Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Cocktail bar, plus all food items are $8 or less. Go there at midnight and they hand out fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for free!
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveGreat Cocktail bar, plus all food items are $8 or less. Go there at midnight and they hand out fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for free!
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdOne of the best cocktail bars in the city.
This is the summer "scene." Open late with a huge outdoor patio. Killer fried chicken, fish and chips and other summery food. A very intentional beer, wine, and cocktail list as well.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveThis is the summer "scene." Open late with a huge outdoor patio. Killer fried chicken, fish and chips and other summery food. A very intentional beer, wine, and cocktail list as well.
The Rocking Horse
2535 N Milwaukee AveSolid burger and craft beer joint.
This is the latest hotspot, just opened. Tiki bar by the famed Paul McGee.
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Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveThis is the latest hotspot, just opened. Tiki bar by the famed Paul McGee.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBest tacos in the city.
Free arcade games, craft beer and food. It's the place to be.
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveFree arcade games, craft beer and food. It's the place to be.
A jukebox, an indoor waterfall & craft beers are the hallmarks of this quirky late-night bar. No food.
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The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveA jukebox, an indoor waterfall & craft beers are the hallmarks of this quirky late-night bar. No food.
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
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Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveChill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing. This is a beer traveler's mecca
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveMap-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing. This is a beer traveler's mecca
Trendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
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The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveTrendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
Red-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
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Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveRed-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
Hipster spot for coffee, craft beer & eclectic fare plus popular brunch offerings & live music.
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Township
Hipster spot for coffee, craft beer & eclectic fare plus popular brunch offerings & live music.
Mezcal bar, not fancy, but they did their research folks. Killer selection of rare mezcal.
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Mezcaleria Las Flores
3149 West Logan BoulevardMezcal bar, not fancy, but they did their research folks. Killer selection of rare mezcal.
Greasy spoon, but just renovated. its been in Logan square forever
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The Johnny's Grill
2545 N Kedzie BlvdGreasy spoon, but just renovated. its been in Logan square forever
Sort of an upscale Wisconsin dive bar, but has awesome craft cocktails and angostura bitters on tap. It's just a short walk from our house and great low-key vibe. I love it here.
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Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage AveSort of an upscale Wisconsin dive bar, but has awesome craft cocktails and angostura bitters on tap. It's just a short walk from our house and great low-key vibe. I love it here.
Essentials
One block from our house. I had never been in one until we moved here... it is essentially a Walgreens with more groceries.
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Dollar General
3527 W Armitage AveOne block from our house. I had never been in one until we moved here... it is essentially a Walgreens with more groceries.
Grocery store AND they have a taqueria inside that makes the best, authentic Mexican tacos, etc. Oh it's half a block from our home.
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Rico Fresh Market
3552 W Armitage AveGrocery store AND they have a taqueria inside that makes the best, authentic Mexican tacos, etc. Oh it's half a block from our home.
Huge selection of organic, vegetarian, and vegan dishes to-go.. also a great beer, wine, and liquor selection. Fresh produce as well. Probably the highest quality grocery store in Logan square. There is also a post office here.
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Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveHuge selection of organic, vegetarian, and vegan dishes to-go.. also a great beer, wine, and liquor selection. Fresh produce as well. Probably the highest quality grocery store in Logan square. There is also a post office here.
Food Scene
Our favorite breakfast in the city, but their lunch/dinner is just as good. Great wine, cocktails, and they intentionally use all their ingredients from local/Midwest farms.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdOur favorite breakfast in the city, but their lunch/dinner is just as good. Great wine, cocktails, and they intentionally use all their ingredients from local/Midwest farms.
This restaurant has one of the most progressive wine lists in the city and it wont break your budget.
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Telegraph Wine Bar
2601 N Milwaukee AveThis restaurant has one of the most progressive wine lists in the city and it wont break your budget.
Best biscuits in the city! They serve their biscuits with either gravy or their house made infused butters and jams. Great for breakfast and they make killer pies to cure that sweet tooth.
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveBest biscuits in the city! They serve their biscuits with either gravy or their house made infused butters and jams. Great for breakfast and they make killer pies to cure that sweet tooth.
A Michelin One Star restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They pride themselves in their huge whiskey selection.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveA Michelin One Star restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They pride themselves in their huge whiskey selection.
They are pushing the limits with Japanese street food. They have won so many awards I'm sure they are having a hard time keeping track of them all.
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Yusho
2853 North Kedzie AvenueThey are pushing the limits with Japanese street food. They have won so many awards I'm sure they are having a hard time keeping track of them all.
A unique restaurant inspired by the food and drinking traditions of the Alps. Great charcuterie and cheese selection
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Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveA unique restaurant inspired by the food and drinking traditions of the Alps. Great charcuterie and cheese selection
Won the coveted Bon Appetit top 10 best new restaurants in America 2013 coming in at #4. They more than live up to the hype with their Chinese/Portuguese fusion.
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveWon the coveted Bon Appetit top 10 best new restaurants in America 2013 coming in at #4. They more than live up to the hype with their Chinese/Portuguese fusion.
Jam
2853 N Kedzie AveSolid breakfast and brunch option if Lula has a long wait.
Didn't blow my mind when I went there (I'm a bit picky). But it is constantly talked about as the best Cuban food in the city, plus its BYOB.
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveDidn't blow my mind when I went there (I'm a bit picky). But it is constantly talked about as the best Cuban food in the city, plus its BYOB.
Generally regarded as the best coffee and espresso in the country. They have pastries as well.
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Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee AveGenerally regarded as the best coffee and espresso in the country. They have pastries as well.
The hot new Italian restaurant in Chicago. They serve lots of wine and cocktails.
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Osteria Langhe
2824 W Armitage AveThe hot new Italian restaurant in Chicago. They serve lots of wine and cocktails.
One of the big Breweries in Chicago. Solid, above average beer. Huge food menu too, with tons of vegetarian options.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveOne of the big Breweries in Chicago. Solid, above average beer. Huge food menu too, with tons of vegetarian options.
Some of the best pastries in the city! Great breakfast and lunch spot as well.
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Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey AveSome of the best pastries in the city! Great breakfast and lunch spot as well.
Cold-pressed juices, smoothies & nut milks plus vegetarian eats served in a cool, loungey setting.
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Owen + Alchemy
2355 N Milwaukee AveCold-pressed juices, smoothies & nut milks plus vegetarian eats served in a cool, loungey setting.
Funky-chic place serving modern, creative Korean-American fare plus wine & cocktails.
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Parachute
3500 N Elston AveFunky-chic place serving modern, creative Korean-American fare plus wine & cocktails.
Cheng Chopsticks
3054 W Armitage AveThe closest/best Chinese take-out
Really great thin crust pizza (not Chicago style thick crust). This is not a grease palace, but has really thoughtful, creative pies.
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Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AveReally great thin crust pizza (not Chicago style thick crust). This is not a grease palace, but has really thoughtful, creative pies.
Lucky Vito's Pizzeria
1950 N Kimball AveCheap, greasy thin crust pizza
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
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The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveNew American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveThis is the Chicago Style deep dish pizza you're looking for.
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveThe best Sushi restaurant in Logan Square.
Eclectic vegetarian & vegan fare ranging from Asian to Mexican in a no-frills, casual space.
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GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage AveEclectic vegetarian & vegan fare ranging from Asian to Mexican in a no-frills, casual space.
Late Morning coffee and they serve food and drinks all day... just a short walk from our place.
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Wyler Road
3581 W Belden AveLate Morning coffee and they serve food and drinks all day... just a short walk from our place.
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveLocal espresso and coffee, relish
Its in walking distance and has amazing coffee, wifi, and a beautiful space.
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Damn Fine Coffee Bar
3317 W Armitage AveIts in walking distance and has amazing coffee, wifi, and a beautiful space.
Ugo’s is a modern Italian diner where the menu changes to accommodate the freshest local ingredients available. The chef’s interpretations of traditional Italian dishes are prepared in a warm neighborhood environment.
Ugo's Kitchen & Bar
2833 West Armitage AvenueUgo’s is a modern Italian diner where the menu changes to accommodate the freshest local ingredients available. The chef’s interpretations of traditional Italian dishes are prepared in a warm neighborhood environment.
Inspired by the boldness and bounty of Mexico, the menu is an original interpretation of Mexican cuisine that embraces contemporary flavors and ingredients. Guests can enjoy thoughtful fare in the restaurant’s dining room and spacious open air bar area, or on its 40-seat al fresco patio.
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Dos Urban Cantina
2829 W Armitage AveInspired by the boldness and bounty of Mexico, the menu is an original interpretation of Mexican cuisine that embraces contemporary flavors and ingredients. Guests can enjoy thoughtful fare in the restaurant’s dining room and spacious open air bar area, or on its 40-seat al fresco patio.
Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W Armitage AveBecause Chocolate
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveCoffee and Sandwiches. Quirky
Ice cream, but they also have burgers, fries, etc... its like Dairy Queen. Has an outdoor patio too. Closed during the Winter
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The Freeze
2815 W Armitage AveIce cream, but they also have burgers, fries, etc... its like Dairy Queen. Has an outdoor patio too. Closed during the Winter
Shopping
Walkable grocery store... some of the cheapest, fresh produce you'll find in the city.
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Armitage Produce
3334 W Armitage AveWalkable grocery store... some of the cheapest, fresh produce you'll find in the city.
It's one of those huge Targets with a full grocery store and basically everything you need.
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Target
4466 N BroadwayIt's one of those huge Targets with a full grocery store and basically everything you need.
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee AveBOUTIQUE - flowers, interior design. its gorgeous
One of the best beer selections in the city, they are always rolling out rare beer. take some home with you.
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The Beer Temple
3173 N Elston AveOne of the best beer selections in the city, they are always rolling out rare beer. take some home with you.
Tusk is a retail space showcasing a curated selection of objects, clothing, print and locally made pieces.
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TUSK
3205 W Armitage AveTusk is a retail space showcasing a curated selection of objects, clothing, print and locally made pieces.
Felt Chicago
2317 N Milwaukee AveAn upscale women's boutique featuring emerging talent
alongside established designers.
Independent business specializing in clothing and merchandise made only in Chicago
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Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdIndependent business specializing in clothing and merchandise made only in Chicago
CHICAGO'S PREMIERE LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GIVE. INDULGE. DESIGN. LIVE.
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Shop 1021
2650 N Milwaukee AveCHICAGO'S PREMIERE LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GIVE. INDULGE. DESIGN. LIVE.
Play
3109 W Logan BlvdToy store for kids
Meyvn
2627 North Kedzie AvenueChicago based menswear store featuring brands and designers from all over the world
Part showroom, part workshop, part storefront, Department of Curiosities is in a league of its own. The brainchild of fashion designers Jamie Hayes of Production Mode and Gerry Quinton of Morua, Department of Curiosities was originally intended to be a shared studio space and morphed into a Logan Square shop. Both designers embrace "slow fashion," emphasizing quality over quantity, and aim to make the process of design and sewing interactive and transparent to their customers. Expect to find leather goods from Production Mode, and structured garments and hand stitched corsets from Morua, all made in-house. The space also offers classes, such as "corset making for beginners" and mini markets, like "Cabinet of Curiosities," featuring guest artisans and purveyors of fine objects, jewellery and prints.
Department Of Curiosities
3013 W Armitage AvePart showroom, part workshop, part storefront, Department of Curiosities is in a league of its own. The brainchild of fashion designers Jamie Hayes of Production Mode and Gerry Quinton of Morua, Department of Curiosities was originally intended to be a shared studio space and morphed into a Logan Square shop. Both designers embrace "slow fashion," emphasizing quality over quantity, and aim to make the process of design and sewing interactive and transparent to their customers. Expect to find leather goods from Production Mode, and structured garments and hand stitched corsets from Morua, all made in-house. The space also offers classes, such as "corset making for beginners" and mini markets, like "Cabinet of Curiosities," featuring guest artisans and purveyors of fine objects, jewellery and prints.
Entertainment & Activities
Fireside Bowl is a bowling alley and music venue established in the 1940s
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Fireside Bowl
2646 W Fullerton AveFireside Bowl is a bowling alley and music venue established in the 1940s
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveQuaint local theater.
Parks & Nature
There is a beach here during the summer. Huge park with tons of playing fields, and paths for walking/biking. There is also an indoor-field house.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrThere is a beach here during the summer. Huge park with tons of playing fields, and paths for walking/biking. There is also an indoor-field house.
This raised trail used to be train tracks. It spans 3 miles from West to East and is perfect for biking and walking. There are parks scattered along the trail and plenty of exits to get off and explore the nearby neighborhoods. We live right on one of the entrance/exit ramps on DRAKE AVE.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueThis raised trail used to be train tracks. It spans 3 miles from West to East and is perfect for biking and walking. There are parks scattered along the trail and plenty of exits to get off and explore the nearby neighborhoods. We live right on one of the entrance/exit ramps on DRAKE AVE.