Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great little BYOB place just around the corner from my apartment. Food is always fresh and in season, my favorite hangout in the hood!
128 locals recommend
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveGreat little BYOB place just around the corner from my apartment. Food is always fresh and in season, my favorite hangout in the hood!
Hundreds of sandwiches, craft beer on tap, tons of bottles of beer a amazing selection of American whiskeys and bourbons.
36 locals recommend
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 N Lincoln AveHundreds of sandwiches, craft beer on tap, tons of bottles of beer a amazing selection of American whiskeys and bourbons.
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StFavorite brunch spot.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBest taco place in the neighborhood. Gets super packed at night!
High Dive
1938 W Chicago AveGreat restaurant and bar...$3 craft brews on Thursday!
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveGet the taco pizza. You will not regret it.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveLive music 7 days a week!
Kitschy heavy metal themed bistro, they make one hell of a burger.
74 locals recommend
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveKitschy heavy metal themed bistro, they make one hell of a burger.
Excellent beer, wine and cocktails, and amazing fresh/seasonal/organic food. Best burger I've had in Chicago. Try the charcuterie or cheese plate starters!
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueExcellent beer, wine and cocktails, and amazing fresh/seasonal/organic food. Best burger I've had in Chicago. Try the charcuterie or cheese plate starters!
Awesome prohibition era themed cocktail place. You'll have to look closely for the entrance, it's hidden!
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveAwesome prohibition era themed cocktail place. You'll have to look closely for the entrance, it's hidden!
Amazing cocktails. The standard is "The Sportsman," a heady bourbon-based drink. They also have 4 new drinks on the menu each day, plus their mixologists will make you whatever drink you want.
116 locals recommend
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveAmazing cocktails. The standard is "The Sportsman," a heady bourbon-based drink. They also have 4 new drinks on the menu each day, plus their mixologists will make you whatever drink you want.
Everything Else
Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division StGet your WOD in! They welcome drop-ins!
Penelope's
1913 W Division StCool hip clothing store, has options for gents and ladies alike.
Trillium
1744 W Division StGreat place to get a dress. A limited but pretty cool selection for men.
Yoga Studio...Print off a "Free Week" coupon online and get free yoga while you visit.
73 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StYoga Studio...Print off a "Free Week" coupon online and get free yoga while you visit.
Allstate Field
1440 N Humboldt DrGo for a run, have a picnic in this large, lovely nearby park.
If you want some nice meat, this is one of the best butcher shops in the country. Seriously.
The Butcher & Larder
1427 W Willow StIf you want some nice meat, this is one of the best butcher shops in the country. Seriously.
Essentials
Great little organic grocer, with a deli that makes killer sandwiches out of organic meats, breads and vegetables.
19 locals recommend
Plenty Grocery & Deli
2036 West Division StreetGreat little organic grocer, with a deli that makes killer sandwiches out of organic meats, breads and vegetables.
Great place to get some fresh organic groceries from Amish country, literally right around the corner!
29 locals recommend
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western AveGreat place to get some fresh organic groceries from Amish country, literally right around the corner!