Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in Chicago. Make it a point to eat here. This is a whiskey place, so try a specialty cocktail. Nice outdoor seating and knowledgeable servers.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveOne of the best restaurants in Chicago. Make it a point to eat here. This is a whiskey place, so try a specialty cocktail. Nice outdoor seating and knowledgeable servers.
Delicious seasonal food with hipster vibe. Newly expanded bar. Servers are aloof but who cares. Super crowed for brunch but it is good.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdDelicious seasonal food with hipster vibe. Newly expanded bar. Servers are aloof but who cares. Super crowed for brunch but it is good.
Great back patio and upstairs with good mexican and big margaritas. The front patio is over lit so avoid it.
44 locals recommend
El Cid
2645 N Kedzie AveGreat back patio and upstairs with good mexican and big margaritas. The front patio is over lit so avoid it.
Starbucks
210 W North AveWhen you need it, it is there.
Hachi's Kitchen
2521 N California AveOur favorite Sushi. Beautiful interior with great staff.
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveGood coffee with amusing '70s decor. Super hipster.
Azucar Tapas
2647 N Kedzie AveGood tapas and now they have a nice patio out front.
The place to go for locally brewed beer. Good food too. Can be a long wait so go early.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveThe place to go for locally brewed beer. Good food too. Can be a long wait so go early.
Really great beer menu and super delicious, rich food. Not for anyone on a diet. Fish and chips some of the best in the city.
46 locals recommend
Owen & Engine
2700 N Western AveReally great beer menu and super delicious, rich food. Not for anyone on a diet. Fish and chips some of the best in the city.
Local family pizza place. Fast delivery if you feel like staying in.
10 locals recommend
Marcello's Father and Son Restaurant
2475 N Milwaukee AveLocal family pizza place. Fast delivery if you feel like staying in.
Popular morning pancake place. Gets crowded on weekends.
88 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AvePopular morning pancake place. Gets crowded on weekends.
Authentic family owned Mexican place with huge margaritas. Good for carryout also. Nice family.
29 locals recommend
Taqueria Moran
2226 N California AveAuthentic family owned Mexican place with huge margaritas. Good for carryout also. Nice family.
Italian restaurant with good weeknight specials. Check for prix fix days.
34 locals recommend
Buona Terra
3608 N California AveItalian restaurant with good weeknight specials. Check for prix fix days.
Panera Bread
2 N Michigan AveChain sandwich/soup place.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdFast food Mexican. Good burritos.
Everyone's favorite burger spot. Really popular = long wait. Lots of hipsters.
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveEveryone's favorite burger spot. Really popular = long wait. Lots of hipsters.
Excellent wood fired pizza along with salads and pastas. Great for families. Bar has a lively scene on the weekends. Cash only.
340 locals recommend
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveExcellent wood fired pizza along with salads and pastas. Great for families. Bar has a lively scene on the weekends. Cash only.
Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveCute BYOB restaurant for lunch and dinner.
Fantastic Michelan starred restaurant just 3 blocks away. Menu is electic Portugese/Cantonese.
126 locals recommend
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveFantastic Michelan starred restaurant just 3 blocks away. Menu is electic Portugese/Cantonese.
One of the best restaurants in Chicago, Mi Tocaya's amazing menu of Mexican street food is a must visit.
33 locals recommend
Mi Tocaya Antojería
2800 W Logan BlvdOne of the best restaurants in Chicago, Mi Tocaya's amazing menu of Mexican street food is a must visit.
Everything Else
Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
2236 N Sacramento AveYum. I will say no more.
Shopping
Target Optical
2656 N Elston AveIt is Target. You get what you need.
The Home Depot
2803 S Cicero AveJust in case.
Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence AveBig chain drugstore with pharmacy
Adornment and Theory
2644 N Milwaukee AveTruly beautiful hand maid jewelry by a variety of artists.
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee AveMore than just flowers, Fleur has a nice selection of small home goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveMore happening late but you can get a delicious cocktail early too!
Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California AveOk I haven't been here but I hear it is good.
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveOld man turned hipster bar.
Exactly what it is, a small bar. But a good local hangout with some bar food. Good wings.
50 locals recommend
Small Bar
2956 N Albany AveExactly what it is, a small bar. But a good local hangout with some bar food. Good wings.
Square Bar & Grill
2849 W Belmont AveHangles the overflow from Kumas and has its own good burgers.
A wine bar with food so you can have a snack while you sample their huge wine list. Great place for a quiet drink.
73 locals recommend
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveA wine bar with food so you can have a snack while you sample their huge wine list. Great place for a quiet drink.
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveSuper cool tiki bar with all sorts of fancy drinks.
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdA beautiful cocktail bar with light snacks. Not to be missed.
Essentials
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveNice organic produce.
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
2500 N Elston AveThis is a fully grocery.
Entertainment & Activities
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave