Best Late Night Restaurants in Wicker Park
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Paulie Gee's Wicker Park
NY-style slices and 20-inch pies served counter-style until bar close on weekends.
Notable Picks
8.6
Paulie Gee’s Wicker Park runs like a classic New York slice shop, slinging 20-inch pies and creative slices into the early-morning hours on weekends. It’s where neighborhood regulars and industry folks end the night with hot honey-drizzled pepperoni or crisp grandma squares.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hellboy Pepperoni Slice with Hot Honey, Vodka Roni White Pie, Garden Party Veggie Slice
What Makes it Special: NY-style slices and 20-inch pies served counter-style until bar close on weekends.
8.3
Iron Age Korean Steakhouse is an all-you-can-eat KBBQ spot in Wicker Park where tabletop grills stay packed with marinated meats under clubby lighting and K-pop videos until midnight. It’s less about white-tablecloth formality and more about interactive, high-energy dinners that balance volume, value, and fun.
Must-Try Dishes:
Marinated Ribeye for Grill, Spicy Pork Belly, Garlic Soy Beef with Banchan
What Makes it Special: High-energy AYCE Korean steakhouse where grills, K-pop, and meat-heavy spreads run late.
8.3
Bangers & Lace is a craft beer pub styled like a Midwestern lodge, built around serious tap lists and a menu of sausages, corn dogs, and rich bar plates. It’s a go-to late-night stop for beer lovers who still care about what’s coming out of the kitchen.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago-Style Vienna Beef Sausage, Brioche-Battered Corn Dog, Duck Fat Fries
What Makes it Special: Late-open gastropub where serious beer lists meet elevated sausages and bar food.
8.3
The Hat Chicago is a fast-food counter at the edge of Wicker Park where Chicago dogs, rib tips, and sandwiches come with big portions of fries. Regulars lean on it as a late-night street-food stop for Merkts cheddar fries and Buffalo chicken–topped fries until the early morning hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Fries, Merkts Loaded Fries, Buffalo Chicken Fries
What Makes it Special: Classic Chicago street-food counter with fries dressed every way imaginable.
8.1
Devil Dawgs’ Wicker Park outpost is a compact hot dog stand where Chicago dogs, Italian beef, and burgers land next to buckets of fries. It’s a go-to for late-night crowds who want a Big Chicago Dawg and a Bucket O' Fries after nearby bars close.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bucket O' Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Big Chicago Dawg with Fries
What Makes it Special: Hot dog stand turning out Chicago dogs with big fry portions.
#6
Uni Sushi
8
Uni Sushi blends Japanese sushi with a few pan-Asian influences in a cozy room that feels relaxed yet date-night ready, especially later in the evening. Long hours and a broad menu make it a flexible choice for last-minute plans or late dinners after shows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hamachi Jalapeno, Salmon Ceviche, Chicago-v Maki
What Makes it Special: Late-hours sushi spot with playful Chicago-named rolls and a relaxed, dimly lit room.
Worthy Picks
7.9
DSTRKT Bar & Grill is a Bucktown–Wicker Park sports bar where Wing Wednesday deals, chicken wings, and steak tacos share space with a strong cocktail and margarita lineup. Regulars use it for late-night hangs and televised games when they want wings with plenty of sauces and drink specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Wings, Honey Hot, Steak Tacos
What Makes it Special: Wing Wednesday all-you-can-eat deals in a lively sports bar setting.
7.9
Hollywood Grill is a classic 24/7 corner diner where pancakes, skillets, and burgers fuel everyone from overnight workers to post-bar crowds. Portions are large, prices stay reasonable for the neighborhood, and the late-night energy is reliably lively even when most kitchens nearby are dark.
Must-Try Dishes:
Skirt Steak & Eggs, Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Country Breakfast Skillet
What Makes it Special: A true 24-hour Chicago diner that anchors late nights on North Avenue.
7.8
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Taqueria Super Burrito is a West Town standby for hefty late-night plates, with a big menu of tacos, burritos, and combination platters served at the counter until around 11pm. It’s the kind of straightforward neighborhood taqueria people rely on for satisfying, affordable tacos after a long day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Super Burrito, Steak Taco, Chile Relleno Taco
What Makes it Special: No-frills counter spot turning out big burritos and tacos late into the evening.
#10
Flash Taco
7.7
Perched on the Damen corner, Flash Taco is a long-running Wicker Park walk-up for late-night burritos, tacos, and nachos. It’s more about fast, filling burritos between bars than sit-down meals or polished plating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Chicken Burrito, Vegetarian Burrito
What Makes it Special: Corner burritos that catch bar-goers and night owls until late.