Ben’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
West Town
Neighborhood Coffee Shops
Dark Matter - The Mothership. Where they roast their beans to sell across Chicago.
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveDark Matter - The Mothership. Where they roast their beans to sell across Chicago.
Right around the corner! A great place to hang out to work, grab a coffee or a pastry. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveRight around the corner! A great place to hang out to work, grab a coffee or a pastry. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
Coffee shop with breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches and pastries.
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Cafe Ballou
939 N Western AveCoffee shop with breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches and pastries.
Food scene
It's a steak restaurant, but at lunch time they have a great sandwich special.
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BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveIt's a steak restaurant, but at lunch time they have a great sandwich special.
Asian Fusion and Sushi. One of Chicago's top 3 Sushi locations. Small place, great for a special occasion.
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KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveAsian Fusion and Sushi. One of Chicago's top 3 Sushi locations. Small place, great for a special occasion.
Casual Mexican Food place. You can grab food here and take it across the street to Sportsman's and eat on their back patio!
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Salsa Picante
949 N Western AveCasual Mexican Food place. You can grab food here and take it across the street to Sportsman's and eat on their back patio!
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveBreakfast spot with a unique menu and strong coffee.
Great BYOB Brunch spot. Walk less than a mile or hop on the Chicago Ave bus.
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WHISK
2018 W Chicago AveGreat BYOB Brunch spot. Walk less than a mile or hop on the Chicago Ave bus.
Café Marie-Jeanne
1001 N California AveBreakfast and lunch spot
Neighborhood Bars
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveThe Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveIndie music venue & bar.
Just down a few blocks on Iowa Street. Casual Bar with pool tables.
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Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern
2600 W Iowa StJust down a few blocks on Iowa Street. Casual Bar with pool tables.
EZ Inn
921 N Western AveCasual bar with local beers
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueWine and beer spot with small bites.
Grocery Stores
Full Grocery Store
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLocal grocery store with produce and a vast wine/beer selection
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Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western AveLocal grocery store with produce and a vast wine/beer selection
Rich's Deli
857 N Western AveEastern European deli and small grocery store.