Wicker Park is Where it’s at: Why You Should Work in Wicker Park

If you’re not from Chicago, going to the big city might seem intimidating. And even if you are from Chicago, all the noise and activity downtown can be a lot to handle sometimes. But sometimes you’ll have to go to the city for a meeting or conference. Lucky for you, Free Range Office is located in the North side neighborhood Wicker Park, which holds all the best parts about being in a big city while not actually being located downtown. Here’s why you should choose to work in Wicker Park.

It’s a great meeting place. Say you’re arranging a meeting or staycation and you need to gather a group at a central location that isn’t clogged with downtown traffic. Wicker Park is the perfect neighborhood-based location. It’s a great hub for any type of event, whether it’s a work conference or baby shower and it offers amazing meeting and coworking spaces like Free Range Office to use.
It’s easy to get to by train or bus through the CTA. Hop on the blue line, get off at Damen, and you’re there! Or take any of the Damen, Milwaukee, North Avenue, or Division buses to get there.
If you’re coming in from out of town, you can stay right in the center of Wicker Park at the new Robey Hotel.
As Wicker Park is one of the hippest neighborhoods in the city, that means there are always events. Either there’s a street festival, music at the Subterranean, or you can see at play at The Den or Chopin Theatre.
If you’re coworking at Free Range, you’re surrounded by great eats. Less than two blocks away is Sultan’s, one of the area’s most popular eateries. Just across the street is City Press, which sells amazing organic juice. And don’t forget Go Grocer – whether you need a pasta salad, chocolate covered almonds or a quart of milk – it’s steps away from Free Range. Make sure you call ahead and reserve for the most popular picks like Big Star.
Best coffee shops. Buzz Killer Espresso, the Wormhole, Intelligentsia, La Colombe, Filter, Brü, Fairgrounds, and Volumes – all great places for coffee and to meet.
Best clothing shops. Along with the pricier boutiques, there are some great second hand shops like Crossroads and Buffalo Exchange. There’s also an excess of all things vintage, if that’s more your style.
Music, Books, and frozen yoghurt!