Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Duffy's Tavern and Grille
420 W Diversey PkwyVery popular bar and restaurant.
Yak-Zies Bar-Grill
506 W Diversey PkwyOne of the neighborhood's greatest, most well-known bars.
A serious drinking man's bar. Guiness™ beer on tap. Pool tables, darts, etc.
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Galway Bay
500 W Diversey PkwyA serious drinking man's bar. Guiness™ beer on tap. Pool tables, darts, etc.
Tommy Knuckles
433 W Diversey PkwyNeighborhood bar and grill.
Fion Wine and Spirits
426 W Diversey PkwyDark, romantic wine bar.
Essentials
Convenient store open 24 hours for groceries, cigarettes and liquor.
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7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyConvenient store open 24 hours for groceries, cigarettes and liquor.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyTrendy, but inexpensive, grocery store.
The neighborhood grocery store. Deli, butcher, bakery and prepared foods.
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The Market Place Foodstore
521 W Diversey PkwyThe neighborhood grocery store. Deli, butcher, bakery and prepared foods.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak RdBest grocery prices in the neighborhood.
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N BroadwayGourmet cheeses and bread.
Walgreens Pharmacy
1601 N Milwaukee AveGroceries. liquor and pharmacy.
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark StDiscount liquor, beer, wine and cigars.
Eastgate Wine & Spirits
446 W Diversey PkwyLiquor store. Family run, nice people.
Food Scene
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveWi-Fi. Outdoor seating. Crowded.
KC Chocolatier Fulfillment Center
1801 North Spaulding AvenueGreat chocolate and coffee. Very quiet. Wi-fi.
Affordable carry out hot table. Mediterranean food. Excellent for pic-nic lunches
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Sultan's Market
2057 W North AveAffordable carry out hot table. Mediterranean food. Excellent for pic-nic lunches
Pars Cove Restaurant
435 W Diversey PkwyVERY AFFORDABLE Mediterranean food. Gracious host (Max). Outdoor cafe.
2 Sparrows
553 W Diversey PkwyVery upscale breakfast restaurant. Health foods. Expensive!
Carry out hot-dog restaurant for late night crowd. Mostly young people who are hungry after a night of drinking. Employees insult you and call you names when you order as it is part of the "theater".
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The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StCarry out hot-dog restaurant for late night crowd. Mostly young people who are hungry after a night of drinking. Employees insult you and call you names when you order as it is part of the "theater".
Vapiano
2577 N Clark StItalian food prepared by a German restaurant company.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdCheap Mexican food.
Sandwiches, soup, salads, etc. Counter service. Seat yourself of carry-out.
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Panera Bread
2 N Michigan AveSandwiches, soup, salads, etc. Counter service. Seat yourself of carry-out.
Carry out hot dogs, beef sandwiches, chicken, spanakopita, gyros (kabob), and pizza by the slice. Ask for Steve.
ChipMonks
438 W Diversey PkwyCarry out hot dogs, beef sandwiches, chicken, spanakopita, gyros (kabob), and pizza by the slice. Ask for Steve.
Miss Asia Cuisine
434 W Diversey PkwyThai / Asian food.
Upscale restaurant, overlooking the park and nature pond. Chef Bruce Sherman only uses organic and local ingredients at the height of their season.
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North Pond
2610 N Cannon DrUpscale restaurant, overlooking the park and nature pond. Chef Bruce Sherman only uses organic and local ingredients at the height of their season.
Salvatore's Wedding and Event Venue
525 W Arlington PlWhite tablecloth Italian restaurant. Try the Pasta Carolina.
A neighborhood favorite. The food is not too authentic and it is a bit pricey. But it's a loud, young and energetic young crowd.
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Trattoria Gianni
1711 N Halsted StA neighborhood favorite. The food is not too authentic and it is a bit pricey. But it's a loud, young and energetic young crowd.
Chef Gabino Sotelino offers a setting that is cozy and intimate, as any good bistro should be. Excellent food. Expensive.
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Mon Ami Gabi
2300 N Lincoln Park WChef Gabino Sotelino offers a setting that is cozy and intimate, as any good bistro should be. Excellent food. Expensive.
12-course seasonal menu, a 6-course tete-à-tete (one-on-one) menu, or 4-course prix fixe menu. The presentation and flavor of these dishes are absolutely irresistible. VERY EXPENSIVE.
L2O
2300 North Lincoln Park West12-course seasonal menu, a 6-course tete-à-tete (one-on-one) menu, or 4-course prix fixe menu. The presentation and flavor of these dishes are absolutely irresistible. VERY EXPENSIVE.
Arts & Culture
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StOne of the country's best zoos. Free admission,
Sailboat rental. I rent here often and can get my AirBnB guests a discount for boat rentals and charters.
Chicago Sailing
2 W Belmont Harbor DrSailboat rental. I rent here often and can get my AirBnB guests a discount for boat rentals and charters.
Cinema theaters showing independent and art films.
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Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StCinema theaters showing independent and art films.
Sightseeing
Diversey Harbor
Power boats only. Sailboats (and rentals) at Belmont Harbor.
Belmont Harbor
Belmont HarborSailboats and sailboat rental
I-Museum yeNtshona ye-Peggy Notebaert
2430 N Cannon DrButterfly museum.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrPlant and flower conservatory. Free to public
Everything Else
Bally Total Fitness
2828 N Clark StHealth club and spa
Bank of America Financial Center
4758 N Racine AveFull service bank and ATM
Clark Diversey Currency Exchange
2735 N Clark StCurrency Exchange. Exchange €uros/Dollar$.
Catch city commuter trains (metropolitans) to all parts of the city and center.
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Diversey Brown Line Station
Catch city commuter trains (metropolitans) to all parts of the city and center.
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
2900 N Lake Shore DrHospital and emergency room.
Postal stop. Buy stamps, envelopes, boxes, wrapping, padding and supplies. Mail your letters and packages.
Steve's Postal Plus
Postal stop. Buy stamps, envelopes, boxes, wrapping, padding and supplies. Mail your letters and packages.
Shopping
AKIRA
643 West Diversey ParkwayWomen's clothing. Trendy and inexpensive.
Hanig's Footwear
1000 W North AveShoe store.
Pine Cleaners
5350 W Diversey PkwyDry cleaning and Laundry. Ask for Mrs. Lee.