · Block Club Chicago, May 18, 2026

Superdawg Drive-In

Norwood Park · hot dog · 6363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

In the season 1 montage set to Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago”. In season 2 it catered the “breakup party” Carmy and Claire go to.

  • t-shirt: Classic Superdawg Mascot T-Shirt $24 · currently available
  • other: Superdawg Mascot Pattern Socks $15 · currently available

reported by Block Club Chicago, May 18, 2026

Loaf Lounge

Avondale · bakery · 2934 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Co-owner Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader is the show’s pastry consultant, and the café sells the chocolate cake Marcus makes on screen.

  • t-shirt: Loaf Lounge Signature Loaf Graphic Tee $25 · currently available

reported by Reel Chicago, Aug 26, 2022 · Block Club Chicago, May 18, 2026

Jim's Original

Near West Side · hot dog · 1250 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

The stand’s exterior is in the montage that opens season 3.

  • t-shirt: "Maxwell Street Polish" Retro Yellow T-Shirt $15 · currently available

reported by Block Club Chicago, May 18, 2026 · WBEZ, Jun 27, 2024

Metric Coffee

West Loop · coffee · 2021 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612

Has appeared on the show. By season 4, the show’s restaurant pours Metric coffee.

  • t-shirt: Origin tee $25 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Pixel tee $28 · currently available
  • mug: Mug $20 · currently available
  • tote: Tote bag $20 · currently available
  • other: Traveler 16oz $34 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Made by Humans B Corp Tee (Seafoam) $30 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Metric Coffee Devil Tee (Red) $30 · currently available
  • t-shirt: Made By Humans Arch Tee (Ivory) $30 · currently available

reported by Block Club Chicago, May 18, 2026 · Sprudge, Jul 2, 2025

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