Guidebook for Chicago

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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.
830 recommandé par les habitants
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Just saying' ... there's a Starbucks nearby, in case that's your poison. Newly remodeled with great outdoor seating. ;)
271 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
210 W North Ave
271 recommandé par les habitants
Just 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 recommandé par les habitants
Azucar Tapas
2647 N Kedzie Ave
10 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave
340 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Local micro brewery with amazing burgers and full menu to boot! Try the porter!
724 recommandé par les habitants
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 recommandé par les habitants
Local 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 recommandé par les habitants
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee Ave
108 recommandé par les habitants
Yup, 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 recommandé par les habitants
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee Avenue
136 recommandé par les habitants
Vegetarian 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.
660 recommandé par les habitants
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
660 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Great little cafe with biscuits and coffee to die for. Superb outdoor space in summer. Worth the walk!
468 recommandé par les habitants
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 recommandé par les habitants
Great 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 recommandé par les habitants
Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey Ave
58 recommandé par les habitants
New 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 recommandé par les habitants
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee Ave
113 recommandé par les habitants
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!
Warm, comfy atmosphere. Generally good service. Nice outdoor seating in summer.
The Duplex
3137 West Logan Boulevard
Warm, 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 recommandé par les habitants
Small Bar
2956 N Albany Ave
50 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood 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 recommandé par les habitants
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
185 recommandé par les habitants
AMAZING 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 recommandé par les habitants
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd
144 recommandé par les habitants
Try 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 recommandé par les habitants
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee Ave
73 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely 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 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence Ave
84 recommandé par les habitants
Super 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 Ave
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.
Small market but packed with everything you need to cook an amazing meal with local, organic fare.
89 recommandé par les habitants
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee Ave
89 recommandé par les habitants
Small 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 recommandé par les habitants
Gap Factory
2778 N Milwaukee Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
Fun 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 recommandé par les habitants
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee Ave
42 recommandé par les habitants
Gorgeous 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 recommandé par les habitants
Play
3109 W Logan Blvd
21 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing 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 recommandé par les habitants
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan Blvd
65 recommandé par les habitants
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.

Entertainment & Activities

Great old movie theater recently renovated! Shows newly run films as well as the occasional classic.
315 recommandé par les habitants
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 recommandé par les habitants
Great old movie theater recently renovated! Shows newly run films as well as the occasional classic.