Roland’s guidebook
Food scene
Lost Larson
5318 N Clark StMaster baked goods.
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee AveSausage, cheese, and egg sandwich is da bomb.
Urbanbelly
1542 N Damen AveCasual quick asian.
Lawn Restaurant - Hamburger • Philly Cheesesteak • Waffles
1141 N Ashland AveSolid burgers.
Kasama
1001 North Winchester AvenueMaster bakery and great breakfast sandwiches.
Devil Dawgs Wicker Park
1431 North Milwaukee AvenueGreat hot dogs and chicken sandwich.
Dimo's Pizza Wicker Park
1615 N Damen AvePizza by the slice.
Craft Pizza
1252 N Damen AveChill pizza spot.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveBuzzy pizza and beer.
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveSolid ramen.
Corporate but a healthy choice for something quick. Go for the warm bowls, skip the salads.
6 locals recommend
sweetgreen
623 N State StCorporate but a healthy choice for something quick. Go for the warm bowls, skip the salads.
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StExcellent corporate coffee.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StExcellent corporate coffee.
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveLongtime local favorite coffee.
Frozen kefir great for the gut (probiotics), on the tangy side. Smoothies and two or three frozen kefir flavors rotate daily.
The Lifeway Kefir Shop
1745 W Division StFrozen kefir great for the gut (probiotics), on the tangy side. Smoothies and two or three frozen kefir flavors rotate daily.
Fine yet casual dining that rarely disappoints. Don't skip dessert here.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdFine yet casual dining that rarely disappoints. Don't skip dessert here.
Flash Taco Wicker Park
1570 N Damen AveAdobada (steak) tacos are the ones to get.
Sightseeing
Masterpiece native garden, only open 7:30am to 7:30pm mid-April to mid-November
41 locals recommend
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton PkwyMasterpiece native garden, only open 7:30am to 7:30pm mid-April to mid-November
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveThe Fern room is a must see. Free-year round.
Elevated rail to trail park conversion. Access at Wood St when you go north from our house. Rent a divvy bike (you can use the Lyft app to rent a bike) and ride the trail or go for a run/walk.
7 locals recommend
Damen Access Point, The 606
Elevated rail to trail park conversion. Access at Wood St when you go north from our house. Rent a divvy bike (you can use the Lyft app to rent a bike) and ride the trail or go for a run/walk.
Take your take-out food here and eat at a picnic table or at the fountain. Summer farmer's market on Sundays.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveTake your take-out food here and eat at a picnic table or at the fountain. Summer farmer's market on Sundays.
Lurie Garden
220 E Monroe StNative Illinois prairie gardens.
Great city and skyline views from a rooftop bar. At the Robey Hotel, take the elevator to the top floor. Enjoy the outside terrace.
37 locals recommend
The Up Room
2018 W North AveGreat city and skyline views from a rooftop bar. At the Robey Hotel, take the elevator to the top floor. Enjoy the outside terrace.