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7-minute walk from our home. Riding south from here: 10min to Wrigley Field. 20min to Lincoln Park Zoo, Second City, and Magnificent Mile. 25min to The Loop, Millennium Park, and all downtown!
35 locals recommend
Argyle station
7-minute walk from our home. Riding south from here: 10min to Wrigley Field. 20min to Lincoln Park Zoo, Second City, and Magnificent Mile. 25min to The Loop, Millennium Park, and all downtown!
Great, family-friendly beach with free-parking if you go just south of the pay lot. 10min bike ride from home along bike trail.
101 locals recommend
Foster Beach
Great, family-friendly beach with free-parking if you go just south of the pay lot. 10min bike ride from home along bike trail.
If you're looking to get some exercise, this is a small, safe park with a track, field, tennis courts, pool, & playground. A soccer store is across the street if you forgot your ball.
9 locals recommend
Chase Park
4701 N Ashland AveIf you're looking to get some exercise, this is a small, safe park with a track, field, tennis courts, pool, & playground. A soccer store is across the street if you forgot your ball.
Food Scene
Stop here for some cheap and so delicious Vietnamese Noodles! We dream about it daily.
81 locals recommend
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayStop here for some cheap and so delicious Vietnamese Noodles! We dream about it daily.
Ba Le Sandwich Shop
5014 N BroadwayAnd awesome Vietnamese Sandwiches!
Cute 'n tasty Pie & Coffee shop. We love going here, they also have yummy quiches and salads.
39 locals recommend
First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland AveCute 'n tasty Pie & Coffee shop. We love going here, they also have yummy quiches and salads.
Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayCalled one of the best Ethiopian Restaurants in the city!
Fun shop of fine cheeses (as well as pastries & coffee). They will talk you through the cheeses without pompousness. We love to grab some for a picnic at the beach or park!
28 locals recommend
Baker & Nosh
1303 W Wilson AveFun shop of fine cheeses (as well as pastries & coffee). They will talk you through the cheeses without pompousness. We love to grab some for a picnic at the beach or park!
Our favorite coffee place in Andersonville! They also sell gourmet doughnuts from Chicago doughnut shop Glazed & Infused.
64 locals recommend
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StOur favorite coffee place in Andersonville! They also sell gourmet doughnuts from Chicago doughnut shop Glazed & Infused.
Under-spoken-for, Mexican-style breakfast place. The Chilaquiles are to-die-for as well as the oatmeal shakes! Service can be slow, so come with patience. Quiet, small patio out back.
17 locals recommend
Tiztal Cafe
4631 N Clark StUnder-spoken-for, Mexican-style breakfast place. The Chilaquiles are to-die-for as well as the oatmeal shakes! Service can be slow, so come with patience. Quiet, small patio out back.
Good American breakfast. Big plates. Unique pancakes (ie. red-velvet, citrus-gingersnap, oreo-praline). Popular place.
91 locals recommend
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StGood American breakfast. Big plates. Unique pancakes (ie. red-velvet, citrus-gingersnap, oreo-praline). Popular place.
Baker Miller - Berwyn
1107 W Berwyn AveYummy coffee & bagel sandwiches.
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveFamous breakfast place.
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StTraditionally Swedish restaurant run by Swedes.
Tanoshii
5547 N Clark StThey say it's the best in the city.
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StDelicious home-made with pretzel cones as an option.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Capone's Prohibition hangouts (trapdoor behind the bar). Looks like nothing has changed in 80yrs. Amazing Jazz every night. Paper Machete show on Saturday 3-5 is so fun. Slam-poetry born here.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayOne of Capone's Prohibition hangouts (trapdoor behind the bar). Looks like nothing has changed in 80yrs. Amazing Jazz every night. Paper Machete show on Saturday 3-5 is so fun. Slam-poetry born here.
Belgian-style beer hall. Endless beer selection at good prices. Food is expensive but so, so good - almost gourmet. Great back patio - worth a visit.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StBelgian-style beer hall. Endless beer selection at good prices. Food is expensive but so, so good - almost gourmet. Great back patio - worth a visit.
Popular burger place that turns into a happenin' dance club upstairs at night.
65 locals recommend
Hamburger Mary's
Popular burger place that turns into a happenin' dance club upstairs at night.
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveTiny bar with wicked good martinis!
Sightseeing
HUGE beach with nice outdoor restaurant. 12min bike ride from home along the Lakeshore Path. Look from the south part of this peninsula and get the "Most Romantic View of Chicago."
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
HUGE beach with nice outdoor restaurant. 12min bike ride from home along the Lakeshore Path. Look from the south part of this peninsula and get the "Most Romantic View of Chicago."
This used to be the Swedish part of town. There are still some places that hold onto that history. Small museum about immigrating to Chicago and early years here.
71 locals recommend
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StThis used to be the Swedish part of town. There are still some places that hold onto that history. Small museum about immigrating to Chicago and early years here.
Informative and delicious $10 tours! Only a 10min walk from home.
23 locals recommend
KOVAL Distillery
4241 North Ravenswood AvenueInformative and delicious $10 tours! Only a 10min walk from home.
All of Charlie Chaplin's films were recorded here. Unfortunately, they don't do much for touring.
St. Augustine College
1345 W Argyle StAll of Charlie Chaplin's films were recorded here. Unfortunately, they don't do much for touring.
Essentials
Grocery shopping that will make you feel like you own a Visa Platinum Card. Usually has a 3-piece band playing, drink wine while you shop, they will grill the meat/fish you pick out. Reasonable Prices
171 locals recommend
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveGrocery shopping that will make you feel like you own a Visa Platinum Card. Usually has a 3-piece band playing, drink wine while you shop, they will grill the meat/fish you pick out. Reasonable Prices
Small, family-run Mexican grocery store. Great selection & great deals. Beautiful food & friendly people. They also make their own empanadas and tamales.
37 locals recommend
Edgewater Produce
5515 N Clark StSmall, family-run Mexican grocery store. Great selection & great deals. Beautiful food & friendly people. They also make their own empanadas and tamales.
La Primera Fruit Liquor & Meat
5012 N Clark StNeed something quick? Get it here.
Shopping
Quirky-humored store with a great selection of prints, cards, and other items.
14 locals recommend
Foursided Custom Framing Gallery
5061 N Clark StQuirky-humored store with a great selection of prints, cards, and other items.
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StCool, independent bookstore straight outta Portlandia.
Very neat collection of over 90 artists' works in a multi-level (multi?)building. Worth a stop to see what the local artists have to offer.
48 locals recommend
Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark StVery neat collection of over 90 artists' works in a multi-level (multi?)building. Worth a stop to see what the local artists have to offer.
Swedish Bakery
5348 North Clark StreetGreat family-run Bakery
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster AvePopular Middle Eastern Bakery & Grocery store.
Pars Persian Store
5252 N Clark StNeat!
Want to try the local brews without spending the extra at a bar? Check out the wide selection here and bring it home with you!
16 locals recommend
Andersonville Wine & Spirits
5201 N Clark StWant to try the local brews without spending the extra at a bar? Check out the wide selection here and bring it home with you!
Arts & Culture
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueExcellent local theater group.
The pH Comedy Theater
1515 West Berwyn AvenueGreat local comedy.