Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StWonderful neighborhood coffee shop!
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Awesome food and super close by.
55 locals recommend
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Awesome food and super close by.
Quick serve fried chicken restaurant. Fun place. Can be loud. Get the hush puppies.
51 locals recommend
Leghorn Chicken
Quick serve fried chicken restaurant. Fun place. Can be loud. Get the hush puppies.
For a totally amazing meal go here. They use local ingredients and never disappoint. If it's a nice night, it makes for a nice walk up Damen as well.
62 locals recommend
The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveFor a totally amazing meal go here. They use local ingredients and never disappoint. If it's a nice night, it makes for a nice walk up Damen as well.
If there's one thing Wicker Park has plenty of, it's tacos, and these ones are delicious. Less roudy than Big Star and the tacos are a bit more fancy. Still super casual.
113 locals recommend
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveIf there's one thing Wicker Park has plenty of, it's tacos, and these ones are delicious. Less roudy than Big Star and the tacos are a bit more fancy. Still super casual.
If donuts are your thing, this place will be right up your alley.
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveIf donuts are your thing, this place will be right up your alley.
A neighborhood staple. This Italian restaurant is super cozy and has tasty dirty martinis.
54 locals recommend
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveA neighborhood staple. This Italian restaurant is super cozy and has tasty dirty martinis.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StAnother great coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Craft Pizza
1252 N Damen AveGood, nearby pizza place. BYOB
KASIA'S DELI, INC.
2101 W Chicago AveKnown for their perogis! Inexpensive lunch deli.
Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta
2056 West Division StreetGreat pizza
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
1545 N Damen Ave
1545 North Damen AvenueTex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
Cash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
90 locals recommend
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrCash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
American fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio.
94 locals recommend
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAmerican fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio.
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
116 locals recommend
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StPulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Trendy, intimate spot with global vegetarian/vegan food, smoothies, sake cocktails & sidewalk seats.
57 locals recommend
Mana Food Bar
Trendy, intimate spot with global vegetarian/vegan food, smoothies, sake cocktails & sidewalk seats.
Bakery for playfully decorated cupcakes, specialty cakes & European pastries, plus an outdoor cafe.
75 locals recommend
Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division StBakery for playfully decorated cupcakes, specialty cakes & European pastries, plus an outdoor cafe.
Genteel seasonal Southern cuisine, bourbon & craft cocktails served in an airy, rustic-chic setting.
27 locals recommend
Buck's
1700 W Division StGenteel seasonal Southern cuisine, bourbon & craft cocktails served in an airy, rustic-chic setting.
Hip spot for modern American dining & craft cocktails in a former bathhouse with a vintage vibe.
59 locals recommend
Trench
2039 West North AvenueHip spot for modern American dining & craft cocktails in a former bathhouse with a vintage vibe.
Homey, old-world spot serving a buffet of hearty Ukrainian fare such as stuffed cabbage & pierogi.
11 locals recommend
Old Lviv
2228 W Chicago AveHomey, old-world spot serving a buffet of hearty Ukrainian fare such as stuffed cabbage & pierogi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun bar nearby with great cocktails and awesome back patio. They even have an amaro machine.
116 locals recommend
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveFun bar nearby with great cocktails and awesome back patio. They even have an amaro machine.
Great tacos and strong margaritas. It's always a scene here and they're open late night. Right at the 6 corners - you can't miss it!
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat tacos and strong margaritas. It's always a scene here and they're open late night. Right at the 6 corners - you can't miss it!
J & M Tap
957 N Leavitt StIf you're looking for a total dive bar, this is the closest one.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Everything Else
The blue line brings your from O'Hare Airport and can take you downtown in less than 15 minutes.
121 locals recommend
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveThe blue line brings your from O'Hare Airport and can take you downtown in less than 15 minutes.
Divvy
Where to get your Divvy Bike!
Essentials
Plenty Grocery & Deli
2036 West Division StreetGreat market with local focused groceries. Small and cute.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge grocery store
Sleek seller of a wide range of wines by bottle or glass & craft beers, plus tastings & patio.
12 locals recommend
Joe's Wine Cellar
2108 W Division StSleek seller of a wide range of wines by bottle or glass & craft beers, plus tastings & patio.
Entertainment & Activities
There's a farmers market here on Sunday from 9-2pm during the summer months.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveThere's a farmers market here on Sunday from 9-2pm during the summer months.