Handlebar
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 2311 W. North Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-384-9546
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This mostly vegetarian (no farm, no fowl) Wicker Park restaurant serves up bar food with international flavor in an offbeat bicycle-themed atmosphere, which includes furniture made from recycled bicycle parts. Opt for veggie or vegan fare such as veggie samosas, black beans maduro or one of a few seafood entrees, including blackened catfish and fish tacos. Eclectic dessert fare includes fry pies, hand-made mini-pies stuffed with fillings such as bourbon-pecan or peanut butter and jelly. Handlebar also sports a strong beer list with a focus on Midwestern brews. In the summer, the back patio is a big draw.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- North Avenue and Leavitt Street
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult. Ample bike parking.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: North-72, Western-49; Blue Line "L" stop: Damen
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday (kitchen closes at 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 12:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday)
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food, International Fusion, Seafood, American Traditional and Classic, Vegetarian, and Vegan
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch. Lunch/brunch served until 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Daily drink specials. Eight draft beers.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Offbeat and Theme. Bicycle-themed
- Live Music:
- Yes. Rarely
- Features:
- Late Night, On-site Merchandise, and Takeout/Carryout
- Specialties:
- Vegetarian bar food; Messenger Mondays (free plate of fries with courier ID)
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. The rear patio seats 50
- Seating :
- For 50
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By shawniek from gold coast, August 4, 2009
Aweome vegetarian food. I always get the buffalo "chicken" wrap and the smoked Gouda mac n cheese. The outdoor patio in the back is very nice, lots...
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"Awesome Food!"
By bbsnkz from NW Suburbs, July 9, 2009
This place has great vegetarian and vegan food. It is my new favorite restaurant! I have gone here twice in the past two weeks and both times the...
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"Handle-Barf!"
By mseatwell from wickerpark, June 15, 2008
I have been going to this place for years.... slowly but surely they've proved to be so hit or miss its not worth it anymore. There is one waiter a...
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