Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
m.henry
5707 N Clark Stbrunch!
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StCoffeeshop on the corner
Jin Ju
5203 N Clark StKorean fusion
Super affordable Middle Eastern, great market across the street
31 residents recomanen
Taste of Lebanon Restaurant
1509 W Foster AveSuper affordable Middle Eastern, great market across the street
Acre
5308 N Clark StOyster bar
Creative Southern Comfort food. Always on Chicago restaurant must-dine lists.
78 residents recomanen
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StCreative Southern Comfort food. Always on Chicago restaurant must-dine lists.
Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N BroadwaySouthern food and an enjoyable ambiance.
A Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark StCupcakes and brunch
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark StCozy coffeeshop with good food
American contemporary; wine/cheese focused. Half wine bar and restaurant, half upscale wine/cheese shop.
11 residents recomanen
Appellation
5212 North Clark StreetAmerican contemporary; wine/cheese focused. Half wine bar and restaurant, half upscale wine/cheese shop.
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StBrunch!
Cantina 1910
5025 North Clark StreetUpscale Mexican cuisine
Vincent
1475 W Balmoral AveAmerican Contemporary
Anteprima
5316 N Clark StUpscale Italian
Tanoshii
5547 N Clark StLocal sushi spot
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant
5846 N BroadwayYummy Ethiopian food
Bahn Mi! Not a sit down place, really, but this is a French-Vietnamese sandwich shop that also sells many prepared food to grab and go.
27 residents recomanen
Ba Le Sandwich Shop
5014 N BroadwayBahn Mi! Not a sit down place, really, but this is a French-Vietnamese sandwich shop that also sells many prepared food to grab and go.
Lots of pie. Also a decent coffee shop where you can literally exit through the gift shop.
39 residents recomanen
First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland AveLots of pie. Also a decent coffee shop where you can literally exit through the gift shop.
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StLocal Swedish restaurant, a breakfast favorite.
British/American food. Aleah vouches for the burgers. Very Dublin-y vibe
93 residents recomanen
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StBritish/American food. Aleah vouches for the burgers. Very Dublin-y vibe
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brixton
5420 North Clark StreetTrendy drinks/eats.
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark Stlocal hangout with live music Sundays and Wednesdays
Hamburger Mary's
Karaoke at Mary's Attic!
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat ambiance, good food.
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveKiller martinis
Replay
5358 N Clark StVideo games
Chicago mainstay with live jazz every day. Poetry slam on Sundays. Al Capone stored his booze here during prohibition!
471 residents recomanen
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayChicago mainstay with live jazz every day. Poetry slam on Sundays. Al Capone stored his booze here during prohibition!
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StGreat beer selection, good food, nice ambiance.
Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan RdMondays are $1 burger (or veggie dog) w/fries night.
Farraguts on Clark
5240 N Clark StLocal dive w/pool table.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGrocery store #2
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGrocery store #1
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGrocery store #3
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGrocery store #4
Advocate Clinic at Walgreens
5625 N Ridge AveLocal pharmacy open 24/7
Arts & Culture
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland Avenue30 plays in 60 minutes; a neighborhood mainstay.
I have never been, but I drive by it every day........
9 residents recomanen
Edgewater Historical Society
5358 N Ashland AveI have never been, but I drive by it every day........
Sightseeing
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StLocal museum
Everything Else
Bryn Mawr Red Line Station
Red line 'El' train
Parks & Nature
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrLocal beach