Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Come for the great local coffee and cool space to do work
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveCome for the great local coffee and cool space to do work
Locally roasted fresh coffee only a few blocks away
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveLocally roasted fresh coffee only a few blocks away
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueAmazing wine bar with just as great food
Classic Chicago hot dogs and burgers with a secret sauce open until 4am on the weekends. Dine in the outdoor patio.
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Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveClassic Chicago hot dogs and burgers with a secret sauce open until 4am on the weekends. Dine in the outdoor patio.
Quaint bakery with fresh baked pies, scones, biscuits, and other delicious goods baked fresh daily.
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Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveQuaint bakery with fresh baked pies, scones, biscuits, and other delicious goods baked fresh daily.
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrUnique gelato flavors with unlimited samples
Greek Corner Restaurant
958 N Damen AveGyros!!
Essentials
Large grocery store just steps away from your door with a pharmacy, gelato stand, and fresh squeezed juice bar. Alcohol of all types are sold here. Open from 6am to 10pm daily.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge grocery store just steps away from your door with a pharmacy, gelato stand, and fresh squeezed juice bar. Alcohol of all types are sold here. Open from 6am to 10pm daily.
Shopping
An etsy-like store filled with art, jewelry, and greeting cards.
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Paperish Mess
1945 W Chicago AveAn etsy-like store filled with art, jewelry, and greeting cards.
A local boutique filled with vintage and new clothing, jewelry, and gifts.
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Study Hall
2016 W Chicago AveA local boutique filled with vintage and new clothing, jewelry, and gifts.
Tarnish
1948 W Chicago AveBiker centric store featuring leather goods, clothing, and shoes.
Drinks & Nightlife
An intimate music venue featuring up and coming bands within walking distance
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveAn intimate music venue featuring up and coming bands within walking distance
Some of the best cocktails in this quiet neighborhood bar with checker tables and a huge outdoor patio in the back
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Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveSome of the best cocktails in this quiet neighborhood bar with checker tables and a huge outdoor patio in the back
EZ Inn
921 N Western AveGetting Around
#50 Damen bus runs north and south. Heading north, this bus will take you to Damen Blue Line stop, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lakeview, and Roscoe Village. Heading south will take you to the United Center, medical district, and Pilsen.
Damen & Chicago station
#50 Damen bus runs north and south. Heading north, this bus will take you to Damen Blue Line stop, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lakeview, and Roscoe Village. Heading south will take you to the United Center, medical district, and Pilsen.