Wicker Park · Vegetarian and vegan comfort food, with fish options

Handlebar

Handlebar gives a vegan diner several comfort-food choices while companions can also choose fish. Its walk-in format suits a flexible dinner; arrive together because incomplete parties are not seated.

Compiled By Top Food Spots Research · Checked October 13, 2026

2311 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Photo: Source: Handlebar; photographer unconfirmed

The Dining Brief

Good For

Friends who want several substantive vegan choices and can accept a walk-in seating plan.

No reservations; incomplete parties are not seated. Specify vegan preparation for dishes marked available vegan. Monday price is day-specific.

On The Menu

Vegan Chili Mac Attack; Oyster-mushroom po’ boy, explicitly vegan

Monday chimichanga special: USD $15.50; two orders $31 before drinks, tax, tip and any added charges. Regular-menu prices not established.

Menu And Budget Notes Checked October 13, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Order with the vegan preparation in mind

Ask for the vegan version when an item is marked available vegan. The Monday price example uses vegan queso for one chimichanga.

Source: Restaurant Website · Checked October 13, 2026

Arrive as a complete party

The official house rules say no reservations and no seating of incomplete parties. Tuesday mushroom “chicken” and a vegan Belgian waffle are a specifically Tuesday $16 special, with plant-based or dairy butter; do not treat this as an everyday dish price.

Source: Restaurant Website · Checked October 13, 2026

Sources And Check Dates

Official current house rules and specials · October 13, 2026
Photograph Source · Source: Handlebar; photographer unconfirmed

This is a sourced planning profile. It does not imply a firsthand visit or a taste score.

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