Guidebook for Andersonville
Food scene
Our #1 go-to. It's casual, but nice, with incredible Italian food and delicious drinks. The menu changes frequently, but make sure to try the fritto misto and the Bar Roma Spritz.
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Bar Roma
5101 N Clark StOur #1 go-to. It's casual, but nice, with incredible Italian food and delicious drinks. The menu changes frequently, but make sure to try the fritto misto and the Bar Roma Spritz.
What looks from the outside like a diner and bakery is actually a really tasty, casual spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Their sandwiches are UNREAL.
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A Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark StWhat looks from the outside like a diner and bakery is actually a really tasty, casual spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Their sandwiches are UNREAL.
Fried food, frozen cocktails, and an awesome patio. Need we say more?
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveFried food, frozen cocktails, and an awesome patio. Need we say more?
The owner, Vicky, is behind the counter cooking and serving any time this place is open. The pork soulvaki and the potata salad are our favorites, but we have never had anything that we didn't love here. It's also BYOB.
It's Greek 2 U Grill
5449 N Clark StThe owner, Vicky, is behind the counter cooking and serving any time this place is open. The pork soulvaki and the potata salad are our favorites, but we have never had anything that we didn't love here. It's also BYOB.
Insanely yummy Korean food with soju cocktails. A little on the pricier side, but really worth it.
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Jin Ju
5203 N Clark StInsanely yummy Korean food with soju cocktails. A little on the pricier side, but really worth it.
For a really delicious pastry and/or a cup of coffee, this is a must-try!
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Lost Larson
5318 N Clark StFor a really delicious pastry and/or a cup of coffee, this is a must-try!
The Understudy Coffee and Books
Incredible spot for coffee and books!
Vincent
1475 W Balmoral AveYummy food and live music on many nights!
Hole in the wall spot you might never think to try but it is DELICIOUS! BYOB
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Taste of Peru
6545 N Clark StHole in the wall spot you might never think to try but it is DELICIOUS! BYOB
Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N BroadwayRenowned Chinese restaurant known best for their Peking duck.
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N BroadwayIncredible Mexican food with delicious margaritas!
Aura on the Lake
Food and drinks on the beach!
For LGBTQ+ and allied travelers
Marty's is an ICONIC spot for cocktails in Andersonville. While the space is small and charming, the drinks are large and potent.
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Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveMarty's is an ICONIC spot for cocktails in Andersonville. While the space is small and charming, the drinks are large and potent.
Casual, two-level queer bar with drag performances, pool table, darts, and ski ball.
Meeting House Tavern
5025 North Clark StreetCasual, two-level queer bar with drag performances, pool table, darts, and ski ball.
Nobody's Darling
1744 West Balmoral AvenueBlack and lesbian owned cocktail bar with a classy, sexy vibe.
Replay
5358 N Clark StQueer sports bar with free popcorn and video games!
Queer bar with a loyal bear and leather fanbase, as well as a really cute back patio.
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The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark StQueer bar with a loyal bear and leather fanbase, as well as a really cute back patio.
Shopping
Really fun novelty shop with fun tees and locally made knick knacks-- great place to shop for gifts for the friend or SO back home.
RAYGUN
5207 North Clark StreetReally fun novelty shop with fun tees and locally made knick knacks-- great place to shop for gifts for the friend or SO back home.
Amazing urban antique market with a focus on mid-century modern furniture and art of local Chicagoans.
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Scout
5221 N Clark StAmazing urban antique market with a focus on mid-century modern furniture and art of local Chicagoans.
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StSupport your local bookstore!
Rattleback Records
5405 N Clark StGreat selection of vinyl.
Three floors of booths from local artisans and makers!
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Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark StThree floors of booths from local artisans and makers!
Feel free to enjoy their great weed products on our back patio, but not inside please :)
Dispensary33
1152 West Randolph StreetFeel free to enjoy their great weed products on our back patio, but not inside please :)
Great local spot to buy perishables-- much better selection in general than the Jewel Osco across the street.
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Edgewater Produce
5515 N Clark StGreat local spot to buy perishables-- much better selection in general than the Jewel Osco across the street.
In Fine Spirits
5418 N Clark StCheers!
Entertainment
Did you know Chicago is the home of close-up magic? Stop by this speakeasy for a cocktail and a free magic show from one of the bar tenders and/or get tickets to their INCREDIBLE main show stage (you can order food and drinks during the show).
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Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark StDid you know Chicago is the home of close-up magic? Stop by this speakeasy for a cocktail and a free magic show from one of the bar tenders and/or get tickets to their INCREDIBLE main show stage (you can order food and drinks during the show).
The Edge Theater
5451 N BroadwayGreat local theater spot.
A leader and innovator in the African-American and mainstream arts communities, Black Ensemble Theater is recognized as one of the most diverse theaters in the country, producing excellent musical theater. On November 18, 2011, BE celebrated the Grand Opening of the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, the theater’s first permanent home.
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Black Ensemble Theater
4450 N Clark StA leader and innovator in the African-American and mainstream arts communities, Black Ensemble Theater is recognized as one of the most diverse theaters in the country, producing excellent musical theater. On November 18, 2011, BE celebrated the Grand Opening of the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, the theater’s first permanent home.
Apothecary EO
Spa and plants!