Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Close and convenient. Their Mexican food may not be 5-stars, but their horchata is to die for! A large horchata should be about $3, but it's massive and well worth the price!
6 locals recommend
Raymond's Taco's no.3
3638 W Fullerton Ave
6 locals recommend
Close and convenient. Their Mexican food may not be 5-stars, but their horchata is to die for! A large horchata should be about $3, but it's massive and well worth the price!
Quite the trendy place for brunch. They don't take reservations and are very popular, so be sure to plan ahead if you want to stop by. There's a smaller room off to the side for coffee, donuts, etc.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 locals recommend
Quite the trendy place for brunch. They don't take reservations and are very popular, so be sure to plan ahead if you want to stop by. There's a smaller room off to the side for coffee, donuts, etc.
Ranked as the 3rd best pizza in the US on a food network show! Long waits, but delicious pizza - the crust is made of cheese..! Consider carryout or visit The Drinking Bird next door while waiting.
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn Avenue
536 locals recommend
Ranked as the 3rd best pizza in the US on a food network show! Long waits, but delicious pizza - the crust is made of cheese..! Consider carryout or visit The Drinking Bird next door while waiting.
Great burgers! A mini version of Au Cheval, which was rated as the #1 burger place in the country.
161 locals recommend
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave
161 locals recommend
Great burgers! A mini version of Au Cheval, which was rated as the #1 burger place in the country.
The Lula Cafe is a great spot for coffee and a pastry. People seem to love this place, and it's located in the heart of the square. Try to get a seat on the patio!
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 locals recommend
The Lula Cafe is a great spot for coffee and a pastry. People seem to love this place, and it's located in the heart of the square. Try to get a seat on the patio!
Rated the #1 burger in America by The Food Network! Supposedly very long waiting times, but you can swing by Small Cheval if you'd like a taste of just the burger!
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
620 locals recommend
Rated the #1 burger in America by The Food Network! Supposedly very long waiting times, but you can swing by Small Cheval if you'd like a taste of just the burger!
Great chicken, my brother personally recommends this place.
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
658 locals recommend
Great chicken, my brother personally recommends this place.
A great location for any coffee lovers out there!
114 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee Ave
114 locals recommend
A great location for any coffee lovers out there!
A bit further of a walk than Intelligentsia, but the atmosphere is very unique. Lots of mustaches, and at the moment they have an awesome display of paintings of various Adventure Time characters.
68 locals recommend
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee Ave
68 locals recommend
A bit further of a walk than Intelligentsia, but the atmosphere is very unique. Lots of mustaches, and at the moment they have an awesome display of paintings of various Adventure Time characters.
Artisan pizza and great beers. Definitely consider stopping by for a slice!
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
488 locals recommend
Artisan pizza and great beers. Definitely consider stopping by for a slice!
Visit Big Star for some very unique and delicious tacos!
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 locals recommend
Visit Big Star for some very unique and delicious tacos!
Great donuts! :]
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals recommend
Great donuts! :]
Ahh, our personal stomping grounds. Swing by The Geek Bar for great cocktails, beer, or mocktails, and grab a free game to play while you enjoy it!
6 locals recommend
SFCO
1941 West North Avenue
6 locals recommend
Ahh, our personal stomping grounds. Swing by The Geek Bar for great cocktails, beer, or mocktails, and grab a free game to play while you enjoy it!
A nice place to stop for some coffee on your way to the Logan Square blue line.
17 locals recommend
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
2631 North Kedzie Avenue
17 locals recommend
A nice place to stop for some coffee on your way to the Logan Square blue line.
A great hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant for those nights when you don't want to go far from the condo. BYOB!!! It's usually not very busy, but the food is very good. Most people carry-out.
8 locals recommend
Dena Kitchen
3306 W Fullerton Ave
8 locals recommend
A great hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant for those nights when you don't want to go far from the condo. BYOB!!! It's usually not very busy, but the food is very good. Most people carry-out.
Small and quaint Mexican restaurant located near the condo. You can't miss the orange exterior!
24 locals recommend
El Habanero
3300 W Fullerton Ave
24 locals recommend
Small and quaint Mexican restaurant located near the condo. You can't miss the orange exterior!
Absolutely delicious tacos! The Kale 'n Grits taco was surprisingly tasty, although my favorite was the carnitas. Their Smoked Margarita was the best margarita I've ever had!
59 locals recommend
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California Ave
59 locals recommend
Absolutely delicious tacos! The Kale 'n Grits taco was surprisingly tasty, although my favorite was the carnitas. Their Smoked Margarita was the best margarita I've ever had!

Essentials

Affordable food and a decent variety. Less than 5 minutes on foot! Feel free to use one of our reusable grocery bags, as Tony's bags don't have handles.
128 locals recommend
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton Ave
128 locals recommend
Affordable food and a decent variety. Less than 5 minutes on foot! Feel free to use one of our reusable grocery bags, as Tony's bags don't have handles.
Walgreens... Yep. Very short walk!
202 locals recommend
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave
202 locals recommend
Walgreens... Yep. Very short walk!
The people sure love Mariano's!
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
The people sure love Mariano's!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great selection of beer, good food, and a very "Logan" atmosphere. This is just one of those places that everyone associates with the neighborhood! My personal preference is their Anti-Hero.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals recommend
Great selection of beer, good food, and a very "Logan" atmosphere. This is just one of those places that everyone associates with the neighborhood! My personal preference is their Anti-Hero.
Wonderful cocktails served here, perfect for a drink after grabbing a bite on Milwaukee.
13 locals recommend
Chicago Distilling Company
2359 N Milwaukee Ave
13 locals recommend
Wonderful cocktails served here, perfect for a drink after grabbing a bite on Milwaukee.
This bar has quality cocktails and often features live music. Definitely a distinct ambiance here, with dim orange lighting and a throwback vibe. There IS a cover charge, but it varies based on live music and possibly day of the week. I hear it ranges from $0 to $10.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue
180 locals recommend
This bar has quality cocktails and often features live music. Definitely a distinct ambiance here, with dim orange lighting and a throwback vibe. There IS a cover charge, but it varies based on live music and possibly day of the week. I hear it ranges from $0 to $10.

Everything Else

Good spot for any dry-cleaning needs.
Ruby's Cleaners
3145 W Logan Blvd
Good spot for any dry-cleaning needs.
Take the Healy Metra to the city. Get off at Union Station. Be sure to check schedule, Metra is less regular than Blue line on weekends/nights. Costs more to buy ticket on train than at station.
7 locals recommend
Healy station
4014 W Fullerton Ave
7 locals recommend
Take the Healy Metra to the city. Get off at Union Station. Be sure to check schedule, Metra is less regular than Blue line on weekends/nights. Costs more to buy ticket on train than at station.

Entertainment & Activities

The aquarium is a perfect way to spend a day when the weather isn't cooperating!
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 locals recommend
The aquarium is a perfect way to spend a day when the weather isn't cooperating!
Another great indoor activity for those rainy/snowy days.
393 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
393 locals recommend
Another great indoor activity for those rainy/snowy days.
Knowledge is power! Be sure to swing through and check out their awesome exhibits!
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 locals recommend
Knowledge is power! Be sure to swing through and check out their awesome exhibits!
The theatre tends to show older movies, and usually has a funky yet broad selection to choose from.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 locals recommend
The theatre tends to show older movies, and usually has a funky yet broad selection to choose from.

Arts & Culture

For the more art-oriented of visitors. Closed on Mondays! Check out their website for hours and current exhibits.
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
532 locals recommend
For the more art-oriented of visitors. Closed on Mondays! Check out their website for hours and current exhibits.

Getting Around

Transportation to the city! Head towards Forest Park, not O'hare. The Damen stop takes you to the heart of Wicker Park/six-corners. Clark/Lake through Lasalle will drop you off in the loop.
135 locals recommend
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
135 locals recommend
Transportation to the city! Head towards Forest Park, not O'hare. The Damen stop takes you to the heart of Wicker Park/six-corners. Clark/Lake through Lasalle will drop you off in the loop.
The California blue line stop is an elevated stop (the Logan Square stop is the same train, but the stop is a subway, which might be better on snowy days, etc). Lots of food and bars around this station!
50 locals recommend
California & Milwaukee station
50 locals recommend
The California blue line stop is an elevated stop (the Logan Square stop is the same train, but the stop is a subway, which might be better on snowy days, etc). Lots of food and bars around this station!
This is the stop to get off at if you're looking to explore Wicker Park/Bucktown. There is SO MUCH to do in the area, especially foodwise, such as Big Star, Piece Pizza, Geekbar, and more. Sometimes referred to as the (new) six corners.
121 locals recommend
Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave
121 locals recommend
This is the stop to get off at if you're looking to explore Wicker Park/Bucktown. There is SO MUCH to do in the area, especially foodwise, such as Big Star, Piece Pizza, Geekbar, and more. Sometimes referred to as the (new) six corners.