about us
Handlebar serves made-from-scratch vegetarian and vegan comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. We are a small, casual neighborhood restaurant with a full-service bar and beer garden. We recycle, brew fair-trade coffee, and source locally.
Handlebar has been serving up food, booze and good times in Wicker Park since 2003.
Hours:
Mon-Friday : 10am-12am
Sat & Sun : 9am-12am
Last Patio seating is at 10 pm Sun - Thur
and at 11pm on Fri & Sat
HANDLEBAR DELIVERS
and Pick up is also available
Pick up & Delivery orders can be placed by clicking here.
We look forward to bringing the Good Times to you!
>thanks for your continued support<
SPECIALS
Fried ‘chicken’ benedict
(available until 3pm daily)
english muffin, fried mushroom chicken, collard greens, maple bourbon plant based butter,
organic poached eggs OR blackened tofu, tabasco spiked hollandaise and a side of breakfast potatoes
bbq mac & tot bowl
(available all day)
tater tots, smoked gouda mac OR vegan dream mac, BBQ pulled mushrooms,
topped with bread & butter pickles and crispy onions
Raspberry cheesecake*
(available all day)
layers of raspberry cream on a walnut crust with powder sugar – Gluten Free & Vegan.
Daily SPECIALS
-sunday-
fried avocado tacos, tecate & tequila shot* 12
two fried avocado tacos, a can of Tecate & a shot of silver tequila — good times!
-monday-
chimichangas all day!* 15.50
seitan chorizo, tofu, queso OR vegan queso, peppers, flour tortilla, black beans, rice, guajillo sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole
-tuesday & wednesday-
smashburger Sliders* 12.00
three sliders with our house-made black bean patties, cheddar OR vegan cheddar, caramelized onion, lettuce, bread and butter pickles, special sauce on a brioche bun
-throwback thursdays-
Chili quesadilla* 10.00
way back in the early aughts we has this on the daily menu & now it’s back just on Thursdays
flour tortilla, ancho spiced chili, jack cheese (vegan cheese available) and avocado with & pico on the side to seal the deal!
APPETIZERS
Fried Pickles*
cornmeal breaded dill pickles, house-made vegan ranch
Black Bean Tostadas*
hand-pressed tostadas, salsa verde, onion, cilantro, guacamole, jack cheese or vegan cheese
Nachos*
black beans, seitan chorizo, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso, or vegan cashew queso
Chili Cheese Fries*
ancho-spiced veggie chili, jack cheese or vegan cashew queso
Chips & Guacamole*
avocado, serrano, lime, pico de gallo, tortilla chips
add a side of queso or vegan cashew queso
SALADS
all dressings house-made
Handlebar*
arugula, pears, walnuts, parmesan, champagne honey-mustard vinaigrette
Everything Green*
spinach, baby green beans, cucumber, avocado, edamame, pistachios, green goddess or vegan ranch dressing
Wilted Kale Salad*
pepitas, quinoa, avocado, cumin-citrus vinaigrette
ENTREES
served all day!
Fried Avocado Tacos*
cabbage slaw, tomatoes, refried beans, house-made ranch, flour tortillas, brown rice, salsa verde
BLACK BEAN MADURO*
sweet plantains, brown rice, jack cheese or vegan cheese, pico, black beans, spicy chipotle sauce
Sambal Tofu*
spicy garlic chili sauce, kale, broccoli, collards, mushrooms, edamame, peanut sauce, brown rice
Chili Mac Attack
smoked gouda mac, veggie chili, aged cheddar, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, pico, tortilla crisps
Vegan Chili Mac Attack*
vegan dream mac, veggie chili, cashew queso, pickled jalapenos, pico and tortilla crisps
Primos’s Tacos*
dairy OR vegan cheddar crisp corn tortillas, grilled maitake mushrooms & green onions, avocado,
roasted tomatillo salsa, lime wedges
SANDWICHES
served with a pickle & choice of side
upgrade to a premium side 2.00
sloppy joe*
carne de soya, tangy BBQ sauce, creamy cabbage slaw, brioche bun
Buffalo ‘Chicken’ Wrap*
fried chicken seitan, wing sauce, romaine, onion, tomato, vegan ranch, flour tortilla
Grilled Cheese*
munster or vegan soy cheese, tomato, multigrain
Green Meanie*
avocado, herbed goat cheese, spinach, tomato, agave-mustard spread, multigrain
Nashville Hot Fried “Chicken”*
hen of the woods mushrooms, bread & butter pickles, hot sauce, slaw, ranch, brioche bun
Fried Avocado Grilled Cheese*
sauteed mushrooms, onions and spinach, tomato, breaded avocado, munster or vegan soy cheese, sourdough
Fried ‘Chicken’ Patty Melt*
fried mushroom chicken, caramelized onions, tomato and provolone on sourdough, with chipotle aioli dipping sauce and choice of side. Vegan provolone available!
The Roadhouse*
house-made veggie patty, pickled jalapeno, bbq sauce, cheddar or vegan cheddar, arugula, tomato, onion ring, garlic aioli, brioche
club sandwich
House-made plant based BACON, lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo
between layers of toasted multigrain with coleslaw and choice of side
SIDES
Freshly Cut French Fries*
Garlic Mashed Potatoes*
Collard Greens*
Organic Black Beans*
Cup of Chili*
Sesame Broccoli*
Organic Black Beans & Rice*
Mixed Greens*
Organic Brown Rice*
Creamy OR Citrus Cabbage slaw*
PREMIUM SIDES
Smoked Gouda Mac
Fried Plantains*
Bowl of Chili*
Mashed POtatoes & Gravy
Vegan Cashew Queso Fries*
Vegan Dream Mac*
FISH - NOT VEGETARIAN or VEGAN
Seared Tuna Steak sandwich
medium rare tuna, arugula, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, multigrain, choice of side
seared tuna tacos
medium rare tuna steak, cabbage slaw, avocado, salsa verde, chili, brown rice
grilled catfish Tacos
catfish, jack cheese, cabbage slaw, avocado, salsa verde, chili, brown rice
blackened catfish
tarragon tartar sauce, choice of two sides - upgrade to premium side 2
•••••••consuming raw or undercooked foods such as fish or eggs may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness••••••
DESSERTS
Handlebar fried pies*
two hand made pies, with seasonal filling, fried and drizzled with powdered sugar glaze -
ask your sever for the current flavor. Vegan.
OATMEAL CREAM PIE*
house-baked oatmeal cookies filled with vegan sweet cream. Vegan.
chocolate cake
not vegan- decadent chocolate layer cake from our friends at BAKE!
vegan chocolate cake*
our friends at BAKE now have a vegan version of their chocolate cake- three layers of fudgy deliciousness with chocolate icing and rainbow sprinkles! YUM
pie, pie my darling cake*
amazing cake slice- ask your server for the current flavor! Vegan.
Rules can be a drag, but they are necessary. We just want things to run smoothly so that everyone can have a kick ass time.
We are grateful you have chosen to eat with us. We are an independent restaurant, with a small kitchen that makes everything from scratch, but if you’re patient everything will be AWESOME.
We want you to be seated as soon as possible but we cannot seat incomplete parties. Our hosts are enforcing the rules that we have asked them to follow. We strive to treat our customers with respect and civility and hope that you will extend our employees the same courtesy.
If there is a line of hungry people out the door, we will ask for your table after you are finished.
Tables and chairs have been carefully placed and may not be moved.
Smoking is no longer permitted on the patio.
Please, no outside food or drinks.
Companion animals are not permitted.
We are so pumped to partner with Pie, Pie My Darling. Quantities are limited and we ask for your patience & understanding when we sell out.
Whole cakes are not available. To order a whole cake contact Pie, Pie My Darling directly by clicking HERE.
To order a whole cake from our other bakery partner, BAKE, click HERE.
We accept Apple Pay,
We do not take reservations.
CONTACT US
Gotta question or concern? Let us know. We’d love to hear from you!
Handlebar
2311 W North ave
Chicago IL 60647
(773)384-9546