Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Cozy coffeehouse serving caffeinated staples plus breakfast, lunch & ice cream into the evening.
11 residents recomanen
Chicago Grind
5256 N BroadwayCozy coffeehouse serving caffeinated staples plus breakfast, lunch & ice cream into the evening.
Cajun-Creole comfort fare plus craft beer & cocktails in a down-home setting with brick walls.
19 residents recomanen
Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N BroadwayCajun-Creole comfort fare plus craft beer & cocktails in a down-home setting with brick walls.
Owner-operated coffeehouse serving breakfast & lunch in an art-filled setting with sidewalk seating.
14 residents recomanen
Baker Miller - Berwyn
1107 W Berwyn AveOwner-operated coffeehouse serving breakfast & lunch in an art-filled setting with sidewalk seating.
Cash-only American comfort & gluten-free fare plus a full bar in art-filled surrounds with a patio.
111 residents recomanen
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdCash-only American comfort & gluten-free fare plus a full bar in art-filled surrounds with a patio.
Circa-1920s bake shop for Swedish treats such as marzipan cakes, cardamom coffeecake & cookies.
18 residents recomanen
Swedish Bakery
5348 North Clark StreetCirca-1920s bake shop for Swedish treats such as marzipan cakes, cardamom coffeecake & cookies.
Comfy neighborhood ice cream shop serving classic & unique flavors, plus sundaes, cupcakes & coffee.
39 residents recomanen
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StComfy neighborhood ice cream shop serving classic & unique flavors, plus sundaes, cupcakes & coffee.
Known for Chicago deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
14 residents recomanen
Giordano's
5207 North Clark StreetKnown for Chicago deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveDrinks & Nightlife
Casual neighborhood pub with 2 bars, sports on TV & a menu of upscale bar eats.
12 residents recomanen
Burke's Public House
5401 N BroadwayCasual neighborhood pub with 2 bars, sports on TV & a menu of upscale bar eats.
Upscale farm-to-table bar eats & a large beer & whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
93 residents recomanen
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StUpscale farm-to-table bar eats & a large beer & whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
Creative Belgian-focused eats go with loads of brews at this lively hang that's 21 & older only.
251 residents recomanen
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StCreative Belgian-focused eats go with loads of brews at this lively hang that's 21 & older only.
Modern American fare paired with wines in a rustic-chic setting at a gourmet cheese store.
11 residents recomanen
Appellation
5212 North Clark StreetModern American fare paired with wines in a rustic-chic setting at a gourmet cheese store.
Arts & Culture
Modern 100-seat theater offering plays by emerging writers performed by its resident acting company.
6 residents recomanen
Steep Theatre Co
1044 West Berwyn AvenueModern 100-seat theater offering plays by emerging writers performed by its resident acting company.
Getting Around
Berwyn station
CTA Red Line 'L' to Downtown
Parks & Nature
Foster Beach
Local Lake Michigan Beach