Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Kasama
Two-Michelin-starred Filipino bakery-café and tasting menu under chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon.
Essential Picks
#1
Kasama
9.0
Kasama is a Michelin-starred bakery and modern Filipino restaurant from chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, pairing daytime pastries and counter service with a reservation-only tasting menu at night. Locals line up for carefully made breakfast plates and pastries, then treat the evening menu as a special-occasion splurge that has reshaped how Filipino food is perceived in Chicago.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom adobo, Longanisa breakfast sandwich, House croissants
What makes it special: Two-Michelin-starred Filipino bakery-café and tasting menu under chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon.
Notable Picks
8.5
La Sandwichera Cafe is a Humboldt Park sandwich shop focused on pressed Puerto Rican and American sandwiches, breakfast panini, and strong coffee. Locals come for the Chancleta and other griddled sandwiches on toasted bread with house hot sauces that turn a quick lunch into a full comfort meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
La Chancleta Sandwich, Pastrami Panini, Breakfast Bacon and Egg Panini
What makes it special: Pressed Puerto Rican inspired sandwiches with a neighborhood cafe feel.
8.2
En Hakkore 2.0 is a fast-casual Korean-inspired spot where bibimbap bowls and sushi burritos provide lighter-but-filling business lunches. Ordering at the counter keeps things efficient, while the menu’s mix of vegetables, rice, and grilled proteins suits working lunches where nobody wants a food coma.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bibimbap bowl, Crunch & Fire sushi burrito, Bulgogi beef bowl
What makes it special: Counter-service Korean bowls and sushi burritos built for efficient lunches.
8.0
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Trendy Table Hotspots
Dove's Luncheonette channels a retro counter-and-booth setup into a daytime spot for Tex-Mex and Southern-inflected plates, ideal for creative-industry lunches. It’s comfortable enough for one-on-ones at the bar or a booth, with food that feels substantial without knocking you out for the afternoon.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken-fried chicken, Shrimp and grits, Smoked brisket tacos
What makes it special: Retro diner energy with chef-driven Tex-Mex and Southern plates.
8.0
Vibes:
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Brunch Bliss Spots
Family Friendly Favorites
The Perch Kitchen & Tap is a brewpub on Division Street with a sculpture garden-style patio, Finch beers, and wood-fired cooking. It works as a flexible outdoor spot for brunch, burgers, and rotisserie meats when you want something a step up from a bar patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-grilled steak, Rotisserie chicken, Rotisserie cauliflower
What makes it special: Brewpub with a sculpture garden patio and live-fire menu.