Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
a popular breakfast joint in the hood - although you will wait in line on the weekends
199 abantu bendawo batusa
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Avea popular breakfast joint in the hood - although you will wait in line on the weekends
This IS the best coffee in Chicago, And I have tried plenty...
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StThis IS the best coffee in Chicago, And I have tried plenty...
Best thin crust pizza - great topping choices and delicious sauce. Great beer as well
488 abantu bendawo batusa
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveBest thin crust pizza - great topping choices and delicious sauce. Great beer as well
If you like Indian - this is The place in the hood, Not only is it the only Indian restaurant in the area, it is good.
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Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveIf you like Indian - this is The place in the hood, Not only is it the only Indian restaurant in the area, it is good.
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveMy new fav noodle house.
The best sushi in this hood. A bit more expensive than other places but you get what you pay for. D - Lish!
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Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueThe best sushi in this hood. A bit more expensive than other places but you get what you pay for. D - Lish!
A funky place to hang out for coffee or a meal. Filled with old sofas and simple retro decor, the place is always filled with folks doing their thing on their laptops.
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Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueA funky place to hang out for coffee or a meal. Filled with old sofas and simple retro decor, the place is always filled with folks doing their thing on their laptops.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos to go or eat in. A very popular and tasty Taco joint.
Weekend Breakie - this is the place. Especially if you need a bloody mary or mimosa. That is their thing.... and food items too.
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Blue Line Lounge & Grill
1548 N Damen AveWeekend Breakie - this is the place. Especially if you need a bloody mary or mimosa. That is their thing.... and food items too.
My favourtie breakfast place. A further walk up Damen but the Eggs Bene is so so worth it.
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toast
2046 N Damen AveMy favourtie breakfast place. A further walk up Damen but the Eggs Bene is so so worth it.
Via Carducci La Sorella
1928 W Division StGood italian.
Family style Italian eating with a retro feel. Excellent food and good atmosphere.
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Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveFamily style Italian eating with a retro feel. Excellent food and good atmosphere.
Las Palmas Restaurant
1835 W North AveGreat Mexican -- the mole dishes are outstanding
Authenic Mexican food and atmosphere. My fav dish is the whole garlic snapper. Comes on a huge platter with veggies. Great guacamole and margaritas.
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El Barco Mariscos
1035 N Ashland AveAuthenic Mexican food and atmosphere. My fav dish is the whole garlic snapper. Comes on a huge platter with veggies. Great guacamole and margaritas.
Essentials
Jewel is the closest large grocery store - 8 min walk max. They also sell wine, beer and spirits
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Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayJewel is the closest large grocery store - 8 min walk max. They also sell wine, beer and spirits
Everything Else
Walgreens
3646 North Broadwayneighbourhood pharmacy and get anything else at any house place!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Boundary Tavern and Grille
1932 W Division StGreat place for burgers and catching a game.
Nice BBQ ribs, wings and pulled pork or chicken.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StNice BBQ ribs, wings and pulled pork or chicken.