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🎨 Wicker Park, Chicago
29 restaurants · 2026
🍽️ 29 Restaurants
✨ Cocktails, Casual, Late Night, Patio
The creative heart of Chicago -- indie shops, cocktail bars, and restaurants with real personality. Still cool despite the gentrification.
Known for: Big Star, The Violet Hour, Piece Pizza, record shops
Don't miss: Big Star, The Violet Hour, Dove's Luncheonette
💡 Big Star patio on a summer evening is peak Chicago. The Violet Hour has no sign -- look for the address.
Top 10 in Wicker Park
1
Schwa
Creative / Avant-Garde · Michelin 1 Star
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
Dove's Luncheonette
Tex-Mex Diner
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
3
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Bakery / Pie
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
4
The Violet Hour
Cocktail Bar · Established 2007 — One Off Hospitality, 2015 James Beard Outstanding Bar Program
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
5
Big Star
Tacos / Whiskey Bar
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
6
Mott St
Asian Fusion
Edward Kim Asian-inspired small plates in a dark, moody Wicker Park space that feels like a late-night secret. The whole fried chicken is legendary -- crispy, juicy, and served wit...
88
7
Bordel
Wine Bar / Cabaret
A Parisian-style cabaret wine bar in Wicker Park with velvet curtains, candlelight, and live performances ranging from jazz to burlesque. The wine list is French-leaning and afford...
88
8
Elia
Turkish / Mediterranean
Modern Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Wicker Park that Resy named one of the 10 that defined Chicago dining in 2025. Chef Ozzy Yavuz serves authentic kebabs, flavorful mez...
88
9
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Pizza / Brewery
New Haven-style pizza in Chicago -- thin, charred, white clam pie and all. The in-house brewery makes award-winning beers to go with the pies, and the massive Wicker Park space wit...
87
10
Sultan's Market
Middle Eastern / Falafel
Wicker Park falafel counter that has been feeding the neighborhood for decades with some of the crispiest, most flavorful falafel in Chicago. The shawarma plate is generous, the hu...
87
All 29 Restaurants in Wicker Park
The Bassment
Jazz Club / Bar
87
Mindy's Bakery
Bakery / Pastry
87
Qing Xiang Yuan Wicker Park
Chinese Dumplings
87
Bongo Room
Brunch / Breakfast
86
Sarima
Filipino-Indian Bakery
86
Lupo Pizzeria
Neapolitan Pizza
86
Handlebar
Vegetarian / Bar
85
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Donuts / Coffee
85
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Ice Cream
85
Lonesome Rose
Tex-Mex / Bar
85
Smoke Daddy
BBQ / Live Music
84
Local Favorites (21)
Casual (20)
Late Night (9)
Date Night (7)
Cocktails (5)
Patio (4)
Bakery/Coffee (3)
Dessert (3)
Live Music (3)
Pizza (3)
Healthy (3)
Hole in the Wall (3)
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