Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Smoke Daddy
Neighborhood barbecue and blues standby where families share big platters.
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#1
Smoke Daddy
8.8
Smoke Daddy’s original Wicker Park location has been smoking ribs and pulled pork since the mid-1990s, pairing family-friendly barbecue platters with live blues. Parents tackle brisket and rib combos while kids go for mac and cheese, wings, and simple sandwiches in a lively but welcoming room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Taste of The Daddy platter, Mac Daddy skillet mac and cheese
What makes it special: Neighborhood barbecue and blues standby where families share big platters.
Roots’ West Town flagship is a loud, family-friendly home base for Quad City–style pizza, big salads, and Midwestern craft beer. Families lean on it for kids-pleasing pies, high chairs, and plenty of space to spread out without feeling rushed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quad Cities-style sausage pizza, Vodka sauce pizza, Loaded garlic knots
What makes it special: Party-ready pizza hall with a true private room and rooftop-friendly energy.
#3
Antique Taco
8.5
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Antique Taco is a design-forward taqueria where market-driven fillings, horchata, and seasonal sides turn tacos into a sit-down meal. Wicker Park regulars lean on it for composed plates and cocktails when they want something more polished than a grab-and-go counter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Fish Tempura Taco, Potato Poblano Taco
What makes it special: Chef-y tacos with composed toppings in a stylish, cozy space.
8.3
The Bongo Room is a Wicker Park brunch standby famed for dessert-level French toast, benedicts, and coffee-centric breakfasts. Crowds come for towering plates and seasonal specials in a lively room that leans indulgent more than everyday diner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chocolate Tower French Toast, Classic Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Burrito
What makes it special: Longtime brunch hub with over-the-top pancakes and French toast.
8.3
Breakfast House is a Latin family-owned brunch specialist where chilaquiles, hashes, and pancakes headline a sprawling menu. Since 2012, West Town locals have treated it as an all-purpose breakfast meeting spot with friendly service and flexible options for traditional and lighter plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Supreme Chorizo Hash, Chilaquiles with Chorizo and Eggs, Breakfast House Hash with Poached Eggs
What makes it special: Latin-influenced brunch spot known for loaded hashes and chilaquiles.
8.3
Nellie’s is a long-running Puerto Rican breakfast institution known for its weekend breakfast buffet and coconut oatmeal in the heart of Humboldt Park/West Town. Families crowd the tables for plantains, eggs, and arroz con gandules that feel like a home-cooked feast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avena de Coco (Coconut Oatmeal), Puerto Rican Brunch Buffet Plate, Breakfast Jibarito
What makes it special: Puerto Rican brunch staple known for coconut oatmeal and buffets.
8.2
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Paradise Park is a trailer-park-themed pizzeria and bar where tavern-style pies, frozen drinks, and loaded apps fuel loud nights on a sprawling patio. Groups use it for birthday parties and day-drinking sessions when they want playful pizza more than serious, quiet dining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Special K Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Party Boi Pizza
What makes it special: Party-forward patio destination for loaded pizzas, drinks, and kitschy décor.