Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great gay bar in the neighborhood. I never fail it have a good time here. There's a regular bar in the front, an outdoor patio on the side and a dance floor in the back.
45 locals recommend
Roscoe's
3356 N Halsted StGreat gay bar in the neighborhood. I never fail it have a good time here. There's a regular bar in the front, an outdoor patio on the side and a dance floor in the back.
My favorite bar in the area. They have awesome outdoor seating and the best beer selection in Lakeview.
64 locals recommend
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveMy favorite bar in the area. They have awesome outdoor seating and the best beer selection in Lakeview.
Chicago made beer, it's definitely worth a taste. Also, the food menu is pretty tasty. In addition, a nice whiskey stop.
96 locals recommend
DryHop Brewers
3155 N BroadwayChicago made beer, it's definitely worth a taste. Also, the food menu is pretty tasty. In addition, a nice whiskey stop.
Trader Todd's
3216 N Sheffield AveKaraoke anyone?
Featured on Food Network's Man vs. Food, this place has huge sandwiches and a nice beer selection*.
*For more on beer, see Sheffields.
13 locals recommend
Lucky’s Sandwich Co.
1635 N Milwaukee AveFeatured on Food Network's Man vs. Food, this place has huge sandwiches and a nice beer selection*.
*For more on beer, see Sheffields.
They make their own beer, which is some of the best in Chicago and you can't get it anywhere else. In addition, the menu is almost all house made and 100% delicious.
47 locals recommend
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph StThey make their own beer, which is some of the best in Chicago and you can't get it anywhere else. In addition, the menu is almost all house made and 100% delicious.
The Half-Acre tap room features exclusively Half-Acre beer juxtapose the brewery where it's created. Grab a seat and you can order any neighborhood take-out delivered to your table.
103 locals recommend
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveThe Half-Acre tap room features exclusively Half-Acre beer juxtapose the brewery where it's created. Grab a seat and you can order any neighborhood take-out delivered to your table.
Essentials
I like Whole Foods, if you like Whole Foods too, you might like to know where the Whole Foods is.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StI like Whole Foods, if you like Whole Foods too, you might like to know where the Whole Foods is.
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayIf you need some groceries...
It’s milk, it’s bread, it’s the stuff on your list
It’s the strange little snacks you end up buying instead. It’s booze, it’s nuts, it’s pills, it’s peas.It’s the peanut butter made of sunflower seeds
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyIt’s milk, it’s bread, it’s the stuff on your list
It’s the strange little snacks you end up buying instead. It’s booze, it’s nuts, it’s pills, it’s peas.It’s the peanut butter made of sunflower seeds
Next to Trader Joe's, this place is great for produce. Also, they are more likely to have a variety of food items from across the world.
63 locals recommend
Treasure Island Foods
Next to Trader Joe's, this place is great for produce. Also, they are more likely to have a variety of food items from across the world.
Food Scene
Forever Yogurt
931 W Belmont AveFrozen yogurt, the perfect summer time treat!
LITTLE INDIA
3108 N BroadwayIndian food...dee-licious. I little pricier, but worth it.
Wrigley BBQ
3208 Forest Hill BoulevardDelicious, delicious BBQ
Falafill
3202 North BroadwayA nice little falafill spot that's quick and full of options.
Store/place to eat if you want some fancy cheese and sandwiches. I hate to admit it, because of the off putting air some of the employees have, but they serve some tasty grub.
44 locals recommend
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N BroadwayStore/place to eat if you want some fancy cheese and sandwiches. I hate to admit it, because of the off putting air some of the employees have, but they serve some tasty grub.
Arts & Culture
The local movie theater that plays those indie films you end up watching by yourself and crying.
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StThe local movie theater that plays those indie films you end up watching by yourself and crying.