Bucktown

hip residential · 60622

Wicker Park's quieter sibling, separated by the Bloomingdale Trail and roughly a decade of mortgage payments. Damen Avenue threads it together: Map Room for trivia-night charm, Lottie's Pub for the unreconstructed neighborhood-tavern energy, Le Bouchon if the date warrants actual cloth napkins. The 606 doubles as a corridor and a soft-launch, easier to walk a stranger east at sunset than to commit to a sit-down. Three-flats outnumber high-rises, strollers outnumber scooters, and the dating pool skews settled-creative: design studios, ad agencies, the occasional architect who insists on explaining the Walgreens. Pleasant. Slightly self-aware. Not where you go to be surprised.

23,377

singles 22–50

48%

male

$77,030

median income

$2,010

median rent

The data

Bucktown by the numbers

Bucktown runs roughly balanced, about 48% men to 52% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Bucktown is about $77,000.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Bucktown pays about $2,010 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 23,400 Bucktown residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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21 spots across Bucktown

Bucktown
Drinks
The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern
Bar & grill★ 4.9 · 3,531
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2345 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 3,531 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Bucktown
Cafés
Margie's Candies
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 2,862
Wheelchair access
Find it
1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,862 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Margie's Candies.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 12 AM
Tue10 AM to 12 AM
Wed10 AM to 12 AM
Thu10 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
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Bucktown
Activity
Diversey River Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 1,174
Wheelchair access
Find it
2211 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,174 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 1 AM
Tue12 PM to 1 AM
Wed12 PM to 1 AM
Thu12 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Drinks
Estelle's Cafe & Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 695
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2013 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 695 Google reviews
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$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Estelle's Cafe & Lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 4 AM
Tue4 PM to 4 AM
Wed4 PM to 4 AM
Thu4 PM to 4 AM
Fri4 PM to 4 AM
Sat4 PM to 5 AM
Sun4 PM to 4 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Bucktown
Drinks
Remedy
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 633
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1910 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 633 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Remedy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 4 AM
Tue4 PM to 4 AM
Wed4 PM to 4 AM
Thu4 PM to 4 AM
Fri4 PM to 4 AM
Sat4 PM to 5 AM
Sun4 PM to 4 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Dining
Penumbra
Steak house$$$$★ 4.8 · 590
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
3309 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 590 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Penumbra.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Dining
Ada Street
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 545
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1664 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 545 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ada Street.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5:30 to 10 PM
Tue5:30 to 10 PM
Wed5:30 to 10 PM
Thu5:30 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun5:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Drinks
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 487
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
954 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 487 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Activity
Gallery Cabaret
Live music venue$$$$★ 4.6 · 449
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2020 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 449 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gallery Cabaret.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 3 AM
Sun5 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Drinks
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 396
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 396 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Websters Wine Bar Chicago.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Activity
The Lincoln Lodge
Comedy club★ 4.8 · 392
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 392 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Lincoln Lodge.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 PM to 12 AM
Wed7 PM to 12 AM
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri6 PM to 12 AM
SatClosed
Sun5:30 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Dining
Antico
Northern Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 337
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1946 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 337 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Antico.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Drinks
The Meadowlark
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 324
Wheelchair access
Find it
2812 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 324 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Meadowlark.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 1 AM
Tue5 PM to 1 AM
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
Sun5 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Drinks
TRUCE
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 230
Good for groups
Find it
1935 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 230 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at TRUCE.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 3 PM
Tue8 AM to 3 PM
Wed8 AM to 12 AM
Thu8 AM to 12 AM
Fri8 AM to 1 AM
Sat8 AM to 1 AM
Sun8 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Bucktown
Dining
Pompette
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 204
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1960 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 204 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pompette.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Dining
S & T Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.7 · 173
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2246 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 173 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at S & T Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun3 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Bucktown
Drinks
Apero
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 167
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
4160 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 167 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Apero.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Bucktown
Drinks
Le Midi Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 155
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2108 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 155 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Le Midi Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Drinks
The Charleston
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 134
Good for groups
Find it
2076 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 134 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Charleston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 PM to 2 AM
Tue4:30 PM to 2 AM
Wed4:30 PM to 2 AM
Thu4:30 PM to 2 AM
Fri4:30 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 3 AM
Sun2 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
Maps
Bucktown
Drinks
Desert Hawk
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 133
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2049 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 133 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Desert Hawk.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 1 AM
Tue5 PM to 1 AM
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bucktown
Activity
Museica's Sip & Paint
Painting studio★ 4.9 · 111
Find it
2052 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 111 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Museica's Sip & Paint.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 11:30 PM
Tue8 AM to 11:30 PM
Wed8 AM to 11:30 PM
Thu8 AM to 11:30 PM
Fri8 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat8 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun8 AM to 11:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Contact
Call Site Maps

Bucktown

Bucktown by the numbers

Local date spots

The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern

Margie's Candies

Diversey River Bowl

Estelle's Cafe & Lounge

Remedy

Penumbra

Ada Street

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

Gallery Cabaret

Websters Wine Bar Chicago

The Lincoln Lodge

Antico

The Meadowlark

TRUCE

Pompette

S & T Steakhouse

Apero

Le Midi Wine

The Charleston

Desert Hawk

Museica's Sip & Paint

Reach Bucktown singles right where they plan dates.