Feyi’s guidebook
Food scene
Casual spot offering Latin American dishes, including Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken.
3 mins drive and 10 mins walk from Airbnb
7 locals recommend
D'Candela Restaurant
3449 W Irving Park RdCasual spot offering Latin American dishes, including Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken.
3 mins drive and 10 mins walk from Airbnb
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdGreat BBQ Spot
Chicago transportation-themed Mexican joint with counter-service for classic & creative tacos.
9 locals recommend
Chicago Taco Authority
4219 W Irving Park RdChicago transportation-themed Mexican joint with counter-service for classic & creative tacos.
Cafe Beograd
2933-39 W Irving Park RdGreat place to eat serbian meals and take a coffee
Patino's Grill
3109 W Irving Park RdJapanese restaurant serving modern fare & sushi with beer, sake & cocktails in a stylish space.
7 locals recommend
Raisu Japanese Fine Dining
2958 W Irving Park RdJapanese restaurant serving modern fare & sushi with beer, sake & cocktails in a stylish space.
Classic diner-style breakfast & lunch in a straight-up setting with counter, table & booth seating.
23 locals recommend
Original Alps Pancake House
3637 W Irving Park RdClassic diner-style breakfast & lunch in a straight-up setting with counter, table & booth seating.
Casual, family-owned restaurant with colorful murals & a menu of classic Colombian dishes.
8 locals recommend
Brasa Roja Pulaski
3556 N Pulaski RdCasual, family-owned restaurant with colorful murals & a menu of classic Colombian dishes.
Neighborhoods
Irving Park located in the Northwest side of Chicago is a comfortable, walkable neighborhood with plenty of unique culture. Much of Irving Park is quiet and residential, but you won't have to go far to find restaurants, shops, and nightlife.
7 locals recommend
Irving Park
Irving Park located in the Northwest side of Chicago is a comfortable, walkable neighborhood with plenty of unique culture. Much of Irving Park is quiet and residential, but you won't have to go far to find restaurants, shops, and nightlife.
Wrigleyville is a tourist hub that swells with activity during Chicago Cubs home games. It’s densely packed with lively sports bars and cool pubs, as well as baseball-themed gift shops that line Sheffield, Addison and Clark streets.
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
Wrigleyville is a tourist hub that swells with activity during Chicago Cubs home games. It’s densely packed with lively sports bars and cool pubs, as well as baseball-themed gift shops that line Sheffield, Addison and Clark streets.
Parks & Beaches
Small park but great for walking, setting up a picnic, playing tennis, baseball, etc. Plenty of space to relax and occasionally there is a great little food truck that sets to near Irving Park road and they have great snacks and food.
21 locals recommend
Independence Park
3945 N Springfield AveSmall park but great for walking, setting up a picnic, playing tennis, baseball, etc. Plenty of space to relax and occasionally there is a great little food truck that sets to near Irving Park road and they have great snacks and food.
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveMontrose Beach
Traveler advice
Getting around
Driving or a taxi/lyft/uber is the fastest way to get around
For Driving:
Parking is easy on the street (Private garage parking also available).
About 15-40 minutes drive to/from O'Hare airport(ORD) and downtown depending on traffic and time of day.
About 30 mins - 1hr drive to/from Midway Airport(MDW)
For Public Transit:
4-7 mins walk to bus 78, 80 & 82 that transfers to Blue line, Brown line & Red line stations
20 mins walk to Irving park & Addison blue line station
Total commute to Downtown and airport using public transit is Approximately 1 hr. Easier and faster if you have a car or take a taxi/lyft/uber.