Bucktown / Wicker Park

Chicago | North Side

Overview 

These flourishing artistic communities are sprinkled with an eclectic mix of coffeehouses, galleries and restaurants. The area was named Bucktown during its years as a haven to Polish immigrants due to the many goats kept in poor residents’ backyards. The intersection of North, Milwaukee and Damen Avenues is the heart of the area, with a booming mix of nightclubs, shops and restaurants. The main artery of visitor options in Wicker Park is situated along West Division Street, on each side of its intersection with Damen Avenue. Musicians, artists and young professionals reside in the area’s trendy lofts and apartments, and the community has a reputation as a great place to people-watch.

Shopping

The top destination in Chicago for eclectic, local designer-filled boutiques, there is also a wide range of themes in the shops on-hand here. In addition to the many clothing options for both men and women, browsers can check out used record and book stores, as well as high-end stationary shops and even a tobacco shop.

Dining/Nightlife

You won't find chain restaurants or clubs here, so much as locally-driven, trendy spots that draw a mix of well-heeled professionals who like to let loose on the weekend and locals who aren't afraid to stand out in a crowd (best place in Chicago to see a radical mohawk, for instance). Chill spots range from casual bars with outdoor seating areas to high-end, wine-driven establishments. 

Culture & Attractions 

The artsy area features the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center which displays artistic works by Chicago’s Puerto Rican community, offers dance classes for kids and a percussion workshop. Local bars and restaurants are also scattered across the area.

The Low Down

Wicker Park and Bucktown are two of the most visit-able neighborhoods in Chicago, if you're not afraid to see how the other half lives. Eating options--from snacks to gourmet meals--are there for the taking, as are countless options for browing and purchasing.

Listings within the Bucktown / Wicker Park Area

 

Around the Coyote Arts Organization

1935 1/2 W North Ave , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-342-6777

 

Cafe Matou

1846 N Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-384-8911

 

Grace

1917 N. Damen , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-384-7223

 

Adobo Grill

2005 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

 

Alliance Bakery & Cafe

1736 W. Division , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-278-0366

 

Art Gallery Kafe

1907 N. Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-235-2351

 

Bar Louie

1704 North Damen Avenue , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-645-7500

 

Between Boutique Cafe and Lounge

1324 N Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

 

bin wine cafe

1559 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-486-2233

 

Blu Coral

1265 N Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, IL 60686

Phone: 773-252-2020

 

Bongo Room

1470 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-489-0690

 

Cafe Absinthe

1958 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-278-4488

 

Cafe LaGuardia

2111 W. Armitage Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-862-5996

 

Cans Bar and Canteen

1640 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-227-2277

 

Club Lucky

1824 W. Wabansia Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-227-2300

 

Crust

2056-58 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-235-5511

 

Feast

1616 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-772-7100

 

Hilary's Urban Eatery (HUE)

1630 W. Division , Chicago, IL 60622

 

Hot Chocolate

1747 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-489-1747

 

Le Bouchon

1958 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-862-6600

 

Lottie's Pub

1925 W. Cortland , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-489-0738

 

Mac's

801 W. Division St , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-782-4400

 

Mado

1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-342-2340

 

Mas

1670 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-276-8700

 

Meritage Cafe & Wine Bar

2118 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-235-6434

 

Mirai Sushi

2020 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-862-8500

 

Parlor

1745 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL

Phone: 773-782-9000

 

Piece

1927 W. North Avenue , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-772-4422

 

Plan b Bar + Kitchen

1635 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-252-2680

 

Podhalanka

1549 W. Division , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-486-6655

 

Salud Tequila Lounge

1471 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-235-5577

 

Schwa

1466 N. Ashland Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-252-1466

 

Sigara Hookah Cafe & Lounge

2013 W Division St , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773- 292-9190

 

Silver Cloud

1700 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-489-6212

 

Sip Coffeehouse and Garden

1223 West Grand Avenue , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 312-492-7686

 

Spring

2039 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-395-7100

 

Sweet Thang

1921 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-772-4166

 

Takashi

1952 N Damen Ave , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 772-772-6170

 

The Bluebird Bistro and Wine Bar

1749 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-486-2473

 

The Boundary

1932 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-278-1919

 

The Goddess and the Grocer

1646 N. Damen , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-342-3200

 

The Map Room

1949 N. Hoyne , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-252-7636

 

Toast

2046 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

 

West Town Tavern

1329 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 312-666-6175

 

Akira

1814 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-489-0818

 

Art + Science

1554 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-227-4247

 

Belly Dance Maternity

1647 N. Damen Avenue , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-862-1133

 

Douglas Dawson Gallery

400 N. Morgan , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 312-226-7975

 

Fassbender Fine Art

764 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 312-666-4302

 

Language

1537 N. Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-772-5744

 

Myopic Books

1564 N. Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-862-4882

 

p45

1643 North Damen Avenue , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-862-4523

 

Pour Vous

1750 W Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-698-6024

 

Public I

1923 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-772-9088

 

Ruby Room

1743 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-235-2323

 

Saffron

2064 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-486-7753

 

Silver Moon

1755 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-235-5797

 

T-Shirt Deli

1739 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-276-6266

 

The Silver Room

1442 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-278-7130

 

TK Men

1909 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-342-9800

 

Veruca Salt

1921 N. Damen , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-276-9888

 

Vive la Femme

2048 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

 

Chaise Lounge

1840 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-342-1840

 

Debonair Social Club

1575 N Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-227-7990

 

Double Door

1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-489-3160

 

Evil Olive

1551 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-235-9100

 

Four

1551 W. Divison St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-235-9100

 

Funky Buddha Lounge

728 W. Grand Ave. , Chicago, IL 60610

Phone: 312-666-1695

 

Moonshine

1824 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-862-8686

 

Subterranean

2011 North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-278-6600

 

Violet Hour

1520 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-252-1500

 

Whiskey Road

1935 N. Damen Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: 773-252-8531

 

House Theatre of Chicago

1543 W Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-251-2195

 

Signal Ensemble Theatre

1543 W. Division Ave. , Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-347-1350

 

The Chopin Theatre Studio

1543 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL 60622