Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
One of my favorite places to relax in the area. Wifi, great chai, and the best breakfast sandwich around.
29 residents recomanen
The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln AveOne of my favorite places to relax in the area. Wifi, great chai, and the best breakfast sandwich around.
New Orleans inspired southern cooking. BEST brunch and dinner, period. Walkable, but also a short bus ride away via the Foster bus.
78 residents recomanen
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StNew Orleans inspired southern cooking. BEST brunch and dinner, period. Walkable, but also a short bus ride away via the Foster bus.
Pricey, but worth it, and rated as the #4 best restaurant of 2013. Book in advance through their ticketing system online.
13 residents recomanen
Elizabeth
4835 N Western AvePricey, but worth it, and rated as the #4 best restaurant of 2013. Book in advance through their ticketing system online.
One of my favorite dinner spots. Great for wine and conversation, or a romantic date. Traditional Italian (think small plates, not pizza). Book reservations online, especially for weekends.
41 residents recomanen
Anteprima
5316 N Clark StOne of my favorite dinner spots. Great for wine and conversation, or a romantic date. Traditional Italian (think small plates, not pizza). Book reservations online, especially for weekends.
Julius Meinl
4363 N Lincoln AveTraditional Viennese cafe. Amazing desserts, amazing coffee!
YUMMY YUMMY gelato. Flavors like "lemon custard fig and ginger," "vanilla lavender chocolate chip," and "chocolate salted caramel." Did I mention yummy?
16 residents recomanen
Paciugo
2324 West Giddings StreetYUMMY YUMMY gelato. Flavors like "lemon custard fig and ginger," "vanilla lavender chocolate chip," and "chocolate salted caramel." Did I mention yummy?
Everything Else
Stones throw away, perfect place to spend an evening close by. They recently renovated, but thank God they kept the historic mural!
18 residents recomanen
Lincoln Square Lanes
4874 North Lincoln AvenueStones throw away, perfect place to spend an evening close by. They recently renovated, but thank God they kept the historic mural!
Shopping
A Secret Closet
4617 N Lincoln AveOne of the best resale boutiques around.
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayBecause sometimes you need a Walgreens.
Local bookshop. They also have a little cafe that sells coffee, wine, and sandwiches. Check out their schedule-- they often host local readings and events that are worth the trip.
40 residents recomanen
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveLocal bookshop. They also have a little cafe that sells coffee, wine, and sandwiches. Check out their schedule-- they often host local readings and events that are worth the trip.
Essentials
Besides being close, it's cheap and awesome. Everyone in the neighborhood harbors feelings of extreme affection for this little grocery. Go here instead of Dominick's.
46 residents recomanen
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveBesides being close, it's cheap and awesome. Everyone in the neighborhood harbors feelings of extreme affection for this little grocery. Go here instead of Dominick's.
European market and butcher. Best meats in town. Especially love their bacon.
91 residents recomanen
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveEuropean market and butcher. Best meats in town. Especially love their bacon.
Provenance
2312 W Leland AveArtesian food and wine shop. Never disappoints.
For the fine wine connoisseur. Great selection of fine wines and liquors, very knowledgeable staff.
Fine Wine Brokers
4621 N Lincoln AveFor the fine wine connoisseur. Great selection of fine wines and liquors, very knowledgeable staff.
Go here if you need groceries before 7am or after 9pm. Otherwise, go to Harvestime!
8 residents recomanen
Dominick's Finer Foods
959 W Fullerton AveGo here if you need groceries before 7am or after 9pm. Otherwise, go to Harvestime!
Arts & Culture
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveCheap movie theater!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great traditional English pub, complete with fish 'n' chips and a real red phone booth inside. Board games, old movies-- Cozy and fun place to spend an evening, and stumbling distance!
14 residents recomanen
The Red Lion Lincoln Square
4749 N Rockwell StGreat traditional English pub, complete with fish 'n' chips and a real red phone booth inside. Board games, old movies-- Cozy and fun place to spend an evening, and stumbling distance!