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Party Earth Review For lazy warm-weather days, Division Street in Wicker Park is an excellent place to while away the hours with a late brunch, drinks in a crowded game-day sports bars, some window shopping at the boutiques, and an early... ... read full review
1600–2100 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Blue Line: Division
24/7
Wicker Park / Bucktown, Chicago –
For lazy warm-weather days, Division Street in Wicker Park is an excellent place to while away the hours with a late brunch, drinks in a crowded game-day sports bars, some window shopping at the boutiques, and an early evening cocktail.
Home to artists, hipsters, and unpretentious young professionals, the half-mile stretch offers laid-back shopping, numerous restaurants with varied cuisines, and an energetic nightlife.
Students and artists looking for free Wi-Fi to work on school papers settle into comfy chairs at Alliance Bakery’s lounge, while skateboarding hipsters gather at the sidewalk tables to chat over a cup of Chicago’s famous Intelligentsia coffee.
Young professionals and gaggles of girlfriends meander among the high-end clothing boutiques or peruse the knickknacks at Renegade Handmade, which, like many shops in the area, is dedicated to promoting and selling the work of local artists and designers.
As the five-’o-clock shadow hits Chicago, subdued frat types and sports fans emerge to escape the rowdy bar scene of Wrigleyville and head west to The Fifty/50 for the latest game, or to Jerry’s for beer and live music.
Plenty of dining options include the elegant Mana Food Bar and the more down-to-earth Crust, where well-dressed hipsters enjoy organic dishes before heading to Bangers & Lace for craft beer and cocktails. Most of the restaurants offer outdoor seating, and on warm-weather weekends the sidewalks are brimming with energy and the sounds of live music and team cheers.
Perfect for easygoing types who prefer to avoid the downtown crowds, Division Street offers casual shopping and dining in a neighborhood overflowing with youthful vigor.
Easygoing local hipsters, young professionals, artistic types, older couples and families earlier in the day, and frat types and party girls in the evenings, mostly early 20s to mid-30s.
Highlight Include:
Annual Wicker Park Fest for food, booze, and crafts in late July along nearby Milwaukee Avenue.
Dancing at InnJoy (2051 West Division Street) and Jerry’s (1938 West Division Street).
Several sports bars with large TVs on the west end of Division , including The Fifty/50 (2047 West Division Street) and The Boundary Tavern and Grille (1932 West Division Street).
Free Wi-Fi in various locations.
Many restaurants and taverns along the stretch.
Highlight Include:
The Boundary (1932 West Division) for upscale American fare
Makisu (1725 West Division Street) for sushi
Milk & Honey (1920 W Division Street) for brunch.
Coffee and pastries at Alliance Bakery (1736 West Division Street) and Caffe Streets (1750 West Division Street).
Restaurants and bars are mostly mid-range. Clothing boutiques and specialty shops like Renegade Handmade (1924 West Division Street) are more upscale.
Anything goes: laid-back shorts, skirts, sandals, and t-shirts to more upscale attire for nighttime.
Daytime for shopping, brunch, and afternoon drinks, and Friday, Saturday, and summer evenings for the most upbeat nightlife scene, dinner, and dancing.
The intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues offers more shopping, dozens of restaurants, and a hopping bar scene.
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