Explore the Area
- Jeni's Splendid Ice CreamsRestaurants
- Carniceria GuanajuadoGroceries
- Piece Brewery and PizzeriaNightlife
- The Wormhole CoffeeCafes
- Myopic BooksShopping
- The Den TheatrArts and Entertainment
- Wicker ParkFitness
- Wicker Park Farmers MarketGroceries
- HandlebarNightlife
- Stan's DonutsCafes
- Mojo SpaShopping
- Emporium Wicker ParkArts and Entertainment
- Shred415Fitness
- Liquor ParkGroceries
- Big StarNightlife
- La Colombe TorrefactionCafes
- Mildblend Supply Co.Shopping
- Flat Iron Arts BuildingArts and Entertainment
- The Bar MethodFitness
- Dove's LuncheonetteRestaurants
- Wixter MarketGroceries
- The Violet HourNightlife
- Caffe StreetsCafes
- Identity Body PiercingShopping
- SubterraneanArts and Entertainment
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What Locals Say
- Luke McCarty
- Resident
- 3mo ago
"I love this neighborhood! So many restaurants, bars, and local businesses all within walking distance. "
- Trulia User
- Visitor
- 1y ago
"they are forced to clean up after their dogs or suffer a hefty fine for not doing so. This is why the neighborhood is well maintained because the community cares. "
- Jesus
- Visitor
- 3y ago
"looks like a good area for a small family. but it also does have many varieties of stores and bars which is great area for college students. "
- Doris S. V.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"yes people walking dogs and just taking a bath stroll around the corner the hospital is down the street and local store and restuarant "
- Adriennekrunich
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Farmers market in wicker park on Sundays! Violet hour, big star, guidepost Montessori and on and on and on "
- Jordan A. W.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"We’ve lived her for a while now and we love the access to public transit, restaurants, bars, and shops. It’s a perfect place for young roommates and couples to enjoy the best Chicago has to offer"
- Felicia G.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I work in the west loop, it takes me about 20 minutes to get to work during rush hour. Nice easy commute to a busy area."
- Felicia G.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"There is a block party every summer and lots of get togethers for the kids and parents. "
- Genevieve S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Renegade craft fair is so much fun! There are other fests, outdoor movie nights, and lots of great restaurants and bars to explore! Not to mention the 606 trail, which is so nice and convenient! "
- Kendallqianna
- Resident
- 4y ago
"See people walking their dogs all the time and they love it. Dogs heaven. Rat infested. Rats everywhere."
- Alex A.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Yoga in the park and movie nights in the park. Both in wicker Park. Also some very cool speak easy bars."
- Kristina H.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Our dogs love it, but it is getting a little busy.. lots of construction and more cars. Parks are good, but the newer buildings need dog walks."
- Nevenkamattenet
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Lots of dog parks around! Welsh park on Ashland has the nicer dogs and owners. Churchill is bigger but some dogs are aggressive and owners unpleasant."
- Unique R.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It’s not a bad neighborhood but it is a party area. It’s pet friendly, easy access to stores, restaurants and public transportation. Kinda noisy. But overall a nice neighborhood to live in."
- E m.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"The blue line is really convenient and reliable. It takes 15 mins to get to the loop. The train comes every 5 mins at most during work hours. "
- Ross l.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"There are lots of nearby restaurants and events to attend. Grocery stores are nearby and local shops are convenient. The schools are good and the parks are nice if you have small children."
- Stefanasb
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Convenient access via transit to the city, yet a smaller neighborhood feel with tremendous restaurants, shopping and bars. Great balance between young families, singles, couples and long-standing residents."
- Uniqueruffin
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Lots of families, diversities, elderly, stores, restaurants, pet shops, schools, parks, bars, malls, etc. everyone is friendly, it’s a very busy area but also very fun."
- Cabinske
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Easy access to blue line and highway. Damen el stop is very convenient and within walking distance. If you own a car and commute downtown, commute is easy except for regular city traffic."
- Lesliehutchinson87
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Lots of art, music, and great food. It's close to the blue line (O'Hare is only a train ride away) and there's always something to do."
- Hu C.
- Prev. Resident
- 5y ago
"I lived in the area before but it is a very good and lively area . A lot of wealthy people are in this neighborhood and many places to go and party"
- Devan B.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"No shortage of things to do: dog park, music venues, foods from all cultures, media, art. It's pricey, but extremely livable. Also, we technically live in Bucktown 😉"
- Alevy21
- Resident
- 5y ago
"live here, easy commute to work, diverse people, no attitudes. great shopping, food, bars, all in walking distance "
- Vanessa M.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Trendy restaurants and stores. It’s too loud and commercial to live in on here. Too many rowdy bar goers around and traffic. "
Schools
- De Diego Elementary Community Academy
- PK-8
- Public
- 442 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy child attended half-day PK-3 last year. She loved her experience there, and we were impressed by how much learning could be done in just 2.5 hours a day. Previously she had been at home with a nanny or parent. She learned concepts that I hadn't learned until Kindergarten or 1st grade back in the 1990s, like syllables, phonics, etc. Her teacher and classroom assistant were warm, engaging, responsive, and welcoming, and they adapted very well to a class that varied in its makeup in terms of prior knowledge and experience outside the home. The preschool reflected the diverse country in which we live - Black children, Latino children, white children, recently arrived immigrants, children with special needs, etc. That's a wonderful thing; the kids learn so much from one another. In my observations, the children integrated well as they learned and played together. I noticed no divisions and my child never mentioned any. As white people, our child was a minority at this school, and we had zero issues with that; no one ever made us feel unwelcome and she wasn't teased or anything like that. What stands out the most to me about this school is that it is such a warm and welcoming community. I am not exaggerating when I say in the entire year we attended this school, I never encountered one staff member - whether a teacher, office clerk, security personnel, or janitor - who had a bad attitude. They really mean the "Community" part of the name José De Diego Community Academy. The school received a large influx of Spanish-speaking immigrant children towards the end of the school year, and it was impressive to watch the whole school mobilize and pull together to try to support these kids. There are many bilingual staff. In my daughter's class alone, the kids spoke English, Spanish, Ukrainian and Polish! However, we ended up transferring to our assigned neighborhood school (which does not offer a PK-3 program) albeit with broken hearts. We really miss Diego but think our child's long-term academic needs will be met better at a school with a dedicated Gifted program, and this school does not currently offer that. However, I'm confident that if more families give this school a try, we will see the test scores rise just as they did in the nearby neighborhood schools, Pritzker and Pulaski and Burr over the last decade. And if my child's new school doesn't add a PK-3 program, I will without hesitation send my second child to De Diego for PK-3.Parent Review8mo ago - Pritzker Elementary School
- PK-8
- Public
- 732 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur family has been at this school for a couple years and it has gotten from mediocre to being the worst.I find the leadership lacking, the teachers instruction insufficient, the staffing disrespectful, and the organization of this school dysfunctional. I would like to be a more involved parent so I know what my child is learning, but have been given little to no information regarding curriculum. There seem to be favoritism among teachers with their pet students and I don’t see how it is equal for all students. I thought this year could be different, but so far it has been a big disappointment.Parent Review7mo ago - Sabin Elementary Magnet School
- PK-8
- Public
- 442 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI am so happy with my daughter's kindergarten education at Sabin. All of the kindergarten teachers were wonderful, as well as art, music, gym and library. The principal is great, and the office staff is so nice and helpful. The students are also really nice kids. And any bad behavior is taken care of properly and swiftly by the administration and security.Parent Review9y ago
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