Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveGreat handmade pizza
Has one of the most interesting selections of American craft beers in the area, a wide-ranging menu of contemporary pub food, a pool table and one of the best indie rock jukeboxes in the city.
25 locals recommend
High Dive
1938 W Chicago AveHas one of the most interesting selections of American craft beers in the area, a wide-ranging menu of contemporary pub food, a pool table and one of the best indie rock jukeboxes in the city.
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveLaid-back bar for craft beer and late eats.
The Rookery
2109 W Chicago AveInternational brews and upscale pub eats.
Bar Deville
Hip corner bar with a photo booth and DJ's
Vintage tavern with a rotating beer list & seasonal American pub grub plus TV sports & weekend DJs.
41 locals recommend
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago AveVintage tavern with a rotating beer list & seasonal American pub grub plus TV sports & weekend DJs.
Food Scene
Local organic coffee shop. Atomix uses humanely raised meat and dairy from local farmers.
22 locals recommend
Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago AveLocal organic coffee shop. Atomix uses humanely raised meat and dairy from local farmers.
Chic, cozy BYOB spot featuring communal tables & a chalkboard menu of seasonal Italian small plates
9 locals recommend
Trattoria Ultimo
1953 W Chicago AveChic, cozy BYOB spot featuring communal tables & a chalkboard menu of seasonal Italian small plates
El Valle
806 N Winchester Avechips & salsa. byob
Sunrise Cafe
2012 W Chicago AveComfy setting for breakfast and lunch.
Odge's
730 N Damen AveGreat hot dogs
Francesca's Cafe
Coffee and breakfast sandwiches
Papa John's
907 N Damen AveFast delivery
Takie Outit
2132 W Chicago AveChinese favorites mostly for carry-out
a tavola
2148 W Chicago AveCozy spot for farm-to-table Italian fare
Homey, old-world spot serving a buffet of hearty Ukrainian fare such as stuffed cabbage & pierogi.
11 locals recommend
Old Lviv
2228 W Chicago AveHomey, old-world spot serving a buffet of hearty Ukrainian fare such as stuffed cabbage & pierogi.
Contemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & other Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
37 locals recommend
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveContemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & other Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
Restaurant & bar serving large portions of traditional Mexican fare in a casual, rustic venue.
11 locals recommend
Tecalitlan Restaurant
1538 North Clybourn AvenueRestaurant & bar serving large portions of traditional Mexican fare in a casual, rustic venue.
Dona Naty's Taco
1815 W Chicago AveFast delivery. Authentic Mexican food.
Japanese BYOB spot serving sushi, grilled skewers & more in an industrial, manga-decorated space.
111 locals recommend
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveJapanese BYOB spot serving sushi, grilled skewers & more in an industrial, manga-decorated space.
Everything Else
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveCoffee shop and locally sourced sweets.
McDonald's
2005 W Chicago AveFor a quick bite
Damen & Chicago station
#66 Bus-stop to downtown and Michigan Ave.
Caribbean cooking & tropical drinks served in a sleek, casual setting with reggae album art & DJs.
16 locals recommend
Mr. Brown's Lounge
2301 W Chicago AveCaribbean cooking & tropical drinks served in a sleek, casual setting with reggae album art & DJs.
A rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro look.
76 locals recommend
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveA rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro look.
Shopping
Subway
2352 W Cermak RdFor a quick bite
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrCash-only spot for specialty ice-cream
Essentials
KASIA'S DELI, INC.
2101 W Chicago AveSandwiches and Eastern European food.