Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The same famous burgers as Au Cheval, but without the wait - and with a gorgeous patio!
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveThe same famous burgers as Au Cheval, but without the wait - and with a gorgeous patio!
American-style bakery with coffee and pastries - right on your way to the train...
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Bake
2246 W North AveAmerican-style bakery with coffee and pastries - right on your way to the train...
Restaurant with generous hours and plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans. Monday nights are $1 PBRs, but any night of the week, don't miss the Chicago-style tofu sandwich or fried pies
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Handlebar
2311 W North AveRestaurant with generous hours and plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans. Monday nights are $1 PBRs, but any night of the week, don't miss the Chicago-style tofu sandwich or fried pies
Juice shop with freshly bottled juices and smoothies, plus housemade granola bars and cookies.
City Press Juice & Bottle
2136 W North AveJuice shop with freshly bottled juices and smoothies, plus housemade granola bars and cookies.
Coffee shop that turns bar after hours (as a result, they keep fairly late hours for coffee.) When the weather's nice they open a (very large) window to look out onto Park 567. Purveyor of tiny, multi-flavored doughnuts.
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Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveCoffee shop that turns bar after hours (as a result, they keep fairly late hours for coffee.) When the weather's nice they open a (very large) window to look out onto Park 567. Purveyor of tiny, multi-flavored doughnuts.
Upscale, modern Greek - the whole staff goes to Greece every year to learn what's new and exciting in Greek cuisine! And then brings it right here to Wicker Park. Their Sunday brunch is killer too - baklava pancakes!
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Taxim
1558 N Milwaukee AveUpscale, modern Greek - the whole staff goes to Greece every year to learn what's new and exciting in Greek cuisine! And then brings it right here to Wicker Park. Their Sunday brunch is killer too - baklava pancakes!
All-day "Mexican comfort food" restaurant with huge windows that are ideal for watching the neighborhood walk by - don't skip the brisket!
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Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveAll-day "Mexican comfort food" restaurant with huge windows that are ideal for watching the neighborhood walk by - don't skip the brisket!
Entertainment & Activities
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club - Airbnb's map hasn't caught up yet, but it's a great way to spend an evening. Food trucks roll up, too!
1750 N Milwaukee Ave
1750 North Milwaukee AvenueThe Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club - Airbnb's map hasn't caught up yet, but it's a great way to spend an evening. Food trucks roll up, too!
Getting Around
Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave
Essentials
Go Grocer
2060 W North AveSmall but comprehensive grocer - and open late, too!
Gourmet grocer - full of all the "treat yourself" snacks you deserve on vacation
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Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia AveGourmet grocer - full of all the "treat yourself" snacks you deserve on vacation
Every Sunday morning between June and November, the cutest farmers market in the city sets up here in the park.
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Wicker Park Farmers Market
1425 N Damen AveEvery Sunday morning between June and November, the cutest farmers market in the city sets up here in the park.
Parks & Nature
Nearby entrance to the Bloomingdale Trail, and all-around good park. At night you'll see rabbits on its little hill, and during warm days, people enjoy lunch here.
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Park No. 567
1801-11 N Milwaukee AveNearby entrance to the Bloomingdale Trail, and all-around good park. At night you'll see rabbits on its little hill, and during warm days, people enjoy lunch here.
Shopping
Moon Voyage
2010 W Pierce AveUnique women's clothing boutique, plus apothecary
Gather Home + Lifestyle
2321 W North AveWell-curated home-and-personal goods store
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveEnormous used bookstore and Wicker Park landmark