Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveExcellent food and wine flights.
The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln AveLove to support the local coffee shops.
Los Nopales
4544 North Western AvenueHispanic for "cactus" and they serve it fresh. OH and it's BYOB!
Authentic German restaurant with live polka 6 nights a week.
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Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueAuthentic German restaurant with live polka 6 nights a week.
Opart Thai House
4658 North Western AvenueExcellent Thai food
It's a small place so the wait can be long on the weekends but the Dutch pancakes are worth it!
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Famous Dutch Pancake Huis - Pannenkoeken Cafe
4757 N Western AveIt's a small place so the wait can be long on the weekends but the Dutch pancakes are worth it!
Paciugo
2324 West Giddings StreetExcellent Italian gelato
Everything Else
Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside AveHuge park offering sunshine and happiness amid our urban sprawl.
Rent a bike and check out the neighborhood or even head to the beach.
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Divvy Station: Lincoln Ave & Leavitt St
Rent a bike and check out the neighborhood or even head to the beach.
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell StEnjoy some exercise
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
4513 W Leland AveAthletic Club
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGo to a game!
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional Irish pub with a good whiskey and draft selection.
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The Grafton Pub & Grill
4530 N Lincoln AveTraditional Irish pub with a good whiskey and draft selection.
The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveExcellent burgers and great beer selection.
Great IPA's and they offer tours at 11am every Saturday for $10. Get in line early though, this place is really popular.
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Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveGreat IPA's and they offer tours at 11am every Saturday for $10. Get in line early though, this place is really popular.
Arts & Culture
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood AveLocal art center, take a class!
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveTake a class or listen to some live music.
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveVintage theater showing current movies.
Shopping
Sacred Art
4619 N Lincoln AveGreat shop full of local artist's work. Must see!
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveIn case you need any food items.
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Square Lanes
4874 North Lincoln AvenueBowling
Montrose Beach
HUGE beach and park with parking.
Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library
4455 N Lincoln AveKid friendly