Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Yummy sandwiches and drinks. 2 block walk from the apartment and open until 2am on the weekends.
3581 W Belden Ave
3581 West Belden AvenueYummy sandwiches and drinks. 2 block walk from the apartment and open until 2am on the weekends.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveAmericana food serving brunch and dinner.
2952 W Armitage Ave
2952 West Armitage AvenueThe best fried chicken and fish, open late on the weekends!
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveCoffee, coffee and more coffee.
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
Very popular.
936 abantu bendawo batusa
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdInventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
Very popular.
Renovated warehouse serving up house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.
724 abantu bendawo batusa
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveRenovated warehouse serving up house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.
Creative British pub food plus a big beer selection & a fireplace.
46 abantu bendawo batusa
Owen & Engine
2700 N Western AveCreative British pub food plus a big beer selection & a fireplace.
Relaxed spot serving small plates of grilled meats & vegetables inspired by Yakitori street food.
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Yusho
2853 North Kedzie AvenueRelaxed spot serving small plates of grilled meats & vegetables inspired by Yakitori street food.
Sleek upscale diner with daytime-only hours serving up gourmet American breakfast & lunch dishes.
54 abantu bendawo batusa
Jam
2853 N Kedzie AveSleek upscale diner with daytime-only hours serving up gourmet American breakfast & lunch dishes.
Comfort food from around the world is served in a rustic space with communal tables & open kitchen.
126 abantu bendawo batusa
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveComfort food from around the world is served in a rustic space with communal tables & open kitchen.
Casual bar & grill serving American fare in vintage digs with sports on TV & outdoor seating.
35 abantu bendawo batusa
Dunlays On the Square
3137 West Logan BoulevardCasual bar & grill serving American fare in vintage digs with sports on TV & outdoor seating.
Hearty plates of diverse vegetarian & vegan diner fare dished out in sleek, casual surrounds.
136 abantu bendawo batusa
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueHearty plates of diverse vegetarian & vegan diner fare dished out in sleek, casual surrounds.
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails. Includes a vegan selection.
152 abantu bendawo batusa
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueTrendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails. Includes a vegan selection.
Italian pastries & coffee plus pasta & wood-fired pizza served in warm, modern digs with a wine bar.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Letizia's Fiore
Italian pastries & coffee plus pasta & wood-fired pizza served in warm, modern digs with a wine bar.
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueGreat selection of beers.
Burlington Bar
3425 W Fullerton AveHip club which features live bands.
Gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub grub served in a relaxed urban-rustic bar with cozy nooks.
584 abantu bendawo batusa
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveGin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub grub served in a relaxed urban-rustic bar with cozy nooks.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
158 abantu bendawo batusa
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveDecades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
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.
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.
Red-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
127 abantu bendawo batusa
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveRed-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
Stylish cash-only hangout offers cocktails & brews in a low-lit cozy venue with exposed brick walls.
2828 W Medill Ave
2828 West Medill AvenueStylish cash-only hangout offers cocktails & brews in a low-lit cozy venue with exposed brick walls.
A jukebox, an indoor waterfall & craft beers are the hallmarks of this quirky late-night bar.
106 abantu bendawo batusa
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveA jukebox, an indoor waterfall & craft beers are the hallmarks of this quirky late-night bar.
Trendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
185 abantu bendawo batusa
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveTrendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
Late-night bar/dance club serving fine wine & drinks until 4 AM & offering rotating nightly themes.
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Late Bar
3534 W Belmont AveLate-night bar/dance club serving fine wine & drinks until 4 AM & offering rotating nightly themes.
Shopping
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveWalgreen's for all your basic needs.
Essentials
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveNeighborhood grocery store.
Everything Else
Sunday Farmers market running May 17 through October 25, 2015, rain or shine.
135 abantu bendawo batusa
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardSunday Farmers market running May 17 through October 25, 2015, rain or shine.
Renovated movie theater serving alcohol and food showing first run movies.
315 abantu bendawo batusa
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveRenovated movie theater serving alcohol and food showing first run movies.
Low-key pub with a 1940s vibe featuring classic cocktails, craft beers & a shuffleboard table.
53 abantu bendawo batusa
Weegee's Lounge
3659 W Armitage AveLow-key pub with a 1940s vibe featuring classic cocktails, craft beers & a shuffleboard table.
Mid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee AveMid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
Hipster spot for coffee, craft beer & eclectic fare plus popular brunch offerings & live music.
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Township
Hipster spot for coffee, craft beer & eclectic fare plus popular brunch offerings & live music.
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveFood co-op.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge chain grocery store.
Target
4466 N BroadwayTarget!
Unpretentious hangout with small plates & many wines by-the-glass, plus craft beer & cocktails.
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveUnpretentious hangout with small plates & many wines by-the-glass, plus craft beer & cocktails.