Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Essentials

I'm so proud to live near this independent grocery store in walking distance. The price is right and the produce and overall selection is excellent! Try the fresh Bulgarian feta from the deli!
46 recommandé par les habitants
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence Ave
46 recommandé par les habitants
I'm so proud to live near this independent grocery store in walking distance. The price is right and the produce and overall selection is excellent! Try the fresh Bulgarian feta from the deli!

Food Scene

Amazing Vietnamese sandwiches for cheap!
18 recommandé par les habitants
Nhu Lan Bakery
2612 W Lawrence Ave
18 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing Vietnamese sandwiches for cheap!
Super local/socially conscious coffee shop. Best croissants in town, handmade, in-house by pastry chef from France. Jam is also made by friend who lives across the hall! Closes early most days by 3pm.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Beans & Bagels
2601 W Leland Ave
39 recommandé par les habitants
Super local/socially conscious coffee shop. Best croissants in town, handmade, in-house by pastry chef from France. Jam is also made by friend who lives across the hall! Closes early most days by 3pm.
A foodie's paradise with a good variety of imports and a rooftop beer garden during the warmer months.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln Ave
91 recommandé par les habitants
A foodie's paradise with a good variety of imports and a rooftop beer garden during the warmer months.
A thriving local bookstore where you can have coffee OR wine (or both) while you browse.
40 recommandé par les habitants
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln Ave
40 recommandé par les habitants
A thriving local bookstore where you can have coffee OR wine (or both) while you browse.
Coffee-addicts can get your fix fairly late here if other shops are closed.
135 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd
135 recommandé par les habitants
Coffee-addicts can get your fix fairly late here if other shops are closed.
I love their coffeeshop vibe and their sandwiches and smoothies are delicious!
29 recommandé par les habitants
The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln Ave
29 recommandé par les habitants
I love their coffeeshop vibe and their sandwiches and smoothies are delicious!
Pop in for a beautiful slice of cake or treat your mother to brunch. Get a seat looking out on the fountain.
93 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln Ave
93 recommandé par les habitants
Pop in for a beautiful slice of cake or treat your mother to brunch. Get a seat looking out on the fountain.
Family-owned small restaurant down the street.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Pizza Art Cafe
4658 N Rockwell St
17 recommandé par les habitants
Family-owned small restaurant down the street.
Easy, quick sandwich chain shop!
18 recommandé par les habitants
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
6464 N Sheridan Rd
18 recommandé par les habitants
Easy, quick sandwich chain shop!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great beer selection, family friendly, excellent fish tacos.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
4632 N Rockwell St
28 recommandé par les habitants
Great beer selection, family friendly, excellent fish tacos.
Cozy, British pub with good food menu. Owner is super nice and might put on your show on the telly behind the bar if you ask. Closed Mondays.
14 recommandé par les habitants
The Red Lion Lincoln Square
4749 N Rockwell St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Cozy, British pub with good food menu. Owner is super nice and might put on your show on the telly behind the bar if you ask. Closed Mondays.

Everything Else

Pharmacy quick walk from apartment for any essentials. Free parking in the back.
202 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave
202 recommandé par les habitants
Pharmacy quick walk from apartment for any essentials. Free parking in the back.
Hopefully, you won't need to visit the closest hospital!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Swedish Covenant Hospital
5140 N California Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
Hopefully, you won't need to visit the closest hospital!
Saturday Farmer's Market, June through early October.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose Ave
56 recommandé par les habitants
Saturday Farmer's Market, June through early October.
Thursday evening Farmer's Market: http://www.lincolnsquare.org/pages/farmersmarket/ June -October
104 recommandé par les habitants
Lincoln Square
104 recommandé par les habitants
Thursday evening Farmer's Market: http://www.lincolnsquare.org/pages/farmersmarket/ June -October
ATM just South of train tracks. Rockwell Brown Line stop on West side of Rockwell. Safe and quiet little neighborhood convenience store.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Rockwell station
4648 N Rockwell St
10 recommandé par les habitants
ATM just South of train tracks. Rockwell Brown Line stop on West side of Rockwell. Safe and quiet little neighborhood convenience store.
This is rated one of the best yoga studios in the city! All the instructors are lovely and the space is great! bloomyogastudio.com
8 recommandé par les habitants
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell St
8 recommandé par les habitants
This is rated one of the best yoga studios in the city! All the instructors are lovely and the space is great! bloomyogastudio.com
Take Lawrence bus to this stop and hop on commuter Metra train system. (Different from CTA el train system.) You can be in Evanston in 10 minutes! metrarail.com
43 recommandé par les habitants
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood Ave
43 recommandé par les habitants
Take Lawrence bus to this stop and hop on commuter Metra train system. (Different from CTA el train system.) You can be in Evanston in 10 minutes! metrarail.com
divvybikes.com Use the bike share stations to get ANYWHERE. There are 3 bike stations within walking distance of the apt. Very affordable and fun.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Divvy Station: Lincoln Ave & Leavitt St
6 recommandé par les habitants
divvybikes.com Use the bike share stations to get ANYWHERE. There are 3 bike stations within walking distance of the apt. Very affordable and fun.
This is a little farther than walking distance but next to Ravenswood Metra stop and great if you like a piano bar while you grocery shop!
171 recommandé par les habitants
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Ave
171 recommandé par les habitants
This is a little farther than walking distance but next to Ravenswood Metra stop and great if you like a piano bar while you grocery shop!
New brewery nearby!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Breakroom Brewery
2925 W Montrose Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
New brewery nearby!

Arts & Culture

Makes it look like everyone in the neighborhood can play the guitar. OTS has top-notch concerts in wide-range of genres almost every night of the week. Check concert schedule: oldtownschool.org
103 recommandé par les habitants
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave
103 recommandé par les habitants
Makes it look like everyone in the neighborhood can play the guitar. OTS has top-notch concerts in wide-range of genres almost every night of the week. Check concert schedule: oldtownschool.org
Cheap, local movie theater option. You get what you pay for...
104 recommandé par les habitants
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln Ave
104 recommandé par les habitants
Cheap, local movie theater option. You get what you pay for...