Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Always free, with an impressive permanent collection of contemporary as well as local favorite artists
222 abantu bendawo batusa
Iziko Lomuzi Wokubaluleka Womzantsi Afrika Womzantsi Afrika
1852 W 19th StAlways free, with an impressive permanent collection of contemporary as well as local favorite artists
Shopping
I always find something special and affordable, recycled, precious gifts all.
28 abantu bendawo batusa
Pilsen Vintage
1430 W 18th StI always find something special and affordable, recycled, precious gifts all.
Cheap encounters with vintage bric a brac, almost new goods.
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Family Thrift Store
2527 W Cermak RdCheap encounters with vintage bric a brac, almost new goods.
1653 W 18th St
1653 West 18th StreetNew vintage clothing and gifts.
2315 S Leavitt St
2315 South Leavitt StreetDIY artist and activist live/work space with clothing and gifts for all.
Food Scene
Efebina's Cafe
1640 S Blue Island AveDelicious coffee, eats, friendly peeps and atmosphere!
1738 W 18th St
1738 West 18th StreetPleasant place to grab delicious, locally roasted coffee, free Wi-Fi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tasty cocktails, great beer selection, dark and cavernous, and unique music selection
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StTasty cocktails, great beer selection, dark and cavernous, and unique music selection
Since 1878, eye candy, friendly neighborhood bar surrounded with art and locals.
46 abantu bendawo batusa
Harbee
1345 W 18th StSince 1878, eye candy, friendly neighborhood bar surrounded with art and locals.
Essentials
Lots of reasonably priced organic and specialty foods and a pleasant shopping vibe.
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Taqueria Casa Del Pueblo
1834 S Blue Island AveLots of reasonably priced organic and specialty foods and a pleasant shopping vibe.
A sweet staff, with good selection of organic, vegetarian, and fresh produce. Stop by the little restaurant in back and Saul will make you something special!
141 abantu bendawo batusa
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StA sweet staff, with good selection of organic, vegetarian, and fresh produce. Stop by the little restaurant in back and Saul will make you something special!
The biggest market nearby with a wide selection of produce and some veg, organic, GF options.
200 abantu bendawo batusa
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StThe biggest market nearby with a wide selection of produce and some veg, organic, GF options.
Closeby with produce, a deli, liquor, wine, and good beer selection.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Fairplay Foods
2200 S Western AveCloseby with produce, a deli, liquor, wine, and good beer selection.
Great selection of produce, deli, general grocery. It's a small and friendly place to run in and out!
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Super Mercados El Güero
2101 W Cermak RdGreat selection of produce, deli, general grocery. It's a small and friendly place to run in and out!