Guidebook for Chicago / Wicker Park
Food Scene
Great local coffee with a variety of brew methods. Wonderful patio in the warmer months.
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Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StGreat local coffee with a variety of brew methods. Wonderful patio in the warmer months.
Closest location for quality coffee!
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Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StClosest location for quality coffee!
Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division StThe best bakery!
Hero Coffee Bar
1651 W Chicago AveDollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen Ave Coffee and pastries.
Quality coffee with various brew methods.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark St Quality coffee with various brew methods.
Quirky coffee spot with retro/nostalgic vibes and various brew methods.
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveQuirky coffee spot with retro/nostalgic vibes and various brew methods.
Bakery and coffee shop with charming back patio.
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Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division StBakery and coffee shop with charming back patio.
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee AveVolumes Bookcafe
1373 N Milwaukee AveBooks, coffee, and drinks.
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveDelicious brunch.
WHISK
2018 W Chicago AvePopular brunch spot.
Tasty options for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Order at the counter.
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Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StTasty options for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Order at the counter.
Modern comfort food enjoyed from counter seats.
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Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveModern comfort food enjoyed from counter seats.
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AvePopular brunch spot.
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StReliable breakfast and brunch standards.
Hash Chicago
1357 N Western AveBrunch.
Mott St
1401 N Ashland AveUnique, tasty, nice patio.
Small, cozy steak house meets brasserie. Lunch special is awesome.
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BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveSmall, cozy steak house meets brasserie. Lunch special is awesome.
Argentine-inspired steaks in a romantic setting,
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Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StArgentine-inspired steaks in a romantic setting,
Delicious pasta dishes among other Italian standards.
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Via Carducci La Sorella
1928 W Division StDelicious pasta dishes among other Italian standards.
Temporis
933 N Ashland AveTasting menu.
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StTasty BBQ with live music.
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveInteresting meats. Bar scene and indoor/outdoor patio.
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveTasty vegan spot. Oder at the counter.
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveSmall spot for gourmet tacos.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AvePopular taco spot with lively outdoor patio.
The best pizza spot for those seeking NY-style goodness. BYOB.
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Craft Pizza
1252 N Damen AveThe best pizza spot for those seeking NY-style goodness. BYOB.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveNew Haven pizza with house-made brews.
Quad Cities pizza with a nice beer selection.
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Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveQuad Cities pizza with a nice beer selection.
Neapolitan pizza with lively patio scene.
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Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StNeapolitan pizza with lively patio scene.
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveSushi BYOB.
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveTop spot for sushi and similar eats.
Kimchi Pop by Chef Son
939 N Ashland AveKorean.
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Notable ramen spot.
Mon Lung Restaurant
1009 N Ashland AveChinese and Cantonese standards.
Chicago hot dogs. Burgers, fries, and shakes, too.
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Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveChicago hot dogs. Burgers, fries, and shakes, too.
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveThe best pie.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveTasty donuts and coffee.
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrUnique, delicious gelato flavors.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveUnique, delicious ice cream flavors.
The Lifeway Kefir Shop
1745 W Division StFrozen kefir (even better than fro-yo).
Drinks & Nightlife
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StGreat beer selection.
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveBotanical brewery.
Fun local wine bar and wine shop. Free corking.
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Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago AveFun local wine bar and wine shop. Free corking.
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago AveEclectic cocktail spot.
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StCozy, retro cocktail spot.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveProper cocktail spot.
Neighborhood cocktail spot in a former Polish neighborhood bar.
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Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveNeighborhood cocktail spot in a former Polish neighborhood bar.
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago AveNeighborhood bar.
Mac's American Food & Drink
1801 West Division StreetNeighborhood bar.
Neighborhood bar. Particularly for soccer lovers.
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Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveNeighborhood bar. Particularly for soccer lovers.
High Dive
1938 W Chicago AveNeighborhood bar.
The Chipp Inn
832 N Greenview AveClassic Chicago neighborhood dive bar.
Classic Chicago neighborhood dive bar with ping pong.
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Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott AveClassic Chicago neighborhood dive bar with ping pong.
GOLD STAR BAR
1755 West Division StreetDive bar.
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveIconic dive bar with old school photo booth.
Phyllis Musical Inn
1800 W Division StDive bar with live music and side patio.
Innertown Pub
1935 W Thomas StQuirky, kitschy dive bar.
The Up Room
2018 W North AveRooftop cocktails in a historic art deco building.
Cabana Club
1616 W North AveRooftop, poolside cocktails with city views.
Parks & Nature
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveSunday farmers market in warmer months.
Eckhart Park
1330 W Chicago AveShopping
Penelope's
1913 W Division StThe best boutique.
RR #1 Chicago
814 N Ashland AveQuirky shop for gifts, cards, and other fun goods.
Essentials
The best local market - organic produce and other tasty treats. Great beer, wine, and liquor selection.
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Garden Gourmet Market
1130 N Ashland AveThe best local market - organic produce and other tasty treats. Great beer, wine, and liquor selection.
Arts & Culture
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division StThe Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave