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The Che Cafe Collective

4.0 (66 reviews)
Open 7:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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10 year reunion with the Che. Ok, more like 8 year. But feels like 10.
Brianna S.

I have the biggest soft spot for the Che. During my high school years I grew up here. Like clockwork, every weekend, Friday and Saturday, making my way down to the Che around 9 to see good local and not so local bands. Sometimes I wouldn't even know who was playing, but wanted to get out of the house, so we'd pack the car full of punk kids along the way and head out. This place is not your typical venue, and that is what I love about it. It is exactly what you would think of when you think that punk kids are running it. There is a vegan snack counter, a magazine rack filled with old zines, an outside patio for merch tables and hangouts, and a small stage that is only elevated about 2 feet from the floor. The bands here are in your face and one with the crowd. If you are worried about getting your makeup messed up, or the smell of sweaty kids running around in a circle pit, this place is not for you.

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Robert T.

First experience here to see Gary Wilson, has a certain "Lord of The Flies" feeling to it.

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Star D.

You like dives that serve no beer, but have great bands that are flying under the radar before they break into stardom? Then you'll like The Che Cafe. I've seen so many bands here for many years now at great prices within the small intimate Che Cafe. Just know what you're getting yourself in to and don't complain about the fact that they don't serve beer or that they're are "too many (all and any age) hipsters." Just about everyone that goes to the shows there are really nice and fun. Give it a chance if you're not the type that NEEDS a lot for little. I love the Che!

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Inside the Aventine office building with First Citizens Bank, fourth floor

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