Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful neighborhood pub with friendly bartenders, great beer selection, and Jumbo Jenga!
10 residents recomanen
River Shannon
425 W Armitage AveWonderful neighborhood pub with friendly bartenders, great beer selection, and Jumbo Jenga!
Old Town Pour House - Chicago
1419 N Wells StAbout 100 beers on tap in a gigantic space.
Fun spot for watching sports and people watching. In warmer weather, they pull back the retractable roof so you can have a drink under the stars.
67 residents recomanen
Benchmark
1510 N Wells StFun spot for watching sports and people watching. In warmer weather, they pull back the retractable roof so you can have a drink under the stars.
Entertainment & Activities
Lions and tigers and bears! Also check out the neighboring farm to get a taste of the country with skyscrapers in the background.
1117 residents recomanen
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StLions and tigers and bears! Also check out the neighboring farm to get a taste of the country with skyscrapers in the background.
The Second City
230 W North AveStandup and sketch comedy
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StStandup comedy hilarity
Parks & Nature
Conservatori de Lincoln Park
2430 N Stockton DrGorgeous plants from around the world
Fun in the sun whether relaxing in the sand or jogging/biking on the path. This path stretches 6 miles north and 12 miles south.
338 residents recomanen
Platja de North Avenue
Fun in the sun whether relaxing in the sand or jogging/biking on the path. This path stretches 6 miles north and 12 miles south.
Lions and tigers and bears! Also check out the neighboring farm to get a taste of the country with skyscrapers in the background.
1117 residents recomanen
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StLions and tigers and bears! Also check out the neighboring farm to get a taste of the country with skyscrapers in the background.
Conservatori de Lincoln Park
2430 N Stockton DrGorgeous plants from around the world
Food scene
GEMINI
2075 N Lincoln AveGourmet American & French cuisine
Adobo Grill
215 W North AveDelicious Mexican
Nookies
1746 N Wells StBest diner in the city.
We are surrounded by dessert shops and this is one of our favorites. They are open April-October.
19 residents recomanen
Annette's Italian Ice
2009 N Bissell StWe are surrounded by dessert shops and this is one of our favorites. They are open April-October.
Overlooking the pond between Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park Farm, Cafe Brauer offers a wonderfully, relaxing setting to enjoy lunch or a glass of wine/beer.
15 residents recomanen
Cafe Brauer
2021 N Stockton DrOverlooking the pond between Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park Farm, Cafe Brauer offers a wonderfully, relaxing setting to enjoy lunch or a glass of wine/beer.
CityGrounds coffee bar
507 W Dickens AveCharming coffee shop.
Best ribs in the city. While visiting, be sure to read the history of movies filmed here, Sinatra visits, etc. They do not take reservations and there is typically a wait (bar available, however)
71 residents recomanen
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetBest ribs in the city. While visiting, be sure to read the history of movies filmed here, Sinatra visits, etc. They do not take reservations and there is typically a wait (bar available, however)
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StSpanish tapas in a fun environment.
Kamehachi
1531 N Wells StOne of the best places for sushi in a very cool, modern environment.
They make a delicious sandwich and this happens to be the first Potbelly's location, started in 1977.
32 residents recomanen
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2264 N Lincoln AveThey make a delicious sandwich and this happens to be the first Potbelly's location, started in 1977.
Everything Else
CVS pharmacy is only a block away and provides forgotten toiletries, snack food, etc. And it also sells the Chicago CTA El train/bus passes (1/3/7 day passes as well as per-use fare cards)
135 residents recomanen
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveCVS pharmacy is only a block away and provides forgotten toiletries, snack food, etc. And it also sells the Chicago CTA El train/bus passes (1/3/7 day passes as well as per-use fare cards)
Urban Oasis
939 W North AveExcellent massages
Shopping
They have a great selection of spices including a few Chicago-themed blends. This area of Wells Street also has several other shops as well as restaurants and bars.
25 residents recomanen
The Spice House Chicago
1512 N Wells StThey have a great selection of spices including a few Chicago-themed blends. This area of Wells Street also has several other shops as well as restaurants and bars.
Old Town Oil
1543 N Wells StOils & vinegars from around the world. Great gifts!
Carnival Foods
458 W Dickens AveThis neighborhood grocery has a good wine selection.