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Handlebar
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Wicker Park, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and Chicago Tribune
"Fried avocado tacos were delicious!"(7 Tips)
"I love the bbq seitan sandwich as well as the gouda mac & cheese."(5 Tips)
"The Green Meanie is great too."(4 Tips)
"I can't stop ordering the Ground Nut Stew."(4 Tips)
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- Southern food
- casual
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Sarah BanksAugust 22, 2014Super awesome Vegan/Vegetarian food! I loved the Diablos. The have the best chorizo and tofu on them. The rice and beans were a perfect addition. I even added cheese and avocado it made it delicious.
Erin Pierce HaymondApril 25, 2017black bean maduro, vegan collard greens, and housemade ginger-turmeric vodka lemonade were all 👏🏼.
AMAZING vegan food! If it's brunch, Biscuits and Gravy with Blackened Tofu or the French Toast. Buffalo chicken wrap is awesome! #vegan #whatveganseat
Chicago TribuneDecember 5, 2017The sloppy joe's sweetly spicy barbecue sauce will get your face just as satisfactorily messy as it did at summer camp. The tangy sandwich ($9.25) comes with a side and a pickle. Read more
MikeApril 10, 2015Bloody Mary was pretty good. Biscuits and gravy were phenomenal. My friend had an Old Fashioned and said it was one of the best he's ever had.
Mary Kay HardcastleApril 13, 2013Blackboard Eats says "Why aren't avocados fried more often? This gets center stage: crispy tender taco filling with crunchy cabbage slaw, salty queso fresco, and creamy ranch on soft, warm tortillas.
RyanNovember 20, 2016Oh my gosh you can't go wrong pretty much. Food is approachable veg friendly pub food on the surface u til you really read the menu and have a few things and realize how refined it is.
Kai JohnsonSeptember 14, 2018Great bloody and an amazing omelet with pears! Friends greatly enjoyed the vegan options.
So hit or miss. Drinks are tasty, potent, and inexpensive and the vegan food offerings are some of the best in the city, but servers and bartenders are stretched so thin and wait times can be long.
The best micheladas, menu full of decent vegan and vegetarian food and nice staff. Get the fried pies or (enormous) chocolate cake for dessert.
Marie HJuly 10, 2013Get a table in the patio to enjoy the warm nights of Chicago summer. A great spot in Damen ! Delicious food and a large choice of cheap beers !- They make a mean Bloody Mary! Also, you can't beat the Turkey Tea on the patio. Some of my veggie favorites: Chili cheese fries and the buffalo "chicken" wrap.
Heidi HenryJune 11, 2017Stopped by while visiting from PHX. Excellent options. Even non-vegans loved their food.
Nauman NoorSeptember 11, 2013Good vegan food at gear price. Love the breakfast menu, though on late afternoons, the background music can get a bit too loud to have a friendly conversation.
SarahSeptember 12, 2017Awesome place with tons of vegan options in Wicker. The Diablos were awesome. Definitely try to get there in time for brunch!
Fav dishes are Black Bean Maduro for dinner and Pepita Scramble for brunch. If you eat seafood, Shrimp & Grits and Blackened Catfish are also fantastic.
DanielleNovember 8, 2015Seriously awesome spot for vegetarian food. The chili Mac attack and nachos are amazing.
Zach MOctober 26, 2014Love the blackened catfish. Great dish. Quiet, secluded backyard patio great for summer evenings and fall afternoons.
Kerry NevelSeptember 14, 2013Chiliquilles are very good. Done traditionally w/sour crm, raw onions & beans. Tortillas did not disintegrate. HOWEVER; served w/one egg?? Ask for an extra egg.
Kevin DudleyAugust 26, 2014This was a great place for a Lenten lunch. The Green Meanie was very good vegetarian option for a meat eater.
Jan W.April 10, 2015Nice vegetarian restaurant with a good selection of beer. Try the kale salad and a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
DebbieSeptember 17, 2017Fried avocado tacos are Delish. It's the number two ordered item on the menu for a reason!
Try the black bean and chorizo nachos. It's a huge mound of vegetarian deliciousness. (And the fried avocado tacos as dinner)
Manoj AmbalavananAugust 2, 2020Incredible veggie options and menu. Nashville chicken was delicious and will be returning!
Madeline GullettSeptember 15, 2015Vegan food! Great casual restaurant for vegans. The broccoli and "chicken" wrap were great
Try the vegetarian, chili, cheese fries! #Mmmmmm. Just far enough away from the cray (6 corners)!!!
Kate SchafferDecember 28, 2014Eggs Diablo and Pepito Scramble are my brunch favs. Can't go wrong with either!
Jennifer RibbleMay 24, 2012This place has the cutest back patio! They have a bike parking that is accessible through the back alley. They also do have fish tacos.
BigTab R.N.June 12, 2011BBQ seitan sandwich is amazing! Cool vibe, great posters, pseudo-punk music, requisite drunk guy @ the bar @ all times ;) Avoid gouda mac 'n cheese, though-it's totally flavorless
Sunday Night Special FTW: $10 for a shot of tequila, a Tecate and two delish fried avocado tacos. Yesssss.
Eva RichardsonAugust 5, 2013Get your French toast cooked a little longer if you like crispy toast. Also the orange is to die for.
I get the blackened catfish w/garlic mashed and collard greens everytime, wash down w/any one of the Unibroue beers depending on the season.
Matt JohnsonJanuary 1, 2013Best veg meal in the Midwest. Fried pickles, Mac and cheese and buffalo wrap. Insane.- Bloody Hammer. Do it. The Green Meanie is great too. Very nice, chill patio.
Try the Salmon Cakes - Wow! Great summer special. Baked beans & potato salad make it like a picnic BBQ
Angelina S.April 14, 2013Offers the best vegetarian delights. A perfect place if you are a vegan, as well.
Serious EatsMay 2, 2013This biker bar (bikes not motorcycles) in Wicker Park specializes in vegetarian fare.
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Phillip Foss, chef of EL Ideas, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Smoked gouda mac 'n' cheese. Read more
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Handlebar is now open for Breakfast & Lunch starting at 10am daily. Come sample some of our daytime favorites like Biscuits & Gravy, Huevos Diablos and the always reliable Breafast Burrito. We serve brunch until 2pm weekdays and 3pm on the weekend.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–1:00 AM
(773) 384-9546
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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