Dove’s Luncheonette
About
Dove’s Luncheonette is a 41-stool counter restaurant at 1545 N. Damen Ave., at the six-way corner of Damen, North and Milwaukee in Wicker Park, steps from the Damen Blue Line. The food is Southern-inspired Mexican cooking, the chicken fried chicken is the plate people mention, and the bar pours tequila and mezcal from the morning on. The room is set to 1960s and 70s Chicago soul and blues records.
What to know
- The name comes from Nelson Algren’s novel A Walk on the Wild Side, per the restaurant’s site.
- Counter seating is first come, first served; on weekends the stools fill by mid-morning.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served from the same counter.
- Private events and catering are booked through the website.
- Phone: (773) 645-4060.
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