Wax Bar

The Wax Bar appears to have changed ownership. No do they feature vinyl sales and playing vinyl. In place of the vinyl wall, they have placed 5 more tables. The vibes of this bar has changed from a laid back cocktail bar to more of a loud elevated dive/neighborhood bar. It is louder since more people are packed in the small space. With no printed menu, the chalkboard should use bright chalk that you could read in low light. Despite the changes, the drinks were still good. That said, it is not the same place that I loved. Wish new owners good luck. Look forward soon to the new vinyl bar opening up on Michigan Ave at former red rock bbq place.

Andy is always worth a visit. Very welcoming and a fun conversation. Drink menu is above the norm.

Still awesome, love this place. Come and have a drink...or two and enjoy the vinyls! The drinks are developed and mixed by the owner and are amazing!! These cocktails are probably THE BEST DRINKS we've EVER had. I can't say enough about this understated bar. Ps the Old Fashioned is a favorite. We cannot wait to come back.

This place is hands down the best bar in yipsy or canton! Awesome creative drinks made by the master himself (owner tends the bar with his wife so you know they care about their product). The records are gone but a great chill place to hangout. The music is top notch! I heard a city pop song believe it or not, so I consider this place on the cutting edge of cool for a millennial like me.

It took me a while to warm up to Wax Bar because Ollie was my favorite, but what's not to love. Super cool atmosphere, great selection of cocktails and vinyl, and a decent happy hour. They have recently added bar snacks to the menu which is a nice addition!

After losing an Ypsi favorite "Ollie" during the pandemic, I was eager to check out the newest concept by the same owner. Located in the neighboring space, Wax Bar combines a vinyl record store with a craft cocktail bar, creating the ideal space to relax to some good tunes with a drink in hand. I headed out recently on their first day after the soft opening. It was a brilliantly sunny afternoon, and Cross Street was still blocked off to vehicle traffic, allowing for plenty of outdoor seating as the weather permits. It's happy hour from 4-6 on weekdays, so I was able to enjoy a great drink at an even better price point. We grabbed our glasses of wine, toasted to the new beginnings in one of our favorite cities, and sat in the expanded seating outside to savor the summer day. It's a place I'll be returning to while the weather is nice, and hopefully have a safe and cozy spot when it gets chilly again!

New owner. Very much needed. Better hours. Good cocktails. Priced fair. Eclectic crowd.

Affordable mini vacation. It was right to the point- tiki drinks and records. The drinks were between $10-14 and it was definitely worth every penny. Fresh garnishes, fun flavors without the cheesy decor. My only complaint would be the limited seating and that most of the seating was high stools, I have back problems so sometimes this format is not friendly for me personally. Recommend for 1-3 people in your party. Clean bathroom and central to other bars and restaurants. Parking is close, about a 3 min walk (behind the buildings across the street).

Drinks and ambiance all about quality and fun delivered together! Retro furnishings, great music and flower-garnished drinkies.

Made a new account for this but I was in there a couple of days ago with some people and the service we received was questionable. Apart from the fact the girl bartender who worked there was the exact opposite of something you'd expect from someone working the hospitality business to be the refusal for a glass of water was the tip of the iceberg. After cashing out a 250$ tab, two of us weren't feeling good so we went in to get a glass of water and were just out right refused even though both bartenders and some customers were in there (and we cashed out maybe 5 mins prior). Definitely will not be going back there again!