Rubani’s Guidebook
Local
Three Star Food Market
252 N Kedzie AvePlace nearby for snacks
328 N Albany Ave
328 North Albany AvenueSoon to be Passion House Coffee roasting facility and cafe!
Neighborhoods
A hip neighbourhood located an easy train or car ride to the east with restaurants, cafes, lounges, boutiques and bars.
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Fulton Market
A hip neighbourhood located an easy train or car ride to the east with restaurants, cafes, lounges, boutiques and bars.
Hip neighbourhood with young cool folk and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop at to the north.
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Logan Square
Hip neighbourhood with young cool folk and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop at to the north.
Groceries
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AvePete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StJewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash AveFurther away, but more assessable by train.
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StFurther away, but more assessable by train.
Sightseeing
Beautiful conservatory and grounds in Garfield Park.
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I-Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveBeautiful conservatory and grounds in Garfield Park.
Boathouse Cafe
North Humboldt DriveOne can rent swan paddle boats in the summer!
Food scene
Beatrix
519 N Clark StOne of my favourite places for brunch.
Inspiration Kitchens
3504 W Lake StLocal favourite for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Easy bus trip and great corner for food and fun!
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Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveEasy bus trip and great corner for food and fun!
Easy bus trip and great corner for food and fun! Rootstock has been in the neighbourhood for years.
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueEasy bus trip and great corner for food and fun! Rootstock has been in the neighbourhood for years.
One of my favourites. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. And a local favorite for years!
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Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveOne of my favourites. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. And a local favorite for years!
Taco El Jalisciense
2859 W Chicago AveOh the tacos!
Quirky chicken-forward, farm-themed restaurant with great food and amazing pie.
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Feed
2803 W Chicago AveQuirky chicken-forward, farm-themed restaurant with great food and amazing pie.
The Loyalist
177 N Ada StThe Madison Bar & Kitchen
1027 W Madison StEl Che Bar
845 West Washington BoulevardParlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StGreen Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StHigh Five Ramen
112 N Green StAu Cheval
800 W Randolph StGirl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
La Josie
740 W Randolph St
Leña Brava
900 W Randolph StSaint Lou's Assembly
664 West Lake StreetAl's Under the L
2908 W Lake StTHE LICKING CHICAGO
5045 W Madison StGood Fortune
2528 N California AvePassion House Coffee Roasters
2631 N Kedzie AveCheck out the newly opened Creed on Lake for soul food: http://creedonlake.com/about-company/
2806 W Lake St
2806 West Lake StreetCheck out the newly opened Creed on Lake for soul food: http://creedonlake.com/about-company/
Segnatore
1001 North California AvenueA lovely Italian restaurant that is perfect for a romantic night out1
I believe Vincent makes the best baguettes and croissants in the city! This location just opened on May 4, 2022, and is about a 30 minute walk from the Airbnb — just enough time to work up an appetite and then burn off the delicious treats!
La Boulangerie & Co California
936 North California AvenueI believe Vincent makes the best baguettes and croissants in the city! This location just opened on May 4, 2022, and is about a 30 minute walk from the Airbnb — just enough time to work up an appetite and then burn off the delicious treats!
Bars
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueEasy bus trip and great corner for food and fun!
The Darling
905 W Randolph StMoneygun
660 W Lake StBreweries
Favourite brewery and meeting place of neighbours and friends.
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On Tour Brewing Company
1725 W Hubbard StFavourite brewery and meeting place of neighbours and friends.
Great Central Brewing Company
221 N Wood StGoose Island Taproom
1800 W Fulton StDedicated following for their barrel aged stout.
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
2137 W Walnut StFinch Beer Co
1800 W Walnut StAround the Bend Beer Co.
417 North Ashland AvenueBurnt City Brewing
417 North Ashland AvenueAll Rise Brewing Company
235 N Ashland AveLagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StAnother favourite of friends.
Alulu Brewpub
2011 South Laflin StreetGreat beer and food in a tucked away, intimate space.