Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Michelin star restaurant that foodies can't get enough of. Reservations not taken. Long wait for dinner; highly recommend going for brunch! Outdoor seating available, too.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichelin star restaurant that foodies can't get enough of. Reservations not taken. Long wait for dinner; highly recommend going for brunch! Outdoor seating available, too.
Most excellent local restaurant lauded for its organic fare and custom menu that changes daily. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating. HIGHLY recommended.
936 paikallista suosittelee
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdMost excellent local restaurant lauded for its organic fare and custom menu that changes daily. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating. HIGHLY recommended.
Just saying' ... there's a Starbucks nearby, in case that's your poison. Newly remodeled with great outdoor seating. ;)
271 paikallista suosittelee
Starbucks
210 W North AveJust saying' ... there's a Starbucks nearby, in case that's your poison. Newly remodeled with great outdoor seating. ;)
Small plates, Spanish style. Nice atmosphere, cozy. Not as crowded as newer, trendier restaurants in area, but still good food and drink menu. Outdoor seating.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Azucar Tapas
2647 N Kedzie AveSmall plates, Spanish style. Nice atmosphere, cozy. Not as crowded as newer, trendier restaurants in area, but still good food and drink menu. Outdoor seating.
Fab casual fare morning, noon and night! An in-house coal-fire oven toasts bagels, pasta and pizzas to die for. Great baked goods in A.M.; wine and beer list in P.M. Comfy and simple.
340 paikallista suosittelee
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveFab casual fare morning, noon and night! An in-house coal-fire oven toasts bagels, pasta and pizzas to die for. Great baked goods in A.M.; wine and beer list in P.M. Comfy and simple.
Local micro brewery with amazing burgers and full menu to boot! Try the porter!
724 paikallista suosittelee
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveLocal micro brewery with amazing burgers and full menu to boot! Try the porter!
Yup, more local coffee roasters. Nice, mellow vibe as a place to hang out for a bit. Limited, but great, menu. Amazing coffee.
108 paikallista suosittelee
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveYup, more local coffee roasters. Nice, mellow vibe as a place to hang out for a bit. Limited, but great, menu. Amazing coffee.
Vegetarian food that makes you want to convert. Nice atmosphere.
136 paikallista suosittelee
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueVegetarian food that makes you want to convert. Nice atmosphere.
A little bit of walk -- but TOTALLY worth it in the summer for the killer outdoor space. And the fried chicken ain't bad either.
658 paikallista suosittelee
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveA little bit of walk -- but TOTALLY worth it in the summer for the killer outdoor space. And the fried chicken ain't bad either.
Great little cafe with biscuits and coffee to die for. Superb outdoor space in summer. Worth the walk!
468 paikallista suosittelee
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveGreat little cafe with biscuits and coffee to die for. Superb outdoor space in summer. Worth the walk!
New local fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner. Organic, locally sourced, etc. Menu changes daily.
58 paikallista suosittelee
Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey AveNew local fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner. Organic, locally sourced, etc. Menu changes daily.
Hipster coffee joint with 2nd-hand decor in a not-so-well-lit space, so atmosphere is lacking, IMHO. BUT coffee is great, place is large, you can hang for a long time and there is outdoor seating!
113 paikallista suosittelee
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveHipster coffee joint with 2nd-hand decor in a not-so-well-lit space, so atmosphere is lacking, IMHO. BUT coffee is great, place is large, you can hang for a long time and there is outdoor seating!
The Duplex
3137 West Logan BoulevardWarm, comfy atmosphere. Generally good service. Nice outdoor seating in summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood joint tucked in a residential area. Nice, small outdoor patio. Good beer menu and bar food.
50 paikallista suosittelee
Small Bar
2956 N Albany AveNeighborhood joint tucked in a residential area. Nice, small outdoor patio. Good beer menu and bar food.
AMAZING small local bar. Live, low-key music. Fantastic craft drinks. Do not miss.
185 paikallista suosittelee
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveAMAZING small local bar. Live, low-key music. Fantastic craft drinks. Do not miss.
Try the food in jars -- so good! Nice vibe. Outdoor space in summer.
144 paikallista suosittelee
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdTry the food in jars -- so good! Nice vibe. Outdoor space in summer.
Lovely wine bar AND restaurant. Excellent small (and larger) plates. GREAT wine list. Fab atmosphere.
73 paikallista suosittelee
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveLovely wine bar AND restaurant. Excellent small (and larger) plates. GREAT wine list. Fab atmosphere.
Essentials
Super close pharmacy/market for staples only two blocks away -- milk, toiletries, even basic booze.
84 paikallista suosittelee
Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence AveSuper close pharmacy/market for staples only two blocks away -- milk, toiletries, even basic booze.
Yes, there's a Target in walking distance! They are the closest grocery store, too. Also a clinic, optical shop, etc. for emergencies. Nice walk along blvd., then just a bit of ick under the highway.
MinuteClinic
2656 N Elston AveYes, there's a Target in walking distance! They are the closest grocery store, too. Also a clinic, optical shop, etc. for emergencies. Nice walk along blvd., then just a bit of ick under the highway.
Small market but packed with everything you need to cook an amazing meal with local, organic fare.
89 paikallista suosittelee
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveSmall market but packed with everything you need to cook an amazing meal with local, organic fare.
Shopping
Fun quick and cheap shopping for whatever you forgot -- from underwear to T-shirts!
13 paikallista suosittelee
Gap Factory
2778 N Milwaukee AveFun quick and cheap shopping for whatever you forgot -- from underwear to T-shirts!
Gorgeous gift shop and flower market. Charming smalls like jewelry, candles, soaps and other lovely, unique items.
42 paikallista suosittelee
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee AveGorgeous gift shop and flower market. Charming smalls like jewelry, candles, soaps and other lovely, unique items.
Amazing children's toy and gift shop. Do not be dissuaded by the small size -- they have everything that matters!
21 paikallista suosittelee
Play
3109 W Logan BlvdAmazing children's toy and gift shop. Do not be dissuaded by the small size -- they have everything that matters!
Very impressive local and women-owned gift shop with Chicago-made gifts and one-of-a-kind souvenirs including jewelry, clothing, t-shirts, tchotchkes you won't find anywhere else.
65 paikallista suosittelee
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdVery impressive local and women-owned gift shop with Chicago-made gifts and one-of-a-kind souvenirs including jewelry, clothing, t-shirts, tchotchkes you won't find anywhere else.
Entertainment & Activities
Great old movie theater recently renovated! Shows newly run films as well as the occasional classic.
315 paikallista suosittelee
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveGreat old movie theater recently renovated! Shows newly run films as well as the occasional classic.