Guidebook for Chicago
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Galter LifeCenter
5157 N Francisco AveGreat gym where you can get daily passes.
Great park with trails for biking, jogging and outdoor pool in the summer.
30 locals recommend
River Park
5100 N Francisco AveGreat park with trails for biking, jogging and outdoor pool in the summer.
Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside AveGreat park, free concerts in the summer. Indoor pool.
Great for jogging and watching neighborhood fireworks on the 4th of July.
65 locals recommend
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt StGreat for jogging and watching neighborhood fireworks on the 4th of July.
Food Scene
Great fish and chips, Joe and Sue are wonderful. Outdoor patio in summer.
14 locals recommend
The Red Lion Lincoln Square
4749 N Rockwell StGreat fish and chips, Joe and Sue are wonderful. Outdoor patio in summer.
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
4632 N Rockwell StGreat burgers, nice patio.
Tre Kronor
3258 W Foster AveWonderful place for breakfast, great quiches and omelettes.
Lovely dutch pancake coffee house, cash only.
25 locals recommend
Famous Dutch Pancake Huis - Pannenkoeken Cafe
4757 N Western AveLovely dutch pancake coffee house, cash only.
Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveVery nice restaurant for special occasions, wonderful patio in the back.
DueLire Vino & Cucina
4520 N Lincoln AveDelicious and fresh Italian food with back patio.
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveDelicious neopolitan style pizza, outdoor patio.
Beans & Bagels
2601 W Leland AveGreat coffee place near the Brown Line Rockwell Stop.
Opart Thai House
4658 North Western AvenueGood quality Thai food.
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen AveGreat place for breakfast, very busy on weekends.
Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt StGreat place for drinks and small plates.
Best fried chicken after Salty Sow in Austin. Lovely patio and great cocktails. Super friendly staff.
99 locals recommend
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston AveBest fried chicken after Salty Sow in Austin. Lovely patio and great cocktails. Super friendly staff.
Starbucks
5406 W Devon AveFavorite Starbucks with patio right across from North Park College.
Ixcateco Grill
3402 W Montrose AveExcellent quality Mexican food, reasonably priced and BYOB.
Excellent breakfast and lunch spot with great daily specials.
35 locals recommend
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
3348 W Bryn Mawr AveExcellent breakfast and lunch spot with great daily specials.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
6464 N Sheridan RdGreat sandwiches, soups and very friendly staff.
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveGreat for breakfast, brunch and lunch plus delicious pastries.
Love their empenadas and cocktails for their daily happy hour from 5 to 7pm
20 locals recommend
Artango Bar & Steakhouse
4767 N Lincoln AveLove their empenadas and cocktails for their daily happy hour from 5 to 7pm
ROJO GUSANO
3830 W Lawrence AveDelicious taco, outdoor patio, on Tuesday, they have tacos for $2.50.
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits Ravenswood
4947 N Damen AveDelicious biscuits and pies!
Great appetizers, lovely outdoor patio across from Wells Park.
10 locals recommend
Gideon Welles Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen
4500 N Lincoln AveGreat appetizers, lovely outdoor patio across from Wells Park.
Great little sandwich place near the train, they also have pies, pizzas.
19 locals recommend
First Slice
4664 N Manor AveGreat little sandwich place near the train, they also have pies, pizzas.
Essentials
Convenient and very affordable grocery store, lots of international food.
46 locals recommend
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveConvenient and very affordable grocery store, lots of international food.