Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
BBQ Supply Co.
6954 N Western Ave BBQ from Texas. They also host lessons on how to make BBQ.
Uru-Swati
2629 W Devon AveNorth and South Vegetarian Indian food. Good for the soul.
Smack Dab Chicago
6730 N Clark StLocal, Home-made donuts.
New York Halal Pizza
2262 W Devon AveOffers take-out pizza.
We love the coffee and the area is close to Berger Park (actual park for the kids to play while you sip coffee) and Cultural Center.
54 locals recommend
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveWe love the coffee and the area is close to Berger Park (actual park for the kids to play while you sip coffee) and Cultural Center.
Rogue Fusion
7027 N Clark StGreat tacos and daily specials.
Custard shop with old style candy. Remember Red Hots and Pop Rocks? They have it all. Also close to Indian Boundary Park, a secret park with an old wooden play structure, duck pond and water feature. Great for kids.
11 locals recommend
Lickety Split
7000 N Western AveCustard shop with old style candy. Remember Red Hots and Pop Rocks? They have it all. Also close to Indian Boundary Park, a secret park with an old wooden play structure, duck pond and water feature. Great for kids.
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveFood and drink market.
Mash Kitchen
4535 N Lincoln AveGood food.
If you're a broke grad student like me and you can’t afford to eat out everyday, visit Patel Brothers (2610 W. Devon Ave.), the Indian grocery store, and stock up in bulk. Bollywood songs from the 1980s will hit you before you even enter the store. That, combined with the smell of spices will make you feel like you are back in India.
Patel Brothers
2610 W Devon AveIf you're a broke grad student like me and you can’t afford to eat out everyday, visit Patel Brothers (2610 W. Devon Ave.), the Indian grocery store, and stock up in bulk. Bollywood songs from the 1980s will hit you before you even enter the store. That, combined with the smell of spices will make you feel like you are back in India.
Maddiebird Bakery
1445 W Devon AveYummy home-made local bakery.
Great Korean specialties: burgers with kim chi, and bi bim bop. Great for a quick but delicious eat.
43 locals recommend
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdGreat Korean specialties: burgers with kim chi, and bi bim bop. Great for a quick but delicious eat.
Parks & Nature
This beach is nice because it is close to a park and shade spots. There is also a Crepe shop located right on the beach.
47 locals recommend
Loyola Beach
This beach is nice because it is close to a park and shade spots. There is also a Crepe shop located right on the beach.
This has a hiking/running path around the park. For the winter, there is a sledding hill and ice skating park.
17 locals recommend
Warren Park
6601 N Western AveThis has a hiking/running path around the park. For the winter, there is a sledding hill and ice skating park.
Indian Boundary Park
2500 W Lunt AveMore secluded beach south of Loyola beach. Great place for bird watching and Pokemon Go.
6 locals recommend
North Shore Beach Park
1040 W North Shore AveMore secluded beach south of Loyola beach. Great place for bird watching and Pokemon Go.
Essentials
You will need a quarter for the grocery cart rental. Also, plastic bags are now .07 cents for the plastic bag tax. We will provide a bag for your groceries. Awesome variety of food. There is also some great prepared food in that section of the store.
170 locals recommend
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdYou will need a quarter for the grocery cart rental. Also, plastic bags are now .07 cents for the plastic bag tax. We will provide a bag for your groceries. Awesome variety of food. There is also some great prepared food in that section of the store.
Getting Around
Morse station
Red Line Station
Divvy Station: Warren Park East
You will need to buy a day pass.
Loyola station
1200 W Loyola AveRed Line Station.
Metra station (UP-N Green Line) that goes south to Union Station or north to the Botanic Gardens.
35 locals recommend
Rogers Park station
7000 N Ravenswood AveMetra station (UP-N Green Line) that goes south to Union Station or north to the Botanic Gardens.
Sightseeing
Just north of the house a few miles is one of eight in the world, and one of the oldest temples still standing. Beautiful site for meditation and just walking around. It is free.
120 locals recommend
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden AveJust north of the house a few miles is one of eight in the world, and one of the oldest temples still standing. Beautiful site for meditation and just walking around. It is free.
Shopping
Target
4466 N BroadwayTarget in case you forget something...
Arts & Culture
Leather Archives and Museum
6418 N Greenview AveBecause it is very close by and very interesting!
Mayne Stage
1328 W Morse AveLots of different shows to see.
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StComedy shows every night!
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StFamous bookstore in Andersonville.