Handlebar
$ - inexpensive
Eclectic (Varied)
A bicycle-themed restaurant/bar
The Handlebar has a surprisingly good selection of vegan options, including stuffed mushrooms, African Ground Nut Stew, various seitan sandwiches and a chocolate raspberry torte for dessert.
Get off on the Damen stop of the Blue line and take a left onto North Avenue. The Handlebar will be on the left side of the street (South), about 5 blocks away.
- Large Group-Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
Added by Eric Purdy on Aug 7 04 (updated Aug 9 04)
Reviews
I was impressed with Handlebar because it hits a warm spot for me because they like bicyclists and vegans. The service was good, and there is definitely a ton of vegan food on the menu. I had the BBQ Seitan, which I thought was fabulous taste/spice-wise, but a little too soft and mushy texture-wise. I also had grilled mushrooms filled with soysage; I wasn't so crazy about these because of the grease overload. Nevertheless, I left happy, and I would go back in the future.
There is a surprising amount of vegan-friendly food here. The portions are large (none of the people that I was with could finish our meals) and inexpensive (always a plus). The service was fast and the outdoor area was a nice place to sit and eat. I highly recommend Handlebar to anyone looking for a quick meal in the Wicker Park area.
handle bar is a cool place, sides are really nice, not big on vegan dessert tho'- i just wish they were opening earlier- bbq seitan and greens! price is good too. i've always had left overs.