Chicago/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 15, 2020
Explore the 4 top spots in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhoodIna Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods | Photo: Eva S./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Wicker Park has to offer? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brewery to a hair salon.

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

1. Bangers & Lace Wicker Park

Photo: Eric L./Yelp

Topping the list is pub and cocktail bar Bangers & Lace Wicker Park. Located at 1670 W. Division St., Wicker Park (between Paulina Street and Marshfield Avenue.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 581 reviews on Yelp. The menu features hot dogs and cheese curds.

2. Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods

Photo: Daniel S./Yelp

Next up is beverage store, Southern and breakfast and brunch spot Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, situated at 1415 N. Wood St. (between Julian Street and Milwaukee Avenue). With four stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. On the menu, look for hush puppies and fried shrimp.

3. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

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Brewery Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, which offers pizza and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1927 W. North Ave. (between Winchester and Elk Grove avenues), four stars out of 3,526 reviews. The menu also offers salads.

4. Epoch Studio Salon

Photo: Epoch Studio Salon/Yelp

Epoch Studio Salon, a hair salon and makeup artist spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 263 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1849 W. North Ave. (between Honore Street and Elk Grove Avenue.) to see for yourself. Services include scalp massages and hair extensions, according to the website.


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