Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
consistently the best restaurant. local & seasonal this place has never disappointed. great for people watching as well.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvdconsistently the best restaurant. local & seasonal this place has never disappointed. great for people watching as well.
a neighborhood hotspot with grungy couches & tables allows one to leisurely grab a coffee and pull-out a book or laptop.
113 locals recommend
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee Avea neighborhood hotspot with grungy couches & tables allows one to leisurely grab a coffee and pull-out a book or laptop.
pristine coffee shop, easy on the eyes. enjoyable to take-in a cup of joe. bubbly water served with drinks.
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
pristine coffee shop, easy on the eyes. enjoyable to take-in a cup of joe. bubbly water served with drinks.
best tacos in town. all tacos come in sets of 2, about $8. cafe style seating.
113 locals recommend
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee Avebest tacos in town. all tacos come in sets of 2, about $8. cafe style seating.
Arts & Culture
art gallery, can be quiet and awkward, but still worth a look.
27 locals recommend
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N Milwaukee Aveart gallery, can be quiet and awkward, but still worth a look.
beautifully restored small cinema. has a bar and you can take drinks in. tickets are cheap ($5.50 matinee; $7.50 regular).
perfect for super hot days... or when it's raining.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Avebeautifully restored small cinema. has a bar and you can take drinks in. tickets are cheap ($5.50 matinee; $7.50 regular).
perfect for super hot days... or when it's raining.
Everything Else
Big Star
1531 N Damen Avepretty good tacos, great for people watching, expect a wait.
swedish influenced neighborhood bustling with shops (eclectic boutiques, turkish bakery, swedish museum, antiques). the hop leaf is great for a large selection of beers from around the world.
154 locals recommend
Andersonville
swedish influenced neighborhood bustling with shops (eclectic boutiques, turkish bakery, swedish museum, antiques). the hop leaf is great for a large selection of beers from around the world.
a beauftiful temple to visit. all are welcome. gardens & fountains provide a wonderful space to picnic.
http://www.bahai.us/bahai-temple/
120 locals recommend
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden Avea beauftiful temple to visit. all are welcome. gardens & fountains provide a wonderful space to picnic.
http://www.bahai.us/bahai-temple/
Drinks & Nightlife
great cocktails & small bites are delicious atmosphere is dimly-lit and cozy. affordable.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Avegreat cocktails & small bites are delicious atmosphere is dimly-lit and cozy. affordable.
this place is small and retro (like being in someone's basement with the checkered floors, wood paneling and trophy fish). live music, readings, bingo, their calendar is diverse.
64 locals recommend
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Avethis place is small and retro (like being in someone's basement with the checkered floors, wood paneling and trophy fish). live music, readings, bingo, their calendar is diverse.
Essentials
my local grocery store. small & somewhat pricey as you will find local & organic products & produce.
proud member.
89 locals recommend
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee Avemy local grocery store. small & somewhat pricey as you will find local & organic products & produce.
proud member.
Shopping
favorite place to thrift. abundant selection, clean, cheap. only 2 dressing rooms though.
33 locals recommend
Family Thrift Store
2527 W Cermak Rdfavorite place to thrift. abundant selection, clean, cheap. only 2 dressing rooms though.