Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Best place in the neighborhood for delicious a la carte tacos, whiskey and good music. My absolute favorite spot in the city. *cash only
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBest place in the neighborhood for delicious a la carte tacos, whiskey and good music. My absolute favorite spot in the city. *cash only
50's-style diner right around the block from the apartment. Quick, easy and cheap greasy spoon. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner but o for the breakfast.
28 locals recommend
Hollywood Grill
1601 W North Ave50's-style diner right around the block from the apartment. Quick, easy and cheap greasy spoon. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner but o for the breakfast.
Great pizza with fresh ingredients, consistently named one of the best pizzas in the city and definitely the best in the neighborhood. Fun, casual atmosphere. Good beers brewed in-house.
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveGreat pizza with fresh ingredients, consistently named one of the best pizzas in the city and definitely the best in the neighborhood. Fun, casual atmosphere. Good beers brewed in-house.
Fantastic spot to work, people watch or grab a bite. Excellent coffee and fresh cold-pressed juices.
47 locals recommend
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueFantastic spot to work, people watch or grab a bite. Excellent coffee and fresh cold-pressed juices.
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveAMAZING ramen.
Avant garde Asian-inspired small plates, creative cocktails. Great outdoor seating during the warm months. One block away.
84 locals recommend
Mott St
1401 N Ashland AveAvant garde Asian-inspired small plates, creative cocktails. Great outdoor seating during the warm months. One block away.
Don't let its outward appearance fool you. It's one of the best restaurants in the city and it's 50 steps from your door. Call way ahead for reservations, then cross your fingers that they pick up.
21 locals recommend
Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland AveDon't let its outward appearance fool you. It's one of the best restaurants in the city and it's 50 steps from your door. Call way ahead for reservations, then cross your fingers that they pick up.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dozens of classic pinball/arcade games and a killer beer selection.
158 locals recommend
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveDozens of classic pinball/arcade games and a killer beer selection.
Chop Shop
2033 W North AveBest Manhattan in the city. They also happen to have awesome food.
Everything Else
Less than a year old, this is a great place to squeeze in a workout on your trip. I'm a member and can leave you a guess pass upon request.
Bucktown Athletic Club
2040 W North AveLess than a year old, this is a great place to squeeze in a workout on your trip. I'm a member and can leave you a guess pass upon request.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayCloesest grocery store, two blocks away. Bonus: Starbucks inside
Shopping
Closest drugstore. Use my phone number for discounts if you're not a member: 304.215.0488
246 locals recommend
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayClosest drugstore. Use my phone number for discounts if you're not a member: 304.215.0488