Meghan's Neighborhood
Essentials
CVS
5205 N BroadwayWalking distance
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayWalking distance
Hispanic-based grocery store, excellent produce selection
170 abantu bendawo batusa
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdHispanic-based grocery store, excellent produce selection
Food Scene
Good pizza, TVs for sports, outdoor seating, 40 beers on tap
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Golden Crust Pizza and Tap
4620 N Kedzie AveGood pizza, TVs for sports, outdoor seating, 40 beers on tap
Semiramis Lebanese Restaurant
4639 N Kedzie AveExcellent BYOB Lebanese restaurant
Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie AvePopular Persian restaurant
Upscale Italian/American. Beautiful decor, great wine list, outdoor dining.
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Angelo's Wine Bar
3026 W Montrose AveUpscale Italian/American. Beautiful decor, great wine list, outdoor dining.
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdCoffee and a couple outdoor tables. Has parking lot.
Thai Valley
4600 N Kedzie AveInexpensive BYOB Thai restaurant
Cafe Beograd
2933-39 W Irving Park RdSerbian coffee shop
West River Cafe
4400 N Kedzie AveGreat diner for breakfast
Delicious rotisserie chicken, you can smell it outside the restaurant for blocks!
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Brasa Roja Montrose
3120 W Montrose AveDelicious rotisserie chicken, you can smell it outside the restaurant for blocks!
Am Thai Restaurant
3254 W Montrose AveBYOB. Good for take out--right across the street!
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveHas a parking lot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local watering hole with great craft beer selection and WiFi
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Templestowe Pub Chicago
3135 W Montrose AveLocal watering hole with great craft beer selection and WiFi
Neighborhood bar with good beer selection, big outdoor patio and nightly live music.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Montrose Saloon
2933 W Montrose AveNeighborhood bar with good beer selection, big outdoor patio and nightly live music.
Leader Bar
3000 W Irving Park RdLots of TVs for sports, good daily specials
Pitchfork Food & Saloon
2922 W Irving Park RdGood BBQ, sidewalk tables, TVs for sports
Twisted Hippo
417 W Montrose AveOpened in 2019, local brewery and delicious bar food.
Coffee bar by day; liquor bar and pool by night.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards
3241 W Montrose AveCoffee bar by day; liquor bar and pool by night.
Parks & Nature
Biggest beach in Chicago. Kayak and SUP rental, great restaurant The Dock
297 abantu bendawo batusa
Montrose Beach
Biggest beach in Chicago. Kayak and SUP rental, great restaurant The Dock
Huge park with Saturday farmers market, great path for walking/running
56 abantu bendawo batusa
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveHuge park with Saturday farmers market, great path for walking/running
Entertainment & Activities
Morning coffee or evening cocktails...plus pool and shuffleboard!
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards
3241 W Montrose AveMorning coffee or evening cocktails...plus pool and shuffleboard!
Shopping
Antique and vintage furniture and home furnishings.
Planet Access Company Store
4727 N Lincoln AveHand crafted, sustainable clothing
Hazel
1835 W Montrose AveBoutique featuring handcrafted jewelry, cards, apparel & unique gifts
ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N Lincoln AveGreat for gifts; Chicago-themed home goods.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
3301 W Montrose AveThrift store
Arts & Culture
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveDANK Haus German American Cultural Center
4740 N Western AveIrish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox AveWindy City Playhouse
3014 W Irving Park Rd