Wicker Park, East Village FOOD Scene
Sharing restaurants and coffee houses that are nearby and special to us. We hope it guides you and enhances your exploration of the neighborhood.
We love this place. It's a mid-tier, casual Italian restaurant with a GREAT outside dining area in the summers (in the back, off the street.) Full bar.
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Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division StWe love this place. It's a mid-tier, casual Italian restaurant with a GREAT outside dining area in the summers (in the back, off the street.) Full bar.
Intimate, authentic - amazing. Make a reservation. A little pricier. Great outdoor area in the summer. Order the sage-butter gnocchi!
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a tavola
2148 W Chicago AveIntimate, authentic - amazing. Make a reservation. A little pricier. Great outdoor area in the summer. Order the sage-butter gnocchi!
Best people watching in Chicago. Sit outside. Drink the marguerites. Soak it in. If it's a sunny day - get out there! Fab tacos. CASH ONLY.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBest people watching in Chicago. Sit outside. Drink the marguerites. Soak it in. If it's a sunny day - get out there! Fab tacos. CASH ONLY.
The BEST restaurant in the neighborhood. Fantastic steak joint - incredible tartare, salmon....plan ahead for a reservation.
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BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveThe BEST restaurant in the neighborhood. Fantastic steak joint - incredible tartare, salmon....plan ahead for a reservation.
Philz Coffee
1640 W Division StColectivo Coffee
1211 N Damen AveYou just might think you’re dining in Madrid at this lush Spanish restaurant. Have a glass of Sherry on the patio and even take home some imported and house-made conservas from their gourmet market. Make sure you check out Bordel—their second-floor cocktail bar and cabaret!
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Mama Delia
1721 West Division StreetYou just might think you’re dining in Madrid at this lush Spanish restaurant. Have a glass of Sherry on the patio and even take home some imported and house-made conservas from their gourmet market. Make sure you check out Bordel—their second-floor cocktail bar and cabaret!
Great spot to explore creative American brunch cuisine! Have a cup of coffeeand try some chicken and waffles in a clean modern atmosphere.
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Yolk - Wicker Park
1819 W Division StGreat spot to explore creative American brunch cuisine! Have a cup of coffeeand try some chicken and waffles in a clean modern atmosphere.
One of the newest additions to Division Street! Come here for a handmade pasta and casual dining experience. We pick up fresh pasta and sauce and heat it up at home and enjoy. Can also do take out.
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Tortello
1746 W Division StOne of the newest additions to Division Street! Come here for a handmade pasta and casual dining experience. We pick up fresh pasta and sauce and heat it up at home and enjoy. Can also do take out.
If you come to Chicago and don’t eat a Chicago Dog, we’re you even in Chicago? Luckily for you, Fatso’s is right down the street. Make this hole-in-the-wall a destination or stumble upon it late-night after a fun night out!
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Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveIf you come to Chicago and don’t eat a Chicago Dog, we’re you even in Chicago? Luckily for you, Fatso’s is right down the street. Make this hole-in-the-wall a destination or stumble upon it late-night after a fun night out!
ENTRANCE IN THE ALLEY OFF CORTEZ ST.
Oh, my. So, so good.
OPENED IN THE SUMMER OF 2020, PIZZA FRIENDLY PIZZA IS A ROCK INSPIRED CASUAL NEIGHBORHOOD EATERY16” ON CENTER AND CHEF NOAH SANDOVALOFORIOLE, KUMIKO, AND KIKKO. THE MENU FEATURES SICILIAN-STYLE PAN PIZZAS AVAILABLE BY THE SLICE OR WHOLE PIE, SPECIALTY SANDWICHES, AND SIDE DISHES ALL MADE WITH LOCALLY SOURCED, SEASONAL INGREDIENTS. WE'RE A LAID-BACK NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT, AND WE'RE CURRENTLYOPEN FOR LIMITED PATIO SEATING AND A WALK-UP WINDOW WHERE GUESTS CAN PICK UPCARRYOUTORDERS OR GRAB A SLICE OF PIZZATO-GO.
Pizza Friendly Pizza
1039 N Western AveENTRANCE IN THE ALLEY OFF CORTEZ ST.
Oh, my. So, so good.
OPENED IN THE SUMMER OF 2020, PIZZA FRIENDLY PIZZA IS A ROCK INSPIRED CASUAL NEIGHBORHOOD EATERY16” ON CENTER AND CHEF NOAH SANDOVALOFORIOLE, KUMIKO, AND KIKKO. THE MENU FEATURES SICILIAN-STYLE PAN PIZZAS AVAILABLE BY THE SLICE OR WHOLE PIE, SPECIALTY SANDWICHES, AND SIDE DISHES ALL MADE WITH LOCALLY SOURCED, SEASONAL INGREDIENTS. WE'RE A LAID-BACK NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT, AND WE'RE CURRENTLYOPEN FOR LIMITED PATIO SEATING AND A WALK-UP WINDOW WHERE GUESTS CAN PICK UPCARRYOUTORDERS OR GRAB A SLICE OF PIZZATO-GO.
Modern Filipino concept with very good breakfasts, lunches and Michelin Starchef Genie Kwon baker. WOW. Great coffee, tea. Opens at 9a. About 1 minute walk.
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Kasama
1001 North Winchester AvenueModern Filipino concept with very good breakfasts, lunches and Michelin Starchef Genie Kwon baker. WOW. Great coffee, tea. Opens at 9a. About 1 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Swank & Sexy. This speakeasy isn't easy to find - the door is hidden beneath ever-changing street art. Once inside, it's very intimate and the drinks are awesomely unique.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSwank & Sexy. This speakeasy isn't easy to find - the door is hidden beneath ever-changing street art. Once inside, it's very intimate and the drinks are awesomely unique.
Ol' Chicago dive bar. With music. Go have fun. Meet people!
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Phyllis Musical Inn
1800 W Division StOl' Chicago dive bar. With music. Go have fun. Meet people!
This saloon-styled, craft cocktail bar is a must try for gin, rum, and scotch aficionados. With its dark wood, cozy interior, Queen Mary is the perfect nightcap to any night out on Division street.
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Queen Mary
2125 W Division StThis saloon-styled, craft cocktail bar is a must try for gin, rum, and scotch aficionados. With its dark wood, cozy interior, Queen Mary is the perfect nightcap to any night out on Division street.
Pub-style beer and cocktail spot (now with to-go drinks). Their sausages make a good bar snack while you enjoy a drink on the patio.
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Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StPub-style beer and cocktail spot (now with to-go drinks). Their sausages make a good bar snack while you enjoy a drink on the patio.
Essentials
Nice, large grocery store. Plenty of free parking. Big beer and liquor department. Nice produce and meats. PHARMACY on location.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveNice, large grocery store. Plenty of free parking. Big beer and liquor department. Nice produce and meats. PHARMACY on location.
Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division StTarget Grocery
1664 W Division StEverything Else
Pinky Nail Chicago
1400 W Grand AveManicure/Pedicure. $45 for the combo. Pretty fast.
Juko Nail and Skin Rescue
2130 W Division StArts & Leisure
You will be amazed by this art gallery. It's modern, it's well curated, edited and inspiring! You will definitely be greeted by a local artist. $5 donation at the door. Enjoy this visit on your way to Shokolade Pastry shop!
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Ukranian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago AveYou will be amazed by this art gallery. It's modern, it's well curated, edited and inspiring! You will definitely be greeted by a local artist. $5 donation at the door. Enjoy this visit on your way to Shokolade Pastry shop!
Closest entrance: Damen & Bloomingdale TrailAKA The Bloomingdale Trail—this 2.7 mile long, elevated trail is quite literallythe scenic route. Whether you’re traveling by bike, blades, or even baby carriage—you’ll enjoy the landscaping and art installations along with historic Chicago greenway.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueClosest entrance: Damen & Bloomingdale TrailAKA The Bloomingdale Trail—this 2.7 mile long, elevated trail is quite literallythe scenic route. Whether you’re traveling by bike, blades, or even baby carriage—you’ll enjoy the landscaping and art installations along with historic Chicago greenway.
SWAN BOATS
What’s a more blissful afternoon than paddling around in the Humboldt Lagoon on a Swan Boat?
Wheel Fun Rentals - Humboldt Park
1301 N Humboldt DrSWAN BOATS
What’s a more blissful afternoon than paddling around in the Humboldt Lagoon on a Swan Boat?
Umgangatho wezulu
201 E Randolph St