Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Wicker Park, Chicago

Eater • May 6, 2016Paul Kahan and co. bring Tex-Mex comfort food to a traditional diner environment, adding a standout mezcal selection and soul music wafting from a turntable. Try the fried chicken and torta ahogada.

Chicagoist • March 18, 2015There are too many choices to try in just one visit, including Pistachio and Honey, Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso, Goat Cheese and Cherries and even a Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet.

Cristina • December 19, 2013love this place. center of the Chicago hipster universe. best flat white in Chicago

Brian K. • August 3, 2013The best anti-Chicago style pizza in Chicago. Great thin crust, great house brews and great crowd! Love Piece!!

Marie H. • July 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 !

Paula G. • April 19, 2010Best whiskey drinks. Best fish tacos. Go.

Alex G. • January 15, 2023AmaIng cocktails, bartenders a ale to help you discover what you want, a lovely and pretty authentic speakeasy feel, and again: the cocktails. Amazing.

JàNay • April 10, 2021Food, Music, Vibe: All of It 😎

V • January 11, 2016Their pancakes w Nutella are so amazing!!! Super delicious breakfast/lunch spot. Chic and classic interior, I'm in love!!

Bitches Who Brunch • October 23, 2015The classic dough is twisted together with cinnamon and coated with a traditional light glaze. Stan’s has plenty of seating to enjoy your sweet treats and the biggest selection of doughnut options.

Anna A. • August 26, 2013Love they are always changing their wine selection. Delicious rose that the boyfriend actually selected... I created a monster...

Amanda • August 4, 2021They have cardamom buns! Monkey bread is very light, flaky, and sweet with a mild five-spice flavor

La Palapa • November 29, 2011Best Ribs in Chicago!!Best Macaroni and Chesse!

Jordon N. • March 31, 2019Falafel Sandwich is the way to go.

Humberto R. • March 2, 2019Serene, hard-working, youthful staff, natural light, cool mural, neighborhood art, near Blue Line, varied well-selected music, tasty treats, no in-your-face price list/ads, light brick walls . . .

Thurgood C. • February 10, 2019My new go to All You Can Eat sushi place in the city. Service was great and the sushi was fantastic. Can’t recommend enough.

Grace P. • December 19, 2015Everything I've had is here delicious. From falafel sandwich, to chicken and beef shewarma sandwiches. If you're super hungry get the plate. It's great for two or for leftovers.

Stacy B. • January 6Pork belly buns are the best! Umami ramen (spicy miso) is my favorite, but get the flavor you prefer. Food tastes best when the tables are busy and kitchen is moving quickly.

Heather W. • July 28, 2015For something deliciously different, try the cumin lamb tacos. They have the perfect amount of spice and you really don't need to add salsa to them! SO good!

Liz H. • September 26, 2012Without a doubt one of the best places to go in the city for an amazing beer, excellent conversation and awesome food!

Lucille F. • October 6, 2021Authentic Turkish cuisine. Love the grilled lamb, chicken and squid dishes. Best to come as a group and share dishes family style. Leave room for dessert & Turkish coffee!

Caitlin B. • October 25, 2020Such a fun place any time of the year or day! Great for groups, clean and exciting atmosphere with fun picture spots. Everywhere is instagrammable 😉

Eater • August 2, 2016This coffee shop serves up some serious Joe in the form of Metric Coffee pour-overs, Chemex & cortados. Seating is spaced out among rows of high-top counters ideal for camping out solo with a laptop.

Tracy M. • August 28, 2014You can't go wrong with any choice here. They have great front and back patios. Laptops by day cozy date spot eve.

Prashant P. • June 22, 2014Best Greek food I've had in Chicago! Regional dishes from Crete, Asia Minor, Greek Islands, etc. which provides a unique dining experience. No Disneyland-style Greek here! Fried cauliflower is great!

Jack S. • February 28, 2012Ignore the atmosphere idiots. Eat at the sushi bar, order omakase, and enjoy some of the best sushi in Chicago.

Katie L. • June 12, 2021Lasagna, Santa Lucia pasta, cannoli. All yum. The service was great and Giovanni the owner was super kind.

ben m. • February 6, 20238 courses full of gorgeous South Asian flavors. We had seats at the counter so we hung with Chef Zubair Mohajir during the meal. He was wonderfully engaging & made it a night we won’t soon forget.

Jack S. • June 16, 2012Tapper is the way to go! Awesome bar, check it out.

ISC C. • June 21, 2021GRAND SLAM BREAKFAST (Scrambled Eggs, gator sausage, Lagniappe: potatoes, fruit, grits)