Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Hip little counter-serve coffeehouse with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches & light fare.
109 locals recommend
Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
109 locals recommend
Hip little counter-serve coffeehouse with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches & light fare.
Cubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja & more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio & BYOB policy.
182 locals recommend
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
182 locals recommend
Cubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja & more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio & BYOB policy.
Mod, minimalist BYOB spot serving sushi & other Japanese fare including noodles & grilled skewers.
134 locals recommend
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
134 locals recommend
Mod, minimalist BYOB spot serving sushi & other Japanese fare including noodles & grilled skewers.
Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
72 locals recommend
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage Ave
72 locals recommend
Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
Rustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout.
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals recommend
Rustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout.
Hip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.
68 locals recommend
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee Ave
68 locals recommend
Hip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.
Hip BYOB spot with modern Mexican-Latin eats in a low-lit setting with Day of the Dead decor.
10 locals recommend
Estrella Negra
2346 W Fullerton Ave
10 locals recommend
Hip BYOB spot with modern Mexican-Latin eats in a low-lit setting with Day of the Dead decor.
Cozy old brownstone with an outdoor patio offering traditional Cuban family recipes paired with rum.
17 locals recommend
Paladar Restaurant and Rum Bar
2252 N Western Ave
17 locals recommend
Cozy old brownstone with an outdoor patio offering traditional Cuban family recipes paired with rum.
Casual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
10 locals recommend
Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
2237 N Western Ave
10 locals recommend
Casual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
Creative counter-serve Asian-Nuevo Latino fusion in a rustic-industrial room with communal tables.
34 locals recommend
Belly Shack
1912 North Western Avenue
34 locals recommend
Creative counter-serve Asian-Nuevo Latino fusion in a rustic-industrial room with communal tables.
Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
109 locals recommend
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 locals recommend
Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
Counter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
7 locals recommend
Joey's Shrimp House
1432 N Western Ave
7 locals recommend
Counter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
62 locals recommend
The Bristol
2152 N Damen Ave
62 locals recommend
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
Globally inspired sharing plates & cocktails are served in a wood-trimmed room or on a leafy patio.
18 locals recommend
Red Door Kitchen + Bar
2118 North Damen Avenue
18 locals recommend
Globally inspired sharing plates & cocktails are served in a wood-trimmed room or on a leafy patio.
Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
80 locals recommend
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen Avenue
80 locals recommend
Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
Petite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
41 locals recommend
Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt St
41 locals recommend
Petite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
Seasonal Italian dining & wines plus house-roasted coffee in a chic storefront with garden patio.
17 locals recommend
Antico
1946 N Leavitt St
17 locals recommend
Seasonal Italian dining & wines plus house-roasted coffee in a chic storefront with garden patio.
No-frills counter-serve joint serving Chicago-style hot dogs & Greek fare since 1948.
10 locals recommend
George's Hot Dogs
1876 N Damen Ave
10 locals recommend
No-frills counter-serve joint serving Chicago-style hot dogs & Greek fare since 1948.
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
32 locals recommend
En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen Ave
32 locals recommend
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
108 locals recommend
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
108 locals recommend
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
Old-school Italian cooking & martinis in a mid-century-themed supper-club setting with a lounge.
54 locals recommend
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia Ave
54 locals recommend
Old-school Italian cooking & martinis in a mid-century-themed supper-club setting with a lounge.
Japanese ramen soup offered with toppings & sides in a simple wood-lined space with counter seats.
52 locals recommend
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
52 locals recommend
Japanese ramen soup offered with toppings & sides in a simple wood-lined space with counter seats.
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, gelato & coffee drinks brewed from Intelligentsia beans.
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals recommend
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, gelato & coffee drinks brewed from Intelligentsia beans.
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
113 locals recommend
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen Ave
113 locals recommend
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
162 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark St
162 locals recommend
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
Southern comfort food, bourbon & brews in a rustic setting with a roof deck & cabanas.
8 locals recommend
The Southern
1840 W North Ave
8 locals recommend
Southern comfort food, bourbon & brews in a rustic setting with a roof deck & cabanas.
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. Chicagoan's favorite deep-dish!
1520 N Damen Ave
1520 North Damen Avenue
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. Chicagoan's favorite deep-dish!
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
152 locals recommend
The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue
152 locals recommend
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
Flame-broiled chicken joint with Spanish-style sauces & sides in a rustic, counter-serve setting.
8 locals recommend
Art of Chicken
2041 North Western Avenue
8 locals recommend
Flame-broiled chicken joint with Spanish-style sauces & sides in a rustic, counter-serve setting.
"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too
55 locals recommend
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California Ave
55 locals recommend
"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too

Essentials

Pharmacy with health & beauty aids, photo services, and mini-mart basics.
246 locals recommend
Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
246 locals recommend
Pharmacy with health & beauty aids, photo services, and mini-mart basics.
The best fresh products at the very best price, groceries and beer.
62 locals recommend
Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western Ave
62 locals recommend
The best fresh products at the very best price, groceries and beer.
Basic groceries and pharmacy.
2053 N Milwaukee Ave
2053 North Milwaukee Avenue
Basic groceries and pharmacy.

Everything Else

CTA Bus 56
Milwaukee & Maplewood station
CTA Bus 56
Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
42 locals recommend
Western station
1900 N Western Ave
42 locals recommend
Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
CTA Bus 49
Western & Charleston
CTA Bus 49
CTA Bus 73
9 locals recommend
Milwaukee & Western station
9 locals recommend
CTA Bus 73
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. www.divvybikes.com
Divvy Station: Milwaukee Ave & Rockwell St
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. www.divvybikes.com
39 locals recommend
Divvy
39 locals recommend
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. www.divvybikes.com
39 locals recommend
Divvy
39 locals recommend
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. www.divvybikes.com
39 locals recommend
Divvy
39 locals recommend
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. www.divvybikes.com

Drinks & Nightlife

Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up local house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals recommend
Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up local house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
119 locals recommend
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 locals recommend
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 locals recommend
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 locals recommend
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
Neighborhood watering hole with tavern fare & video games plus vaulted ceiling & a heated patio.
35 locals recommend
Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California Ave
35 locals recommend
Neighborhood watering hole with tavern fare & video games plus vaulted ceiling & a heated patio.
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
33 locals recommend
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
33 locals recommend
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
Historic sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe. Also know as Molly's on the show Chicago Fire!
50 locals recommend
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland St
50 locals recommend
Historic sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe. Also know as Molly's on the show Chicago Fire!
Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
76 locals recommend
Dannys
76 locals recommend
Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
Cash-only neighborhood joint with craft beers on tap & daily drink specials in a laid-back setting. "No Frills. Just Fun."
9 locals recommend
The Corner Bar
2224 N Leavitt St
9 locals recommend
Cash-only neighborhood joint with craft beers on tap & daily drink specials in a laid-back setting. "No Frills. Just Fun."
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
65 locals recommend
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton Ave
65 locals recommend
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
More than 300 types of beer, eclectic pub grub & live music in a roomy, unpretentious space.
17 locals recommend
Quenchers Saloon
17 locals recommend
More than 300 types of beer, eclectic pub grub & live music in a roomy, unpretentious space.
Live music, comedy & open-mike nights are showcased at this laid-back neighborhood watering hole.
70 locals recommend
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee Ave
70 locals recommend
Live music, comedy & open-mike nights are showcased at this laid-back neighborhood watering hole.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
139 locals recommend
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
Classic 16-lane bowling haunt built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
29 locals recommend
Fireside Bowl
2646 W Fullerton Ave
29 locals recommend
Classic 16-lane bowling haunt built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.

Entertainment & Activities

3-acre green space equipped with a field house, a swimming pool & numerous sports fields.
25 locals recommend
Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley Ave
25 locals recommend
3-acre green space equipped with a field house, a swimming pool & numerous sports fields.
This urban park offers a playground, sports fields, movie nights, a farmer's market & other events.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
371 locals recommend
This urban park offers a playground, sports fields, movie nights, a farmer's market & other events.