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The Handlebar


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4.0 of 5 stars 33 ratings
33 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#305 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Vegan, Vegetarian, Eclectic, International, Healthy
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: Rscoe/Logan/Hum
  • Address: 2311 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-5314
  • Phone:  (773) 384-9546

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3 of 5 stars
betsydune   1 contribution
Valparaiso, IN
May 26, 2009

I was in on May 17, when I met Robbie Donavan a new trainee. He was one of the most interesting young adults ever. He told me of his years spent at The Art institute of Chicago and his interest in philosophy. What a well spoken young man, where do you get people like that? I can't wait to come... more

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5 of 5 stars
Runnicles   12 contributions
Reading, UK
Mar 20, 2009

Bored with the usual bland US offerings I was taken to the Handlebar by a couple of locals. Thank goodness they took me there - my tongue was about to commit suicide as I hadn't given it any *natural* flavours to savour in a few days. The Handlebar garlic mash saved my tongue. And they serve kriek beer and cyclists.... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Sep 13, 2008

Hearty vegetarian food even a non-vegetarian can enjoy. A nice ecclectic mix of ethnic dishes, mostly Mexican, and comfort food. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 24, 2008

Smoked gouda mac-n-cheese - excellant more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 4, 2008

Not all Vegetarian restaurants are healthy. I've been to places where they deep fry soy products and still try to pass it off as health food. Handlebar is NOT one of these places. This West Bucktown/Wicker cafe has got a cool "local feel." And the name is implied that it's made for bike-riders! Exercise + eat at cool local veggie... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 3, 2008

No explanation required. Anyone who knows me knows about the HANDLEBAR. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jun 19, 2008

the seitan-black bean nachos were delicious and totally edible, huge portion, and if that was non-dairy cheese I didn't even notice. great beer-snob selection of handcrafted, even local, beers. excellent people-watching opportunities too. my party of 3 watched a woman bounce her way out of a parking spot and rave on her way out. we had a laugh thinking she... more

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4 of 5 stars
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May 28, 2008

Our kitchen away from home. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Mar 3, 2008

Bike-friendly veg-friendly locale. The bar is well-stocked and they have a nice back patio for warm weather. A good crowd. Excellent mac 'n cheese. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Dec 1, 2007

It used to be so much better. more

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The Handlebar Address

2311 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-5314
Tel: (773) 384-9546
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.