Step into Sultan’s Market in Wicker Park, a neighborhood anchor where urban energy meets authentic Mediterranean hospitality. Since 1995, this location has been the go-to spot that locals stumble into once and never stop visiting. Breathe in the signature aroma of warm spices, fresh-baked Spinach Pies, and slow-roasted Chicken Shawarma that defines our kitchen. Whether you’re stopping in for our city-famous Award-Winning Falafel, a hearty Meat combo Plate, or a quick lunch between errands and a night out on North Avenue, you’ll find the fresh, consistent flavors that made us a Chicago staple. Explore the neighborhood, then join the rhythm of the counter and discover your new favorite meal.
Welcome to the original Sultan’s Market. Since 1995, we have been the aromatic heartbeat of Wicker Park, serving as a communal table for artists, musicians, and food lovers alike. What started as a modest grocery store has grown into a neighborhood institution where the “Best Falafel in Chicago” is served daily in a space that mirrors the eclectic energy of the streets outside.
Located on North Avenue just steps from the Damen Blue Line, our Wicker Park restaurant has long been a neighborhood staple, a place where locals stop in for a quick falafel sandwich, a late dinner, or a comforting plate of their favorites.
Wicker Park has long been one of Chicago’s creative hearts. Founded in the 1870s by brothers Charles and Joel Wicker, the neighborhood was shaped in the years following the Great Chicago Fire as a district of sturdy brick and stone, a place built to last. That architectural ambition still defines the area today, especially around the iconic “Six Corners” intersection and the historic Flatiron Arts Building, a century-old creative hub that reflects Wicker Park’s enduring connection to art, culture, and reinvention.
Over time, Wicker Park evolved from a neighborhood of grand homes into one of Chicago’s most influential cultural centers. Waves of immigration, industry, and creativity transformed it into a place known for independent music venues, street art, bookstores, and a spirit that welcomes originality.
By the 1990s, Wicker Park was emerging as a hub for artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs, a place where new ideas met old Chicago grit. It was during this time, in 1995, that Sultan’s Market opened its doors. What started as a small Middle Eastern eatery quickly became part of daily life in the neighborhood, feeding students, creatives, late-night crowds, and longtime residents alike.
That history of renewal now stretches above the streets along The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail), a former industrial railway transformed into a 2.7-mile elevated park. Today, it connects Wicker Park’s industrial past to its vibrant present and offers the perfect route for a walk after a fresh falafel or shawarma from Sultan’s Market.
Today, Wicker Park continues to thrive as a place of culture, food, and expression. Sultan’s Market remains proud to be part of that rhythm, a familiar stop on North Avenue where tradition, flavor, and community meet.
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