Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveOne of the best cocktail bars in the city!
One of the best dive bars ever. Go in, watch a Blackhawks game, and say hi to Maria behind the bar.
26 locals recommend
Whirlaway Lounge
3224 W Fullerton AveOne of the best dive bars ever. Go in, watch a Blackhawks game, and say hi to Maria behind the bar.
Has become one of my favorite bars - bartenders are nice, it's never crowded, and great beers on tap.
136 locals recommend
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueHas become one of my favorite bars - bartenders are nice, it's never crowded, and great beers on tap.
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveGreat dive, great beer, and a pool table!
Great place to come to enjoy a delicious Revolution beer and some good food. Usually pretty busy, but can find space at the bar.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGreat place to come to enjoy a delicious Revolution beer and some good food. Usually pretty busy, but can find space at the bar.
The Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs seven nights a week. Fantastic cocktails.
185 locals recommend
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveThe Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs seven nights a week. Fantastic cocktails.
There's dancing, there's a waterfall behind the bar, and it's open until 4 a.m.
106 locals recommend
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveThere's dancing, there's a waterfall behind the bar, and it's open until 4 a.m.
A great tiki bar full of all the rums. Chinese place next door that you can order food from & eat at the bar.
356 locals recommend
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveA great tiki bar full of all the rums. Chinese place next door that you can order food from & eat at the bar.
Arcade bar with pinball, video games, pool, and craft beers.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveArcade bar with pinball, video games, pool, and craft beers.
Food Scene
Great fried chicken, the hush puppies are to die for, and you can't leave without trying a negroni slushie.
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveGreat fried chicken, the hush puppies are to die for, and you can't leave without trying a negroni slushie.
There's usually a wait, but it's worth it. My favorite late night eats spot since the kitchen is open later than anywhere else.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveThere's usually a wait, but it's worth it. My favorite late night eats spot since the kitchen is open later than anywhere else.
Trendy, tons of room to hang out and work/read, and great coffee.
113 locals recommend
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveTrendy, tons of room to hang out and work/read, and great coffee.
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee AveTrendy, high end coffee shop
Get the PBJ (pizza, PBR, and a shot of Jameson). Cash only, but keep your ATM receipt and you get a free shot of Jamo!
152 locals recommend
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueGet the PBJ (pizza, PBR, and a shot of Jameson). Cash only, but keep your ATM receipt and you get a free shot of Jamo!
El Habanero
3300 W Fullerton AveThey have pambazos and they are amazing. Cash only.
Fresh biscuits, home made pies, iced coffee, tea & lemonade on tap.
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveFresh biscuits, home made pies, iced coffee, tea & lemonade on tap.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdKiller brunch.
Casual cantina serving mixed Latin fare & craft cocktails - get the cuban sandwich.
80 locals recommend
Cafe Con Leche
2714 N Milwaukee AveCasual cantina serving mixed Latin fare & craft cocktails - get the cuban sandwich.
Parts & Labor
2700 North Milwaukee AvenueBurgers, fries, craft beers and Malort shots.
The Rocking Horse
2535 N Milwaukee AveGet the truffle fries. You won't regret it.
Everything Else
Every Sunday in summer, Logan Square puts on one of the city's best farmers markets.
135 locals recommend
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardEvery Sunday in summer, Logan Square puts on one of the city's best farmers markets.
Take a Divvy :) Chicago's bike share is easy and affordable, and a great way to see the city!
38 locals recommend
Divvy
Take a Divvy :) Chicago's bike share is easy and affordable, and a great way to see the city!
Essentials
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveCo-op that sells healthy and sustainable groceries
Arts & Culture
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveHistorical theatre with bar & lounge
Shopping
City Lit Books
2523 N Kedzie BlvdCute bookstore with great staff recommendations.
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveBasic essentials, some food/drinks, pharmacy
Sightseeing
Elevated trail for biking, running, walking that goes from Western Trailhead Garden over to Bucktown through Logan Square & Wicker Park. See all four neighborhoods from above street level!
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueElevated trail for biking, running, walking that goes from Western Trailhead Garden over to Bucktown through Logan Square & Wicker Park. See all four neighborhoods from above street level!