Visit These Shooting Locations in Chicago from ‘The Bear’ Season 3

Can’t get enough of the stress, anxiety, and drama of Carmy and co.? Take a flight to the Windy City and visit these filming locations in Chicago from the third season of The Bear.

Come 27 June 2024, FX’s hit comedy-drama series The Bear will return with Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto’s (played by Jeremy Allen White) culinary adventures in the homestead, as the young chef navigates the challenges of running his family’s beef shop in Chicago after his brother’s death. Spend a day or two in his shoes at these iconic filming locations of The Bear.

The first two seasons focused on Carmy’s transition from the high-pressure world of Michelin-starred restaurants to the heart-wrenching realities of owning and running a local sandwich shop. With season 3’s cryptic teaser doing the rounds, audiences are waiting with bated breath to witness how the story unfolds. In this story, we explore Chicago’s verdant landscape through the filming locations of The Bear Season 3.

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While details about the cast and plot remain tightly under wraps, speculation suggests that familiar faces will return, including Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Edwin Lee Gibson, Matty Matheson, and of course, Jeremy Allen White. This season, the chef and his culinary brigade elevate the beef stand to a fine dining experience. On this pursuit, interpersonal bonds will get strained, stress will mount, and every second will count. The Bear Season 3 will have 10 episodes, all of which will be released on June 27, 2024, on Disney + and Hulu.

The Bear Season 3: Filming locations in Chicago

Ukrainian Village

The first destination on your list is the Ukrainian Village, especially the corner of Hoyne Avenue and Cortez Street. Fans have spotted shooting and production of The Bear in this low-key neighbourhood that houses one of the largest populations of Ukrainians in the US. The area is famed for its Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Ukrainian National Museum, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedra, and Saints Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church. If you find yourself in the neighbourhood, make sure to grab a bite at Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen, and Old Lviv.

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Nearby attractions: Wicker Park Famers Market (1.6 km), The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club (2.73 km), WNDR Museum (4.5 km), and Chicago Architecture Centre (roughly 6.28 km).

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Armour Square/Bridgeport

According to a report in WBEZ Chicago, several permits were issued in late February in the Bridgeport and Armour Square area under code names like “Marcus’s mom’s house” and “Marcus driving scene”. The two residential neighbourhoods are over a km apart and are touted for their bustling cafes, dim sum spots, Japanese teahouses, and verdant parks.

With fans prying for peeks into the upcoming season, the show’s makers are going the extra mile to conceal potential spoilers. They installed bright pink fliers on street lamps and buildings that read ‘Kubelik’ – but fans were quick to crack the code and made it to some of The Bear filming locations. More recent permits are labelled “C – W” or “SSH – F” to avoid giving away the actual locations.

Nearby attractions: Heritage Museum of Asian Art (965 m), Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park (965 m), Chicago Maritime Museum (1.28 km), Bubbly Creek (2.57 km), Nine Dragon Wall (4.6 km), and Shedd Aquarium (7.8 km).

Lincoln Park

Another Chicago location where The Bear Season 3‘s filming took place is Lincoln Park; as per the report, the key location includes Southport between Belden and Webster Avenues and Shakespeare Avenue between Throop Street and Southport Avenue. Some of the key attractions in the area include the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago History Museum, Steppenwolf Theatre, and Wrightwood 659. The area is also abuzz with cafes and nightlife haunts such as Geja’s Cafe, Homeslice, Galit, Chez Moi, Kingston Mines, and Park West.

Nearby attractions: The Rookery Building (4.98 km), Navy Pier (5.4 km), Chicago Cultural Centre (6.4 km), Museum of Illusions (6.9 km), and Museum of Ice Cream (7.24 km).

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West Loop

The next filming location of the Emmy award-winning series is West Loop, Chicago’s hip neighbourhood touted for its sparkling nightlife, music venues, and restaurants. In addition to the amiable food and drinks scene, the stand-out experiences in this area include indulging in a salt scrub or massage at the candlelit bathhouse Aire Ancient Baths, pitching a picnic at the Union Park, relishing the nostalgia of arcade Games at Emporium Fulton Market, and partaking in rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders.

Nearby attractions: Sky Deck Chicago (1.93 km), Maggie Daley Park (2.73 km), Chicago Riverwalk (3.21 km), Buckingham Fountain (3.37 km), and Millennium Park (3.86 km).

Evanston

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Lastly, the show was also shot in Chicago’s Evanston town. The charming town is best known for its American Toby Jug Museum, American Toby Jug Museum, Dearborn Observatory, Evanston Art Center, and the resplendent Baha’i Temple.

Nearby attractions: Clark Street Beach (1.77 km), Evanston Art Center (2.57 km), Lee Street Beach (2.57 km), Mitchell Museum of the American Indian (4.02 km), and Skokie Farmers’ Market (7.24 km).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

– Is The Bear drama based on the real story?
While The Bear is not based on a true story, parts of the series are inspired by co-creator Christopher Storer’s life.

– When did the filming for The Bear begin?
Production for The Bear Season 3 officially started in February 2024.

– Where can I watch The Bear drama?
Viewers can stream The Bear on Disney + Hotstar and Hulu.

– How many episodes does The Bear Season 3 have?
The Bear Season 3 has 10 episodes.