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Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood

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Published on March 23, 2020
Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhoodSmall Cheval. | Photo: Tanya C./Yelp

Visiting Bucktown, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a burger joint to a hair salon.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Bucktown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Small Cheval

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Topping the list is traditional American spot Small Cheval, which offers burgers and more. Located at 1732 N. Milwaukee Ave., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,074 reviews on Yelp.

Small Cheval offers a menu featuring burgers, fries, shakes and beer. The spot has an outdoor seating area on a patio for the warmer months.

2. Gold & Braid Salon

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Next up is hair salon Gold & Braid Salon, situated at 1945 N. Damen Ave. (between Homer Street and Armitage Avenue). With five stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

The salon offers hair styling, waxing, blowouts and more. Services include highlights, coloring and men's haircuts.

3. En Hakkore

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Korean spot En Hakkore, which offers tacos and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1840 N. Damen Ave. (between Churchill and Moffat streets), 4.5 stars out of 710 reviews.

En Hakkore specializes in Korean bibimbap rice bowls. On the menu, look for the spicy pork tacos with kimchi and pickled radish or the seafood bowl with tuna, tilapia and shrimp.

4. etta

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etta, a New American and breakfast and brunch spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 529 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1840 W. North Ave. (between Honore Street and Elk Grove Avenue) to see for yourself.

The restaurant serves wood-fired food in a casual setting. On the menu, look for the classic pizza with tomato crudo or the fire grilled lamb chops. 


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