handlebar

“huevos diablos,” she told us. i took it very, very seriously.

suggested by a neighborhood at the book shop close-by as a decent vegetarian spot. so happy we are here! administration was astounding just like the sustenance!! in the event that you are an espresso darling, unquestionably attempt steves fluffy espresso !

awesome brunch

great vegan and non-vegan options! you can also split some items if you want to try more than one. i got the vegan biscuits and gravy, and french toast. both were delicious and flavorful. outdoor patio was great on a beautiful day. it was sunday so it was quite busy. the food came out at a decent time but the check took quite a while.

stopped in here for some lunch before a flight on 7/7/14.

it's great to have a place in an airport where you can actually sit down at a table and eat. the food and the beer were good and at the normal high prices you'd expect in an airport.

some others have posted on here about how tight it is in there. it's a small place and they have absolutely crammed as many tables in as they possibly can, so it is very cramped in there. add in all of the people who insist on carrying huge bags onto the plane coming in with their luggage and it's even worse.

all of that said, it's definitely worth stopping in if you need something to eat before or between flights. the food and beer are good and i'll definitely stop back in if i'm at midway airport again.

this past saturday, my boyfriend requested that if we were to have a date night, that it be somewhere within a short walk of home. i read some good reviews on yelp about handlebar, a hipster vegetarian (with a couple fish items) restaurant and bar which seemed like a good choice after having a meat-heavy birthday celebration meal at smak-tak the night before. handlebar is located on north ave in wicker park, between western and damen. with ever changing storefronts and restaurants in the neighborhood, handlebar has been a neighborhood constant for over a decade.

i really like the atmosphere, the extensive vegan options, and the fact that this place supports local farms. i also really liked the kale and avocado salad. i plan to try one of their desserts next time.

this is a really fun bar in the heart of downtown. it does get crowded but its usually fun and unbeat. i've been there multiple times on the weekend and the dj is usually pretty good and plays songs everyone knows and wants to sing to. the bartenders are usually pretty good looking as well.

an amazing selection of beer and weekly specials. all the bartenders have a handlebar mustache (even the women) ;) they have probably one of the better rooftop bars in downtown. you'll find a teeter-totter, large jenga, and other playground toys. drinks are reasonably priced.

handlebar is a cool spot, albeit crowded and bro-y. the bartenders are really nice and there is a cool photobooth that you can get handlebar themed prints from. they have some playground equipment on the roof, like seesaws. the view is great from the roof too. it's a chill bar in the early evening and turns to a crowded clubby type in the evenings.

easy 5!

absolutely a must-do for vegans and non-vegans alike! the food, drinks and service are spot on. i love all of the "familiar" food that can be made vegan and i nearly broke down when i saw fried pickles. my absolute fav that i haven't been able to have in 2 years!!!

out of two thumbs; four thumbs up!!! ;) yeah, it's that good, y'all!

good, dive bar esque atmosphere, friendly service and good selection of beers and special menu offers. i went there in the afternoon on a saturday so missed the night time festivities but i'm not too upset by that fact. it was nice and chill, we were able to enjoy our drinks talk, and actually be able to hear, the bar tender and had an overall pleasant experience.

beards, beer and good music. need more señoritas to look at, but it's still early. great balance of drafts, cans and bombers. gotta love a bar that supports it local brew community as well.

ughhhhhh handlebar, i really wanted to love you. vegan+tattoos+skinny men in black shirts? what more could this hipster want? handlebar is not the place to take your mom though, even if your mom rides harleys or requested to visit a tattoo parlor on damen, like my mom. but, i've been meaning to visit this place for awhile and my mom was paying, so like why not.

this place would make your average every day hipster blush. they take it to a whole new level, with a gritty (some may say messy) bar like feel. the staff is all super friendly, but super slow. that's what knocked the score down for me. my mom and i were starving, but we waited at least 45 min for our food. which would have been cool if we were drinking, but we desperately needed food before we could partake in any libations. it was a terrible conundrum to be in. 

however, it was the food that will make me return to handlebar. people often assume that veganism=vegetables, but i can tell ya i did not eat one green thing during this meal. i got the vegan diablos and ohmygod it was good. seitan chorizo?! that's a thing?! served with rice, beans, salsa, and homemade tortillia, hollllyyyy shiiiittt it was good. my mom got the pepitas with scrambled eggs, and it was equally as delicious. 

i'll be back but won't come hungry.

recommended by a local at the bookstore nearby as a good vegan spot. so glad we are here! service was amazing as was the food!! if you are a coffee lover, definitely try steves fluffy coffee !

four diners from all over. originally from chicago but now living in dallas, my husband and i returned for a long weekend and visited handlebar with a couple of friends who drove over from indianapolis. two ordered vegan meals, two did not. all four of us loved our meals. excellent food for both vegans and carnivores. :)