Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Relaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
55 locals recommend
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester Avenue
55 locals recommend
Relaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
Airy cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a light menu of soups, salads & sandwiches.
24 locals recommend
Dollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen Ave
24 locals recommend
Airy cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a light menu of soups, salads & sandwiches.
BYOB trattoria offers a quaint vibe, patio seating & a menu of seasonally inspired Italian dishes.
10 locals recommend
Briciola
937 North Damen Avenue
10 locals recommend
BYOB trattoria offers a quaint vibe, patio seating & a menu of seasonally inspired Italian dishes.
Refined New American cuisine & rotating art exhibits in an intimate, brick-walled venue with BYOB.
The Cotton Duck
941 N Damen Ave
Refined New American cuisine & rotating art exhibits in an intimate, brick-walled venue with BYOB.
Family-owned cafe offering locally roasted coffee, house-baked pastries & sandwiches in homey digs.
Francesca's Cafe
Family-owned cafe offering locally roasted coffee, house-baked pastries & sandwiches in homey digs.
Seasonal cash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
90 locals recommend
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle Dr
90 locals recommend
Seasonal cash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
Convivial neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day.
22 locals recommend
Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago Ave
22 locals recommend
Convivial neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day.
Contemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & cooked Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
37 locals recommend
Arami
1829 W Chicago Ave
37 locals recommend
Contemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & cooked Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
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 Ave
76 locals recommend
A rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro look.
Cozy, offbeat BYOB spot with recycled furnishings & creative modern cuisine with global influences.
62 locals recommend
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland Avenue
62 locals recommend
Cozy, offbeat BYOB spot with recycled furnishings & creative modern cuisine with global influences.
Rustic-chic Southern restaurant featuring fried chicken, biscuits & booze in a loungey space.
27 locals recommend
Buck's
1700 W Division St
27 locals recommend
Rustic-chic Southern restaurant featuring fried chicken, biscuits & booze in a loungey space.
Hip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
77 locals recommend
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division St
77 locals recommend
Hip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
116 locals recommend
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division St
116 locals recommend
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Industrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.
73 locals recommend
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division St
73 locals recommend
Industrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood bar & grill offering craft beers, classic pub grub served late & soccer on TV.
55 locals recommend
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport Ave
55 locals recommend
Neighborhood bar & grill offering craft beers, classic pub grub served late & soccer on TV.
Industrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub plates.
87 locals recommend
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago Ave
87 locals recommend
Industrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub plates.
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
100 locals recommend
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division St
100 locals recommend
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
Loads of tap beers & ciders paired with Indian-accented pub fare in a space with booths & a bar.
65 locals recommend
Pub Royale
2049 W Division St
65 locals recommend
Loads of tap beers & ciders paired with Indian-accented pub fare in a space with booths & a bar.

Essentials

The local grocery store
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
The local grocery store

Getting Around

The CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare
33 locals recommend
Division station
33 locals recommend
The CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare
Damen #50 Bus
Damen & Augusta station
Damen #50 Bus

Parks & Nature

Small out-of-the-way park offering play structures & swings plus a community garden & benches.
Honore Park
935 N Honore St
Small out-of-the-way park offering play structures & swings plus a community garden & benches.
Cozy neighborhood green space with a children's playground, plus frequent community events.
Commercial Club Park
1845 W Rice St
Cozy neighborhood green space with a children's playground, plus frequent community events.

Entertainment & Activities

Home of the Bulls, Blackhawks & man great concerts!
200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison St
200 locals recommend
Home of the Bulls, Blackhawks & man great concerts!