Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Shelby
2759 West Augusta BoulevardGreat tavern and pub just on the corner!
Excellent farm-to-table restaurant with impressive wine and beer menu
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueExcellent farm-to-table restaurant with impressive wine and beer menu
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveAwesome spot for tacos and beers
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveAwesome spot for casual eats on the cheap.
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveExcellent breakfast joint
Grandma J’s Local Kitchen
1552 North Kedzie AvenueGreat breakfast spot just north of the park
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveBest coffee in all of Chicago!
Leghorn Chicken
Awesome chicken sandwiches
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveAwesome spot for casual American. BYOB
Handlebar
2311 W North AveAwesome vegetarian-friendly restaurant with an amazing patio.
Thai Lagoon
2322 W North AveAmericanized thai. Super good if that's your thing.
My favorite deep-dish pizza in town. I suggest getting the butter crust, well done.
18 locals recommend
Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta
2056 West Division StreetMy favorite deep-dish pizza in town. I suggest getting the butter crust, well done.
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StExcellent Argentinian restaurant
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 N Lincoln AveGreat sandwich spot
Drinks & Nightlife
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueExcellend spot for cocktails and dancing
Continental Lounge
2801 W Chicago AveBest late-night bar in the neighborhood
The Beetle Bar and Grill
2532 West Chicago AvenueGood pub with decent eats and great beer
Favorite music venue in the city - small, gritty, and rock-and-roll.
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveFavorite music venue in the city - small, gritty, and rock-and-roll.
Amazing burgers...even more amazing on Tuesdays when they're half-price.
74 locals recommend
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveAmazing burgers...even more amazing on Tuesdays when they're half-price.
Easy Bar
1944 W Division StDive bar
Shopping
Humboldt House
1045 N California AveExcellent vintage shop
Essentials
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western AveGreat little grocery store for, well, healthy foods.
Rich's Deli
857 N Western AveExcellent Polish grocer
Closest supermarket, just take the #66 east a few stops and you're there.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveClosest supermarket, just take the #66 east a few stops and you're there.