Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
I'm so proud to live near this independent grocery store in walking distance. The price is right and the produce and overall selection is excellent! Try the fresh Bulgarian feta from the deli!
46 locals recommend
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveI'm so proud to live near this independent grocery store in walking distance. The price is right and the produce and overall selection is excellent! Try the fresh Bulgarian feta from the deli!
Food Scene
Nhu Lan Bakery
2612 W Lawrence AveAmazing Vietnamese sandwiches for cheap!
Super local/socially conscious coffee shop. Best croissants in town, handmade, in-house by pastry chef from France. Jam is also made by friend who lives across the hall! Closes early most days by 3pm.
39 locals recommend
Beans & Bagels
2601 W Leland AveSuper local/socially conscious coffee shop. Best croissants in town, handmade, in-house by pastry chef from France. Jam is also made by friend who lives across the hall! Closes early most days by 3pm.
A foodie's paradise with a good variety of imports and a rooftop beer garden during the warmer months.
91 locals recommend
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveA foodie's paradise with a good variety of imports and a rooftop beer garden during the warmer months.
A thriving local bookstore where you can have coffee OR wine
(or both) while you browse.
40 locals recommend
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveA thriving local bookstore where you can have coffee OR wine
(or both) while you browse.
Coffee-addicts can get your fix fairly late here if other shops are closed.
135 locals recommend
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdCoffee-addicts can get your fix fairly late here if other shops are closed.
I love their coffeeshop vibe and their sandwiches and smoothies are delicious!
29 locals recommend
The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln AveI love their coffeeshop vibe and their sandwiches and smoothies are delicious!
Pop in for a beautiful slice of cake or treat your mother to brunch. Get a seat looking out on the fountain.
93 locals recommend
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AvePop in for a beautiful slice of cake or treat your mother to brunch. Get a seat looking out on the fountain.
Pizza Art Cafe
4658 N Rockwell StFamily-owned small restaurant down the street.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
6464 N Sheridan RdEasy, quick sandwich chain shop!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer selection, family friendly, excellent fish tacos.
28 locals recommend
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
4632 N Rockwell StGreat beer selection, family friendly, excellent fish tacos.
Cozy, British pub with good food menu. Owner is super nice and might put on your show on the telly behind the bar if you ask. Closed Mondays.
14 locals recommend
The Red Lion Lincoln Square
4749 N Rockwell StCozy, British pub with good food menu. Owner is super nice and might put on your show on the telly behind the bar if you ask. Closed Mondays.
Everything Else
Pharmacy quick walk from apartment for any essentials. Free parking in the back.
202 locals recommend
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AvePharmacy quick walk from apartment for any essentials. Free parking in the back.
Swedish Covenant Hospital
5140 N California AveHopefully, you won't need to visit the closest hospital!
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveSaturday Farmer's Market, June through early October.
Thursday evening Farmer's Market: http://www.lincolnsquare.org/pages/farmersmarket/
June -October
104 locals recommend
Lincoln Square
Thursday evening Farmer's Market: http://www.lincolnsquare.org/pages/farmersmarket/
June -October
ATM just South of train tracks.
Rockwell Brown Line stop on West side of Rockwell. Safe and quiet little neighborhood convenience store.
10 locals recommend
Rockwell station
4648 N Rockwell StATM just South of train tracks.
Rockwell Brown Line stop on West side of Rockwell. Safe and quiet little neighborhood convenience store.
This is rated one of the best yoga studios in the city! All the instructors are lovely and the space is great! bloomyogastudio.com
8 locals recommend
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell StThis is rated one of the best yoga studios in the city! All the instructors are lovely and the space is great! bloomyogastudio.com
Take Lawrence bus to this stop and hop on commuter Metra train system. (Different from CTA el train system.) You can be in Evanston in 10 minutes! metrarail.com
43 locals recommend
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AveTake Lawrence bus to this stop and hop on commuter Metra train system. (Different from CTA el train system.) You can be in Evanston in 10 minutes! metrarail.com
divvybikes.com Use the bike share stations to get ANYWHERE. There are 3 bike stations within walking distance of the apt. Very affordable and fun.
6 locals recommend
Divvy Station: Lincoln Ave & Leavitt St
divvybikes.com Use the bike share stations to get ANYWHERE. There are 3 bike stations within walking distance of the apt. Very affordable and fun.
This is a little farther than walking distance but next to Ravenswood Metra stop and great if you like a piano bar while you grocery shop!
171 locals recommend
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveThis is a little farther than walking distance but next to Ravenswood Metra stop and great if you like a piano bar while you grocery shop!
Breakroom Brewery
2925 W Montrose AveNew brewery nearby!
Arts & Culture
Makes it look like everyone in the neighborhood can play the guitar. OTS has top-notch concerts in wide-range of genres almost every night of the week. Check concert schedule: oldtownschool.org
103 locals recommend
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveMakes it look like everyone in the neighborhood can play the guitar. OTS has top-notch concerts in wide-range of genres almost every night of the week. Check concert schedule: oldtownschool.org
Cheap, local movie theater option. You get what you pay for...
104 locals recommend
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveCheap, local movie theater option. You get what you pay for...