Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Honestly just burgers, but one of the best around. Also open late night, cute little backyard, and serves alcohol. Very tiny and gets packed. But so worth it!
161 locals recommend
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveHonestly just burgers, but one of the best around. Also open late night, cute little backyard, and serves alcohol. Very tiny and gets packed. But so worth it!
Brunch. Everything here tastes great, the building is rehabbed art deco, there is a lounge-y coffee spot on the second floor and rooftop bar with a great view of the city. I have repeatedly had them make the Eggs Benedict not on tops of English Muffins but on top of their ridiculous hash browns instead. You will be so happy.
27 locals recommend
Cafe Robey
1600 N Milwaukee AveBrunch. Everything here tastes great, the building is rehabbed art deco, there is a lounge-y coffee spot on the second floor and rooftop bar with a great view of the city. I have repeatedly had them make the Eggs Benedict not on tops of English Muffins but on top of their ridiculous hash browns instead. You will be so happy.
A super great prepared foods spot if you want to bring a little dinner home. Also totally fantastic desserts, wine, and gourmet snacks. Great paleo and vegan options, too. For lunch I grab their Goddess Wrap, really yummy veggie wraps. Nice morning coffee and egg sandwiches, too.
69 locals recommend
The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen AveA super great prepared foods spot if you want to bring a little dinner home. Also totally fantastic desserts, wine, and gourmet snacks. Great paleo and vegan options, too. For lunch I grab their Goddess Wrap, really yummy veggie wraps. Nice morning coffee and egg sandwiches, too.
Parks & Nature
The 606 is an old train line converted for the Bucktown neighborhood to enjoy. Can jump on from multiple spots. It's reminiscent of NYCs highline. Nice to stroll, bike, or run up there.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueThe 606 is an old train line converted for the Bucktown neighborhood to enjoy. Can jump on from multiple spots. It's reminiscent of NYCs highline. Nice to stroll, bike, or run up there.
Essentials
Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western AvePerfect little grocery store and short walk from home!
Getting Around
Western station
1900 N Western AveClosest Blue Line stop to get you downtown and out to OHare!