Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Hip little counter-serve coffeehouse with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches & light fare.
109 abantu bendawo batusa
Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveHip little counter-serve coffeehouse with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches & light fare.
Cubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja & more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio & BYOB policy.
182 abantu bendawo batusa
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveCubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja & more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio & BYOB policy.
Mod, minimalist BYOB spot serving sushi & other Japanese fare including noodles & grilled skewers.
134 abantu bendawo batusa
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveMod, minimalist BYOB spot serving sushi & other Japanese fare including noodles & grilled skewers.
Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
72 abantu bendawo batusa
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveUpscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
Rustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout.
468 abantu bendawo batusa
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveRustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout.
Hip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.
68 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee AveHip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.
Hip BYOB spot with modern Mexican-Latin eats in a low-lit setting with Day of the Dead decor.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Estrella Negra
2346 W Fullerton AveHip BYOB spot with modern Mexican-Latin eats in a low-lit setting with Day of the Dead decor.
Cozy old brownstone with an outdoor patio offering traditional Cuban family recipes paired with rum.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Paladar Restaurant and Rum Bar
2252 N Western AveCozy old brownstone with an outdoor patio offering traditional Cuban family recipes paired with rum.
Casual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
2237 N Western AveCasual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
Creative counter-serve Asian-Nuevo Latino fusion in a rustic-industrial room with communal tables.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Belly Shack
1912 North Western AvenueCreative counter-serve Asian-Nuevo Latino fusion in a rustic-industrial room with communal tables.
Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
109 abantu bendawo batusa
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveCash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
Counter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Joey's Shrimp House
1432 N Western AveCounter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
62 abantu bendawo batusa
The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveNew American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
Globally inspired sharing plates & cocktails are served in a wood-trimmed room or on a leafy patio.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Red Door Kitchen + Bar
2118 North Damen AvenueGlobally inspired sharing plates & cocktails are served in a wood-trimmed room or on a leafy patio.
Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
80 abantu bendawo batusa
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueJapanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
Petite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt StPetite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
Seasonal Italian dining & wines plus house-roasted coffee in a chic storefront with garden patio.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Antico
1946 N Leavitt StSeasonal Italian dining & wines plus house-roasted coffee in a chic storefront with garden patio.
No-frills counter-serve joint serving Chicago-style hot dogs & Greek fare since 1948.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
George's Hot Dogs
1876 N Damen AveNo-frills counter-serve joint serving Chicago-style hot dogs & Greek fare since 1948.
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
32 abantu bendawo batusa
En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen AveCounter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
108 abantu bendawo batusa
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveHip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
Old-school Italian cooking & martinis in a mid-century-themed supper-club setting with a lounge.
54 abantu bendawo batusa
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveOld-school Italian cooking & martinis in a mid-century-themed supper-club setting with a lounge.
Japanese ramen soup offered with toppings & sides in a simple wood-lined space with counter seats.
52 abantu bendawo batusa
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Japanese ramen soup offered with toppings & sides in a simple wood-lined space with counter seats.
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, gelato & coffee drinks brewed from Intelligentsia beans.
209 abantu bendawo batusa
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveStylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, gelato & coffee drinks brewed from Intelligentsia beans.
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
113 abantu bendawo batusa
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveTex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
162 abantu bendawo batusa
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StTrendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
Southern comfort food, bourbon & brews in a rustic setting with a roof deck & cabanas.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
The Southern
1840 W North AveSouthern comfort food, bourbon & brews in a rustic setting with a roof deck & cabanas.
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. Chicagoan's favorite deep-dish!
1520 N Damen Ave
1520 North Damen AvenueFamily-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. Chicagoan's favorite deep-dish!
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
152 abantu bendawo batusa
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueTrendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
Flame-broiled chicken joint with Spanish-style sauces & sides in a rustic, counter-serve setting.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Art of Chicken
2041 North Western AvenueFlame-broiled chicken joint with Spanish-style sauces & sides in a rustic, counter-serve setting.
"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too
55 abantu bendawo batusa
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California Ave"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too
Essentials
Pharmacy with health & beauty aids, photo services, and mini-mart basics.
246 abantu bendawo batusa
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayPharmacy with health & beauty aids, photo services, and mini-mart basics.
The best fresh products at the very best price, groceries and beer.
62 abantu bendawo batusa
Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western AveThe best fresh products at the very best price, groceries and beer.
2053 N Milwaukee Ave
2053 North Milwaukee AvenueBasic groceries and pharmacy.
Everything Else
Milwaukee & Maplewood station
CTA Bus 56
Western station
1900 N Western AveBlue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
Western & Charleston
CTA Bus 49
Milwaukee & Western station
CTA Bus 73
Divvy Station: Milwaukee Ave & Rockwell St
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Divvy is Chicago's bike share program.
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Divvy
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program.
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Divvy
Divvy is Chicago's bike share program.
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Drinks & Nightlife
Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up local house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites
724 abantu bendawo batusa
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveRenovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up local house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
119 abantu bendawo batusa
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveMap-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 abantu bendawo batusa
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
1176 abantu bendawo batusa
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
Neighborhood watering hole with tavern fare & video games plus vaulted ceiling & a heated patio.
35 abantu bendawo batusa
Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California AveNeighborhood watering hole with tavern fare & video games plus vaulted ceiling & a heated patio.
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveQuirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
Historic sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe. Also know as Molly's on the show Chicago Fire!
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StHistoric sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe. Also know as Molly's on the show Chicago Fire!
Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
76 abantu bendawo batusa
Dannys
Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
Cash-only neighborhood joint with craft beers on tap & daily drink specials in a laid-back setting. "No Frills. Just Fun."
9 abantu bendawo batusa
The Corner Bar
2224 N Leavitt StCash-only neighborhood joint with craft beers on tap & daily drink specials in a laid-back setting. "No Frills. Just Fun."
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
65 abantu bendawo batusa
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveChill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
More than 300 types of beer, eclectic pub grub & live music in a roomy, unpretentious space.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Quenchers Saloon
More than 300 types of beer, eclectic pub grub & live music in a roomy, unpretentious space.
Live music, comedy & open-mike nights are showcased at this laid-back neighborhood watering hole.
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveLive music, comedy & open-mike nights are showcased at this laid-back neighborhood watering hole.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
139 abantu bendawo batusa
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveDecades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
Classic 16-lane bowling haunt built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Fireside Bowl
2646 W Fullerton AveClassic 16-lane bowling haunt built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
Entertainment & Activities
3-acre green space equipped with a field house, a swimming pool & numerous sports fields.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley Ave3-acre green space equipped with a field house, a swimming pool & numerous sports fields.
This urban park offers a playground, sports fields, movie nights, a farmer's market & other events.
371 abantu bendawo batusa
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveThis urban park offers a playground, sports fields, movie nights, a farmer's market & other events.