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Best Restaurants in Bucktown, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in Bucktown, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 11 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Small Cheval, Jr’s Red Hots, and The StopAlong. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Pizza, Burgers, and Coffee and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Bucktown

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  1. #1

    Small Cheval

    Smash Burger

    The Au Cheval smash burger concept in the heart of Wicker Park's Milwaukee Avenue.

    1732 N Milwaukee Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 83.79
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  2. #2

    Jr’s Red Hots

    Classic Chicago Red Hots

    A classic Chicago red hot stand in Bucktown on West Armitage Avenue.

    2345 W Armitage Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 83.01
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  3. #3

    The StopAlong

    Pizza Tavern

    A laid-back neighborhood pizza tavern with a great bar in Bucktown.

    1812 N Milwaukee Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 81.91
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  4. #4

    George's Hot Dogs

    Chicago Hot Dog Stand

    A neighborhood Chicago-style hot dog stand in Bucktown on North Damen Avenue.

    1876 N Damen Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 78.57
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  5. #5

    Bake

    Artisan Bakery & Café

    An artisan bakery and café on North Avenue in Bucktown.

    2246 W North Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 78.26
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  6. #6

    Dark Matter Coffee

    Craft Roastery

    Dark Matter's rock-and-roll coffee bar in Chicago's Bucktown.

    1856 N Western Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 77.73
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  7. #7

    Redhot Ranch

    Classic Chicago Hot Dogs

    A beloved Chicago hot dog institution in Bucktown on West Armitage — one of the city's most awarded hot dog stands.

    2449 W Armitage Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 77.25
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  8. #8

    Caffè Umbria

    Italian Roastery

    A Pacific Northwest Italian-style roastery bringing deep, rich espresso traditions to Bucktown.

    2545 W Armitage Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.61
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  9. #9

    Ipsento 606

    Specialty Coffee

    A specialty coffee bar inspired by the 606 trail in Chicago's Bucktown.

    1813 N Milwaukee Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 75.71
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  10. #10

    S & T Steakhouse

    Neighborhood Steakhouse

    A neighborhood American steakhouse on Armitage Avenue in Chicago's Bucktown.

    2246 W Armitage Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: — Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 75.70
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  11. #11

    Gaslight Coffee Roasters

    Craft Roastery

    A celebrated craft roastery with a neighborhood coffeehouse soul in Bucktown.

    2385 N Milwaukee Ave · Bucktown

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 74.75
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Bucktown?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Bucktown, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Small Cheval, Jr’s Red Hots, and The StopAlong.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in Bucktown?
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