Maureen’s Chicago Guidebook
Coffee Favorites
Daytime nook in the Hotel Lincoln with a cool vintage vibe, serving espresso drinks & light bites.
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Elaine's Coffee Call
1816 N Clark StDaytime nook in the Hotel Lincoln with a cool vintage vibe, serving espresso drinks & light bites.
Coffee from sustainable farms & pastries from local bakeries plus a European-coffeehouse vibe.
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CityGrounds coffee bar
507 W Dickens AveCoffee from sustainable farms & pastries from local bakeries plus a European-coffeehouse vibe.
Grocery Essentials
Park View Grocer
1940 N Clark StConvenient quick-stop shop for a variety of goods
Small family-owned grocery store for produce & seafood with a notable custom butcher section.
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Big Apple Finer Foods
2345 N Clark StSmall family-owned grocery store for produce & seafood with a notable custom butcher section.
Food scene
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates. Reservations can be scarce, so book ahead!
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted StChef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates. Reservations can be scarce, so book ahead!
Cash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetCash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
Creative takes on Korean & Mexican dishes, from tacos to rice bowls, in a modern cafe setting.
Forastero Restaurant
449 W North AveCreative takes on Korean & Mexican dishes, from tacos to rice bowls, in a modern cafe setting.
Family-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
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Nookies
1746 N Wells StFamily-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
Sightseeing
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StSmall, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Thousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure.
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Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrThousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure.