Chicago is not exactly short on burger joints, but Wolf & Company has muscled its way into the city’s must-try list by doing way more than just flipping patties.
Perched right off the elevated 606 Bloomingdale Trail in Bucktown, this two-story restaurant, café, bar, and market from the team behind Little Bad Wolf and Gretel has become the spot locals whisper about when they’re plotting their next burger run. 🍔
Wolf & Company didn’t blow up overnight; it already had a built-in fanbase thanks to its sibling spots, the cult-loved Little Bad Wolf and Gretel.
So when word spread that the crew behind those heavy-hitter burgers was opening a new all-day concept with a “more than a restaurant — a destination” vision, complete with wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, and seafood, Chicago’s burger-obsessed community showed up fast.
How This 606-Side Burger Haven Turned Casual Walkers Into Superfans
Wolf & Company is the first restaurant to open directly off the 606, also known as the Bloomingdale Trail, with trail-facing access and patio space highlighted in local coverage like this feature on its 606-side opening.
That means you can literally walk, run, or bike the 606 and then slip straight into Wolf & Company for burgers, cocktails, and a market haul, turning an ordinary urban hike into a full-on foodie field trip. 🚲
Social feeds quickly picked up on the visuals: sweeping views from the upstairs bar, moody lighting, polished wood, and towering burgers paired with cocktails, all tagged from Bucktown’s newest hangout and echoed across posts from locals exploring the trail and popping into the café.
Once creators started posting juicy close-ups of that multi-patty burger and char-blistered pizzas, the place went from “new curiosity” to “destination night out” almost instantly. 📸
Inside, Wolf & Company feels like someone took a neighborhood spot and dialed it up into a full-blown destination.
On the ground floor, you’ll find a chef-driven restaurant led by Executive Chef Graham Akroyd, whose menu highlights include wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, hand-cut steaks, and seasonal seafood.
Upstairs, things shift into “let’s hang for a while” mode.
There’s a cozy cocktail lounge called Bar 606 perched above the trail, plus a café and specialty market with an in-house butcher and deli, all described on the “More Than a Restaurant — A Destination” overview of Wolf & Company’s concept.
That versatility has made Wolf & Company ideal for locals who want one place that works for casual meetups, date nights, and weekend burger pilgrimages without bouncing around the neighborhood. 🍷
Food Highlights
-
Double Burger: A hearty, stacked burger built on the group’s beloved patty formula, bringing serious flavor and a deeply satisfying bite for burger purists who want something classic but turned up a notch.
-
Triple-Patty Burger Option: For those who like to go all in, Wolf & Company lets you build your burger with up to three patties, making it a must-try for big appetites and fans of indulgent, layered stacks.
-
Sliders: Smaller in size but big on flavor, these sliders are ideal for sharing at the table, letting you sample burger goodness alongside pizzas, salads, or appetizers without committing to one massive sandwich.
-
Bucktown Pizza: A Neapolitan-meets-New Haven inspired pie that nods to the neighborhood, with a crisp yet chewy crust and thoughtful toppings, giving non-burger lovers a standout reason to join the group. 🍕
-
Full Moon Pizza: Another house favorite, this pie leans into bold toppings and a blistered, high-heat crust, earning love from guests who want something they can split before or alongside their burgers.
-
Crab Cake: Lightly crisp on the outside and tender inside, the crab cake brings a surf-and-turf dimension to the menu and gives seafood fans a satisfying, treat-yourself option.
Atmosphere
Wolf & Company channels a warm industrial-chic aesthetic, with polished wood, metal accents, and wide-open spaces that feel both modern and cozy.
The restaurant is set up for lingering, from the ground-floor dining room to the upstairs Bar 606 that overlooks the trail, making it ideal for long conversations over burgers and cocktails.
Between the all-day café, market, and restaurant, there’s a steady hum of energy, yet the vibe stays relaxed enough for casual walk-ins straight off the 606.
By night, with cocktails pouring and pizzas and burgers flowing from the kitchen, it transforms into the kind of destination that feels special but still totally approachable. 🌃
Bottom Line
Big-flavor burgers (including multi-patty builds), a chef-driven menu, 606 views from Bar 606, an all-day café/market/deli setup, and a warm, industrial-chic vibe make Wolf & Company a must-hit Bucktown destination for burger lovers and curious Chicago diners alike.
Address:
1752 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
📞+1 312-627-9653
🕔 Open daily, Mon–Thu & Sun, 7 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat, 7 AM–11 PM