Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great coffee, friendly staff, good music, free wifi (w/purchase) Locally made art hangs on the wall, and the posters and flyers are a great resource for stuff to do. Heads up: they are cash only.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Perfect Cup
4700 N Damen AveGreat coffee, friendly staff, good music, free wifi (w/purchase) Locally made art hangs on the wall, and the posters and flyers are a great resource for stuff to do. Heads up: they are cash only.
My favorite deep-dish in the city. Yes, it's a chain. No, that doesn't matter/make it less authentic. Pro Tip: you never want to order a cheese-only deep dish. The more toppings, the better!
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveMy favorite deep-dish in the city. Yes, it's a chain. No, that doesn't matter/make it less authentic. Pro Tip: you never want to order a cheese-only deep dish. The more toppings, the better!
Pizza when you really want it- late at night. Often open til 3am or later, but it's just as tasty mid-afternoon.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago's Pizza
3114 N Lincoln AvePizza when you really want it- late at night. Often open til 3am or later, but it's just as tasty mid-afternoon.
Sometimes, in a strange city, I want to go somewhere familiar. Starbucks is always the same.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdSometimes, in a strange city, I want to go somewhere familiar. Starbucks is always the same.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get to know the neighborhood. Unpretentious, welcoming cafe/restaurant. Their breakfast is delicious and the staff is so. nice.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dolce Casa Cafe
4947 N Damen AveHighly recommended for anyone who wants to get to know the neighborhood. Unpretentious, welcoming cafe/restaurant. Their breakfast is delicious and the staff is so. nice.
One of the many high-quality thai places in the neighborhood, and wicked close to home. You can't go wrong.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aroy Thai
4654 N Damen AveOne of the many high-quality thai places in the neighborhood, and wicked close to home. You can't go wrong.
gather has a special place in my heart. The service is outstanding, as is the food. Go here for your special night out during the trip - it's a teeeny bit on the pricey side, but so, so, so worth it.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gather
4539 N Lincoln Avegather has a special place in my heart. The service is outstanding, as is the food. Go here for your special night out during the trip - it's a teeeny bit on the pricey side, but so, so, so worth it.
Carne. Asada. Tacos. (get them the Mexican way, with just onions and cilantro, and ask for a slice of lime to squeeze on top.) Everything here is good. Cash only! (bring to Half-Acre!)
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria El Asadero - Chicago
2213 W Montrose AveCarne. Asada. Tacos. (get them the Mexican way, with just onions and cilantro, and ask for a slice of lime to squeeze on top.) Everything here is good. Cash only! (bring to Half-Acre!)
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar/restaurant. Weeknights, sit at the bar- taste their 27 drafts until you find your new favorite. Or hit it up Friday- it gets energetic and loud but stops short of rowdy. Brunch = Yes.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveMy favorite bar/restaurant. Weeknights, sit at the bar- taste their 27 drafts until you find your new favorite. Or hit it up Friday- it gets energetic and loud but stops short of rowdy. Brunch = Yes.
It's close. And there is beer. And $0.25 wing night on Mondays! Gets the job done.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AveIt's close. And there is beer. And $0.25 wing night on Mondays! Gets the job done.
Their craft beer list is mind-bogglingly long. The servers are funky and friendly. Go hungry and order the cheese curds as an appetizer.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveTheir craft beer list is mind-bogglingly long. The servers are funky and friendly. Go hungry and order the cheese curds as an appetizer.
Killer beer, made on site. Hip and Fun - there is a giant wooden bear's head over the bar.
It's BYOF - bring your own food! I recommend tacos.
Saturday mornings they do tours, but get there early!
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveKiller beer, made on site. Hip and Fun - there is a giant wooden bear's head over the bar.
It's BYOF - bring your own food! I recommend tacos.
Saturday mornings they do tours, but get there early!
Everything Else
Beautiful large oasis in the city. There's a track for running, a playground, and lots of wide open green spaces. Oh, and dogs. Lots of dogs.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
5205 N BroadwayBeautiful large oasis in the city. There's a track for running, a playground, and lots of wide open green spaces. Oh, and dogs. Lots of dogs.
Essentials
Full service grocery store for cooking up a storm.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveFull service grocery store for cooking up a storm.
Arts & Culture
Your new favorite folk, blues, or jazz performer just might be playing here during your stay. Look for tickets before you book or or stroll past- they light a sign when a performance is scheduled.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveYour new favorite folk, blues, or jazz performer just might be playing here during your stay. Look for tickets before you book or or stroll past- they light a sign when a performance is scheduled.
World-class jazz in an ancient former speakeasy. Al Capone used the tunnels in the basement. No, really.
471 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayWorld-class jazz in an ancient former speakeasy. Al Capone used the tunnels in the basement. No, really.