Quick Details
Duration: 3 hours
Tastings: All food tastings included. Enough food for a filling lunch/dinner. Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan friendly. Contact us if you have other allergies or dietary restrictions.
Private
3+ People
$ 99
Minimum Charge
1 or 2 People
$ 297
*15% - 20% suggested gratuity for your guide
ABOUT WICKER PARK FOOD TOUR
Experience the close community and historic diversity in Wicker Park on a food tour with Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago! The Wicker Park tour takes guests on a delicious trip through the scenic city blocks, stopping for tastings and to point out the local landmarks.
Bon voyage!
WICKER PARK TASTING LOCATIONS
(5 of the following places, you WON’T go to ALL of the places, subject to change)
*Private Tour tasting locations may be different than ones listed below.
- Pierogi Kitchen: What was originally a barbecue restaurant started making waves when its owners, Wnorowski and Pieniazek, began featuring their handmade smoked brisket pierogi, made by hand daily.
- Small Cheval: A local favorite with mouthwatering burgers, shakes and an idyllic location by the river.
- 5411 Empanadas: Chicago’s legendary food-truck-gone-brick-and-mortar. Empanada Heaven!
- Antique Taco: (est. 2012) Michelin named them Chicago’s best value.
- Oro Chocolate and Cafe: The shop that brought bean-to-bar chocolate from the Nicaraguan rainforest to Chicago—via house arrest!
- Alliance Bakery: Authentic French Macarons that are to die for!
In between tastings, your guides explore the history, architecture, and culture of Wicker Park. Learn how the neighborhood’s history and influences have shaped the food offered there today, and gain insight into the life of a local.
Whether you are a native Chicagoan or a visitor for a few days, the Wicker Park food tour is a delicious decision!
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Please meet the tour guide 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour in front of the entrance to Walgreens on N Milwaukee Avenue. The exact address is 1601 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647. If you are unable to locate the tour, please call us at 877-568-6877 and we will help you find them. Please print the directions to the meeting location if you are not familiar with the area.
By CTA “L” Train: Take the Blue Line to Damen-O’Hare stop. Exit at N Damen Ave and N Milwaukee Ave. Walk to Walgreens, which will be across the intersection.
There is not a lot of parking in the area, so we definitely encourage you to take the L, take a taxi, and/or walk if that is a possibility. You can also go to www.chicago.centralparking.com
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- All food tastings are included.
- Feel free to bring a bottled beverage. Some establishments will provide water.
- Gratuity for your food tour guide. It’s customary to tip your guide 15%-20% of the purchase price.
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Please review the seller’s policies for this activity. Once tickets are purchased, these are binding.
- Activity takes place rain or shine
The tour runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where we are forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders are allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability). - Non-refundable, cannot be rescheduled
Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded and cannot be rescheduled because your space is being guaranteed at the event.
- Activity takes place rain or shine