Bloomingdale Trotters Should Beware of Wolves, Not Foxes, Along the 606
Sure, the surrounding neighborhoods — Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square — have plenty of food options — but what if one is in a hurry? Enter Wolf & Company, an all-day cafe and market from the owners of Gretel and Little Bad Wolf. It's the first restaurant to have a patio built off the trail.
Taking cues from another market with a furry mascot, Wolf & Company is a boutique grocer full of fancy snacks and pantry items. There's even a butcher's counter for impromptu backyard barbecues.
This is a two-floor affair at 1752 N. Western Avenue, with the second floor leading to the 606. On the upper level, customers will find the caffeine with coffee from Hexe and Big Shoulders, and teas from Rare Tea Cellar and Rishi. Pastries are made on premise,s and they'll also serve a few light breakfast items. The second floor houses a 20-seat bar.
The ground floor is home to the full-service restaurant and market. There's pizza to be had, and ownership describes it as a cross between Neopolitan and New Haven-style. While they'll offer American staples like pepperoni and sausage, the pizza will get a little fancy. Chef Graham Akroyd, the culinary director at the ownership's other restaurants, is behind the menu. That means it shouldn't be a surprise to find a burger available with up to three patties. Gretel and Little Bad Wolf are known for their burgers.
There's also a deli component downstairs, which will also serve grab-and-go options.
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Wolf & Company , 1752 N. Western Avenue, coffee shop open daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for breakfast and lunch; market open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; restaurant and bar open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight on Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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