📍 Wicker Park, Chicago
60 restaurants · 2026
🍽️ 60 Restaurants
Milwaukee Avenue's cocktail bars and taco counters feed the post-show crowd, anchored by serious pie shops and one of the city's best dive-bar networks.
Top 10 in Wicker Park
1
Schwa
Michael Carlson's eccentric Wicker Park BYOB where punk rock energy meets Michelin precision. The tasting menu changes constantly, the chef works the entire line himself, and reser...
94
2
The Low Horse
A neighborhood whiskey bar and cocktail lounge on North Avenue in Wicker Park, open 5pm to 2am every night. The Low Horse keeps it simple—a whiskey-forward pour and a low-key loung...
91
3
Mirella’s Tavern
A Wicker Park tavern serving American comfort cooking in a relaxed, neighborhood setting. Daily specials run through the week and a Friday happy hour anchors the bar, with rotating...
90
4
Amaru
Amaru is a Latin American restaurant on West North Avenue in Wicker Park, drawing across Caribbean, Central and South American traditions. The menu spans seafood ceviche, grilled o...
90
5
Valhalla
Valhalla is an American restaurant on West Division Street in Wicker Park. The kitchen works in a contemporary American mode, set on the Division Street corridor that runs through ...
90
6
Bigsuda
Bigsuda is a small Asian-fusion spot on Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park running take-out only. The format is quick and no-frills — order online, grab your bag, and go — with a menu...
90
7
Dove's Luncheonette
A Wicker Park counter-service diner serving elevated Tex-Mex with a killer vinyl soundtrack. The migas are perfect, the chorizo gravy biscuits are a revelation, and the mezcal list...
89
8
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
The best pie shop in Chicago and one of the best in America. Every pie is made from scratch with seasonal fillings -- the sugar cream pie is the signature, the sour cherry is trans...
89
9
The Violet Hour
One Off Hospitality's 2007 Wicker Park cocktail lounge on Damen Avenue — the winning 2015 James Beard Outstanding Bar Program that anchors modern Chicago cocktail culture. High-bac...
89
10
Big Star
Wicker Park taco and whiskey joint that has one of the best patios in Chicago -- a sprawling, string-lit space that becomes the center of the neighborhood on warm evenings. The tac...
88
All 60 Restaurants in Wicker Park
Bordel
88
Elia
88
Paradise Park
88
Sun Rey Cafe
88
Bodega Bay
88
Beanokio Cafe
88
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
87
Sultan's Market
87
Irazu
87
Small Cheval
87
Mindy's Bakery
87
Chengdu Impression
87
Taxim
87
Bongo Room
86
Sarima
86
La Pasadita
86
Lupo Pizzeria
86
Oiistar
86
Pierogi Kitchen Chicago
86
The Wormhole Coffee
86
Black Hole Bar
86
Handlebar
85
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
85
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
85
Parlor Pizza Bar
85
Estelle's
85
Furious Spoon
85
The Alley Cat
85
Antique Taco
84
The Coach House by Wazwan
84
Easy Bar
84
Gallery Cafe
84
SWIG
84
Valedor
84
Candor
84
Mott Street
83
Lilac Tiger
82
Folklore
82
Blue Line Lounge & Grill
82
Brü Chicago
82
The Revel Room
82
Nick's Beer Garden
82
Clever Coyote
82
Queen Mary Tavern
80
Revolver
80
Zakopane
80
Ina Mae Tavern
78
The Up Room at The Robey
76
Dorian's
76
Subterranean
75
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