Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Grandma J’s Local Kitchen
1552 North Kedzie AvenueGreat breakfast and lunch.
McDonald's
1951 N Western AveYou know the drill.
Cemitas Puebla
817 W Fulton MarketAwesome Mexican sandwiches and pork tacos.
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveGreat breakfast, very good vegetarian options.
Great food and beers. Also great weekend brunch spot.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGreat food and beers. Also great weekend brunch spot.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdGreat food.
Owen & Engine
2700 N Western AveClassy place with great food and beer list.
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveGreat beer bar.
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveGreat byob food spot.
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveExcellent coffee.
Belly Shack
1912 North Western AvenueGreat little byob food joint. Korean fusion.
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee Avegood micro roaster
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton AveBest tacos on the north side outside of Big Star.
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StProbably need a reservation.
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StPopular diner.
The Tamale Spaceship
2296 S Blue Island AveWhat's not to love?
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveFun Cuban place with great patio.
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston AveTasty
Parachute
3500 N Elston AveSupposed to be very good.
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland AvenueBest BBQ in the area.
Trench
2039 West North AvenueGreat food, cool looking place.
Papa's Cache Sabroso
2517 W Division StGreat Puerto Rican food.
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveSupposed to be great.
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveClassic hot dog stand
GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage AveVegan food
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueVegan food
Jam
2853 N Kedzie AveGreat brunch spot
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveA good cafe to study/work for hours.
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveGreat coffee joint
La Encantada Restaurant
3437 W North AveGreat mexican food
Smalls
4009 North Albany AvenueA nice little take out BBQ joint.
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdBest BBQ in the city and BYOB.
En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen AveAwesome Korean Tacos
Leghorn Chicken
Great chicken sandwiches
Burger King
113 Roosevelt RdI ain't going to no burger king but maybe you will?
Everything Else
Roeser's Bakery
3216 W North AveGreat bakery for pastries.
A beautiful walk in the park with a lagoon and food trucks on the edges of the park.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrA beautiful walk in the park with a lagoon and food trucks on the edges of the park.
Weegee's Lounge
3659 W Armitage AveCool little cocktail bar.
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveBest biscuits and pie.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTons of fun. Great tacos and margaritas. Cash only.
Old school theater recently restored to vintage charm with a full bar.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveOld school theater recently restored to vintage charm with a full bar.
1492 Cuban Fusion Café
2615 W North AveGreat Cuban food and sandwiches.
Target
4466 N BroadwayBig box store.
Walmart Supercenter
1300 Des Plaines AveBig box hell.
Walgreens
953 W Irving Park RdBig corner store type stuff.
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveClosest mid-size grocery store.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StThe only deep dish worth trying in the city.
Craft Pizza
1252 N Damen AveNew but very good
Moksha Yoga Center
2528 W Armitage AveGot yoga?
Smart Bike Parts
3031 W Armitage AveRepair your bike.
Kerasotes City North 14
2600 North Western AvenueClosest theater with the most options.
North Avenue Beach
Chicago beaches in the summer are great.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo time!
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveFree plant time!
A great tour but needs reservation first.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveA great tour but needs reservation first.
The Second City
230 W North AveImprov Comedy
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveA nice little co-op grocery store.
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey Avediverse options for grocery and liquors.
Good Puerto Rican Food, they also have a food trunk in the park along Kedzie.
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La Bomba Restaurant IL
3221 W Armitage AveGood Puerto Rican Food, they also have a food trunk in the park along Kedzie.
Cup & Spoon
2415 W North Ave A nice little coffee shop
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveConsidered by many the best cocktails in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveAwesome cocktails and good food all at a great price.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveAwesome New Haven style Pizza and great beer.
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueVery cool place for pizza and drinks.
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveFun arcade bar that focuses on table games.
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveCool bar with dancing.
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveCocktails and dancing!
SmallBar Division
2049 W Division StNice little beer bar.
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdClassy cocktails
Huge draft list of brewed on site beer. Good food too!
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Goose Island Brewhouse
1800 N Clybourn AveHuge draft list of brewed on site beer. Good food too!
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveMetal and big burgers.
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveMetal and big burgers.
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveNice bagel joint.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveExcellent food.
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph StAnother brewpub with tons of taps.
East Room
2354 N Milwaukee AveNew place, haven't been yet.
The Radler
2375 N Milwaukee AveCool modern beer hall.
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveThis place is a blast.
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueExcellent food and wine bar at a good price.
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveCheap drinks and hipster tacos.
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveMore arcade bars? Why not?
Shopping
FAMILY DOLLAR
3748 N Elston AveClosest corner store.
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee AveBest coffee in Chicago.