Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Our favorite local spot for grabbing lunch, brunch, or a casual dinner. Always has a great line up of craft brews and the outdoor patio is nice during the summer.
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Peckish Pig
623 W Howard StOur favorite local spot for grabbing lunch, brunch, or a casual dinner. Always has a great line up of craft brews and the outdoor patio is nice during the summer.
Vegetarian-friendly cafe and neighborhood market with an artsy flair. Enjoy breakfast or brunch on their outdoor patio in the summer.
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Heartland Cafe
7000 N Glenwood AveVegetarian-friendly cafe and neighborhood market with an artsy flair. Enjoy breakfast or brunch on their outdoor patio in the summer.
Need a coffee or latte on the go? This friendly local coffee shop has you covered.
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Common Cup
1501 W Morse AveNeed a coffee or latte on the go? This friendly local coffee shop has you covered.
Just north of us in Evanston is the Hoosier Mama Pie Company & Dollop Cafe, a true staple in our lives. Great breakfast, brunch, and lunch menus and fresh baked goods and desserts. We recommend their chocolate chip scones, or a slice (or two) of ANY pie.
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Dollop Coffee & The Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago AveJust north of us in Evanston is the Hoosier Mama Pie Company & Dollop Cafe, a true staple in our lives. Great breakfast, brunch, and lunch menus and fresh baked goods and desserts. We recommend their chocolate chip scones, or a slice (or two) of ANY pie.
Sketchbook Brewing Co.
821 Chicago AveLocals favorite for craft brews.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great craft cocktail bar with friendly bartenders and a cozy interior. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this favorite locals spot.
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Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood AveGreat craft cocktail bar with friendly bartenders and a cozy interior. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this favorite locals spot.
Sightseeing
Grab your walking shoes or a city-bike (called a Divvy) and cruise all the way down the lakeshore and take in the lake and city views.
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailGrab your walking shoes or a city-bike (called a Divvy) and cruise all the way down the lakeshore and take in the lake and city views.
Essentials
This is our everyday grocery store. Easiest to access by bike or car.
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Trader Joe's
1211 Chicago AveThis is our everyday grocery store. Easiest to access by bike or car.
Morse Fresh Market is a convenient community grocery store just a short walk away from our apartment.
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Morse Fresh Market
1430 W Morse AveMorse Fresh Market is a convenient community grocery store just a short walk away from our apartment.
Getting Around
Metra North Line | Rogers Park Station. Download the Metra App to buy individual tickets or packages, or pay a slightly higher price onboard in cash.
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Rogers Park station
7000 N Ravenswood AveMetra North Line | Rogers Park Station. Download the Metra App to buy individual tickets or packages, or pay a slightly higher price onboard in cash.
CTA Red Line | Morse Station. Buy individual tickets or ticket packages inside the station stop.
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Morse station
CTA Red Line | Morse Station. Buy individual tickets or ticket packages inside the station stop.