Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar! My favorite Trivia in Chicago every Thursday (Free). bucktownpub.com
11 locals recommend
Bucktown Pub
1658 W Cortland StGreat local bar! My favorite Trivia in Chicago every Thursday (Free). bucktownpub.com
Amazing Margaritas, Tacos and Guac. Also a sweet $7 special: Tecate, Shot of Tequilla and Sangrita.
bigstarchicago.com
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveAmazing Margaritas, Tacos and Guac. Also a sweet $7 special: Tecate, Shot of Tequilla and Sangrita.
bigstarchicago.com
Best Cocktails in Chicago. Amazing atmosphere. $12 each. An absolute must!
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveBest Cocktails in Chicago. Amazing atmosphere. $12 each. An absolute must!
Hidden Gem in the Industrial corridor. Excellent food and cocktails on a seasonal menu. Vinyl records to choose from that they will play. adastreetchicago.com
27 locals recommend
Ada Street
1664 N Ada StHidden Gem in the Industrial corridor. Excellent food and cocktails on a seasonal menu. Vinyl records to choose from that they will play. adastreetchicago.com
My Favorite neighborhood dive bar. $1.75 pints of PBR all day every day. Great tap selection. Very relaxed atmosphere.
cornerbarchicago.com
9 locals recommend
The Corner Bar
2224 N Leavitt StMy Favorite neighborhood dive bar. $1.75 pints of PBR all day every day. Great tap selection. Very relaxed atmosphere.
cornerbarchicago.com
Best Burgers in Chicago. This is the original location. Be prepared to wait in line, but also be prepared for an amazing burger. My personal favorite is the "High on Fire"!
www.kumascorner.com
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveBest Burgers in Chicago. This is the original location. Be prepared to wait in line, but also be prepared for an amazing burger. My personal favorite is the "High on Fire"!
www.kumascorner.com
Free live music or comedy every night. (Very hit or miss, but a good place for cheap entertainment). Cheap beer too.
www.gallerycabaret.com
33 locals recommend
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveFree live music or comedy every night. (Very hit or miss, but a good place for cheap entertainment). Cheap beer too.
www.gallerycabaret.com
Cool music venue and bar. Intimate way to see a show. No big name bands come through, but you can find some upcoming indie stuff. hideoutchicago.com
64 locals recommend
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveCool music venue and bar. Intimate way to see a show. No big name bands come through, but you can find some upcoming indie stuff. hideoutchicago.com
Red Door Kitchen + Bar
2118 North Damen AvenueVery good food & Cocktails
Food Scene
Wonderful Italian food, great cocktails, tremendous service. clubluckychicago.com
54 locals recommend
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveWonderful Italian food, great cocktails, tremendous service. clubluckychicago.com
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveWonderful desserts and cocktails :)
hotchocolatechicago.com
Opened in 1932 and frequented by Frank Sinatra in the 1950s. Best Ribs in Chicago! Make sure to get the Prohibition Sauce.
www.twinanchorsribs.com
71 locals recommend
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetOpened in 1932 and frequented by Frank Sinatra in the 1950s. Best Ribs in Chicago! Make sure to get the Prohibition Sauce.
www.twinanchorsribs.com
One of the best beer selections in the City. Intelligentsia coffee in the mornings. Great place to hang out all day.
maproom.com
119 locals recommend
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveOne of the best beer selections in the City. Intelligentsia coffee in the mornings. Great place to hang out all day.
maproom.com
My personal favorite Donut place in the city. Try the Blueberry Fritters! They are to to die for. Great coffee too.
www.stansdonutschicago.com
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveMy personal favorite Donut place in the city. Try the Blueberry Fritters! They are to to die for. Great coffee too.
www.stansdonutschicago.com
One of the best brunch locations in the city. Definitely the best in the neighborhood.
thebongoroom.com
199 locals recommend
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveOne of the best brunch locations in the city. Definitely the best in the neighborhood.
thebongoroom.com
Thai Lagoon
2322 W North AveCheap, great lunch special. BYOB ... always a plus.
thai-lagoon.com
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveGreat Ramen! Less than $15 for a bowl.
Shopping
Homemade Ice Cream. Eat there or bring it back. Another great hidden gem.
margiesfinecandies.com
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveHomemade Ice Cream. Eat there or bring it back. Another great hidden gem.
margiesfinecandies.com
Everything Else
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree Everyday, great zoo!
North Avenue Beach
Very Accessible Great Beach for the Summer!