Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Angry Crab
5665 N Lincoln AveNew restaurant! One of the best!
El Carrito
6019 N Lincoln AveMole fries and carne asada are definitely a must!
Sunset Pho Caffe
2856 N Clark StI had my fair share of pho around Argyle and this was one of the best.
Do not leave here without trying the bread pudding French toast!
35 residents recomanen
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
3348 W Bryn Mawr AveDo not leave here without trying the bread pudding French toast!
Katsu Japanese Restaurant
2651 West Peterson AvenueBest sushi around.
Friendly, comfortable and unpretentious, with traditional Supper Club fare.
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
7110 Lincoln AveFriendly, comfortable and unpretentious, with traditional Supper Club fare.
Creative, avant-garde American fare offered in a contemporary, intimate fine-dining space plus BYO.
21 residents recomanen
goosefoot
2656 W Lawrence AveCreative, avant-garde American fare offered in a contemporary, intimate fine-dining space plus BYO.
Two-year-old Gene’s carries on the tradition of the now-departed Delicatessen Meyer, with homemade pierogi and specialty meats, such as venison and boar.
91 residents recomanen
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveTwo-year-old Gene’s carries on the tradition of the now-departed Delicatessen Meyer, with homemade pierogi and specialty meats, such as venison and boar.
Beer & Bavarian fare in an family-friendly Oktoberfest setting with German bands some nights.
27 residents recomanen
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueBeer & Bavarian fare in an family-friendly Oktoberfest setting with German bands some nights.
Small, modest Thai spot serving both the usual fare & more adventurous eats through a separate menu.
8 residents recomanen
Spoon Thai
4608 N Western AveSmall, modest Thai spot serving both the usual fare & more adventurous eats through a separate menu.
Essentials
Cozy aisles lined with shelves full of international grocery items, plus a small lunch counter.
World Fresh Market
2434 W Devon AveCozy aisles lined with shelves full of international grocery items, plus a small lunch counter.
Shopping
The professional illusionist Mr. Ash estimates he has at least 15,000 tricks stashed in his cramped shop and warehouse. Founded in 1926!
Ash's Magic Shop
4955 N Western AveThe professional illusionist Mr. Ash estimates he has at least 15,000 tricks stashed in his cramped shop and warehouse. Founded in 1926!
For creative (and mostly nonelectronic) playthings, head to Timeless Toys. For a walk down memory lane, check out Quake’s vintage action figures and comics
10 residents recomanen
Timeless Toys Ltd
4749 N Lincoln AveFor creative (and mostly nonelectronic) playthings, head to Timeless Toys. For a walk down memory lane, check out Quake’s vintage action figures and comics
Founded by a pharmacist in 1875, this gem stocks holistic remedies and bath products, including Vinolia soap (used on the Titanic) and Diptyque candles (which the shop ships to rock-star dressing room
52 residents recomanen
Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln AveFounded by a pharmacist in 1875, this gem stocks holistic remedies and bath products, including Vinolia soap (used on the Titanic) and Diptyque candles (which the shop ships to rock-star dressing room
Everything Else
This 12-lane bowling alley located above a hardware store hasn’t modernized much since 1918—which is why we love it. Open bowling runs $3 to $5 per hour during the week and $40 on weekends!
18 residents recomanen
Lincoln Square Lanes
4874 North Lincoln AvenueThis 12-lane bowling alley located above a hardware store hasn’t modernized much since 1918—which is why we love it. Open bowling runs $3 to $5 per hour during the week and $40 on weekends!
A new façade reflects the ongoing revival of this German American cultural center, which offers language classes, film screenings, and an open house!
12 residents recomanen
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
4740 N Western AveA new façade reflects the ongoing revival of this German American cultural center, which offers language classes, film screenings, and an open house!
Arts & Culture
Concerts and lessons! The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities.
Old Town School Music Store
4544 N Lincoln AveConcerts and lessons! The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities.