Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
Walgreens
953 W Irving Park RdPharmacy
Salon Echo
1134 W Bryn Mawr AveExcellent cut, color, nails and pampering Aveda products and environment conscious.
Everything Else
Chase Bank
2228 S Western Ave24 hour ATM - Saturday Lobby Hours
Robert A. Black Golf Club
2045 W Pratt BlvdGreat Public Park
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan RdTop University
Essentials
ALDI
2431 W Montrose AveFood at reasonable prices.
My absolute favorite grocery store! Buy your fish or meat and they cook it for you; no charge. Great prices, coffee shop and take out.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveMy absolute favorite grocery store! Buy your fish or meat and they cook it for you; no charge. Great prices, coffee shop and take out.
Sightseeing
West Ridge Nature Preserve
5801 N Western AveWonderful waking trail.
Food Scene
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveGreat Coffee and Sandwiches
Tiffin The Indian Kitchen
2536 W Devon AveTime-Out Chicago Top Pick
Uru-Swati
2629 W Devon AveTime-Out Chicago Top Pick
Panera Bread
6059 N Lincoln AveI love this spot. Great breakfast, lunch time chow and coffee
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveDonuts Period - my favorite? Toasted Coconut!
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveSmall batch artisan roasting in the heart of Chicago.
Casual American spot with organic eats (some from the rooftop farm) plus coffee, brews & live music.
70 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveCasual American spot with organic eats (some from the rooftop farm) plus coffee, brews & live music.
Maddiebird Bakery
1445 W Devon AveDo you like cupcakes? I do!
A Chicago institution. They ship Sliders (little hamburgers) everywhere.
24 locals recommend
White Castle
3212 W Addison StA Chicago institution. They ship Sliders (little hamburgers) everywhere.
Arts & Culture
Raven Theatre
6157 N Clark StJust one of many theaters in my neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StReza's is my favorite for Mediterranean food.