Guidebook for Chicago

Jenny
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Our favorite neighborhood coffee.
71 locals recommend
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western Ave
71 locals recommend
Our favorite neighborhood coffee.
Another favorite- beautiful outdoor patio.
135 locals recommend
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago Ave
135 locals recommend
Another favorite- beautiful outdoor patio.
Japanese cuisine in upscale atmosphere
37 locals recommend
Arami
1829 W Chicago Ave
37 locals recommend
Japanese cuisine in upscale atmosphere
Open 24-7. When you are craving cheap Mexican food, this is your place.
13 locals recommend
Chavas Tacos El Original
2333 W Grand Ave
13 locals recommend
Open 24-7. When you are craving cheap Mexican food, this is your place.
Get the classic Chicago hot dog. Cash only.
62 locals recommend
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago Ave
62 locals recommend
Get the classic Chicago hot dog. Cash only.
Southern comfort food.
63 locals recommend
Feed
2803 W Chicago Ave
63 locals recommend
Southern comfort food.
Think homemade Chick-fil-a sandwiches. Cash Only.
51 locals recommend
Leghorn Chicken
51 locals recommend
Think homemade Chick-fil-a sandwiches. Cash Only.
Favorite Italian food in all of Chicago. Delightful outdoor patio. BYOB.
10 locals recommend
Briciola
937 North Damen Avenue
10 locals recommend
Favorite Italian food in all of Chicago. Delightful outdoor patio. BYOB.

Everything Else

Closest grocery store- small but well stocked.
72 locals recommend
Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western Ave
72 locals recommend
Closest grocery store- small but well stocked.
Nearest large grocery store. Parking lot.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
Nearest large grocery store. Parking lot.
Our backyard!
39 locals recommend
Smith Park
39 locals recommend
Our backyard!
Metra is the Chicago area commuter rail line. Starting here, you are one stop from the heart of the Loop.
7 locals recommend
Western Avenue station
420 N Artesian Ave
7 locals recommend
Metra is the Chicago area commuter rail line. Starting here, you are one stop from the heart of the Loop.
Nearest L to our place. Take the #49 bus (Western) going south to reach our home.
9 locals recommend
Milwaukee & Western station
9 locals recommend
Nearest L to our place. Take the #49 bus (Western) going south to reach our home.

Shopping

Delightful neighborhood gift shop. Everything is hand selected- many local artisans are represented.
29 locals recommend
Komoda
2559 W Chicago Ave
29 locals recommend
Delightful neighborhood gift shop. Everything is hand selected- many local artisans are represented.
A lovely walk from our place, many gourmet flavors. Cash Only.
90 locals recommend
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle Dr
90 locals recommend
A lovely walk from our place, many gourmet flavors. Cash Only.
A wonderland of vintage home finds.
9 locals recommend
Urban Remains
1820 W Grand Ave
9 locals recommend
A wonderland of vintage home finds.

Drinks & Nightlife

Make your own salad from a hundred different ingredients. Also has a massive selection of midwestern craft beers.
126 locals recommend
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago Ave
126 locals recommend
Make your own salad from a hundred different ingredients. Also has a massive selection of midwestern craft beers.
A great selection of beers and outdoor patio.
27 locals recommend
The Rookery
2109 W Chicago Ave
27 locals recommend
A great selection of beers and outdoor patio.
Gourmet burgers and local brews- be warned... it is loud!
74 locals recommend
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western Ave
74 locals recommend
Gourmet burgers and local brews- be warned... it is loud!