Joe’s Logan Square Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Great popular neighborhood that has many great dining places, entertainment, cafe's, etc.
You will love it.
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
Great popular neighborhood that has many great dining places, entertainment, cafe's, etc.
You will love it.
City/town information
Chicago
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Food scene
Starbucks
210 W North AveDelicious fresh coffee, pastries and great space for remote office.
Great food and drinks in a friendly environment. Gastropub with draft beers, cocktails & upmarket global eats, such as wasabi wings & steak frites.
35 locals recommend
The Harding Tavern
2732 N Milwaukee AveGreat food and drinks in a friendly environment. Gastropub with draft beers, cocktails & upmarket global eats, such as wasabi wings & steak frites.
Glamorous destination for elevated American fare & cocktails with a mid-century gambling theme.
28 locals recommend
The Whale Chicago
2427 N Milwaukee AveGlamorous destination for elevated American fare & cocktails with a mid-century gambling theme.
Hearty plates of diverse vegetarian & vegan diner fare dished out in sleek, casual surrounds.
136 locals recommend
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueHearty plates of diverse vegetarian & vegan diner fare dished out in sleek, casual surrounds.
Delicious rustic-chic eatery & bar serving wood-fired pizzas featuring unusual names & gourmet ingredients.
44 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's Logan Square
2451 N Milwaukee AveDelicious rustic-chic eatery & bar serving wood-fired pizzas featuring unusual names & gourmet ingredients.
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdInventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
This is an informal Japanese eatery serving sushi rolls, nigiri & sashimi, plus fried meat & seafood offerings. They also have an all you can eat menu with many options. So come hungry.
Sushi Taku-Logan Square
2283 N Milwaukee AveThis is an informal Japanese eatery serving sushi rolls, nigiri & sashimi, plus fried meat & seafood offerings. They also have an all you can eat menu with many options. So come hungry.
Stylish gastropub serving finger foods, burgers & meat dishes, plus a large whiskey & wine list.
7 locals recommend
Gretel
2833 West Armitage AvenueStylish gastropub serving finger foods, burgers & meat dishes, plus a large whiskey & wine list.
Modern Italian cuisine & cocktails are dished out in a stylish setting with ample living greenery.
15 locals recommend
SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen
2715 N Milwaukee AveModern Italian cuisine & cocktails are dished out in a stylish setting with ample living greenery.
Trendy cafe serving mostly Latin fusion food (& some American breakfast items) plus delicious coffee and pastries.
80 locals recommend
Cafe Con Leche
2714 N Milwaukee AveTrendy cafe serving mostly Latin fusion food (& some American breakfast items) plus delicious coffee and pastries.
Wood-fired pizza, bagels & pasta in a casual, loft-like space with a bar for pastries & alcohol.
340 locals recommend
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveWood-fired pizza, bagels & pasta in a casual, loft-like space with a bar for pastries & alcohol.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a loft-like setting with vaulted ceiling.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveDecades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a loft-like setting with vaulted ceiling.
Bustling diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & comfort-food entrees in casual digs since 1977.
88 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveBustling diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & comfort-food entrees in casual digs since 1977.
Japanese ramen soup is offered with creative toppings & sides in a simple space with a patio. Excellent Poke Bowls too.
36 locals recommend
Furious Spoon Logan Square
2410 N Milwaukee AveJapanese ramen soup is offered with creative toppings & sides in a simple space with a patio. Excellent Poke Bowls too.
They are perfect at scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
131 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveThey are perfect at scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
You can’t feel more hip than sipping the Pisco, a blend of rhubarb, lime, tacama and intipalka piscos, and swaying to the vintage Latin beats played on vinyl under the string lights of this Logan Square bar. The brass light fixtures, wood paneled bar, suede stools, leafy green plants accented by pale blue tiles create a soothing and intimate setting as you sip their pan-Latin American cocktails. If you need a pick-me-up, the Coffee, featuring 4-Letter Word cold brew, house horchata, cañada aguardiente de caña, will certainly keep you grooving to the tropical cumbia.
85 locals recommend
Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveYou can’t feel more hip than sipping the Pisco, a blend of rhubarb, lime, tacama and intipalka piscos, and swaying to the vintage Latin beats played on vinyl under the string lights of this Logan Square bar. The brass light fixtures, wood paneled bar, suede stools, leafy green plants accented by pale blue tiles create a soothing and intimate setting as you sip their pan-Latin American cocktails. If you need a pick-me-up, the Coffee, featuring 4-Letter Word cold brew, house horchata, cañada aguardiente de caña, will certainly keep you grooving to the tropical cumbia.
Greasy favorite Redhot Ranch’s menu is simple yet utterly delicious. The jumbo fried shrimp and Depression Dogs won’t disappoint, but the double cheeseburger is the true star of the show. Hailed by many as the best in Chicago, it sports two smashed patties, LTO, melty cheese and special sauce. Every order includes fries, too. At $7, it’s an unbeatable deal.
18 locals recommend
Redhot Ranch
2449 W Armitage AveGreasy favorite Redhot Ranch’s menu is simple yet utterly delicious. The jumbo fried shrimp and Depression Dogs won’t disappoint, but the double cheeseburger is the true star of the show. Hailed by many as the best in Chicago, it sports two smashed patties, LTO, melty cheese and special sauce. Every order includes fries, too. At $7, it’s an unbeatable deal.
Sightseeing
Fantastic theatre with the latest movies and delicious warm popcorn.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveFantastic theatre with the latest movies and delicious warm popcorn.
My favorite work out places
"Orangetheory is a science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired group workout designed to produce results from the inside out. The hardest part of our workouts is showing up — we make it simple for you to push yourself to be your personal best, and we give you more. MORE results. MORE confidence. MORE Life!"
Orangetheory Fitness
2251 N Milwaukee Ave"Orangetheory is a science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired group workout designed to produce results from the inside out. The hardest part of our workouts is showing up — we make it simple for you to push yourself to be your personal best, and we give you more. MORE results. MORE confidence. MORE Life!"
The Judgement Free Zone, and we know that it's never been more important to stay active and maintain good health.
6 locals recommend
Planet Fitness
2719 N California AveThe Judgement Free Zone, and we know that it's never been more important to stay active and maintain good health.
24 hour gym
This location offers a basketball court, 4-lane lap pool, hot tub, saunas and steam room and a rock climbing wall.
57 locals recommend
XSport Fitness
2310 W Logan Blvd24 hour gym
This location offers a basketball court, 4-lane lap pool, hot tub, saunas and steam room and a rock climbing wall.
My favorite entertainment places
Trendy, modern brewpub featuring craft brews, cocktails & Asian-inspired eats, plus a rooftop patio
20 locals recommend
BiXi Beer
2515 N Milwaukee AveTrendy, modern brewpub featuring craft brews, cocktails & Asian-inspired eats, plus a rooftop patio
Classic 16-lane bowling alley built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
29 locals recommend
Fireside Bowl
2646 W Fullerton AveClassic 16-lane bowling alley built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
Green space with recreation facilities, including a spray pool, a gym & a football/soccer field.
13 locals recommend
Haas Park
2402 N Washtenaw AveGreen space with recreation facilities, including a spray pool, a gym & a football/soccer field.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a loft-like setting with vaulted ceiling.
Chicago's original arcade bar! With one of the largest collection of games in the city with everything from classic arcade games to pool tables to tons of pinball, foosball, air hockey, and more.
The bar is passionately curated with the choicest craft beer selections, an innovative cocktail program, and a huge whiskey list.
They have live DJs on weekends, game tournaments & lots more.
They always have something interesting going on.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveDecades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a loft-like setting with vaulted ceiling.
Chicago's original arcade bar! With one of the largest collection of games in the city with everything from classic arcade games to pool tables to tons of pinball, foosball, air hockey, and more.
The bar is passionately curated with the choicest craft beer selections, an innovative cocktail program, and a huge whiskey list.
They have live DJs on weekends, game tournaments & lots more.
They always have something interesting going on.
My favorite Cocktail places
This place has the tastiest cocktails.
Stylish, triangular bar offering coffee drinks by day & Latin-accented cocktails by night.
85 locals recommend
Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveThis place has the tastiest cocktails.
Stylish, triangular bar offering coffee drinks by day & Latin-accented cocktails by night.
Energetic fell & refreshing cocktails at the Old Plank with Sports on big screens, a classic Tex-Mex menu & a drinks selection highlighted by agave & whiskey.
9 locals recommend
The Old Plank
2700 N Milwaukee AveEnergetic fell & refreshing cocktails at the Old Plank with Sports on big screens, a classic Tex-Mex menu & a drinks selection highlighted by agave & whiskey.
If gin is your liquor of choice, you've come to the right place. This swanky but understated cocktail bar specializes in the clear booze and offers a seasonally rotating lineup of beautiful gin sippers (which are all lovingly illustrated on the menu). The bar team doesn't discriminate: They also use tequila, rum, mezcal, sake and other spirits to craft their beverages.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveIf gin is your liquor of choice, you've come to the right place. This swanky but understated cocktail bar specializes in the clear booze and offers a seasonally rotating lineup of beautiful gin sippers (which are all lovingly illustrated on the menu). The bar team doesn't discriminate: They also use tequila, rum, mezcal, sake and other spirits to craft their beverages.
From the outside, this place looks like a gallery (which, technically, it partially is). On the inside, it’s open and loft-like, with a permanent stage set up for weekly live music and performance. But behind the bar, the drink-slingers have perfected the art of the cocktail, skillfully crafting colorful refreshments that pack a punch. One sip and there’s no doubt that despite everything else going on here, the drinks are the reason to stick around.
185 locals recommend
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveFrom the outside, this place looks like a gallery (which, technically, it partially is). On the inside, it’s open and loft-like, with a permanent stage set up for weekly live music and performance. But behind the bar, the drink-slingers have perfected the art of the cocktail, skillfully crafting colorful refreshments that pack a punch. One sip and there’s no doubt that despite everything else going on here, the drinks are the reason to stick around.
Come for the cocktails, stay for the food. The same team behind Logan Square restaurant Giant conceived this tribute to Americanized Chinese fare, served alongside colorful cocktail classics. Pair the lo mein with a Gimlet with lemongrass, shochu and chili and soothe the spicy dry chili chicken with a ChiChi Colada, a fusion of mezcal, singani and orange blossom.
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar
2165 N Western AveCome for the cocktails, stay for the food. The same team behind Logan Square restaurant Giant conceived this tribute to Americanized Chinese fare, served alongside colorful cocktail classics. Pair the lo mein with a Gimlet with lemongrass, shochu and chili and soothe the spicy dry chili chicken with a ChiChi Colada, a fusion of mezcal, singani and orange blossom.