Those who don't get their fill of hot dogs inside the ballpark can head up to this classic hot dog stand on Irving Park Road for a delicious Chicago-style dog with all the fixings. This stand has been serving the neighborhood and Cubs fans since 1975.

This sports bar is the from the owners of Pearl’s Southern Comfort and serves some of the best pub fare around. The chicken wings, which are also served a sibling restaurant’s Beck’s in Lincoln Park, are fantastic. Also find wraps, burgers, and ribs in a sports crazy atmosphere with a lot of Patrick Mahomes’ jerseys.

Now with a house brewery, Uncommon Ground serves tasty sustainably-raised food just northwest of Wrigley. It also has live music and an outstanding brunch. The cafe atmosphere is ideal for folks who don’t want to avoid typical sports bar fare and actually feel about what they eat.

Sadly, the majority of Chicagoans haven’t tried the chicken wings from Output Lounge. The original in West Town is a stone’s throw away from the United Center. Hopefully that changes this season as Output’s second location is just north of Wrigley in a space briefly held by WHISK. Output’s wings are moist and have a perfect balance of heat and acidity with a variety of sauces, though classic Buffalo is strong. With this new high-profile location, more sports fans will get to taste some of the best wings in Chicago.

This Neapolitan pizzeria is the gourmet spot that Chicago didn’t know it needed. A few minutes away on the Southport Corridor, this place with satisfy kids but really impress adults who want a little bit more than a chain pie. There’s also a West Town location.

Ohio-based ice cream chain Jeni’s serves its very popular frozen treats on the north end of Gallagher Way adjacent to Wrigley Field. The chain is known for creative and whimsical flavors including sweet cream biscuits and peach jam, fluffernutter, and many dairy-free options.

Aesthetic is key at Lost Never Found, a colorful restaurant and cocktail bar that in fall 2022 bounced into Wrigleyville with hot pink furniture, neon signs (one reads “B*tch, I’m from Chicago”), and photo-friendly drinks like the Disco Dream (vodka, white cranberry, Cointreau, edible glitter). A menu from executive chef Eric M. Lopez (Tanta, Siena Tavern) includes pizzas, brunch options, and rotating seasonal specials.

The Brickhouse Tavern stands just north of Wrigley Field's marquee and Gallagher Way, sharing space inside the Cubs new office building. The patio is lively on game day, but inside Four Corners has created a place that reveres the game with plenty of trinkets from Cubs' history — Gold Gloves and more. The space is two levels and it's far from cookie cutter when it comes to design. The menu was created for fan snacking, but with quality ingredients in appetizers like quesadillas and a waffle cone filled with fried chicken. The name is a tribute to the late Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse.

Family-run Cafe Tola has a great variety of tacos, empanadas, and other Mexican items. Don’t sleep on the coffee drinks. The caffeine here is supreme and much better than a chain offering. It’s a family-friendly spot and there are also breakfast tacos.

Crosby’s Kitchen has helped define Southport, a street full of families. Kids eat free at this modern American restaurant that truly has something for everyone. Sibling restaurant, Tuco and Blondie (down the street), takes a similar approach to Mexican-American food.

One of the oldest restaurants in Wrigley still sports the “Hamburger King” awning. This is traditional American diner faire with both Korean, Chinese, and Japanese twists like a kalbi burger, plus egg foo young, and an assortment of soups and noodles. Don’t sleep on this restaurant, it’s one of the most unique in town.

Boka Restaurant Group’s Lakeview complex is fully operational with the debuts of GG’s Chicken Shop, Itoko Sushi, and Little Goat Diner. GG’s is a counter-service restaurant that’s incredibly family-friendly; it even has a space-aged charging table with UV rays in the bathroom. The food centers on chicken which is done fried and roasted. There’s also a special ground burger that gives red meat eaters an intriguing choice. Itoko is the little sibling of Momotaro, Boka’s lauded Fulton Market sushi spot. Chef Gene Kato handles the menu, even the desserts, and while there’s no fancy omakase option, North Siders have an elegant choice that will leave them fulfilled with unique and fresh fish options. The third leg of the operation, the relocation of Stephanie Izard’s Little Goat, debuted late in April in the former Southport Lanes building.