Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
The Warbler is a mid-range, restaurant in the heart of Lincoln Square, steps from the Old Town School of Folk Music. They have great cocktails and a lovely outdoor seating area for good weather.
23 locals recommend
The Warbler
4535 N Lincoln AveThe Warbler is a mid-range, restaurant in the heart of Lincoln Square, steps from the Old Town School of Folk Music. They have great cocktails and a lovely outdoor seating area for good weather.
Warm casual environment with James Beard nominated cocktail program. Light food is offered but there are great restaurants on the block, too.
Bokeh
4716 N Kedzie AveWarm casual environment with James Beard nominated cocktail program. Light food is offered but there are great restaurants on the block, too.
Montrose Saloon
2933 W Montrose AveFun, laid back beer garden outside, live music inside.
Arts & Culture
The Davis is a beloved old school theater in the heart of Lincoln Square. The whole space has been renovated for comfort and to reflect the theater's golden years.
104 locals recommend
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveThe Davis is a beloved old school theater in the heart of Lincoln Square. The whole space has been renovated for comfort and to reflect the theater's golden years.
The Old Town School of Folk Music is a world famous music venue and school. They have venues and classes on both sides of the street. There is also a great music store, "The Different Strummer" inside the building. Check it out.
103 locals recommend
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveThe Old Town School of Folk Music is a world famous music venue and school. They have venues and classes on both sides of the street. There is also a great music store, "The Different Strummer" inside the building. Check it out.
Everything Else
Gene's is a popular European import and specialty grocery store. They also have a great beer garden on the rooftop.
91 locals recommend
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveGene's is a popular European import and specialty grocery store. They also have a great beer garden on the rooftop.
Local grocery store features great produce, international foods, frozen and premade entres.
46 locals recommend
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveLocal grocery store features great produce, international foods, frozen and premade entres.
Lincoln Square
A vibrant and active neighborhood, a 20 minute walk away. Or, take the brown line from Francisco to Western Ave.
An old-world apothecary with everything from homeopathic treatments and toothbrushes to cosmetics and fragrances. It is a Chicago institution!
52 locals recommend
Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln AveAn old-world apothecary with everything from homeopathic treatments and toothbrushes to cosmetics and fragrances. It is a Chicago institution!
Parks & Nature
Horner park is a big beautiful park just south of Montrose. There is a beautiful nature trail along the river. They have outdoor tennis courts, basketball courts, indoor weight room, etc.
56 locals recommend
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveHorner park is a big beautiful park just south of Montrose. There is a beautiful nature trail along the river. They have outdoor tennis courts, basketball courts, indoor weight room, etc.
Ronan Park runs along the west edge of the Chicago River north of Lawrence. If you switch to the bike path on the east side of the river, you can ride it all the way out to the suburbs and beyond.
11 locals recommend
Ronan Park
3000 W Argyle StRonan Park runs along the west edge of the Chicago River north of Lawrence. If you switch to the bike path on the east side of the river, you can ride it all the way out to the suburbs and beyond.
Wells Park is in Lincoln Square. There are two playgrounds with play equipment. There are always little league sports games.
63 locals recommend
Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside AveWells Park is in Lincoln Square. There are two playgrounds with play equipment. There are always little league sports games.
River Park has a walking/bike path that begins only a couple of blocks away and winds along the Chicago River to the city's Northern edge. Wildflowers, ducks, and birds will keep you in a meditative state of mind.
30 locals recommend
River Park
5100 N Francisco AveRiver Park has a walking/bike path that begins only a couple of blocks away and winds along the Chicago River to the city's Northern edge. Wildflowers, ducks, and birds will keep you in a meditative state of mind.
Food scene
Il Milanese Ristorante
Italian food, house-made pasta, wine and drinks.
A world-class European bakery with a small, cozy restaurant. In the heart of Lincoln Square.
93 locals recommend
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveA world-class European bakery with a small, cozy restaurant. In the heart of Lincoln Square.
Great Persian food, located 4 blocks away in a vibrant Middle-Eastern neighborhood. Noon-O Kabab is also great for carry-out
47 locals recommend
Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie AveGreat Persian food, located 4 blocks away in a vibrant Middle-Eastern neighborhood. Noon-O Kabab is also great for carry-out
Great grub, a long beer list, and Tuesday night Trivia! Very causal, friendly.
28 locals recommend
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
4632 N Rockwell StGreat grub, a long beer list, and Tuesday night Trivia! Very causal, friendly.
HOSPITAL
Need a hospital? Swedish is our closest. About 8 blocks away. We have been there a few times and give it a thumbs-up!
Swedish Hospital Emergency Room
Need a hospital? Swedish is our closest. About 8 blocks away. We have been there a few times and give it a thumbs-up!