Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
European cafe offering pastries, cookies & a savory breakfast/lunch menu with crêpes & pierogi.
29 locals recommend
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
2524 W Chicago AveEuropean cafe offering pastries, cookies & a savory breakfast/lunch menu with crêpes & pierogi.
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveThe best coffee in Chicago
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveAmazing sushi
Village Pizza
925 North Ashland AvenueA good cheap slice for those nights you just want some pizza.
Bacci Pizzeria
2343 W Chicago AvePizza and munchies
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveDogs and Burgers, served up hot!
Split-Rail
2500 W Chicago AveUpscale Americana
Old Lviv
2228 W Chicago AveAuthentic Ukrainian Food
Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen
2201 W Chicago AveTasty Ukrainian Brunch spot!
Classic chops plus German-leaning apps & sides in a sleek exposed-brick brasserie setting.
57 locals recommend
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western Ave
Classic chops plus German-leaning apps & sides in a sleek exposed-brick brasserie setting.
The crust on their pizza is super tasty, but the one you want is the Lillie's Q pizza with pulled pork. We get it almost once a month. Must be tried!
126 locals recommend
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveThe crust on their pizza is super tasty, but the one you want is the Lillie's Q pizza with pulled pork. We get it almost once a month. Must be tried!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bands, with some imports because it's a good hang, and a decent sounding room.
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveGreat local bands, with some imports because it's a good hang, and a decent sounding room.
Blind Robin
853 N Western AveGood neighborhood bar.
Essentials
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveIt's CVS. Do you need a review of CVS? :)
Puerto Rico Food & Liquors
2559 W Augusta BlvdLocal grocery and liquors run by our awesome neighbor!
Rich's Deli
857 N Western AvePolish Grocery
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGroceries and necessities
Parks & Nature
Smith Park has wide open space, a great playground, and a nice pool in the summer, plus a field house to shoot some indoor basketball in the winter.
39 locals recommend
Smith Park
Smith Park has wide open space, a great playground, and a nice pool in the summer, plus a field house to shoot some indoor basketball in the winter.
Arts & Culture
Ukranian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago AveModern Art from Ukrainian Artists
Getting Around
Catch the 66 - Chicago Bus for Magnificent Mile Shopping or go all the way to Navy Pier!
Chicago & Campbell
Catch the 66 - Chicago Bus for Magnificent Mile Shopping or go all the way to Navy Pier!
Grab a Divvy Bike for fun travel around the neighborhood. Great rates and lots of stations nearby. This one is the closest to us.
39 locals recommend
Divvy
Grab a Divvy Bike for fun travel around the neighborhood. Great rates and lots of stations nearby. This one is the closest to us.
Sightseeing
The exterior of Sts. Volodymyr and Olha are lovely, and if you can pop inside, the interiors are gorgeous too. Light a candle, say a prayer, leave a donation. The congregation is welcoming and lovely.
7 locals recommend
Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church
739 W Superior StThe exterior of Sts. Volodymyr and Olha are lovely, and if you can pop inside, the interiors are gorgeous too. Light a candle, say a prayer, leave a donation. The congregation is welcoming and lovely.