Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StOutstanding beer selection, tasty snacks and great bartenders.
Hipster haven. Cheep beers, photo booth, great music - guaranteed good time.
81 locals recommend
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveHipster haven. Cheep beers, photo booth, great music - guaranteed good time.
Tacos, margaritas and a massive outdoor patio in the summer. Make a day of it!
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos, margaritas and a massive outdoor patio in the summer. Make a day of it!
GOLD STAR BAR
1755 West Division StreetDive with cheap beer/shot specials.
Pub Royale
2049 W Division StHuge rotating beer selection, Pimm's Cups and delightful Indian food.
Black Bull
1721 W Division StTapas and craft cocktails.
Innertown Pub
1935 W Thomas StCute little dive, filled with young hip art students and the like.
Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott AveThey have ping pong and a huge patio!
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveLocal brewery and pizza - delicious!
Seasonal menu of gourmet tacos & Mexican appetizers doled out in a shabby-chic, counter-serve space.
113 locals recommend
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveSeasonal menu of gourmet tacos & Mexican appetizers doled out in a shabby-chic, counter-serve space.
Prohibition-era bar in a small space that hosts all kinds of live music & dancing. We got married here. :)
64 locals recommend
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveProhibition-era bar in a small space that hosts all kinds of live music & dancing. We got married here. :)
New American-Mediterranean meals & craft cocktails served in a chic candlelit space with patio.
27 locals recommend
Ada Street
1664 N Ada StNew American-Mediterranean meals & craft cocktails served in a chic candlelit space with patio.
Informal corner hangout with a long bar, booths & elevated pub food to go with beer & cocktails.
21 locals recommend
The Shelby
2759 West Augusta BoulevardInformal corner hangout with a long bar, booths & elevated pub food to go with beer & cocktails.
Loungey local gathering place for pairing wine & beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueLoungey local gathering place for pairing wine & beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.
Circa-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space with a smoking room plus a huge drink list.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueCirca-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space with a smoking room plus a huge drink list.
Liquor store with a beer-centric watering hole on site featuring tastings, flights & a patio. Stop in and say hi to Ian. :)
27 locals recommend
Crown Liquors
2821 N Milwaukee AveLiquor store with a beer-centric watering hole on site featuring tastings, flights & a patio. Stop in and say hi to Ian. :)
Food Scene
Buck's
1700 W Division StDelicious low country food in the heart of Wicker Park.
Bordel
1721 W Division StSexy speakeasy bar with delicious cocktails. Live music most nights.
This place is outstanding. Great old school diner ambience, bartenders play vinyl, decadent food and refreshing cocktails.
113 locals recommend
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveThis place is outstanding. Great old school diner ambience, bartenders play vinyl, decadent food and refreshing cocktails.
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StGood Chicago Coffee.
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StWonderful café that takes pride in every cup.
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueNice cafe with the best people watching.
Authentaco
1141 North Ashland AvenueGreat tacos and fresh ingredients in a cute atmosphere.
Via Carducci La Sorella
1928 W Division StOur favorite Italian restaurant in the neighborhood.
Game, oysters & tap brews are served in a stylish lodge space with TVs, a fireplace & a beer garden.
62 locals recommend
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveGame, oysters & tap brews are served in a stylish lodge space with TVs, a fireplace & a beer garden.
Chef Michael Carlson showcases inventive New American fixed-price menus in a simple, homey space. They typically play loud hip-hop, it's an experience if you're open to it.
21 locals recommend
Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland AveChef Michael Carlson showcases inventive New American fixed-price menus in a simple, homey space. They typically play loud hip-hop, it's an experience if you're open to it.
Popular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items.
199 locals recommend
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AvePopular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items.
Cozy, offbeat BYOB spot with recycled furnishings & creative modern cuisine with global influences.
62 locals recommend
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueCozy, offbeat BYOB spot with recycled furnishings & creative modern cuisine with global influences.
Small plates from around the world & craft cocktails amid funky furnishings & communal tables.
84 locals recommend
Mott St
1401 N Ashland AveSmall plates from around the world & craft cocktails amid funky furnishings & communal tables.
They do the local/organic/sustainable thing really, really well. Always offering new and seasonal menu items. Cold-pressed juices and house-made kombucha, plus a full bar with hand-crafted cocktails.
55 locals recommend
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueThey do the local/organic/sustainable thing really, really well. Always offering new and seasonal menu items. Cold-pressed juices and house-made kombucha, plus a full bar with hand-crafted cocktails.
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveTasty ramen!
Shopping
RUBY ROOM Shop Spa Inn
1745 W Division StSpa with salon, healing services and amazing products.
Great little boutique, men's and women's clothing. Check out the vintage clothing in the basement.
34 locals recommend
Una Mae's
1528 N Milwaukee AveGreat little boutique, men's and women's clothing. Check out the vintage clothing in the basement.
Vintage Underground
1507 N Milwaukee AveTons of vintage jewelry!
Nice boutique with local clothing and jewelry designers. Check out Cities In Dust Jewelry, she is an up-and-coming local designer and dear friend of ours.
Eskell
2029 North Western AvenueNice boutique with local clothing and jewelry designers. Check out Cities In Dust Jewelry, she is an up-and-coming local designer and dear friend of ours.
Moon Voyage
2010 W Pierce AveWonderful boutique with a wide range of women's clothing and jewelry.
Showroom featuring textiles, accent pieces, housewares & vintage modern furniture in casual digs.
41 locals recommend
Humboldt House
1045 N California AveShowroom featuring textiles, accent pieces, housewares & vintage modern furniture in casual digs.
Flower shop offering creative arrangements & unusual blooms, plus candles, cards & baby items.
42 locals recommend
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee AveFlower shop offering creative arrangements & unusual blooms, plus candles, cards & baby items.
Gift shop selling jewelry, soaps, candles & other home goods in a restored 1930s pharmacy.
31 locals recommend
RR #1 Chicago
814 N Ashland AveGift shop selling jewelry, soaps, candles & other home goods in a restored 1930s pharmacy.
Essentials
Osco Pharmacy
1341 N Paulina StNearby grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StOrganic grocery.
Local Foods
1427 W Willow StLocal/Organic grocery store, meat market, lunch spot.
Super cheap produce. You can buy bags of groceries for less than $30!
23 locals recommend
Stanley's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
1558 N Elston AveSuper cheap produce. You can buy bags of groceries for less than $30!
CVS
771 N Ogden AveNearby CVS.
Sightseeing
Eckhart Park
1330 W Chicago AvePretty place to sit and read a book.
Pulaski Park
1419 W Blackhawk StNice park with public pool in the summer.
This urban park offers a playground, sports fields, movie nights, a farmer's market & other events.
1525 N Damen Ave
1525 North Damen AvenueThis urban park offers a playground, sports fields, movie nights, a farmer's market & other events.