Guidebook for Wicker Park
Food Scene
Tequila/mezcal/whiskey/taco joint with great atmosphere!
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTequila/mezcal/whiskey/taco joint with great atmosphere!
Anker
Umami Burger Wicker Park
1480 N Milwaukee AvePub Royale
2049 W Division StSilli Kori Restaurant
2053 W Division StThai food that's really good!
The Robey
2018 W North AveCheckout rooftop, bar, and restaurant!
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Fun, casual, ramen spot.
BBQ that will leave you wanting more.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StBBQ that will leave you wanting more.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
1482 N Milwaukee AveEven more ramen!
Black Bull
1721 W Division StTapas and more!
Café Marie-Jeanne
1001 N California AveAmazing food!
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueGreat food, amazing wine!
Purple Llama
2140 W Division StGreat music and coffee
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StUrbanbelly
1542 N Damen Avefusion of korean/puerto rican food. delicious!
The Angry Crab
1308 N Milwaukee AveCajun seafood at its best!
LOKaL
2500 North Ashland AvenueBrunch, music, food.
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveRangoli Classic Indian Dining
Great Indian food!
Boulevard Sports Lounge
2645 W North AveBbq, sports watching!
Mott St
1401 N Ashland AveOne word: Amazing!
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveGreat food. Great drinks!
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdThe food is great. Brunch on weekends is a must.
Stop here for a good brunch and check out the beautiful park afterwards!
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Humboldt Park Boathouse
1301 North Humboldt DriveStop here for a good brunch and check out the beautiful park afterwards!
Falafel & Grill
1317 N Milwaukee AveCheap, tasty Middle Eastern food.
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Avegreat chicken/fish. awesome drinks!
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveWorth the visit
Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AveThe Delta
1745 W North AveParadise Park
1913 West North AvenueGreat vegetarian/pescatarian local spot with delicious libations!
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Handlebar
2311 W North AveGreat vegetarian/pescatarian local spot with delicious libations!
Drinks & Nightlife
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StAmazing drinks!
Bourbon on Division
2050 W Division StGreat bar open till 4am on weekdays and 5am on weekends!
EZ Inn
921 N Western AveCheap but really good drinks and music!
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveLive music
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveGreat drinks!
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdAmazing drinks and great food.
Sublime drinks and live music most nights!
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueSublime drinks and live music most nights!
Live music! If you love reggae, Thursdays are a must!
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Subterranean
2011 W North AveLive music! If you love reggae, Thursdays are a must!
The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee AveSpeakeasy with great drinks and music
Joe's Wine Cellar
2108 W Division StGreat wine bar!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBeautiful space to grab coffee, food, and chill out if you need to get some work done or just relax.
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Colectivo Coffee
1211 N Damen AveBeautiful space to grab coffee, food, and chill out if you need to get some work done or just relax.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveWalgreens
3646 North BroadwayCermak Produce
2701 W North AveAldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveSmoke shop for hookah essentials, and all things e-(pens, cigarettes, refills)
Ash's Bucktown Smoke Shop
1573 N Milwaukee AveSmoke shop for hookah essentials, and all things e-(pens, cigarettes, refills)
Lowe's Home Improvement
1360 N Ashland AveJewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayShopping
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveOne of my favorite used bookstores!
Crossroads Trading
1519 N Milwaukee AveThrift and consignment store
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful conservatories you'll ever see. Worth checking out.
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Garfield Park Conservatory - Administrative Office
300 North Central Park AvenueOne of the most beautiful conservatories you'll ever see. Worth checking out.
Perfect bike trail to see some of the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailPerfect bike trail to see some of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Beautiful trail to ride along lakefront when weather permits!
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailBeautiful trail to ride along lakefront when weather permits!
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrWicker Park
1425 N Damen AveGreat biking/walking trail with an elevated view of different views!
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueGreat biking/walking trail with an elevated view of different views!
Getting Around
Blue line stop less then 10 minute walk from my place
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Damen station
1558 N Damen AveBlue line stop less then 10 minute walk from my place