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Michelin-Starred Chicago
Schwa
Michael Carlson's no-frills, unpredictable tasting menu with loud music and BYOB.
📍 1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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About this place
Michael Carlson's Schwa is a tiny, no-frills room in Wicker Park with loud music and a tasting menu that changes on the chef's whim. It is BYOB, and booking can take patience.
Good to know: tasting menu only, BYOB. Open Wednesday to Saturday. Book through OpenTable, email or phone, usually weeks ahead. From Schaumburg it is about 27 miles, or 42 minutes by car with light traffic via I-90.
One MICHELIN Star in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Chicago. Michelin names its next Chicago selection on December 14, 2026.
What you will find
One MICHELIN StarTasting menu only, BYOBBook: OpenTable, email or phone
Good for
Food loversAdventurous eaters
Verified Nov 3, 2026. Hours, prices and opening arrangements change — check the official site before you travel. Check now.
Header photo: Spatms, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Plan your visitWhere: 1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622Price: $$$$ · Tasting menu onlyHours: Open Wednesday to Saturday. Check the restaurant for seating times.Get Directions →
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