Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Purple Llama
2140 W Division StAlso a record store, amazing selection of coffees.
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western Ave
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveKAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveMake a reservation, but worth it. Say Maya Sent you.
Café Marie-Jeanne
1001 N California AveDrinks & Nightlife
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Cash only, but the best. Free on Mondays.
EZ Inn
921 N Western AveSportsman's Club
948 N Western AveCash only
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StBest Happy Hour
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueHidden Cove
5336 N Lincoln AveEvery night karaoke until 4AM.
Arts & Culture
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StFree, fun, gorgeous.
Bondage and leather museum in Northside of Chicago. Hidden gem.
8 locals recommend
Leather Archives and Museum
6418 N Greenview AveBondage and leather museum in Northside of Chicago. Hidden gem.
Shopping
Beehive Chicago
2501 West Chicago AvenueFurniture, vintage clothing, everything.
Velvet Goldmine
2001 W Division StVintage goodies.
Humboldt House
1045 N California AveThe WasteShed
1754 W Chicago AveDiscount eclectic craft store, amazing staff.
Essentials
Plenty Grocery & Deli
2036 West Division StreetOrganic needs
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrGetting Around
Division station
Western station
1900 N Western AveWestern & Thomas station
Bus stop to take you to Western Blue Line, go NORTH
Division & Oakley station
Bus stop to take you to Division Blue Line, go EAST