Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Incredible frozen custard (between soft serve and hard ice cream). Awesome neighborhood vibes, eat inside or use the walk up window and hang out on the corner.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scooter's Frozen Custard
1658 W Belmont AveIncredible frozen custard (between soft serve and hard ice cream). Awesome neighborhood vibes, eat inside or use the walk up window and hang out on the corner.
Old School Chicago Bakery
*Amazing Donuts & Pastry
*Nice café space serving breakfast and lunch
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dinkel's Bakery
3329 N Lincoln AveOld School Chicago Bakery
*Amazing Donuts & Pastry
*Nice café space serving breakfast and lunch
Southern and Soul Food
*Great for Brunch & Lunch
*Very Kid Friendly
*Outdoor Seating
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveSouthern and Soul Food
*Great for Brunch & Lunch
*Very Kid Friendly
*Outdoor Seating
Wood Fired Pizza and Modern American Cuisine
*Great Pizza and Charcuterie
*Huge Wine List & Full Bar
*KILLER Bloody Marys
*Brunch Served on the Weekends Starting at 10:00AM
*Outdoor Seating
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N Paulina StWood Fired Pizza and Modern American Cuisine
*Great Pizza and Charcuterie
*Huge Wine List & Full Bar
*KILLER Bloody Marys
*Brunch Served on the Weekends Starting at 10:00AM
*Outdoor Seating
Chicago Style Deep Dish/Stuffed Pizza
They may not have the name recognition of Gino's East or Giordano's but The Art of Pizza is the best Chicago style pizza in the city.
*Whole pies or by the slice
*Delivery till 11:00PM
*Big Menu Ranging from Italian Beef and Chicken Parm Subs to full Pasta Dinners
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Art of Pizza
3033 N Ashland AveChicago Style Deep Dish/Stuffed Pizza
They may not have the name recognition of Gino's East or Giordano's but The Art of Pizza is the best Chicago style pizza in the city.
*Whole pies or by the slice
*Delivery till 11:00PM
*Big Menu Ranging from Italian Beef and Chicken Parm Subs to full Pasta Dinners
New Mexican Style Cooking
*Most dishes served with your choice of red or green chili sauce. (both delicious)
*Amazing Enchiladas
*Great Service
*Full bar
*Open for brunch on the weekends at 9:00 AM
*Outdoor Seating
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveNew Mexican Style Cooking
*Most dishes served with your choice of red or green chili sauce. (both delicious)
*Amazing Enchiladas
*Great Service
*Full bar
*Open for brunch on the weekends at 9:00 AM
*Outdoor Seating
Legit Cape Cod Style Seafood
*Incredible lobster rolls and fried clams
*Fresh seafood counter if you want to cook at home.
*Delivery available
*Very friendly service
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New England Seafood Company Restaurant & Fish Market
3341 North Lincoln AvenueLegit Cape Cod Style Seafood
*Incredible lobster rolls and fried clams
*Fresh seafood counter if you want to cook at home.
*Delivery available
*Very friendly service
Classic Chicago Hotdog Spot
*Chicago Style Hotdogs
*Fried shrimp are a specialty here
*Open till 4:00 AM
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Redhot Ranch
2449 W Armitage AveClassic Chicago Hotdog Spot
*Chicago Style Hotdogs
*Fried shrimp are a specialty here
*Open till 4:00 AM
Gourmet Cupcake Shop
*Endless fun flavor combinations
*Big ice cream selection as well
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smallcakes: A Cupcakery And Creamery
3054 N Greenview AveGourmet Cupcake Shop
*Endless fun flavor combinations
*Big ice cream selection as well
Fun retro diner style cooking in Roscoe Village
*Big menu full of comfort food favorites
*Friendly Service
*Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
*Outdoor seating
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitsch'n on Roscoe
2005 W Roscoe StFun retro diner style cooking in Roscoe Village
*Big menu full of comfort food favorites
*Friendly Service
*Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
*Outdoor seating
Combination Coffee Shop and Bike Store
*Premium Coffee & Espresso
*Great Pastry
*Cool outdoor space with the occasional pop up shop
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heritage Bicycles
2959 N Lincoln AveCombination Coffee Shop and Bike Store
*Premium Coffee & Espresso
*Great Pastry
*Cool outdoor space with the occasional pop up shop
Great Thai Food
*All dishes come spicy, they can tone it down if you ask.
*Family run business, very friendly service
*Delivery Available (773) 755-1955
*11:30Am-3:00AM
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho's Thai Cuisine
3332 N Lincoln AveGreat Thai Food
*All dishes come spicy, they can tone it down if you ask.
*Family run business, very friendly service
*Delivery Available (773) 755-1955
*11:30Am-3:00AM
Classic Chicago Greek Diner
*Great for Breakfast and Brunch
*Family Run Business, fun family service.
*Outdoor Seating
*Kid friendly
*5:00AM to 8:00Pm daily
3000 N Lincoln Ave
3000 North Lincoln AvenueClassic Chicago Greek Diner
*Great for Breakfast and Brunch
*Family Run Business, fun family service.
*Outdoor Seating
*Kid friendly
*5:00AM to 8:00Pm daily
Drinks & Nightlife
Our neighborhood corner bar.
*Good beer selection
*Pool Table
*Good jukebox
*Fun Patio set up to play Bags and Darts
Cody's Public House
1658 W Barry AveOur neighborhood corner bar.
*Good beer selection
*Pool Table
*Good jukebox
*Fun Patio set up to play Bags and Darts
Mix a 6 storefront and beer café
*More of a daytime spot
*Gigantic bottled and draft selection
*Great combinations for beer flights
*Kids are welcome
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln AveMix a 6 storefront and beer café
*More of a daytime spot
*Gigantic bottled and draft selection
*Great combinations for beer flights
*Kids are welcome
Great local music venue, shows range from prominent Chicago acts to national touring artists.
*Attached is the Harmony Grill, a great place to grab a bite before of after a show.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveGreat local music venue, shows range from prominent Chicago acts to national touring artists.
*Attached is the Harmony Grill, a great place to grab a bite before of after a show.
Iconic Chicago Rock Club.
Shows several nights a week, one of the great places in the country to see live music.
Check out www.metrochicago.com for upcoming shows.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metro
3730 N Clark StIconic Chicago Rock Club.
Shows several nights a week, one of the great places in the country to see live music.
Check out www.metrochicago.com for upcoming shows.
Great Local Sports Bar
*Great Place to Watch a Game
*Booths with TVs to put on any out of town game you want
*Full food Menu (Foot long grilled cheese!)
*Good Beer Specials
*Gets crowded for Blackhawks games, so show up early
*5:00 PM till 2:00 AM daily
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pony Inn
1638 West Belmont AvenueGreat Local Sports Bar
*Great Place to Watch a Game
*Booths with TVs to put on any out of town game you want
*Full food Menu (Foot long grilled cheese!)
*Good Beer Specials
*Gets crowded for Blackhawks games, so show up early
*5:00 PM till 2:00 AM daily
Large Fun Sports Bar
*Great place to watch a game
*Full food menu (great burgers and salads)
*Good Beer Specials
*Takes Reservations (Flagship gets very crowded for big games)
*Open 5:00PM till 2:00AM
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flagship Tavern & Grill
1622 W Belmont AveLarge Fun Sports Bar
*Great place to watch a game
*Full food menu (great burgers and salads)
*Good Beer Specials
*Takes Reservations (Flagship gets very crowded for big games)
*Open 5:00PM till 2:00AM
Great place for college football
*Great place to watch a game, tons of big screen TVs
*Full Lunch and Dinner Menu
*Good Drink specials
*5:00PM till 2:00AM
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveGreat place for college football
*Great place to watch a game, tons of big screen TVs
*Full Lunch and Dinner Menu
*Good Drink specials
*5:00PM till 2:00AM
Parks & Nature
Huge City Park
*Band new huge playground, good for kids 6 months and up
*Public Pool
*4 Softball Fields
*Public gym
*Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
*Tennis Courts
*Dog Park
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hamlin Park
3035 N Hoyne AveHuge City Park
*Band new huge playground, good for kids 6 months and up
*Public Pool
*4 Softball Fields
*Public gym
*Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
*Tennis Courts
*Dog Park
William Wieboldt Park
1747 W Nelson StSmall neighborhood park
*Brand new playground
*2 blocks away
Chi Che Wang Playlot Park
1719 W Wolfram StNice sized playground with big open field near by.
Huge public white sand beach.
*Paddleboard/kayak rentals available
*"The Dock" restaurant & bar offers good food and drink, and great views.
*Beach volleyball courts
*Great for Kids
*Plenty of free parking
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montrose Beach
Huge public white sand beach.
*Paddleboard/kayak rentals available
*"The Dock" restaurant & bar offers good food and drink, and great views.
*Beach volleyball courts
*Great for Kids
*Plenty of free parking
Entertainment & Activities
The Friendly Confines, Home of the Chicago Cubs
1004 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StThe Friendly Confines, Home of the Chicago Cubs
Access to lakefront at Belmont harbor.
*Rent a Divvy bike and ride the Lakefront bike path. 27 miles of trail.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belmont Harbor
3600 N Recreation DrAccess to lakefront at Belmont harbor.
*Rent a Divvy bike and ride the Lakefront bike path. 27 miles of trail.
Large newly renovated movie theatre
*New release films
*Free parking
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western AveLarge newly renovated movie theatre
*New release films
*Free parking
Indy and smaller release movie theatre
*Newly Renovated, Recliner seating
*Full Bar
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StIndy and smaller release movie theatre
*Newly Renovated, Recliner seating
*Full Bar
Home of the Chicago Bears
*Several big stadium concerts/events in season
Visit www.soldierfield.net for full list of events
300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of the Chicago Bears
*Several big stadium concerts/events in season
Visit www.soldierfield.net for full list of events
Home of the Chicago White Sox
*CTA Red Line SOX/35th ST station
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StHome of the Chicago White Sox
*CTA Red Line SOX/35th ST station
Home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks
Visit www.unitedcenter.com for full list of concerts and events.
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
United Center
1901 W Madison StHome of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks
Visit www.unitedcenter.com for full list of concerts and events.
Home of Lollapalooza, and Blues Fest.
Huge public park on the lakefront downtown, open to the public unless there is a ticketed event.
visit www.chicagoparks.org for more information
332 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StHome of Lollapalooza, and Blues Fest.
Huge public park on the lakefront downtown, open to the public unless there is a ticketed event.
visit www.chicagoparks.org for more information
Arts & Culture
Chicago's Iconic Sketch Comedy Theatre
Countless e comedy legends got their start here including: Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Steven Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Steve Carell, John Belushi, Amy Poehler, and Bob Odenkirk to name a few.
Multiple shows on multiple stages nightly.
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Second City
230 W North AveChicago's Iconic Sketch Comedy Theatre
Countless e comedy legends got their start here including: Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Steven Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Steve Carell, John Belushi, Amy Poehler, and Bob Odenkirk to name a few.
Multiple shows on multiple stages nightly.
Chicago's best Improv Comedy
Multiple shows every night of the week.
TJ and Dave on Wednesdays are a must see
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StChicago's best Improv Comedy
Multiple shows every night of the week.
TJ and Dave on Wednesdays are a must see
Nature Museum on the Lakefront
*Great for Kids, Multiple Big Indoor Play Spaces
*Butterfly sanctuary
*9:00AM to 4:30PM Daily
*Visit www.naturemuseum.org for info on latest exhibits and events
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Historia Natural Peggy Notebaert
2430 N Cannon DrNature Museum on the Lakefront
*Great for Kids, Multiple Big Indoor Play Spaces
*Butterfly sanctuary
*9:00AM to 4:30PM Daily
*Visit www.naturemuseum.org for info on latest exhibits and events
Essentials
*Nice prepared foods counter for take out
*Great organic produce
*Free Parking
*Open 7:00 AM till 10:00 PM daily
836 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St*Nice prepared foods counter for take out
*Great organic produce
*Free Parking
*Open 7:00 AM till 10:00 PM daily
Huge Supermarket & 24 Hour Pharmacy
*Everything you need to make use of the kitchen during your stay
*Open 24 hours
675 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayHuge Supermarket & 24 Hour Pharmacy
*Everything you need to make use of the kitchen during your stay
*Open 24 hours
Walgreens 2 blocks away
*Pharmacy
*Big Selection of Over The Counter Drugs
*Beer & Wine
*Big Selection of Packaged Goods
*Open 7:00AM to 10:00PM Daily
202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveWalgreens 2 blocks away
*Pharmacy
*Big Selection of Over The Counter Drugs
*Beer & Wine
*Big Selection of Packaged Goods
*Open 7:00AM to 10:00PM Daily
Temple Sholom
3480 N Lake Shore DrSynagogue in east Lakeview
Visit www.sholomchicago.org for service times
Large Mosque and Islamic center on the north side.
Visit www.chicagocentralmosque.org for service times
Chicago Central Mosque & Islamic Center
3617 W Belle Plaine AveLarge Mosque and Islamic center on the north side.
Visit www.chicagocentralmosque.org for service times
Immediate Care walk in clinic 3 blocks away.
*No appointment needed
*Accepts Insurance
*Fast service
*8:00AM to 8:00PM Daily
*(773) 227-3669
Aayu Clinics | Lakeview Immediate Care
1645 W School StImmediate Care walk in clinic 3 blocks away.
*No appointment needed
*Accepts Insurance
*Fast service
*8:00AM to 8:00PM Daily
*(773) 227-3669
Foremost Liquor
3014 N Ashland AveLarge Liquor Store
*Big Selection of Beer Wine & Sprits
Shopping
Best Butcher Shop in Chicago, The best way to make use of the back deck and grill. A True Neighborhood Gem.
*Dozens of different sausages and brats
*Every cut of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry you can imagine
*Huge variety of cold cuts
*Great local seasonal produce (corn on the cob in the summer is a must)
*Fast friendly service, even when there is a long line
*Delicious Free Samples
*Free parking behind the buliding
*Closed on Sundays
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paulina Market
3501 N Lincoln AveBest Butcher Shop in Chicago, The best way to make use of the back deck and grill. A True Neighborhood Gem.
*Dozens of different sausages and brats
*Every cut of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry you can imagine
*Huge variety of cold cuts
*Great local seasonal produce (corn on the cob in the summer is a must)
*Fast friendly service, even when there is a long line
*Delicious Free Samples
*Free parking behind the buliding
*Closed on Sundays