Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic 1904 bar that Al Capone owned and frequented. Inside is original from 1904. Jazz Music every night and swing dancing Tuesdays and Thursdays.
471 residents recomanen
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayClassic 1904 bar that Al Capone owned and frequented. Inside is original from 1904. Jazz Music every night and swing dancing Tuesdays and Thursdays.
German food and music every night except Tuesday. Dancing too.
27 residents recomanen
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueGerman food and music every night except Tuesday. Dancing too.
Lincoln Karaoke
5526 N Lincoln AveKaraoke bar with individual rooms!
Food Scene
La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan BlvdGreat fresh French bread and pastries, plus coffee
Best Chicago hot dogs! 200 feet away. Hot dog and fries for $2.45 - what a deal! A Chicago classic!
Quick Bite Carry Outs
5155 N Western AveBest Chicago hot dogs! 200 feet away. Hot dog and fries for $2.45 - what a deal! A Chicago classic!
Great pastries and restaurant with outdoor seating in the center of Lincoln Square.
93 residents recomanen
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveGreat pastries and restaurant with outdoor seating in the center of Lincoln Square.
Coffee, pie, and biscuits - a highly recommended stop
43 residents recomanen
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits Ravenswood
4947 N Damen AveCoffee, pie, and biscuits - a highly recommended stop
Breakfast restaurant/toast bar and bakery that mills its own flour
42 residents recomanen
Baker Miller
4655 N Lincoln AveBreakfast restaurant/toast bar and bakery that mills its own flour
Wide variety of Colombian empanadas and pastries - and traditional hot chocolate!
8 residents recomanen
Mekato's Colombian Bakery
5423 N Lincoln AveWide variety of Colombian empanadas and pastries - and traditional hot chocolate!
Krygyz restaurant that's ideal for families, particularly on warm nights - the heartiest food, and most welcoming atmosphere
Jibek Jolu
5047 N Lincoln AveKrygyz restaurant that's ideal for families, particularly on warm nights - the heartiest food, and most welcoming atmosphere
BryAnna's Restaurant
5695 N Lincoln AveSome of the best pupusas in the city!
Parks & Nature
beautiful 40 acre park with tennis courts and baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, jogging paths
65 residents recomanen
Parc Winnemac
5100 N Leavitt Stbeautiful 40 acre park with tennis courts and baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, jogging paths
Beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. 2 Miles away. Foster Bus takes you right there.
101 residents recomanen
Foster Beach
Beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. 2 Miles away. Foster Bus takes you right there.
The closest entrance to the North Shore Channel Trail, part of a "long park" that goes along the North Branch - ride or walk along it for however long you like!
11 residents recomanen
Ronan Park
3000 W Argyle StThe closest entrance to the North Shore Channel Trail, part of a "long park" that goes along the North Branch - ride or walk along it for however long you like!
Arts & Culture
Museum dedicated to the history of Chicago, right in the heart of Old Town
241 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història de Chicago
1601 N Clark StMuseum dedicated to the history of Chicago, right in the heart of Old Town
Chicago's comprehensive, sprawling art museum with regularly rotating exhibits - perhaps one of them is what's brought you to town!
1159 residents recomanen
L'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveChicago's comprehensive, sprawling art museum with regularly rotating exhibits - perhaps one of them is what's brought you to town!
An independent printshop offering classes and a gallery - some of the collaborative's output is for sale, too!
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
4912 N Western AveAn independent printshop offering classes and a gallery - some of the collaborative's output is for sale, too!
Essentials
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveGetting Around
Western Brown Line Station
Shopping
A truly unique store, run by a professional magician, full of tricks for amateurs and fellow professionals
Ash's Magic Shop
4955 N Western AveA truly unique store, run by a professional magician, full of tricks for amateurs and fellow professionals
An old-world-style apothecary with natural medicines that also carries high-end goods; it's been in Lincoln Square since 1875.
52 residents recomanen
Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln AveAn old-world-style apothecary with natural medicines that also carries high-end goods; it's been in Lincoln Square since 1875.
Gourmet European market and deli with a truly unbelievable selection of sausages
91 residents recomanen
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveGourmet European market and deli with a truly unbelievable selection of sausages