3 Best Restaurants in Wicker Park, Chicago

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We've compiled the best of the best in Wicker Park - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Mindy's Bakery

$ Fodor's Choice

Chicagoans got a sweet deal in 2022 when Mindy Segal, one of the city's best pastry chefs, opened her eponymous shop, where the focus is not on fancy-pants plated desserts, but more humble bagels, cookies, and breakfast pastries. If you see a line forming along Milwaukee Avenue in the early hours, it's likely locals out to get their morning croissant or bialy fix.

1623 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60647, USA
773-489–1747
Known For
  • Black Russian bagels
  • Hot fudge thumbprint cookies
  • Iced hot chocolate
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. and Tues.

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Dove's Luncheonette

$ | Wicker Park
Wood-paneled walls and a turntable playing Chicago blues set the scene for executive chef/partner Paul Kahan’s throwback '60s- and '70s-inspired diner, which features breakfast, upscale takes on Southern and Mexican comfort foods, an array of cocktails, and house-made ice cream. Seating is entirely counter space and very limited, but with more elbow room than the shoulder-to-shoulder sister restaurant next door, Big Star.
1545 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, USA
773-645–4060
Known For
  • <PRO>chicken-fried chicken</PRO>
  • <PRO>mezcal offerings</PRO>
  • <PRO>weekday burger</PRO>

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Milk & Honey Café

$ | Wicker Park

Division Street has long been a prowl of night owls but with the growing number of spas and boutiques in the area, not to mention the many work-from-home locals, this neighborhood needed a good breakfast and lunch spot. Milk & Honey exceeds expectations with hearty, healthful breakfasts and creative sandwiches at lunch—grab a seat on the sidewalk café in warm weather or in near the fireplace in cooler temperatures.

1920 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, 60622, USA
773-395–9434
Known For
  • Avocado and gouda sandwich
  • Weekend huevos rancheros
  • Casual, airy atmosphere
Restaurant Details
No dinner

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