Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueIt's very good. Get reservations.
Because it's in the best area of Chicago's Wicker Park.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StBecause it's in the best area of Chicago's Wicker Park.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat spot. Great guac. Drinks. The whole schaaaabang!
Try their tacos. You won't be disappointed. And great prices.
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En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen AveTry their tacos. You won't be disappointed. And great prices.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGreat spot, premium grocer.
Little convenience store, Subway, gas station, and Dunkin' Donuts in one!
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Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveLittle convenience store, Subway, gas station, and Dunkin' Donuts in one!
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveCheap. Good. Fast.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlThe Bucks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StHistoric bar, Molly's from Chicago Fire filmed here.
Bucktown Pub
1658 W Cortland StGreat brews. Great fun. Trivia to good people, always.
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveBrews from Belgium. Micro brews galore and tons of character.
In my 12 years of traveling, the best jazz / blues bar I've ever been too. Absolutely amazing.
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StIn my 12 years of traveling, the best jazz / blues bar I've ever been too. Absolutely amazing.
Arts & Culture
The Flat Iron
1565 N Milwaukee AveReally cool spot. Check out the CVS too.
Shopping
Nike Bucktown
1640 N Damen AveNike, duh.
lululemon
3556 N Southport AveNear everything else shopping. This is great spot for it.