Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Reservoir
844 W Montrose AveGreat neighborhood space with nightly specials.
Fantastic breakfast/brunch spot with patio dining that is walking distance. Cash only.
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Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdFantastic breakfast/brunch spot with patio dining that is walking distance. Cash only.
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveGreat pastries and nibbles.
Great menu and specials and a fantastic bar...nice patio dining.
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Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayGreat menu and specials and a fantastic bar...nice patio dining.
3 minute walk in Lawrence House - sit in historic lobby while having coffee.
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Heritage Outpost
1325 W Wilson Ave3 minute walk in Lawrence House - sit in historic lobby while having coffee.
Fantastic place - great food, craft cocktails, and they brew their own beer! I highly suggest the guava peppercorn....sounds weird but it's fantastic and not sweet.
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Band of Bohemia
4710 N Ravenswood AveFantastic place - great food, craft cocktails, and they brew their own beer! I highly suggest the guava peppercorn....sounds weird but it's fantastic and not sweet.
AMAZING cinnamon roles (great extra icing for a sugar blowout)! Huge servings.
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Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveAMAZING cinnamon roles (great extra icing for a sugar blowout)! Huge servings.
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St Great beer list. Have dinner by the fire in this historic location.
Great food and their own brewery is next door. Down the block from Wrigley for a pre-game day late brunch.
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Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark Street Great food and their own brewery is next door. Down the block from Wrigley for a pre-game day late brunch.
Same as the Clark street location EXCEPT for the amazing patio with their own huge rooftop garden.
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Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveSame as the Clark street location EXCEPT for the amazing patio with their own huge rooftop garden.
Great little cafe for breakfast and lunch. Great food and menu options. Only a 5 minute walk from the house.
Breakfast House Uptown
Great little cafe for breakfast and lunch. Great food and menu options. Only a 5 minute walk from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar scene and amazing spot for dancing, especially on theme nights (80's, Madonna, etc). Cash only.
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Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan RdGreat bar scene and amazing spot for dancing, especially on theme nights (80's, Madonna, etc). Cash only.
Bar inside of recently renovated historic Lawrence House (now Flats apartment building). While there, take a tour of the building.
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Larry's
1020 W Lawrence AveBar inside of recently renovated historic Lawrence House (now Flats apartment building). While there, take a tour of the building.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayIconic jazz from the Capone days.....a must visit!
Dovetail Brewery
1800 W Belle Plaine AveGreat atmosphere and beer of the highest quality
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveHalf Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveLa Pharmacie
Entertainment & Activities
Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueIconic concert location.
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveIconic concert location
Has cabaret, comedy, magic.....you name it. Great time out!
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Uptown Underground
4707 N BroadwayHas cabaret, comedy, magic.....you name it. Great time out!
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the World Champion Cubs!
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayShopping
Target
4466 N BroadwayEssentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveTarget
4466 N BroadwayCVS Pharmacy
4051 N Lincoln AveJewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayWalgreens
Just down the block around the corner at Lawrence and Marine Drive.
Getting Around
Lawrence Red Line Station
Takes you to Wrigley or downtown in a few minutes.
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailParks & Nature
This popular beach offers patrons amenities that include food concessions, live music, kayak and volleyball rentals, showers and restrooms. A dog friendly beach is located at north end of Montrose Beach.
South of the recreational beach a natural area attracts many migratory birds during the fall and spring seasons
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Montrose Beach
This popular beach offers patrons amenities that include food concessions, live music, kayak and volleyball rentals, showers and restrooms. A dog friendly beach is located at north end of Montrose Beach.
South of the recreational beach a natural area attracts many migratory birds during the fall and spring seasons
Clean, Fun Beach, Has Restroom, Wi-Fi and restaurant with out deck
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Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrClean, Fun Beach, Has Restroom, Wi-Fi and restaurant with out deck
Montrose Harbor