Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Located across the street from the apartment, this divey, cash only neighborhood favorite is great for cheap drinks and incredible music. Go before 11pm on weekends to avoid lines!
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Dannys
Located across the street from the apartment, this divey, cash only neighborhood favorite is great for cheap drinks and incredible music. Go before 11pm on weekends to avoid lines!
Lemmings On Damen
1850 N Damen AveCheap drinks and a free pool table!
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveIncredible pizza and great beer
Great live DJs, huge beer selection, classy cocktail scene
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
Great live DJs, huge beer selection, classy cocktail scene
Food Scene
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueFantastic sushi right across the street
Great, simple breakfast/brunch just a few steps away. Stuffed french toast is a must!
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toast
2046 N Damen AveGreat, simple breakfast/brunch just a few steps away. Stuffed french toast is a must!
Some of the best food you'll find in Bucktown - great for a nicer dinner or low key brunch.
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The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveSome of the best food you'll find in Bucktown - great for a nicer dinner or low key brunch.
The new location of the Bucktown classic - this is a great place to get some work done and have some amazing lattes
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Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveThe new location of the Bucktown classic - this is a great place to get some work done and have some amazing lattes
A Bucktown staple, be sure to get the classic Ipsento latte or the indulgent Nutella latte. Quiet, rustic, and equipped with some old school board games
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveA Bucktown staple, be sure to get the classic Ipsento latte or the indulgent Nutella latte. Quiet, rustic, and equipped with some old school board games
En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen AveCheap, healthy, and delicious Korean spot
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueFarm to table just steps away from the apartment
Tiny, lesser known Asian fusion restaurant with some of the best food we've ever had! Always a menu with less than 10 options, the prices match the generous food portions. Great for family style dining.
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The Bento Box
Tiny, lesser known Asian fusion restaurant with some of the best food we've ever had! Always a menu with less than 10 options, the prices match the generous food portions. Great for family style dining.
Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen AveFantastic, authentic French food
The lesser known sister ofAu Cheval, you'll never have to wait in a 3 hour line and you can guarantee the quality of a simple burger here is not compromised
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveThe lesser known sister ofAu Cheval, you'll never have to wait in a 3 hour line and you can guarantee the quality of a simple burger here is not compromised
Getting Around
Damen Blue Line Station
South Damen AvenueWestern Blue Line Station
Shopping
This store is in no way budget friendly, but worth a visit. Every artifact is thoughtfully placed and designed. Breathtaking!
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Robin Richman
2108 N Damen AveThis store is in no way budget friendly, but worth a visit. Every artifact is thoughtfully placed and designed. Breathtaking!
TOMS Chicago
1611 N Damen AveThis TOMS store has a coffee bar inside!
This intersection is known as Six Corners - if you want to do some vintage or boutique shopping, walk on Milwaukee. Stan's Donuts right on the corner is delicious as well, and you should peek into the giant Walgreens, as it's a renovated old bank equipped with a vitamin vault and stunning ceilings.
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Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave
This intersection is known as Six Corners - if you want to do some vintage or boutique shopping, walk on Milwaukee. Stan's Donuts right on the corner is delicious as well, and you should peek into the giant Walgreens, as it's a renovated old bank equipped with a vitamin vault and stunning ceilings.