Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Super close and easily one of the best restaurants in the area! It has great cocktails/beer list, and amazing mussels! It's very small though, so I suggest getting a reservation.
12 locals recommend
The Bluebird
1749 N Damen AveSuper close and easily one of the best restaurants in the area! It has great cocktails/beer list, and amazing mussels! It's very small though, so I suggest getting a reservation.
If it's winter, this is a no-brainer for the namesake alone! Amazing food but really really amazing desserts. Very small so try and grab a reservation!
108 locals recommend
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveIf it's winter, this is a no-brainer for the namesake alone! Amazing food but really really amazing desserts. Very small so try and grab a reservation!
A nice little hidden spot that always has a table open. It's got great sushi, cocktails, and really great scallop/pork/chicken buns.
18 locals recommend
Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen AveA nice little hidden spot that always has a table open. It's got great sushi, cocktails, and really great scallop/pork/chicken buns.
Vegan heaven! Even my boyfriend who is the ultimate carnivore loves the food here.
39 locals recommend
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveVegan heaven! Even my boyfriend who is the ultimate carnivore loves the food here.
THE BEST DONUTS EVER! Only open til 2pm I believe so make sure you go before the goods are all gone!
12 locals recommend
Glazed and Infused
1576 North Milwaukee AvenueTHE BEST DONUTS EVER! Only open til 2pm I believe so make sure you go before the goods are all gone!
Best tacos ever!. The outdoor seating is also great in the summer but be prepared for a wait. Or enjoy your wait with a margarita.There's also a take-out side for something a little quicker.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBest tacos ever!. The outdoor seating is also great in the summer but be prepared for a wait. Or enjoy your wait with a margarita.There's also a take-out side for something a little quicker.
My favorite Thai spot in the area. Not a particularly short walk, but they deliver!
14 locals recommend
Silom 12
1846 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite Thai spot in the area. Not a particularly short walk, but they deliver!
Great outdoor spot for some yummy Mexican food. Definitely check it out if Big Star is too packed.
26 locals recommend
Las Palmas Restaurant
1835 W North AveGreat outdoor spot for some yummy Mexican food. Definitely check it out if Big Star is too packed.
A cute, kitschy Italian spot that is embedded in a nice little neighborhood. The pasta is great and half of it is a bar so you can eat and watch hockey if need be!
54 locals recommend
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveA cute, kitschy Italian spot that is embedded in a nice little neighborhood. The pasta is great and half of it is a bar so you can eat and watch hockey if need be!
A great brunch spot with a cute outdoor patio for summertime. It's BYOB so be sure to stop at the 7-11 on the way!
46 locals recommend
Birchwood Kitchen
2211 West North AvenueA great brunch spot with a cute outdoor patio for summertime. It's BYOB so be sure to stop at the 7-11 on the way!
Okay, I know this isn't close, but it's a great Italian spot. The patio is FAB and they give you blankets when it's chilly out! Plus it's by other shops and restaurants that are fun to check out too.
31 locals recommend
Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division StOkay, I know this isn't close, but it's a great Italian spot. The patio is FAB and they give you blankets when it's chilly out! Plus it's by other shops and restaurants that are fun to check out too.
Best Indian and Nepalese food in the area. They also deliver. It's a good idea to get reservations though because it can get pretty busy!
46 locals recommend
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveBest Indian and Nepalese food in the area. They also deliver. It's a good idea to get reservations though because it can get pretty busy!
Amazing BBQ with North Carolina style sauces (vinaigrette style). Great fried pickels. And, wait for it... MOONSHINE bloody marys!
34 locals recommend
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland AvenueAmazing BBQ with North Carolina style sauces (vinaigrette style). Great fried pickels. And, wait for it... MOONSHINE bloody marys!
Awesome, very cheap Mediterranean food! It's BYOB so check out W-Grocer across the street before you go! There's also a little ourdoor patio too.
99 locals recommend
Sultan's Market
2057 W North AveAwesome, very cheap Mediterranean food! It's BYOB so check out W-Grocer across the street before you go! There's also a little ourdoor patio too.
A great, classy take on Southern comfort food. Lots of great bourbon/whiskey drinks too. The patio is fabulous as well.
8 locals recommend
The Southern
1840 W North AveA great, classy take on Southern comfort food. Lots of great bourbon/whiskey drinks too. The patio is fabulous as well.
toast
2046 N Damen AveA cute little brunch spot!
My favorite coffee spot in the area, hands down! I mean, how many places have Deloreans in them?!
131 locals recommend
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite coffee spot in the area, hands down! I mean, how many places have Deloreans in them?!
A great little vegetarian/vegan spot with an outdoor patio. Very hipster but hey, you're staying in Wicker Park right?
140 locals recommend
Handlebar
2311 W North AveA great little vegetarian/vegan spot with an outdoor patio. Very hipster but hey, you're staying in Wicker Park right?
Everything Else
If you want to pamper yourself on your vacay and get your nails done and don't want to go too far, this is a great little spot!
Pinky Nail
1508 N Damen AveIf you want to pamper yourself on your vacay and get your nails done and don't want to go too far, this is a great little spot!
If you brought your dog and cat or just want to bring them a souvenir, this place has the best natural treats and toys!
Kriser's Natural Pet
1658 N Milwaukee AveIf you brought your dog and cat or just want to bring them a souvenir, this place has the best natural treats and toys!
The blue line! So close and takes you downtown pretty easily as well as O'Hare.
121 locals recommend
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveThe blue line! So close and takes you downtown pretty easily as well as O'Hare.
Drinks & Nightlife
Arcade game heaven! They also have a pretty great beer list too.
158 locals recommend
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveArcade game heaven! They also have a pretty great beer list too.
Really great pizza, a fun atmosphere, a brewery, AND live-band Karaoke (Saturdays only) wrapped up in one. They deliver too, but when it's this close, why not walk!
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveReally great pizza, a fun atmosphere, a brewery, AND live-band Karaoke (Saturdays only) wrapped up in one. They deliver too, but when it's this close, why not walk!
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveBEST BEER LIST. That is all.
Awesome cocktails! A really nice date spot that's a little fancy. It'shard to find though because there's no signage. It's kind of a secret :)
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveAwesome cocktails! A really nice date spot that's a little fancy. It'shard to find though because there's no signage. It's kind of a secret :)
Shopping
Marc Jacobs
11 E Walton StPurses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art books. Yay!
For the athletes/yoga fans out there, this place has great workout gear!
37 locals recommend
lululemon
3556 N Southport AveFor the athletes/yoga fans out there, this place has great workout gear!
A really cute, crafty place that sells greeting cards, handmade books, and other fun things. Be sure to say hey to Maude the pug!
8 locals recommend
Paper Doll
2027 West Division StreetA really cute, crafty place that sells greeting cards, handmade books, and other fun things. Be sure to say hey to Maude the pug!
Silly of me to suggest a Walgreens, but this one is awesome. It used to be a bank so you literally buy vitamins out of a vault. Open 24-HRs too!
1601 N Milwaukee Ave
1601 North Milwaukee AvenueSilly of me to suggest a Walgreens, but this one is awesome. It used to be a bank so you literally buy vitamins out of a vault. Open 24-HRs too!
City Soles
1710 N Milwaukee AveGreat little store with really nice shoes. Fun to check out.
Essentials
A high-end, cute little grocery store that has the best basics you can find, plus cute flowers, craft beers, local ice cream and more.
64 locals recommend
Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia AveA high-end, cute little grocery store that has the best basics you can find, plus cute flowers, craft beers, local ice cream and more.