Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular Gastropub and Brewery, they make good beer, it's a cool space and a good place to eat too.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AvePopular Gastropub and Brewery, they make good beer, it's a cool space and a good place to eat too.
A line can form at this hip bar but if you get lucky you can stop in a for a fancy drink before it gets too late.
185 locals recommend
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveA line can form at this hip bar but if you get lucky you can stop in a for a fancy drink before it gets too late.
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveVintage Pinball and beer. New and notable!
Shopping
Bucket O' Blood Books and Records
3182 N Elston AveIndie record store, check it out.
This is where I got my bike. Long history in Chicago's cycling history. I think they rent bikes as well, definitely do tune ups and repairs. Old school.
Oscar Wastyn Cycles
2634 W Fullerton AveThis is where I got my bike. Long history in Chicago's cycling history. I think they rent bikes as well, definitely do tune ups and repairs. Old school.
Great deals to be had if you are a fan of The Gap! You'll also find a few trendy/ cheaper clothes/shoe stores along Milwaukee ave on your way up to Diversey.
13 locals recommend
Gap Factory
2778 N Milwaukee AveGreat deals to be had if you are a fan of The Gap! You'll also find a few trendy/ cheaper clothes/shoe stores along Milwaukee ave on your way up to Diversey.
RR #1 Chicago
814 N Ashland Avemy fave gift shop for all budgets in old apothecary....
Entertainment & Activities
New park district building and playground. Lots of kids, sprinklers.....adorable. Now also a world class soccer field donated by Manchester United...see end of my block adjacent to playground.
13 locals recommend
Haas Park
2402 N Washtenaw AveNew park district building and playground. Lots of kids, sprinklers.....adorable. Now also a world class soccer field donated by Manchester United...see end of my block adjacent to playground.
the great outdoors
Chicago Police Department
2150 N California AveIn case of Emergency, they are nearby.
The trail around the perimeter is shady and pleasant for a walk or run. Not crowded on weekdays. Playground in center. My dog loves it.
57 locals recommend
Palmer Square Park
2200 N Kedzie AveThe trail around the perimeter is shady and pleasant for a walk or run. Not crowded on weekdays. Playground in center. My dog loves it.
Really good and unpretentious hair salon. Ask for Sam, great colorist.
Hairitics Dye For Your Beliefs
2340 N Milwaukee AveReally good and unpretentious hair salon. Ask for Sam, great colorist.
This is actually for the entirety of Humboldt park. It's a large park with several turn of the century buildings and a duck pond, play ground and plenty of room to walk or run.
Humboldt Park Fieldhouse Gymnasium
1400 N Humboldt DrThis is actually for the entirety of Humboldt park. It's a large park with several turn of the century buildings and a duck pond, play ground and plenty of room to walk or run.
Arts & Culture
Exit at Monroe from blue line stop downtown and walk a few blocks. See new Modern Wing!
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveExit at Monroe from blue line stop downtown and walk a few blocks. See new Modern Wing!
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W Diversey PkwyRock and Bowl with arcade
Essentials
Starbucks
210 W North Aveit's coffee.
A surprisingly stocked mini mart with some organic pre-made take out food, also post office services, beer and wine, and a parking lot to zip in and out.
113 locals recommend
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveA surprisingly stocked mini mart with some organic pre-made take out food, also post office services, beer and wine, and a parking lot to zip in and out.
Logan Square Pantry
2305 N Milwaukee Avemini mart
Coffee and breakfast within walking distance. Outdoor area as well as indoor.
19 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Logan Square
2261 N Milwaukee AveCoffee and breakfast within walking distance. Outdoor area as well as indoor.
Food scene
Decent mexican food, very consistent, back patio, good margaritas friendly people!
44 locals recommend
El Cid
2645 N Kedzie AveDecent mexican food, very consistent, back patio, good margaritas friendly people!
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California Avefresh delicious
rooftop deck