Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
2631 North Kedzie AvenueTuesday night special (when you dine in and order pizza). Cash only. Great for the morning, lunch, or dinner.
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Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave Tuesday night special (when you dine in and order pizza). Cash only. Great for the morning, lunch, or dinner.
Wyler Road
3581 W Belden AveGreat place to eat outdoors if the weather is beautiful.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdGreat for brunch, but the dinner menu is also wonderful.
Directly next door for a quick cup of coffee to go. Homemade sandwiches and bakery items. This says it's on Chicago Avenue--they actually moved their location. 2909 N. Milwaukee Ave. right next door!
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La Farine Bakery & Cafe
2909 North Milwaukee AvenueDirectly next door for a quick cup of coffee to go. Homemade sandwiches and bakery items. This says it's on Chicago Avenue--they actually moved their location. 2909 N. Milwaukee Ave. right next door!
Great brunch menu on Sundays--octopus pancakes are fantastic (I know--sounds weird, but it's Chicago so give it a try). highly recommend making a reservation as sitting is limited. Dinner menu is delicious!
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveGreat brunch menu on Sundays--octopus pancakes are fantastic (I know--sounds weird, but it's Chicago so give it a try). highly recommend making a reservation as sitting is limited. Dinner menu is delicious!
Awesome pizza place. Bring your own booze--or grab a slice and walk next door to crown liquors pub for a pint!
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Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AveAwesome pizza place. Bring your own booze--or grab a slice and walk next door to crown liquors pub for a pint!
Great out door seating area! Good for lunch and dinner.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveGreat out door seating area! Good for lunch and dinner.
Best gelato in the city! Two locations (this one is closest to the apartment). The other location is in Ukrainian Village. I believe both locations are cash only.
Black Dog Gelato
1955 West Belmont AvenueBest gelato in the city! Two locations (this one is closest to the apartment). The other location is in Ukrainian Village. I believe both locations are cash only.
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AvePie and Biscuits!
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveDonuts are fantastic. Even have vegan style donuts.
Great tacos. Outdoor seating. Finish the evening across the street at the Violet Hour.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat tacos. Outdoor seating. Finish the evening across the street at the Violet Hour.
Shopping
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdCute handmade Chicago items to take home
Felt Chicago
2317 N Milwaukee AveWoman's boutique shop
Shop 1021
2650 N Milwaukee AveCute place for cards, candles, etc. Chicago merchandise as well.
Need a bigger luggage? Want some vintage clothing to take home? Family owned shop with lots of cool finds. Very inexpensive. Great service and it's just across the street!
Jerusalem Warehouse Inc
2874 N Milwaukee AveNeed a bigger luggage? Want some vintage clothing to take home? Family owned shop with lots of cool finds. Very inexpensive. Great service and it's just across the street!
Drinks & Nightlife
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGreat new Brewery that just opened up less than a quarter mile away from the apartment. No food--but you can order in or bring your own
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Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee AveGreat new Brewery that just opened up less than a quarter mile away from the apartment. No food--but you can order in or bring your own
Great Bar just up the street that offers live music, tastings, and an open patio. Connected to a liquor store so you can take your favorite brews home.
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Crown Liquors
2821 N Milwaukee AveGreat Bar just up the street that offers live music, tastings, and an open patio. Connected to a liquor store so you can take your favorite brews home.
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveSubterranean
2011 W North AveDouble Door
Don't let the secret door trick you) Directly across Big Star. Get there a little early on weekends. Great cocktails. If you don't mind sitting at the bar, please do it! You can watch them make their amazing and crafty drinks. A great experience!
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveDon't let the secret door trick you) Directly across Big Star. Get there a little early on weekends. Great cocktails. If you don't mind sitting at the bar, please do it! You can watch them make their amazing and crafty drinks. A great experience!
Getting Around
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
Belmont Snack Shop
3407 W Belmont AveEnterprise Rent-A-Car
3209 Howard St