Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StPulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Industrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.
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Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StIndustrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.
American fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
94 abantu bendawo batusa
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAmerican fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
Hip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
77 abantu bendawo batusa
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StHip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
Spanish small plates in a rustic-chic space with an open kitchen & a 2nd floor bar with cocktails.
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Black Bull
1721 W Division StSpanish small plates in a rustic-chic space with an open kitchen & a 2nd floor bar with cocktails.
A changing selection of sweet & savory scones plus espresso in a hip space with an arty lounge.
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Scone City
1632 W Division StA changing selection of sweet & savory scones plus espresso in a hip space with an arty lounge.
Creative New American restaurant & lounge in a 1920s bank with DJs & cocktails in the vault.
58 abantu bendawo batusa
The Bedford
1612 West Division StreetCreative New American restaurant & lounge in a 1920s bank with DJs & cocktails in the vault.
Chicago-based chain known for overstuffed Italian beef sandwiches & hot dogs in a bare-bones space.
Al's Beef
Chicago-based chain known for overstuffed Italian beef sandwiches & hot dogs in a bare-bones space.
Urban shop with cupcakes in rotating, seasonal flavors, plus Liège waffles, brioche donuts & coffee.
Chicago Cupcake
1415 North Milwaukee AvenueUrban shop with cupcakes in rotating, seasonal flavors, plus Liège waffles, brioche donuts & coffee.
'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
Bakery chain known for late-night deliveries, with some locations selling ice cream.
Insomnia Cookies
1537 N Milwaukee AveBakery chain known for late-night deliveries, with some locations selling ice cream.
Chef Rick Bayless's elevated take on Mexican street food, plus cocktails & tap beers.
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Fonda Frontera
1471 North Milwaukee AvenueChef Rick Bayless's elevated take on Mexican street food, plus cocktails & tap beers.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
Hip spot for modern American dining & craft cocktails in a former bathhouse with a vintage vibe.
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Trench
2039 West North AvenueHip spot for modern American dining & craft cocktails in a former bathhouse with a vintage vibe.
Counter-serve hangout from the Tamale Spaceship food-truck team, serving Mexican fare & sodas.
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The Tamale Spaceship
2296 S Blue Island AveCounter-serve hangout from the Tamale Spaceship food-truck team, serving Mexican fare & sodas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bi-level brewpub named for its 22-ounce pours, with a 200-plus beer list & a wide-ranging pub menu.
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Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StBi-level brewpub named for its 22-ounce pours, with a 200-plus beer list & a wide-ranging pub menu.
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
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Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StElevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveDecades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
Intimate bar/lounge with sing-alongs & stage shows plus special nights for open mike or karaoke.
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Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 N Milwaukee AveIntimate bar/lounge with sing-alongs & stage shows plus special nights for open mike or karaoke.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Getting Around
Division station
Blue Line 'L'
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayPlenty Grocery & Deli
2036 West Division Street