Be a Local in Wicker Park

Be a Local in Wicker Park

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Created by Foursquare Swarm • Updated On: September 23, 2023

Thanks to Chicago Local Experts—the 4SQ users who pay it forward—we found the donut shop, BBQ joints, and one cool speakeasy in this shopping-centric 'hood. Tips? All from the experts themselves.

The Wormhole Coffee is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

1. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 248 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: Pick up a pound of halfwit coffee for home. Really good new roaster in Chicago.

Janik's Cafe is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

2. Janik's Cafe

8.0
2011 W Division St (btwn Damen & Hoyne), Chicago, IL
Café · Ukrainian Village · 54 tips and reviews

Joseph B.Joseph B.: Breakfast food and bloody Marys hit the spot. Parking is tough though.

Alliance Bakery is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

3. Alliance Bakery

8.2
1736 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews

Réjane T.Réjane T: Dulce de leche bread pudding is very good and the staff is nice!

Glazed and Infused is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

4. Glazed and Infused

1576 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Wicker Park · 33 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: Order an apple fritter!

Jerry's is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

5. Jerry's

1938 W Division St (btwn Damen & Winchester), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Wicker Park · 79 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: Make sure to get your sandwich on a pretzel bun.

Falafel & Grill is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

6. Falafel & Grill

8.4
1317 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Falafel Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: Try the combination meat plate. It's a ton of food and it's all tastes great.

Big Star is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

7. Big Star

9.1
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

8. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.3
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews

Linda F.Linda Felter: I *think* the pizza was good... The wait was so long and the beer so strong... My memory of the pizza is a little hazy.

Wicker Park is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

9. Wicker Park

8.9
1425 N Damen Ave (btwn Wicker Park Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Park · Wicker Park · 36 tips and reviews
Smoke Daddy is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

10. Smoke Daddy

8.7
1804 W Division St (btwn Wood St & Honore St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wicker Park · 147 tips and reviews
Lillie's Q is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

11. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews
Carriage House is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

12. Carriage House

1700 W Division St (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Wicker Park · 69 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: If you're here for brunch order a Bloody Mirabelle.

The Violet Hour is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

13. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Please, follow the house rules. Please.

Bangers & Lace is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

14. Bangers & Lace

8.7
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 155 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: Enjoy the nice weather and grab a table on the patio.

Emporium Wicker Park is one of Be a Local in Wicker Park.

15. Emporium Wicker Park

8.6
1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 75 tips and reviews