Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Everything Else

Former elevated train track that is now a great track for running, walking and biking.
19 locals recommend
606 Trail
19 locals recommend
Former elevated train track that is now a great track for running, walking and biking.

Food Scene

Great Mexican food, really close.
10 locals recommend
Estrella Negra
2346 W Fullerton Ave
10 locals recommend
Great Mexican food, really close.
BYOB Costa Rican Food, large outdoor space.
109 locals recommend
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 locals recommend
BYOB Costa Rican Food, large outdoor space.
A bit more expensive, but great American food for dinner and good brunch too
62 locals recommend
The Bristol
2152 N Damen Ave
62 locals recommend
A bit more expensive, but great American food for dinner and good brunch too
Good breakfast spot, big menu.
98 locals recommend
toast
2046 N Damen Ave
98 locals recommend
Good breakfast spot, big menu.
Amazing Cuban food, well priced, good outdoor area
182 locals recommend
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
182 locals recommend
Amazing Cuban food, well priced, good outdoor area
A casual restaurant with amazing gourmet burgers and more, same owners as Au Cheval
161 locals recommend
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave
161 locals recommend
A casual restaurant with amazing gourmet burgers and more, same owners as Au Cheval
Good sushi nearby!
80 locals recommend
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen Avenue
80 locals recommend
Good sushi nearby!
Nice local coffee shop
41 locals recommend
Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt St
41 locals recommend
Nice local coffee shop
Amazing burgers and other British food fairly priced. Can be hard to get into though. Great brunch too!
46 locals recommend
Owen & Engine
2700 N Western Ave
46 locals recommend
Amazing burgers and other British food fairly priced. Can be hard to get into though. Great brunch too!
Old fashioned ice cream shop with amazing ice cream sundaes!
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 locals recommend
Old fashioned ice cream shop with amazing ice cream sundaes!
This place is a steal for great Puerto Rican Food. Order the jibarito, a Chicago invented sandwich with fried plantains instead of bread and either pork, chicken or avocado inside. It's one of my neighborhood favorites!
La Cocina Boricua De La Familia Galarza
2420 West Fullerton Avenue
This place is a steal for great Puerto Rican Food. Order the jibarito, a Chicago invented sandwich with fried plantains instead of bread and either pork, chicken or avocado inside. It's one of my neighborhood favorites!
Great spot to grab coffee, tea or a snack before or after checking out the 606
62 locals recommend
Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee Ave
62 locals recommend
Great spot to grab coffee, tea or a snack before or after checking out the 606
Good local spot with patio and American menu
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue
180 locals recommend
Good local spot with patio and American menu

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun neighborhood bar
65 locals recommend
The Charleston Bar Chicago
65 locals recommend
Fun neighborhood bar
Has Sunday open mic comedy night, and live music many other nights
33 locals recommend
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
33 locals recommend
Has Sunday open mic comedy night, and live music many other nights

Entertainment & Activities

A bar/restaurant where you can play shuffle board!
12 locals recommend
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
1750 N Milwaukee Ave
12 locals recommend
A bar/restaurant where you can play shuffle board!