Bucktown/Wicker Park Guidebook

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Bucktown/Wicker Park Guidebook

Drinks & Nightlife

Hipster Killer Tacos, Whiskey Bar, Alfresco Drinking and Dining Scene. A Best of...
1176 locals raden deze aan
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 locals raden deze aan
Hipster Killer Tacos, Whiskey Bar, Alfresco Drinking and Dining Scene. A Best of...
Proper cocktail speakeasy format. A best of date location. A classic Chicago local destination.
355 locals raden deze aan
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 locals raden deze aan
Proper cocktail speakeasy format. A best of date location. A classic Chicago local destination.
Al Fresco Seating
20 locals raden deze aan
Northside Bar & Grill
1635 N Damen Ave
20 locals raden deze aan
Al Fresco Seating
Best Beer List! A Chicago Favorite.
119 locals raden deze aan
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 locals raden deze aan
Best Beer List! A Chicago Favorite.
Young, lively, alfresco, inexpensive creative pizzas...
31 locals raden deze aan
Paradise Park
1913 West North Avenue
31 locals raden deze aan
Young, lively, alfresco, inexpensive creative pizzas...
Karaoke Bar. Free popcorn.
50 locals raden deze aan
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland St
50 locals raden deze aan
Karaoke Bar. Free popcorn.
Former Chicago speakeasy circa 1934. Known as Molly’s on hit TV show Chicago Fire. Two blocks from house.
50 locals raden deze aan
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland St
50 locals raden deze aan
Former Chicago speakeasy circa 1934. Known as Molly’s on hit TV show Chicago Fire. Two blocks from house.
Great day drinking spot... small pool, margaritas, daiquiris... nice rooftop view of the L Train.
24 locals raden deze aan
Cabana Club
2018 W North Ave
24 locals raden deze aan
Great day drinking spot... small pool, margaritas, daiquiris... nice rooftop view of the L Train.
Easy, casual, indoor/outdoor... best weekend Bloody Mary Bar in the city.
73 locals raden deze aan
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division St
73 locals raden deze aan
Easy, casual, indoor/outdoor... best weekend Bloody Mary Bar in the city.

Food Scene

Tex Mex Brunch/Lunch. Featured in March American Way Magazine. A best of. My favorite restaurant. Order the breakfast tacos, the brisket hash, the fried chicken, or the...
113 locals raden deze aan
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen Ave
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Tex Mex Brunch/Lunch. Featured in March American Way Magazine. A best of. My favorite restaurant. Order the breakfast tacos, the brisket hash, the fried chicken, or the...
Casual counter service Ramon Noodle. Very hip open seating concept. Great for a pregame. Order spicy with a beer in a bag.
52 locals raden deze aan
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
52 locals raden deze aan
Casual counter service Ramon Noodle. Very hip open seating concept. Great for a pregame. Order spicy with a beer in a bag.
Authentic New Haven East Coast Pizza and Brewery. Numerous beer tasting championships. A Best of. Insider tip: try the white clam and giardinara pepper pie. Short walk.
488 locals raden deze aan
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
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Authentic New Haven East Coast Pizza and Brewery. Numerous beer tasting championships. A Best of. Insider tip: try the white clam and giardinara pepper pie. Short walk.
A Chicago Institution. Best of Brunch.
199 locals raden deze aan
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
199 locals raden deze aan
A Chicago Institution. Best of Brunch.
BYOB Sushi. Long time Chicago landmark. Considered to be a best of by many locals.
80 locals raden deze aan
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen Avenue
80 locals raden deze aan
BYOB Sushi. Long time Chicago landmark. Considered to be a best of by many locals.
Cash only counter service Mediterranean food. Extensive buffet options or made to order. Fantastic for lunch or quick easy inexpensive dinner.
99 locals raden deze aan
Sultan's Market
2057 W North Ave
99 locals raden deze aan
Cash only counter service Mediterranean food. Extensive buffet options or made to order. Fantastic for lunch or quick easy inexpensive dinner.
Italian restaurant loved for its location, its front bar, music, calamari, and meatball salad. Take bar booth seating if available. Food is fairly solid. We all support these good neighbors .
54 locals raden deze aan
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia Ave
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Italian restaurant loved for its location, its front bar, music, calamari, and meatball salad. Take bar booth seating if available. Food is fairly solid. We all support these good neighbors .
James Beard Award winning pastry chef Mindy Segel owns this little Bucktown neighborhood classic. Dinner menu is solid. Locals eat elsewhere then stop after for Mindy's desserts at the bar.
108 locals raden deze aan
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
108 locals raden deze aan
James Beard Award winning pastry chef Mindy Segel owns this little Bucktown neighborhood classic. Dinner menu is solid. Locals eat elsewhere then stop after for Mindy's desserts at the bar.
Intelligentsia coffee. Doughnut lovers paradise. Hand made small batch huge variety. Relax! Your on vacation!
209 locals raden deze aan
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals raden deze aan
Intelligentsia coffee. Doughnut lovers paradise. Hand made small batch huge variety. Relax! Your on vacation!
Open daily 24 hours. Decent food served quickly at reasonable prices. Breakfast anytime.
28 locals raden deze aan
Hollywood Grill
1601 W North Ave
28 locals raden deze aan
Open daily 24 hours. Decent food served quickly at reasonable prices. Breakfast anytime.
Close and quick
116 locals raden deze aan
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan Rd
116 locals raden deze aan
Close and quick
Award Winning BBQ, Best Wings
34 locals raden deze aan
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland Avenue
34 locals raden deze aan
Award Winning BBQ, Best Wings
Counter service. Many people rank this as their favorite taco (mine is Big Star ;)
113 locals raden deze aan
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee Ave
113 locals raden deze aan
Counter service. Many people rank this as their favorite taco (mine is Big Star ;)
Argentinian steakhouse. Guest favorite.
63 locals raden deze aan
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division St
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Argentinian steakhouse. Guest favorite.
BYOB Southern Italian. Nice easy neighborhood option.
13 locals raden deze aan
Lucia's
1825 W North Ave
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BYOB Southern Italian. Nice easy neighborhood option.
Southern French seafood bistro from James Beard award winning restauranteur. $1 Oysters 4-6pm Mon-Fri
Café Cancale
1576 N Milwaukee Ave
Southern French seafood bistro from James Beard award winning restauranteur. $1 Oysters 4-6pm Mon-Fri
Fantastic, easily accessible, local restaurant within walking distance... well rounded menu... kid friendly.
8 locals raden deze aan
Mable's Table
1655 W Cortland St
8 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic, easily accessible, local restaurant within walking distance... well rounded menu... kid friendly.
Brand new, hot, local favorite. Latin inspired...
7 locals raden deze aan
Amaru
1904 W North Ave
7 locals raden deze aan
Brand new, hot, local favorite. Latin inspired...
Roman style counter service pizza... cut to order. Great for a quick lunch or inexpensive dinner.
9 locals raden deze aan
Bonci Pizzeria
1566 N Damen Ave
9 locals raden deze aan
Roman style counter service pizza... cut to order. Great for a quick lunch or inexpensive dinner.
Local Korean favorite. A must visit for foodies looking for quick, casual, inexpensive and relatively healthy meal. Counter service. Best of...
32 locals raden deze aan
En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen Ave
32 locals raden deze aan
Local Korean favorite. A must visit for foodies looking for quick, casual, inexpensive and relatively healthy meal. Counter service. Best of...

Essentials

Fresh local market specializing in pre made dishes and made to order sandwiches. Nice rooftop alfresco dining gem. Counter service. My go to coffee in a crunch destination.
69 locals raden deze aan
The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen Ave
69 locals raden deze aan
Fresh local market specializing in pre made dishes and made to order sandwiches. Nice rooftop alfresco dining gem. Counter service. My go to coffee in a crunch destination.
Organic food market offering a wide selection of items. Vegan specialties, organic fresh fruit, pre-made meal options, craft cheeses, Italian meats, local beers, small batch liquors.
64 locals raden deze aan
Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia Ave
64 locals raden deze aan
Organic food market offering a wide selection of items. Vegan specialties, organic fresh fruit, pre-made meal options, craft cheeses, Italian meats, local beers, small batch liquors.
Closest grocery store. Locals best describe as an inexpensive Whole Foods. Ask us for a ride if you need to shop. If our schedule permits we'd be happy to give you a lift.
866 locals raden deze aan
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals raden deze aan
Closest grocery store. Locals best describe as an inexpensive Whole Foods. Ask us for a ride if you need to shop. If our schedule permits we'd be happy to give you a lift.

Everything Else

Closest Train Station (o'hara or downtown)
121 locals raden deze aan
Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave
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Closest Train Station (o'hara or downtown)
One of our favorite local coffee shops
131 locals raden deze aan
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave
131 locals raden deze aan
One of our favorite local coffee shops
Pour over style from local coffee roasters. Great alternative to chains for quick counter service coffee and breakfast.
26 locals raden deze aan
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee Ave
26 locals raden deze aan
Pour over style from local coffee roasters. Great alternative to chains for quick counter service coffee and breakfast.

Shopping

Closest Drug Store
246 locals raden deze aan
Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
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Closest Drug Store