Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
Beautiful park! Pond, playgrounds, food stands, paths, perfect for everyone.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrBeautiful park! Pond, playgrounds, food stands, paths, perfect for everyone.
Everything Else
This elevated trail connects many parks and also leads to Wicker Park and many good little ice cream and hot dog joints. Great for biking, walking, blading, strollers, etc.
19 locals recommend
606 Trail
This elevated trail connects many parks and also leads to Wicker Park and many good little ice cream and hot dog joints. Great for biking, walking, blading, strollers, etc.
And entrance to this elevated trail is closer to our house than this map shows. Connects many parks and restaurants. Great for walking, running, biking, skating, strollers, etc.
25 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail and Park
West Bloomingdale AvenueAnd entrance to this elevated trail is closer to our house than this map shows. Connects many parks and restaurants. Great for walking, running, biking, skating, strollers, etc.
A small little park. Humboldt is bigger and better, but this is an option if you're out for a stroll.
49 locals recommend
Palmer Square
A small little park. Humboldt is bigger and better, but this is an option if you're out for a stroll.
Drinks & Nightlife
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveFun bar with skeeball, dance floor, and DJ.
A barcade with arcade games, pool tables, air hockey, ping pong tables, pinball machines, and more.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveA barcade with arcade games, pool tables, air hockey, ping pong tables, pinball machines, and more.
Analogue
Good cocktail bar.
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveGreat cocktail bar.
Often has live music. The kind of place where local musicians hang out.
70 locals recommend
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveOften has live music. The kind of place where local musicians hang out.
Local brewery with great craft beers and decent food.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveLocal brewery with great craft beers and decent food.
Food Scene
Meat-free restaurant. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians, but also for meat-eaters as well. Delicious food, reasonably priced.
136 locals recommend
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueMeat-free restaurant. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians, but also for meat-eaters as well. Delicious food, reasonably priced.
Delicious chicken and fish joint, with a great outdoor seating area.
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveDelicious chicken and fish joint, with a great outdoor seating area.
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveThe tastiest pies and biscuits in the whole city :)
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveGreat coffee.
Anong Thai Cuisine
2532 North California AvenueOur favorite Thai place around and go-to take-out restaurant.
Germany restaurant. Plenty of space for large parties. Authentic German food and plenty of beer.
46 locals recommend
The Radler
2375 N Milwaukee AveGermany restaurant. Plenty of space for large parties. Authentic German food and plenty of beer.
Our favorite brunch spot around! It's also a bar at night that often hosts live music.
32 locals recommend
Township
Our favorite brunch spot around! It's also a bar at night that often hosts live music.
Our guilty pleasure for ice cream, burgers, and hot dogs :) Just a 6-minute walk from our house and totally delicious :)
43 locals recommend
The Freeze
2815 W Armitage AveOur guilty pleasure for ice cream, burgers, and hot dogs :) Just a 6-minute walk from our house and totally delicious :)
Classic breakfast and pancake house. No frills, but always tasty. Come early on weekends or you might have to wait a while.
88 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveClassic breakfast and pancake house. No frills, but always tasty. Come early on weekends or you might have to wait a while.
Donut Delight
1750 N California AveLocal donut shop just opened up! 5 minute walk from our house, sweet owner.
One of the best Cuban restaurants in town. Walking distance, or bus if necessary. Flamenco dancers on Tuesdays, Jazz Night on Wednesdays. Open patio seating.
182 locals recommend
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveOne of the best Cuban restaurants in town. Walking distance, or bus if necessary. Flamenco dancers on Tuesdays, Jazz Night on Wednesdays. Open patio seating.
Essentials
This grocery store is a 4-minute walk from our house. Priced a little higher, but convenience makes it worth it. Sels organic and vegetarian food, homemade komboucha, and a TON of wine & craft beers.
113 locals recommend
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveThis grocery store is a 4-minute walk from our house. Priced a little higher, but convenience makes it worth it. Sels organic and vegetarian food, homemade komboucha, and a TON of wine & craft beers.