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FFC East Lakeview

Traditional sauna in Chicago, IL.

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Type
Traditional sauna
Address
3657 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone
(773) 477-3664
Website
ffc.com
Rating
4.1 out of 5 on Google from 230 ratings, as of November 2, 2026

What it offers

Only features we found stated by the venue or its listing, website checked November 2, 2026. Missing from this list does not mean missing from the venue.

Hours

Monday5 am to 11 pm
Tuesday5 am to 11 pm
Wednesday5 am to 11 pm
Thursday5 am to 11 pm
Friday5 am to 9 pm
Saturday6 am to 8 pm
Sunday6 am to 8 pm

Hours as listed on Google, November 2, 2026. Holidays, private events and seasons change them; check before you go.

What a traditional sauna is

A traditional sauna is a hot wood-lined room heated by a stove, often with rocks you can ladle water onto for a burst of steam (the Finns call it loyly). The air is hot and fairly dry. Public saunas in the US range from wood-fired cabins by a lake to social sauna clubs in a city storefront.

  1. Finnish sauna
    160 to 200°F, air, low humidity
    160 to 200°F, air, low humidity
Typical temperatures, from cold plunge to Finnish sauna. Each venue sets its own; check the numbers posted on site.

What to bring

  • A towel to sit on, plus one to dry off
  • A swimsuit if the venue is co-ed (check first)
  • A water bottle
  • Flip-flops for wet floors
  • A change of clothes

Etiquette

  • Shower before your first round.
  • Sit on a towel so sweat stays off the wood.
  • Ask the room before adding water to the stones.
  • Keep voices low and phones out of the hot room.
  • Cool down between rounds with a shower, a plunge or fresh air, then rest.

General guidance for this kind of venue, not this venue's own rules. Read more: sauna etiquette by type, sauna safety.

Nearby alternatives

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  6. Pause Old Town Chicago

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Where this comes from

Source: the venue's Google Maps listing (category "Spa"), checked November 2, 2026, and the venue's own website. We list it as a traditional sauna because of its Google category and name describe a sauna you can visit. Ratings are Google's, shown as a count only; we do not copy reviews. Prices are not shown because they change; see the venue's site. Is something wrong, or has it closed? Email contact@saunasnear.com and we will fix it.