WPB Legacy Businesses
Thank you for 15+ Years of Service!
Since 2019, Special Service Area #33 has recognized local organizations that have been in business for 15+ years as neighborhood Legacy Businesses.
Every year, we recognize these staples in our community at our Legacy Business Celebration and in our Legacy Business Map, which can be seen below.
Starting in 2023, we launched the Legacy Business Awards, where Chicagoans can vote for their favorite WPB Legacy Businesses among a number of categories, and the winners accept their award at our Legacy Business Celebration.
2024 Legacy Business Winners
Best Cocktail Spot - Violet Hour (est. 2007)
Best Tattoo Spot - Speakeasy Custom Tattoo (est. 2008)
Best Pizza Spot - Piece Brewery & Pizzeria (est. 2001)
Best Pancake Spot - Bongo Room (est. 1993)
Best Sandwich Spot - Lucia’s (est. 2002)
Best Burrito Spot - Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant (est. 1990)
Best Baked Goods Spot - Alliance Bakery (est. 1923)
Best Dinner Date Spot - Le Bouchon (est. 1993)
Best Clothing Spot - Belmont Army Surplus Wicker Park (est. 2006)
Best Vintage Spot - Una Mae’s (est. 1997)
Best Pet-Lovers Spot - North Avenue Animal Hospital (est. 1957)
Best Furniture Spot - Lubinski’s Furniture (est. 1969)
Best Live Music/Theatre Spot - Subterranean (est. 1994)
Best Salon/Spa Spot - Chicago Bath House (est. 1906)
Best Automobile Service Spot - Delgado’s Auto Service (est. 1999)
Best Arts/Music Spot - Reckless Records (est. 1989)
Best Service Spot - Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, Chicago Public Library (est. 2006)
Photos by Brigette Burgman
2023 Legacy Business Winners
Best Dessert Stop - Margie’s Candies (est. 1921)
Best Dine-In Stop - Le Bouchon (est. 1993)
Best Carry-Out Stop - Sultan’s Market (est. 1995)
Best Breakfast Stop - Janik’s Cafe (est. 2003)
Best Vintage Stop - store B vintage (est. 2001)
Best Gift Stop - Virtu (est. 2001)
Best Retail Stop - Una Mae’s (est. 1997)
Best Live Music Stop - Subterranean (est. 1994)
Best Late Night Stop - Rainbo Club (est. 1936)
Best Taco Stop - Flash Taco (est. 1998)
Best Tattoo Stop - Tatu Tattoo (est. 1991)
Best Auto/Tire/Body Stop - Arandas TR (est. 1970)
Best Services Stop - Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce (est. 1987)
Best Furniture Stop - Lubinski’s Furniture (est. 1969)
Best Books & Arts & Music Retail Stop - Reckless Records (est. 1989)
Best Cosmetic Services Stop - Dynamic Salon (est. 2001)