Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
LOKaL
2500 North Ashland AvenueGreat food with great week-day deals
SFCO
1941 West North Avenueboard games and drinks
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos and Drinks
Las Palmas Restaurant
1835 W North AveGreat mexican restaurant
Great for very late night eating. Generally a better clientele than the Hollywood Diner across the street.
The Hat Chicago
1604 W North AveGreat for very late night eating. Generally a better clientele than the Hollywood Diner across the street.
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveThe name pretty much says it all.
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveVery good italian restaurant just a short walk away.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveNew Haven style pizza and they brew all of their own beers.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Monarch
1745 W North AveGreat bar and oyster deals
Everything Else
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailGreat highline trail for bikers and runners.
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveBlue Line Metro stop
North/Clybourn station
Closest redline stop
A great park with a playground and dog friendly area. Also the entrance to the Bloomingdale Trail.
10 locals recommend
Walsh Park
1722 N Ashland AveA great park with a playground and dog friendly area. Also the entrance to the Bloomingdale Trail.
Shopping
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveMaple Bacon donut. Enough said.