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Trenchermen
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant$$$$
Wicker Park, Chicago
The experts at GQ Magazine and Eater recommend this place
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Cole KennedyNovember 26, 2016Suave and sophisticated atmosphere. Amazing menu. The pork shoulder with bacon fried rice manages to be even more perfect than it sounds.
ChicagoistDecember 23, 2014Brunch here is great. The beverage menu is loaded with a monthly rotating selection of pour over coffees. The food menu offers both shared plates and individual entrees. Try the sweet potato cheescake Read more
Angie GiacchettiSeptember 5, 2014Very clever cocktails, the food is great for people with a desire to try new foods and pairings. Be sure to make reservations if you want a table on the weekend, it's well worth it.
Inventive menus with aggressive flavors. Burger night and the staff meal are sweet deals. Great for brunch, dates or any occasion really. Fav restaurant in Wicker, poss the whole city. Prepare to eat.
Bitches Who BrunchNovember 3, 2016Trenchermen is a beautiful restaurant, with a wonderful ambience. Offering an array of seasonal menu offerings, it is the perfect place for a weekend brunch in Wicker Park. Read more
- ChicagoistFebruary 19, 2015Every Monday night, Trenchermen does three courses for $20. Chef Pat Sheerin told us he uses the menu to allow his staff to practice French classics like cassoulet and cauliflower a la meuniere. Read more
Clint BrockaMarch 4, 2014The atmosphere was great, the best mimosa I've had in a long time, breakfast sandwich OMG (I mean, it has bacon stuffed bacon in it!) and ask for the sriracha aioli to dip your potato wedges in. Nom.
Bitches Who Brunch ManagerDecember 8, 2015Voted Best Hipster Brunch: Trenchermen, located in the heart of Wicker Park, is chic restaurant with a modern menu is the perfect place for hipsters and non-hipsters alike. Read more
Leland BrewsterNovember 11, 2015The $48 prix-fine menu is the way to go. They say it's 1/2 portions but it's probably 2/3. Lots of food for a good price. The pork ribs and squid were standouts.
C ReyNovember 7, 2015As long as you understand the portions are conservative and slightly overpriced, the food will be excellent. It's like a gastropub is trying to be a high end bar and the staff is annoyed by it. Enjoy!
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014I loved the bresaola-style chicken slices, piled high over cubes of pickle tots (the brothers' terrific take on tater tots) and a beet-tinged, ranch-dressing-meets-borscht yogurt sauce.
GQ MagazineJuly 10, 2015This Wicker Park restaurant is like the nicest amalgam of all the hippest restaurants you’ve ever been to: light bulbs hung on sailing rope and wood-and-brick everything in an airy, well-lit space.
JenKuduSeptember 16, 2016The burger is very satisfying! Love the pickles and the fries are delicious. Don't miss the pickle tots!
Naz F. GérdabiNovember 7, 2014One of the first places i tried out here and definitely one of my favorites. The scallops were amazing especially since i dont normally order scallops...beyond delicious!
Thurgood CoatsJanuary 29, 2015$10 Burger and Beer on Wednesday. Burger constantly changes and so does the beer. Perfect time to try this spot out. Nice music and great service as well.- Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014Dining at the Trenchermen is a steampunk-driven thrill ride, where the historical and the modern collide — often with an ironic nudge — in delightful, satisfying ways.
- EaterJanuary 28, 2013The Sheerin brothers have outdone themselves with a polarizing menu of upscale charcuterie. Everyone has an opinion on this spot. [Eater 38 Member]
Claire MirandaMay 13, 2014Roasted beets with burrata is killer. Also that aged duck with dirty rice. And the s'mores? Fairy food. Like childhood but better.
Kipp VisiJanuary 27, 2013Dinner at the bar was great. Good beers, salmon, burgers and tots. Ask for your food well done if that's how you like it bc they don't ask and cook things rare
Daniel HFebruary 25, 2013One of the best new brunches in Chicago. Has a small, but good cocktail/beer/wine list. Try the Malort-based house cocktail too
Mary Kay HardcastleJanuary 17, 2013Eater says try the Pioneer ($12), made with pine needle whiskey, campari and citrus.One of the only drinks you'll find that comes closer to a Christmas tree than a Christmas cookie- Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014The smoked sweetbreads, served with lime-infused carrot slivers and a house-made XO sauce, has become my favorite sweetbread dish in town.
Serious EatsMay 13, 2013The white cheddar on the chicharrones is distinct but lightly applied, so that you get the shot of salt and funk, but without all that excess gunk left on your fingers.
Sungwon Jennifer YuneJanuary 21, 2013They serve the unique selection of brunch on Sunday. Everything I ordered was good except the extremely salty Asian noodle. I might not return for brunch, but I will definitely go back for dinner.
Emily JurlinaDecember 17, 2014They have a four course prix fixe menu for $50 that's a great deal. Huge portions and you pick from dishes on the menu.
Leslie dJanuary 5, 2016Pork ribs were awesome. Gnudi was nothing to write home about. Be sure to add on the Brussels sprouts and ciabatta to whatever you order!
Adam MadarMay 23, 2015Just had their brunch, everything was outstanding. From the friendliness of the staff to the salmon on my pretzel bagel.
Lindsey WoodyJanuary 15, 2013Order the pickle tots, Japanese sweet potatoes, potato gnocchi, and marvel at the steampunk inspired decor. Nice wine list also!
Cyndi BerzowNovember 30, 2012Fried chopped liver is a great snack and delirium tremens ice cream is legit. This place is awesome and Ryan is the best bartender.
Eddie WhiteApril 26, 2015Amazing brunch. House made bacon and mortadella are a must. Amazing atmosphere. Reasonably priced.
Veronica HAugust 4, 2014Brunch is a must. Pepperoni gravy and biscuits, morning buns, and pour over coffee. Do it.
Renaissance HotelsOctober 15, 2012Try the Sepia Noodles topped with avocado-chive, pickled watermelon and garlic, or the Braised Pork Belly with sugar snap peas, coconut, vanilla and plums. Read more
Kinjil MathurOctober 8, 2015Vegetarian main entree choice available. And it was flavorful and delicious! Go early. Empties by 10:00.- Mary Kay HardcastleMarch 12, 2013Zagat named this a Must Try Coffee Dessert: Coffee cake with chai tofu ice cream, fried chocolate and smoked meringue
Must have the Pickle Tots, Sepia noodles and at least one of the cocktails. Desserts are amazing as well. Fantastic Restaurant
Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013The Barrel-aged Malört at Trenchermen is one of the 100 best things we drank this year.
Molly EApril 26, 2015Great brunch and they take reservations. Eggs Florentine and Blood Mary were a excellent!- Josh WApril 2, 2014Octopus. Pork shoulder. Brussel sprouts. In that order. Wash it all down with a Blanton's manhattan.
Tasting TableAugust 9, 2012Go tonight for a celery juice Green Hornet cocktail, sweetbreads with XO sauce, and duck with rhubarb, red bean paste and nasturtium leaves: Read more
Randy SAugust 1, 2015Berkshire pork Mortadella sandwich is da Bomb! Try the brunch pastry sampler too!- CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014Trenchermen is good for cocktails and small bites with a cozy environment perfect for a date.
No but seriously get the pickled tots! All the cool kids are doing it and your tastebuds will thank you!!
ISC ChicagoMay 3, 2015Ask for the prix fixe menu: 4 courses for $48. Also, try the Bartender's Choice.
shannon sterneApril 19, 2014Brussels sprouts were the best. Gnocchi good but don't get much. Smores were good enough. Pretzel donuts can pass on.
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- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- 5:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
(773) 661-1540
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