Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Popular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items.
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AvePopular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items.
Hip coffeehouse with thrift-store decor offering java & a large menu of cafe eats.
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueHip coffeehouse with thrift-store decor offering java & a large menu of cafe eats.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
1176 abantu bendawo batusa
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
Thin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights.
488 abantu bendawo batusa
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveThin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights.
New Hawaiian fusion fare & cocktails offered in casual digs with surfboards, a deck & rooftop patio.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Mahalo
1501 North Milwaukee AvenueNew Hawaiian fusion fare & cocktails offered in casual digs with surfboards, a deck & rooftop patio.
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
936 abantu bendawo batusa
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdInventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
Relaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
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The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueRelaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
Southern dishes & breakfast with a Cajun spin is served in a relaxed setting with spacious patio.
38 abantu bendawo batusa
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveSouthern dishes & breakfast with a Cajun spin is served in a relaxed setting with spacious patio.
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
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Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveTex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.
830 abantu bendawo batusa
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveHipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.
Hip hangout with gastropub eats, craft beer & signature cocktails in an industrial-chic setting.
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Anker
Hip hangout with gastropub eats, craft beer & signature cocktails in an industrial-chic setting.
American fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio.
94 abantu bendawo batusa
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAmerican fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar pours house cocktails & craft beers in a quirky space with vintage furnishings & walls of books.
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The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee AveBar pours house cocktails & craft beers in a quirky space with vintage furnishings & walls of books.
Easygoing late-night bar & hangout with different music on each floor.
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Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee AveEasygoing late-night bar & hangout with different music on each floor.
Lively neighborhood bar opened in 1987 with a diverse beer list, digital karaoke & free popcorn.
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Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StLively neighborhood bar opened in 1987 with a diverse beer list, digital karaoke & free popcorn.
Nightclub chain featuring martinis, DJs & dancing in a retro-salon setting. Most offer manicures.
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Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveNightclub chain featuring martinis, DJs & dancing in a retro-salon setting. Most offer manicures.
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
100 abantu bendawo batusa
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StElevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
A 400-bottle wine list & an eclectic menu of small plates in a cozy space with outdoor seating.
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Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveA 400-bottle wine list & an eclectic menu of small plates in a cozy space with outdoor seating.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 abantu bendawo batusa
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Essentials
Convenient full scale grocery store with bakery, deli, produce, pharmacy, liquor (limited hours) and more. Open 24 hrs.
675 abantu bendawo batusa
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayConvenient full scale grocery store with bakery, deli, produce, pharmacy, liquor (limited hours) and more. Open 24 hrs.
Shopping
Old-school record store for new & used, imported & domestic vinyl plus CDs, games & DVDs.
111 abantu bendawo batusa
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveOld-school record store for new & used, imported & domestic vinyl plus CDs, games & DVDs.
Trendy retailer with a hip vibe offering women's brand-name apparel, accessories, shoes & jewelry.
P.45
1643 N Damen AveTrendy retailer with a hip vibe offering women's brand-name apparel, accessories, shoes & jewelry.
Relaxed nook selling European & U.S. brands of casual apparel & accessories for men, women & kids.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Penelope's
1913 W Division StRelaxed nook selling European & U.S. brands of casual apparel & accessories for men, women & kids.
Women's clothing chain with a bohemian-inspired collection of dresses, jackets, shoes & accessories.
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Free People
1464 N Milwaukee AveWomen's clothing chain with a bohemian-inspired collection of dresses, jackets, shoes & accessories.
Chain with a hipster vibe known for on-trend fashions, accessories & quirky home-decor items.
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Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark StChain with a hipster vibe known for on-trend fashions, accessories & quirky home-decor items.
Floral boutique with a vintage feel offers artistic arrangements plus bath items & handmade gifts.
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Asrai Garden
1935 W North AveFloral boutique with a vintage feel offers artistic arrangements plus bath items & handmade gifts.
Rustic-hip boutique for new & vintage men's & women's clothing, plus personal items & accessories.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Una Mae's
1528 N Milwaukee AveRustic-hip boutique for new & vintage men's & women's clothing, plus personal items & accessories.
Women's fashion retail chain for designer brand dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.
33 abantu bendawo batusa
AKIRA
1814 W North AveWomen's fashion retail chain for designer brand dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.