Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Super close and easily one of the best restaurants in the area! It has great cocktails/beer list, and amazing mussels! It's very small though, so I suggest getting a reservation.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bluebird
1749 N Damen Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super close and easily one of the best restaurants in the area! It has great cocktails/beer list, and amazing mussels! It's very small though, so I suggest getting a reservation.
If it's winter, this is a no-brainer for the namesake alone! Amazing food but really really amazing desserts. Very small so try and grab a reservation!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If it's winter, this is a no-brainer for the namesake alone! Amazing food but really really amazing desserts. Very small so try and grab a reservation!
A nice little hidden spot that always has a table open. It's got great sushi, cocktails, and really great scallop/pork/chicken buns.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen Ave
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A nice little hidden spot that always has a table open. It's got great sushi, cocktails, and really great scallop/pork/chicken buns.
Vegan heaven! Even my boyfriend who is the ultimate carnivore loves the food here.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee Ave
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vegan heaven! Even my boyfriend who is the ultimate carnivore loves the food here.
THE BEST DONUTS EVER! Only open til 2pm I believe so make sure you go before the goods are all gone!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glazed and Infused
1576 North Milwaukee Avenue
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE BEST DONUTS EVER! Only open til 2pm I believe so make sure you go before the goods are all gone!
Best tacos ever!. The outdoor seating is also great in the summer but be prepared for a wait. Or enjoy your wait with a margarita.There's also a take-out side for something a little quicker.
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best tacos ever!. The outdoor seating is also great in the summer but be prepared for a wait. Or enjoy your wait with a margarita.There's also a take-out side for something a little quicker.
My favorite Thai spot in the area. Not a particularly short walk, but they deliver!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silom 12
1846 N Milwaukee Ave
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite Thai spot in the area. Not a particularly short walk, but they deliver!
Great outdoor spot for some yummy Mexican food. Definitely check it out if Big Star is too packed.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Palmas Restaurant
1835 W North Ave
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great outdoor spot for some yummy Mexican food. Definitely check it out if Big Star is too packed.
A cute, kitschy Italian spot that is embedded in a nice little neighborhood. The pasta is great and half of it is a bar so you can eat and watch hockey if need be!
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia Ave
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A cute, kitschy Italian spot that is embedded in a nice little neighborhood. The pasta is great and half of it is a bar so you can eat and watch hockey if need be!
A great brunch spot with a cute outdoor patio for summertime. It's BYOB so be sure to stop at the 7-11 on the way!
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Birchwood Kitchen
2211 West North Avenue
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great brunch spot with a cute outdoor patio for summertime. It's BYOB so be sure to stop at the 7-11 on the way!
Okay, I know this isn't close, but it's a great Italian spot. The patio is FAB and they give you blankets when it's chilly out! Plus it's by other shops and restaurants that are fun to check out too.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division St
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Okay, I know this isn't close, but it's a great Italian spot. The patio is FAB and they give you blankets when it's chilly out! Plus it's by other shops and restaurants that are fun to check out too.
Best Indian and Nepalese food in the area. They also deliver. It's a good idea to get reservations though because it can get pretty busy!
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee Ave
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Indian and Nepalese food in the area. They also deliver. It's a good idea to get reservations though because it can get pretty busy!
Amazing BBQ with North Carolina style sauces (vinaigrette style). Great fried pickels. And, wait for it... MOONSHINE bloody marys!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland Avenue
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing BBQ with North Carolina style sauces (vinaigrette style). Great fried pickels. And, wait for it... MOONSHINE bloody marys!
Awesome, very cheap Mediterranean food! It's BYOB so check out W-Grocer across the street before you go! There's also a little ourdoor patio too.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sultan's Market
2057 W North Ave
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome, very cheap Mediterranean food! It's BYOB so check out W-Grocer across the street before you go! There's also a little ourdoor patio too.
A great, classy take on Southern comfort food. Lots of great bourbon/whiskey drinks too. The patio is fabulous as well.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Southern
1840 W North Ave
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great, classy take on Southern comfort food. Lots of great bourbon/whiskey drinks too. The patio is fabulous as well.
A cute little brunch spot!
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
toast
2046 N Damen Ave
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A cute little brunch spot!
My favorite coffee spot in the area, hands down! I mean, how many places have Deloreans in them?!
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite coffee spot in the area, hands down! I mean, how many places have Deloreans in them?!
A great little vegetarian/vegan spot with an outdoor patio. Very hipster but hey, you're staying in Wicker Park right?
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Handlebar
2311 W North Ave
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great little vegetarian/vegan spot with an outdoor patio. Very hipster but hey, you're staying in Wicker Park right?

Everything Else

If you want to pamper yourself on your vacay and get your nails done and don't want to go too far, this is a great little spot!
Pinky Nail
1508 N Damen Ave
If you want to pamper yourself on your vacay and get your nails done and don't want to go too far, this is a great little spot!
If you brought your dog and cat or just want to bring them a souvenir, this place has the best natural treats and toys!
Kriser's Natural Pet
1658 N Milwaukee Ave
If you brought your dog and cat or just want to bring them a souvenir, this place has the best natural treats and toys!
The blue line! So close and takes you downtown pretty easily as well as O'Hare.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The blue line! So close and takes you downtown pretty easily as well as O'Hare.

Drinks & Nightlife

Arcade game heaven! They also have a pretty great beer list too.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arcade game heaven! They also have a pretty great beer list too.
Really great pizza, a fun atmosphere, a brewery, AND live-band Karaoke (Saturdays only) wrapped up in one. They deliver too, but when it's this close, why not walk!
488 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
488 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really great pizza, a fun atmosphere, a brewery, AND live-band Karaoke (Saturdays only) wrapped up in one. They deliver too, but when it's this close, why not walk!
BEST BEER LIST. That is all.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BEST BEER LIST. That is all.
Awesome cocktails! A really nice date spot that's a little fancy. It'shard to find though because there's no signage. It's kind of a secret :)
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome cocktails! A really nice date spot that's a little fancy. It'shard to find though because there's no signage. It's kind of a secret :)

Shopping

Purses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art books. Yay!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marc Jacobs
11 E Walton St
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Purses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art books. Yay!
For the athletes/yoga fans out there, this place has great workout gear!
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
lululemon
3556 N Southport Ave
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For the athletes/yoga fans out there, this place has great workout gear!
A really cute, crafty place that sells greeting cards, handmade books, and other fun things. Be sure to say hey to Maude the pug!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paper Doll
2027 West Division Street
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A really cute, crafty place that sells greeting cards, handmade books, and other fun things. Be sure to say hey to Maude the pug!
Silly of me to suggest a Walgreens, but this one is awesome. It used to be a bank so you literally buy vitamins out of a vault. Open 24-HRs too!
1601 N Milwaukee Ave
1601 North Milwaukee Avenue
Silly of me to suggest a Walgreens, but this one is awesome. It used to be a bank so you literally buy vitamins out of a vault. Open 24-HRs too!
Great little store with really nice shoes. Fun to check out.
City Soles
1710 N Milwaukee Ave
Great little store with really nice shoes. Fun to check out.

Essentials

A high-end, cute little grocery store that has the best basics you can find, plus cute flowers, craft beers, local ice cream and more.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia Ave
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A high-end, cute little grocery store that has the best basics you can find, plus cute flowers, craft beers, local ice cream and more.