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The Handlebar

The Handlebar The Handlebar is an American restaurant that serves vegetarian and vegan food, located on W North Avenue. Brunch starts at 9am on weekends and their kitchen is open until midnight daily. Customers can enjoy their delicious Chickpea Salad Melt or Nona's Benedict in the cozy patio with a $7 Handle-Ritas. Don't forget to take home some vegan ranch dressing after your meal! -
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Chancho’s Benedict is now available every day before 3! Vegan cheddar spiked hollandaise, housemade chorizo, caramelized...
05/30/2026

Chancho’s Benedict is now available every day before 3! Vegan cheddar spiked hollandaise, housemade chorizo, caramelized onion, and organic poached eggs OR blackened tofu on an english muffin! Served with a side of breakfast potatoes!

Our new and improved vegan Chili Mac Attack ⚡️ now topped with shredded vegan cheese AND vegan sour cream! Fully vegan a...
05/07/2026

Our new and improved vegan Chili Mac Attack ⚡️ now topped with shredded vegan cheese AND vegan sour cream! Fully vegan and now nut free!

We made some exciting menu updates this week, one of them being that our Quesabirria Tacos now have a spot on the perman...
04/29/2026

We made some exciting menu updates this week, one of them being that our Quesabirria Tacos now have a spot on the permanent menu! Three tacos on corn tortillas stuffed with smoky guajillo simmered oyster mushrooms, vegan or regular cheese, diced onion, and cilantro. Served with a side of consommé & lime wedges! Now available all day every day!

Two Fried Avocado Tacos, a Tecate, and a shot of tequila for $10! Every Sunday 9am-midnight! See you soon 💥
04/26/2026

Two Fried Avocado Tacos, a Tecate, and a shot of tequila for $10! Every Sunday 9am-midnight! See you soon 💥

We know y’all love when we have vegan pancakes…so for our next special we brought back SCOOBY CAKES! A stack of our vega...
04/23/2026

We know y’all love when we have vegan pancakes…so for our next special we brought back SCOOBY CAKES! A stack of our vegan pancakes topped with organic candied tofu, sweet potatoes, walnuts, & raisins. Finished with powdered sugar glaze & pure maple syrup! All vegan and served until 3 pm daily!

Introducing the Al Pastor sandwich! Thinly sliced trumpet mushrooms in adobo sauce with grilled pineapple, veganaise, an...
04/17/2026

Introducing the Al Pastor sandwich! Thinly sliced trumpet mushrooms in adobo sauce with grilled pineapple, veganaise, and your choice of vegan or dairy melted jack & cheddar cheese on a vegan brioche bun! Comes with your choice of side! This one’s available all day ✨

Louisiana Style Gumbo is here and it’s available ALL DAY! Spicy stew of red beans, bell peppers, okra, garlic, onion, ce...
03/19/2026

Louisiana Style Gumbo is here and it’s available ALL DAY! Spicy stew of red beans, bell peppers, okra, garlic, onion, celery with brown rice and cornmeal battered okra. Comes fully vegan with the option to add blackened shrimp!

What’s better…the Huarache or Alan’s excellent service? Hard to say! The Huarache features hand pressed masa cake topped...
03/11/2026

What’s better…the Huarache or Alan’s excellent service? Hard to say!

The Huarache features hand pressed masa cake topped with refried black beans, guajillo spiced seitan chorizo & potato hash, avocado, red onion, baby tomatoes and cilantro with vegan or dairy cheese & sour cream. Topped with an organic over easy egg OR blackened tofu and served with roasted tomatillo salsa & chips on the side. Served every day before 3 💥

$1 PBRs all day today ⚡️ we’ll be here til midnight!
02/16/2026

$1 PBRs all day today ⚡️ we’ll be here til midnight!

Vegan Cherry Turnovers are here for THIS WEEKEND ONLY 🍒 house made pastry filled with cherries and drizzled with a powde...
02/12/2026

Vegan Cherry Turnovers are here for THIS WEEKEND ONLY 🍒 house made pastry filled with cherries and drizzled with a powdered sugar glaze. Available all day until we sell out ❣️

Closed til Thursday for some projects— we will see you for $7 Margaritas and all the GOOD TIMES then ♥️♥️♥️
02/09/2026

Closed til Thursday for some projects— we will see you for $7 Margaritas and all the GOOD TIMES then ♥️♥️♥️

New cheesecake is Peanut Butter Fudge Rice Krispie Treat! Layers of chocolate cheesecake & peanut butter fudge cream on ...
02/05/2026

New cheesecake is Peanut Butter Fudge Rice Krispie Treat! Layers of chocolate cheesecake & peanut butter fudge cream on a rice krispie treat crust topped with rice krispies, chopped peanuts, & a chocolate drizzle! Vegan, gluten free, available all day!

Our new dinner special is guaranteed to keep you cozy! Our ‘Chicken’ Parmesan has fried hen of the woods mushrooms, mozz...
02/04/2026

Our new dinner special is guaranteed to keep you cozy! Our ‘Chicken’ Parmesan has fried hen of the woods mushrooms, mozzarella OR vegan mozzarella, marinara, fettuccine & garlic bread! Order any day after 3!

Need some comfort food this week? BBQ Mac & Tot Bowl should do the trick! Tater tots, smoked gouda mac OR vegan dream ma...
01/27/2026

Need some comfort food this week? BBQ Mac & Tot Bowl should do the trick! Tater tots, smoked gouda mac OR vegan dream mac, BBQ pulled mushrooms, bread & butter pickles, and crispy onions! Available all day ⚡️

01/25/2026

If the snow must go on, let us feed you as you venture out to take care of biz… or have bring you some snacks! $6 greyhounds and screwdrivers! Yum!

Smokehouse Benedict is back on the specials menu! Crispy fried avocado & veggie patty, vegan smoked chipotle spiked holl...
01/15/2026

Smokehouse Benedict is back on the specials menu! Crispy fried avocado & veggie patty, vegan smoked chipotle spiked hollandaise, organic poached eggs OR blackened tofu, and sautéed spinach on an English muffin! Served with a side of breakfast potatoes! Available til 3 every day 💥

Cold temps are on the way and new beanies made by  are here! Pick one up in house or at the link in our bio 🖤
01/12/2026

Cold temps are on the way and new beanies made by are here! Pick one up in house or at the link in our bio 🖤

New cheesecake flavor is CHERRY! Creamy fresh cherry cheesecake on a walnut crust topped with a cherry drizzle and powde...
01/06/2026

New cheesecake flavor is CHERRY! Creamy fresh cherry cheesecake on a walnut crust topped with a cherry drizzle and powdered sugar! Available all day every day! Vegan + gluten free!

New year, new dinner special! Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, house-made ‘bacon’ & penne tossed in a garlic & caper vegan c...
01/01/2026

New year, new dinner special! Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, house-made ‘bacon’ & penne tossed in a garlic & caper vegan cream sauce with vegan or dairy parmesan & garlic bread! This one’s available after 3pm daily!

We are here for Handlefam! Serving food & drink till midnight today✨✨✨ Come say adios to 2025 with us!  ✨✨✨✨
12/31/2025

We are here for Handlefam! Serving food & drink till midnight today✨✨✨ Come say adios to 2025 with us! ✨✨✨✨

Address

2311 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

To reach the American restaurant and vegetarian & vegan restaurant located on W North Avenue in Chicago, you can use either public transportation or drive/park. If you opt for public transport, you can take the blue line train to the Damen Station or take the #72 North Ave bus to its intersection with Milwaukee and Honore. Both options will leave you with a short walk to your destination.

If you prefer driving, street parking is available but limited. There are also a few paid parking lots nearby that charge hourly rates. As for directions, if you're heading eastbound on North Ave, turn left onto Wicker Park Ave and then turn right onto Honore St. Your destination will be on your left-hand side.

If you're coming from the westbound side of North Ave, turn right onto N Ashland Ave, then take a left at Wicker Park Ave followed by another left at Honore St where your destination will be on your left-hand side.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12am
Tuesday 10am - 12:30am
Wednesday 10am - 12am
Thursday 10am - 12am
Friday 10am - 12:30am
Saturday 9am - 12:30am
Sunday 9am - 12:30am

Telephone

(872) 253-1353

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What people say

The Handlebar is a fantastic American restaurant located on W North Avenue in Chicago that offers delicious vegetarian and vegan options. One of the best things about American restaurants is their ability to cater to a wide range of dietary needs, and The Handlebar does this exceptionally well. With a kitchen open until midnight, you can enjoy their mouth-watering dishes at any time of the day or night.

Their menu boasts an array of delectable options, including Chimichangas, Oyster Mushroom Po’ Boy, Fried Pickles, Chickpea Salad Melt, and Smashburgers. And if you're looking for something to wash it all down with, they offer $3 PBR pints and $7 Handle-Ritas.

The atmosphere at The Handlebar is also worth mentioning. It's cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a casual dinner with friends or a romantic date night. Plus, their patio is open during warm weather days so you can enjoy your meal while soaking up some sun.

If you're looking for a great American restaurant that caters to vegetarians and vegans alike, look no further than The Handlebar on W North Avenue in Chicago. Their food is delicious, their atmosphere is inviting, and their hours are accommodating - what more could you ask for?

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