Chicago’s improv scene takes over the city from July 23-26, 2026 as iO Fest returns with over 135 acts and 11 headliners, including crowd favorites like Baby Wants Candy and the Improvised Shakespeare Company. It’s four straight nights of laughs, late shows, and a comedy-loving crowd that doesn’t wind down early.
If you know Chicago’s comedy scene, you know the shows run late – and so does the appetite that follows. That’s exactly the gap Delhi Darbar Kabab House on Devon Avenue is built to fill.
Comedy Crowds Keep Late Hours – So Do We
Improv shows and late sets often wrap well past 10 or 11PM, right when most restaurant kitchens are shutting down for the night. Delhi Darbar takes a different approach. We’re open until 2AM Tuesday through Friday, and until 3AM on Saturday and Sunday – meaning no matter how late your iO Fest night runs, there’s a hot plate of food waiting for you and your group.
It’s the ideal spot to unwind after a night of laughter: dim the energy down, order up a feast, and relive the best bits from the show over a table full of kababs and curry.
No Hunting for Parking After a Late Show
After a long night out, the last thing anyone wants is to circle the block looking for parking. At Delhi Darbar, that’s never an issue – we have a dedicated parking space right on Devon Avenue, so your group can park close, walk right in, and get straight to the food.
What to Order for Your Post-Show Table
- Mixed Grill Platter – a shareable spread of kababs perfect for a group fresh off a comedy show
- Chicken Nihari or Beef Nihari – deep, slow-cooked flavor that hits just right late at night
- Chana Masala & Dal Makhani – comforting vegetarian options for the whole table
- Garlic Naan and Chicken Biryani to round things out
- End the night with Gulab Jamun while you argue about whose scene was the funniest
Make Devon Ave Your Post-iO Fest Tradition
Chicago’s comedy community knows how to keep a night going, and Delhi Darbar is right there with you. Whether you caught a headliner set or a late-night showcase, wrap up your iO Fest experience with a relaxed, flavor-packed meal on Devon Avenue – no rush, no parking stress, just good food at the hour you actually need it.
Delhi Darbar Kabab House 3010 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 Open till 2AM (3AM Sat & Sun) | Dedicated Parking on Devon Order Online | Call: (773) 338-1818
