Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This Logan Square staple right on the square boasts a Michelin rating. It's popular, so be prepared to wait. It's worth it. If that doesn't work out for you, pop in to just about any restaurant in that same area and it's doubtful you'll be disappointed.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveThis Logan Square staple right on the square boasts a Michelin rating. It's popular, so be prepared to wait. It's worth it. If that doesn't work out for you, pop in to just about any restaurant in that same area and it's doubtful you'll be disappointed.
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveThese sweet and savory pies are heavenly.
Delicious coffee and sandwiches. They also have another location on the 606 trail at Milwaukee that has a bar and smoothies, but does not serve sandwiches.
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveDelicious coffee and sandwiches. They also have another location on the 606 trail at Milwaukee that has a bar and smoothies, but does not serve sandwiches.
Osteria Langhe
2824 W Armitage AveItalian restaurant on Armitage. Delicious! Somewhat pricey.
This is a great lunch spot in Wicker Park. The lady who owns this place used to cater for Michael Jackson, among others. The sandwiches are on point!
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The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen AveThis is a great lunch spot in Wicker Park. The lady who owns this place used to cater for Michael Jackson, among others. The sandwiches are on point!
This is my go-to coffee and lunch spot. It's a great neighborhood cafe to get some work done, read a book, and drink some tasty coffee. They also have good sandwiches.
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Cup & Spoon
2415 W North AveThis is my go-to coffee and lunch spot. It's a great neighborhood cafe to get some work done, read a book, and drink some tasty coffee. They also have good sandwiches.
Just up the street at Fairfield and Armitage, this place is great for some slightly upscale dining. A little pricey, but delicious.
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Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveJust up the street at Fairfield and Armitage, this place is great for some slightly upscale dining. A little pricey, but delicious.
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveOpen air Costa Rican fare. BYOB.
Super reasonable prices for a delicious meal in Ukrainian Village ($12-20). BYOB. Couple this with a trip next door to the adjoining co-owned Empty Bottle music venue, one of my favorite date nights!
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Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveSuper reasonable prices for a delicious meal in Ukrainian Village ($12-20). BYOB. Couple this with a trip next door to the adjoining co-owned Empty Bottle music venue, one of my favorite date nights!
This may be my favorite restaurant in Chicago. For what you get, it's actually a great value. Huge portions of Asian fusion dishes that will blow your mind. Cash only.
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The Bento Box
This may be my favorite restaurant in Chicago. For what you get, it's actually a great value. Huge portions of Asian fusion dishes that will blow your mind. Cash only.
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveEnjoy a taste of Havana at this BYOB outdoor patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
This stretch on Division is one of my favorites. You'll find tons of places to eat and drink. Walk down the street and wander into one that strikes you!
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Divvy Station: Damen Ave & Division St
This stretch on Division is one of my favorites. You'll find tons of places to eat and drink. Walk down the street and wander into one that strikes you!
Catch some live music at this iconic venue in the Ukrainian Village. It pairs nicely with the co-owned adjoining Bite Cafe. On Friday nights they have a free honky tonk band if that's your thing.
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveCatch some live music at this iconic venue in the Ukrainian Village. It pairs nicely with the co-owned adjoining Bite Cafe. On Friday nights they have a free honky tonk band if that's your thing.
Parks & Nature
Walk or ride the 606 trail. It will give you a unique perspective on the city and the neighborhood. It's often compared to the Highline in NYC, as it was built upon an old abandoned railroad track.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueWalk or ride the 606 trail. It will give you a unique perspective on the city and the neighborhood. It's often compared to the Highline in NYC, as it was built upon an old abandoned railroad track.
Take a walk, people watch some lively competitive fast-pitch softball leagues on the weekends, play some tennis, or relax by the beach.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrTake a walk, people watch some lively competitive fast-pitch softball leagues on the weekends, play some tennis, or relax by the beach.
Shopping
This large grocery store is well stocked with affordable produce and it's just down the street.
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Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveThis large grocery store is well stocked with affordable produce and it's just down the street.
Getting Around
Biking is my favorite way to get around the city during warmer months. For $10 a day, you can rent a city bike called a "divvy". This is the nearest station at North and California.
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Divvy Station: California Ave & North Ave
Biking is my favorite way to get around the city during warmer months. For $10 a day, you can rent a city bike called a "divvy". This is the nearest station at North and California.
Western station
1900 N Western AveNearest train station
Sightseeing
Hip shops, restaurants, movie theater, Saturday farmers market, and a lovely park
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Logan Square
Hip shops, restaurants, movie theater, Saturday farmers market, and a lovely park