Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Orbit Room
2959 North California AvenueThe Orbit Room has an outdoor patio and full bar.
They're open late and have delicious black salsa and burritos.
27 locals recommend
Taqueria Traspasada 2
811 N Ashland AveThey're open late and have delicious black salsa and burritos.
Great pizza, New York-style. Grab a slice in the store. If you want it delivered, though, be prepared to wait.
92 locals recommend
Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AveGreat pizza, New York-style. Grab a slice in the store. If you want it delivered, though, be prepared to wait.
They have delicious pizza (they have a very New York City-style thin crust pizza). They have vegan and vegetarian options every day. They only accept cash.
152 locals recommend
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueThey have delicious pizza (they have a very New York City-style thin crust pizza). They have vegan and vegetarian options every day. They only accept cash.
Best beers in the city. They also have a great restaurant with a lot of fancy things at reasonable prices. Burgers cost $11 to $15.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveBest beers in the city. They also have a great restaurant with a lot of fancy things at reasonable prices. Burgers cost $11 to $15.
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveGreat coffee and tea selection from around the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
Clyde's has a good selection of locally made beers to take out and bring home (cash only).
Clyde's Bar
3046 N California AveClyde's has a good selection of locally made beers to take out and bring home (cash only).
Essentials
Open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM this Mexican grocery store has nearly everything you'll need to make any meal.
18 locals recommend
Carnicerias Guanajuato
1436 N Ashland AveOpen daily from 8 AM to 8 PM this Mexican grocery store has nearly everything you'll need to make any meal.
Shopping
Great selection of beers, from all over Chicago, the state, and the country. Closes early, 8 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
16 locals recommend
The Beer Temple
3173 N Elston AveGreat selection of beers, from all over Chicago, the state, and the country. Closes early, 8 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Go here if you're looking for souvenirs that reflect the big city essence of Chicago, including our transportation and neighborhood histories.
11 locals recommend
Transit Tees
1371 N Milwaukee AveGo here if you're looking for souvenirs that reflect the big city essence of Chicago, including our transportation and neighborhood histories.
Everything Else
The California station is one of two Blue Line stations near the apartment, accessible by the 52-Kedzie/California bus (which doesn't run past 22:30h). It's surrounded by great restaurants.
43 locals recommend
California station
2211 N California AveThe California station is one of two Blue Line stations near the apartment, accessible by the 52-Kedzie/California bus (which doesn't run past 22:30h). It's surrounded by great restaurants.
The Belmont station is one of two Blue Line stations near the apartment, accessible by the 77-Belmont bus (which runs 24 hours a day). There's an Aldi grocery store here.
48 locals recommend
Belmont Snack Shop
3407 W Belmont AveThe Belmont station is one of two Blue Line stations near the apartment, accessible by the 77-Belmont bus (which runs 24 hours a day). There's an Aldi grocery store here.
The Logan Square station is a neighborhood center, surrounded by a vintage movie theater, shops, cafés, and restaurants. It's difficult to access by foot or bus but easily accessed by bike.
135 locals recommend
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
The Logan Square station is a neighborhood center, surrounded by a vintage movie theater, shops, cafés, and restaurants. It's difficult to access by foot or bus but easily accessed by bike.