Andy and I decided to venture into Wicker Park Tavern on North because we were attracted to the dollar burger advertisement. The environment was slightly intimidating, but the allure to investigate Wicker Park’s version of the Kinkade’s dollar burger and to try a new locale ushered me into the establishment.

We sat down and it didn’t look like anyone was serving. Out of the corner of my eye a Wicker Park alternative waitress, with alternative green-blue eye shadow, came and promptly ID’ed us; she made a joke about us looking young to lighten the mood. The bar was filled with a group of alternative Chads, a large table of people doing shots on a Thursday evening, and a random array of people seated at the bar.

We enjoyed the dollar burger that came on a white, square plate. It, well, tasted better than Kinkade’s. The burger had a slight char grilled taste to it that went well with my Pilsner beer. The server promptly asked if we wanted another beer when our current one was only 60% consumed; overall good service.

We finished our dinner, slowly sipped our beer while watching the Chicago Bear’s game on the plasma displays and then proceed to pay our tab. As we were walking out of the bar, I spotted a high school friend. We exchanged glances, greetings and then a shot of jager. A very enjoyable experience that might have us brining a few Chad and Trixie counter parts next week to see if The Tavern earns their stamp of approval.

Chad to Square Foot Ratio: 3.4/5
Burger Presentation: 4.5/5
Music: 3/5

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