Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Bucktown / Wicker Park

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Albany ParkAndersonvilleAvondaleBelmont Central / CraginBerwynBridgeport

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240 restaurants available nearby

1. Elia

4.4

Awesome(352)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 11 times today

Elia, a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant, is now open in the heart of Wicker Park. Elia's menu features dishes inspired by Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries. The restaurant's beautiful interior and friendly staff enhance its charm, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Elia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fresh and delicious" seafood, Mediterranean dishes, and a broad menu. Service is often praised as "excellent" and "attentive."

2. Taxim

4.6

Exceptional(1100)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 10 times today

Taxim, which is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, features regionally-inspired Greek dishes paired with an all-Greek wine list. The stunning dining room is fitted with soaring 16-foot ceilings, travertine marble floors, dramatic Byzantine-style lamps and artwork, and the rooftop dining area lined with Greek flowering herbs.The restaurant was chosen as one of of Chicago's Best New Restaurants in 2009/2010 by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Reader. Additionally, Taxim's housemade yogurt with young favas and lamb confit was selected as one of the Best Bites of 2009 by the Chicago Reader, the house-cured sardines were mentioned in Time Out Chicago's 2009 "100 Best Things We Ate (and drank) This Year" feature, and the wood-grilled octopus was selected as 2010's "Best New Dish" by Chicago magazine. Additionally, chef-owner David Schneider appeared on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" in April 2011 going head-to-head with Iron Chef Cat Cora.

A photo of Paradise Park | Pizza + Patio restaurant

3. Paradise Park | Pizza + Patio

4.8

Exceptional(1343)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 23 times today

Trendy bar and pizzeria in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, Paradise Park brings you the fun and the flavor! From the team that brought you Homeslice in Lincoln Park and Happy Camper in Old Town/Wrigley, we invite you to indulge in our creative cocktails and extensive beer selection, paired with specialty pizzas and mouth-watering appetizers. All can be enjoyed on our kitschy trailer park themed patio open year-round! Come for the food. Stay for the vibes.Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian.We only accept Credit Card. No Cash.

4. The Delta

4.3

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 8 times today

An Ode To The Mississippi DeltaThe Delta is a restaurant and cocktail bar in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood that is an ode to the food, beverage, and culture of the Mississippi Delta region. The Mississippi Delta region is widely known for beginning in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, and stretches due south -- ending at Catfish Row in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

5. etta Bucktown

4.6

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Belmont Central / Cragin

Booked 13 times today

At etta Bucktown, we’re proud to be a local favorite for neighborhood Italian dining. Known for our wood-fired dishes and relaxed, welcoming vibe, we’re open daily for lunch and dinner, plus we offer a lively brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a celebratory gathering, Etta is where Bucktown comes to eat, drink, and connect.

A photo of Via Carducci - Wicker Park restaurant

6. Via Carducci - Wicker Park

4.8

Exceptional(666)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 5 times today

Rustic Southern Italian Cuisine features plenty of natural ingredients from the four basic food groups. Here at Via Carducci we use only fresh ingredients to insure the best possible quality. We feature regional Italian wines that best complement the cuisine of Southern Italy. Since we cannot take you back to Calabria, we have brought a little of Calabria to you.

7. Cafe Istanbul

4.7

Exceptional(269)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 9 times today

In the heart of Chicago, there's a charming place known as the Istanbul Café, owned and run by Mustafa Guler. With more than 15 years of culinary experience in Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya, he brings the flavors of Turkey to the Windy City. For over six years, Chicago residents have flocked to Istanbul Café for delicious, authentic Turkish cuisine. From mouthwatering kebabs to flavorful mezze, each dish is a testament to Mustafa's culinary expertise.What set Istanbul Café apart was not just its special wines, homemade baklava, or Mustafa's culinary expertise, but a secret treasure hidden within its menu - the "Cag Kebab." This special dish from Turkey's Erzurum region, and you won't find it anywhere else in the city. From the talented chefs to the friendly servers, they ensure every visit to Istanbul Café is special. Here, we serve you not just with food but with passion! Come and savor Turkey's essence in the heart of Chicago!

8. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7269)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 61 times today

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

9. Mott Street

4.8

Exceptional(1077)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 88 times today

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

10. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2759)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 229 times today

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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