Best Instagram Worthy Restaurants in Logan Square
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
BiXi Beer
A Michelin-recognized brewpub where Asian-inspired plates actually stand up to the beers.
Notable Picks
#1
BiXi Beer
8.8
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Trendy Table Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Group Dining Gatherings
BiXi Beer is a modern Logan Square brewpub where house beers pair with Korean-, Chinese-, and Vietnamese-inspired plates in a dramatic, multi-level space. Guests come as much for the atrium, rooftop patio, and dim sum brunch as for gochugaru-spiced snacks and bulgogi-accented dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef bao with bulgogi, Kimchi small plate, Beef fat fries with spicy mayo
What Makes it Special: A Michelin-recognized brewpub where Asian-inspired plates actually stand up to the beers.
#2
Daisies
8.6
Daisies is a Michelin-recognized Midwestern-Italian restaurant where house-made pastas and vegetable-forward plates lead, with the kitchen able to accommodate gluten-free needs on many dishes. The newer, larger Logan Square space adds daytime coffee and pastries while keeping dinner firmly in special-occasion territory.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carrot bolognese tagliatelle, Strawberry panna cotta, Warm rhubarb crostata
What Makes it Special: Michelin Bib Gourmand pasta spot where seasonal produce, careful technique, and a willingness to accommodate gluten-free guests make it a neighborhood benchmark.
8.6
Lonesome Rose is an all-day Tex-Mex–leaning bar and restaurant where margaritas, quesaritos, and breakfast tacos share space with a daily weekday happy hour. The bright, plant-filled room and upstairs/downstairs layout make it a flexible choice for early-evening drinks, small plates, and casual meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesarito, Baja Burrito, Chorizo Breakfast Taco
What Makes it Special: Tex-Mex–inspired bar with a strong margarita program and weekday happy hour on tacos and drinks.
8.6
Paulie Gee's Logan Square turns out wood-fired pies and Detroit-style "Logan Squares" from a lively corner room on Milwaukee. Owner Derrick Tung’s menu layers classic Neapolitan technique with creative toppings and a strong vegan program, making it a go-to for serious pizza fans and mixed-diet groups alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
US Pizza Cup Winner Detroit Square, Carnivore: Prohibited Pepperoni, The Fungus Among Us
What Makes it Special: A destination for wood-fired and Detroit-style pies under one roof, run by an award-winning pizzaiolo.
#5
NoodleBird
8.4
From the James Beard-recognized team behind Fat Rice, this fast-casual concept brings Macanese street food and Cantonese influences to Logan Square. Live-fire charcoal chicken, handmade rice noodles, and legendary egg custard tarts deliver bold flavors in a counter-service setting with an open kitchen view.
Must-Try Dishes:
Charcoal Grilled Chicken, Pork & Ginger Dumplings, Egg Custard Tarts
What Makes it Special: James Beard-recognized pedigree bringing Macanese street food traditions to Chicago
#6
The Crab Pad
8.3
The Crab Pad is a Viet Cajun seafood boil house where happy hour brings some of the neighborhood’s best value on crispy wings alongside seafood bags and garlic noodles. Locals lean on it for pregame wings and drinks before committing to bigger boils or for a casual sit-down with shareable baskets.
Must-Try Dishes:
Happy Hour Crispy Wings (garlic parmesan & lemon pepper), Garlic Noodles, Mini Fish Tacos
What Makes it Special: Viet Cajun seafood boil house where happy hour wings ride alongside serious seafood.
8.2
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Pretty Cool Ice Cream is a Logan Square frozen-novelties shop from pastry chef Dana Cree, specializing in hand-dipped ice cream bars and pops with a strong emphasis on gluten-free recipes. Many of the signature bars are formulated without gluten, making it a rare dessert stop where gluten-avoiding guests can order boldly rather than cautiously.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Brownie bar, Key Lime Pie bar, Grasshopper bar
What Makes it Special: Dedicated frozen-novelties shop where many bars are designed gluten-free from the start, with playful flavors and packaging.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Happy Hour Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Mucho Gusto is a newer Mexican restaurant and bar from the La Victoria team, dressed in neon lotería art, floral walls, and a vine-wrapped patio built for photos as much as cocktails. Happy hour here leans on margaritas, micheladas, and shareable plates that skew richer and more modern than neighborhood stalwarts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Uchepos Gratinados, Pulpo Enamorado, Cochinita Pibil
What Makes it Special: Design-heavy sibling to La Victoria where margaritas, modern Mexican plates, and a photo-friendly room anchor happy hour.
#9
Logan Vegan
7.8
Logan Vegan is a 100% plant-based ice cream shop, cafe, and mini-market that anchors a quiet stretch just off Logan Square’s main plaza. Guests come as much for ube or mint chocolate chip scoops as for breakfast sandwiches, chickpea salads, and vegan pantry staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Sandwich, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chickpea Salad
What Makes it Special: Vegan ice cream shop doubling as a cafe and pantry-style market.
#10
Milk and Wood
7.7
A counter inside The Crab Pad where customizable gelato pops are dipped and topped to order. Flavors like ube, green tea Kit Kat, and cookies and cream make it a fun, fast dessert stop before or after a meal on Milwaukee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Dipped Popsicle, Green Tea Kit Kat Pop, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar
What Makes it Special: Build-your-own gelato pops with drizzles and toppings inside a seafood spot.