Bitter Pops – American
Bitter Pops serves as a vibrant crossroads for discovery, where the air is filled with the hum of conversation and the clinking of glasses filled with everything from zesty California Albariños to soulful, amphora-aged Slovenian reds. This spirited destination invites guests to explore a meticulously curated world of flavor, pairing the relaxed warmth of a neighborhood haunt with a sophisticated collection of rare Austrian Zweigelts and elegant French Pinots that turn every pour into a global adventure.
3357 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60657 https://bitterpops.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, low-cholesterol, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Bitter Pops
Dairy-Free at Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops in Chicago has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, La Closerie Des Lys Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Wine France 750ml and Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops in Chicago has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, La Closerie Des Lys Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Wine France 750ml and Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops in Chicago has 18 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, Markogianni Winery Lagos & Chelona Rose Orange Wine Greece 750ml and Landauer Zweigelt Dry Red Wine Austria 750ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops in Chicago has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, Markogianni Winery Lagos & Chelona Rose Orange Wine Greece 750ml and Landauer Zweigelt Dry Red Wine Austria 750ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops in Chicago has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, La Closerie Des Lys Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Wine France 750ml and Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops in Chicago has 18 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, Markogianni Winery Lagos & Chelona Rose Orange Wine Greece 750ml and Landauer Zweigelt Dry Red Wine Austria 750ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Plant-Based at Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops in Chicago has 18 plant-based-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, Markogianni Winery Lagos & Chelona Rose Orange Wine Greece 750ml and Landauer Zweigelt Dry Red Wine Austria 750ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Cholesterol at Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops in Chicago has 3 low-cholesterol-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, La Closerie Des Lys Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Wine France 750ml and Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bitter Pops
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml | 146.9 g | 22 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the incredible soup and intimate setting at Bitter, noting that the flavors are a standout highlight of the menu. Celebrated for its helpful and attentive service staff, guests love the warm atmosphere
Menu
Red Wine
- Amelie and Charles Sparr Pinot Noir Alsace France 750ml - $26.99: 100% whole clusters, hand harvested, fermented with native yeasts and aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bodegas El Pacto Rioja Spain 750ml - $25.99: Organic red wine made from grapes grown in Baños de Ebro, Villabuena de Álava, Navaridas, and San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Landauer Tattendorfer Pinot Noir Dry Red Wine Austria 750ml - $29.99: Aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and cranberry, accented by violet and forest floor. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Landauer Zweigelt Dry Red Wine Austria 750ml - $19.99: Aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, and baking spice with violet and black pepper. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Thibault Ducroux en Roue Libre Beaujolais Gamay Noir France 750ml - $25.99: Hand-harvested grapes, whole-bunch carbonic maceration, spontaneous fermentation, aged on fine lees. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Nittnaus Elektra Blaufrankisch Austria 750ml - $29.99: 100% Blaufränkisch, organic, natural wine. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Matic Wines Frankovka Amphora Blaufrankisch Slovenia 750ml - $24.99: Amphora-aged Blaufränkisch with aromas of wild berries, black cherry, and dried herbs. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bitter Pops Persevere Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara California 750ml - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
White Wine
- I Brand La Marea Albarino Monterey California 750ml - $28.99: Aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, and sea spray with green apple and saline minerality. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Amelie and Charles Sparr Pensee Pinot Blanc Alsace France 750ml - $20.99: 100% Pinot Blanc from a gravel plot in Sigolsheim. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Landauer Pfaffstattner Rotgipfler Dry White Wine Austria 750ml - $22.99: Indigenous Rotgipfler grape, full-bodied with vibrant fruit and distinct minerality. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bitter Pops Persevere Sauvignon Blanc Santa Barbara California 750ml - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Helenental RIESLTAT Dry Riesling Austria 1L - $15.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Sparkling & Rosé
- La Closerie Des Lys Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Wine France 750ml - $22.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml - $18.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml - $20.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Orange & Specialty Wine
- Matic Wines Sipon Amphora Amber Orange Wine Slovenia 750ml - $24.99: Skin-contact wine aged in clay amphora. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Markogianni Winery Lagos & Chelona Rose Orange Wine Greece 750ml - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Bitter Pops
- Is Bitter Pops dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bitter Pops has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, La Closerie Des Lys Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Wine France 750ml and Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml.
- What can I eat at Bitter Pops on a dairy-free diet?
- La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml, La Closerie Des Lys Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Wine France 750ml and Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bitter Pops have vegan options?
- Yes. 18 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including La Collina Rosa Luna Lambrusco Dell Emilia Rosato Italy 750ml and Markogianni Winery Lagos & Chelona Rose Orange Wine Greece 750ml.
- Is Bitter Pops gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bitter Pops?
- Que Pop Slightly Spritzy Session Rose Sonoma Coast California 750ml, at roughly 22g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near Bitter Pops
- Corridor Brewery and Provisions — American
- Paulina Meat Market — American
- Little Goat Diner — American
- Pilates + Coffee — American
- Sheffield's — American
- Matilda — American
- Wolcott Tap — American
- Capital One Café — American
- Fancy Plants Cafe — American
- The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern — American
- Crave Cookies — American
- O'Shaughnessy's — American
