Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveBest burgers in town! Heavy metal themed.
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveA lovely cafe that does excellent brunch, and sandwiches.
Amazing menu and selection, we are never disappointed at Feast!
16 residents recomanen
Feast Restaurant + Bar
1616 North Damen AvenueAmazing menu and selection, we are never disappointed at Feast!
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveAmazing cuban food in a very cheap price range.
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 N Lincoln AveThe biggest and best sandwiches.
Free wi-fi and great food and drinks. So many couches, you can sit there for hours.
47 residents recomanen
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueFree wi-fi and great food and drinks. So many couches, you can sit there for hours.
Ever seen a life size delorian? This place has one. A geeky themed coffee shop, always fun to visit.
131 residents recomanen
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveEver seen a life size delorian? This place has one. A geeky themed coffee shop, always fun to visit.
The most AMAZING TACOS EVER!!! Their whiskey selection is out of this world as well.
1176 residents recomanen
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveThe most AMAZING TACOS EVER!!! Their whiskey selection is out of this world as well.
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StA cute little cafe nearby. Amazing breakfast.
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveVegan food made fresh and fast.
Umami Burger Wicker Park
1480 N Milwaukee AveTHE BEST BURGERS ever!!!
Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division StWicker Park's oldest and most popular bakery.
Restaurant and sports bar, this is our favorite place to get great food and watch a game! Amazing appetizers, drinks, and dinners.
59 residents recomanen
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StRestaurant and sports bar, this is our favorite place to get great food and watch a game! Amazing appetizers, drinks, and dinners.
Everything Else
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveFresh donuts! Need I say more?
Entertainment & Activities
Arcade games and craft beers. Our favorite bar in the city!
158 residents recomanen
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveArcade games and craft beers. Our favorite bar in the city!
Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western AveOur local movie theater.
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveAmazing theater, with a vintage atmosphere and a full bar!
Chicago's own FREE ENTRY zoo! Spend the day watching the animals, or hang out in the botanical gardens, or adjoining conservatory.
1117 residents recomanen
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StChicago's own FREE ENTRY zoo! Spend the day watching the animals, or hang out in the botanical gardens, or adjoining conservatory.
Aquari Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrChicago's own aquarium. One of the best!
Adler Planetarium is amazing! Fun for dates, families, you name it!
393 residents recomanen
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrAdler Planetarium is amazing! Fun for dates, families, you name it!
Even when baseball’s not in season, there’s plenty to do at this legendary stadium, erected in 1914 and reinvigorated by an ownership change in 2009. Seasonal tours offer an insider peek at the Friendly Confines, and, come winter, you can skate on an ice rink just outside of the field.
1004 residents recomanen
Camp de Wrigley
1060 W Addison StEven when baseball’s not in season, there’s plenty to do at this legendary stadium, erected in 1914 and reinvigorated by an ownership change in 2009. Seasonal tours offer an insider peek at the Friendly Confines, and, come winter, you can skate on an ice rink just outside of the field.
Drinks & Nightlife
Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee AveNightly shows at Debonair
Their craft cocktails and intimate atmosphere is the best! The entryway is even a secret door in a wall. Expect a line at the secret door though, it's quite popular!
355 residents recomanen
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveTheir craft cocktails and intimate atmosphere is the best! The entryway is even a secret door in a wall. Expect a line at the secret door though, it's quite popular!
Double Door
Live music - a Chicago classic iconic venue!
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveLive music, budget friendly! Super close to our house.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayJewel Osco. Large grocery chain, open late!
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western AveClose healthy food store.
Parks & Nature
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveNice local park within walking distance.
Swim, play, or rent a bike and ride the trail! Easy to get to from ours, just take the North ave bus all the way there.
338 residents recomanen
Platja de North Avenue
Swim, play, or rent a bike and ride the trail! Easy to get to from ours, just take the North ave bus all the way there.
Getting Around
Division & Ashland station
A nearby CTA stop for the Blue line
A nearby CTA stop for the Blue line, also near many shopping and nightlife interests!
121 residents recomanen
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveA nearby CTA stop for the Blue line, also near many shopping and nightlife interests!