Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Based on Back to the Future, it's totally 80's and totally awesome. The Vanilla Bean Latte is the best. Great location, I like to grab my coffee and head to Wicker Park around the corner on Sundays.
131 locals recommend
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveBased on Back to the Future, it's totally 80's and totally awesome. The Vanilla Bean Latte is the best. Great location, I like to grab my coffee and head to Wicker Park around the corner on Sundays.
Michelin-rated and right down the street. Awesome maki and sushi, BYOB, perfect for takeout. It's VERY good - and affordable. Highly recommended.
27 locals recommend
Seadog Sushi Bar
3344 1500 W Division StMichelin-rated and right down the street. Awesome maki and sushi, BYOB, perfect for takeout. It's VERY good - and affordable. Highly recommended.
Authentic, divey, hole-in-the-wall mexican food. It's a restaurant and take-out, Anthony Bourdain style. It has a cult-following amongst the locals. I remember going there after the bars a few times.
23 locals recommend
La Pasadita
1140 N Ashland AveAuthentic, divey, hole-in-the-wall mexican food. It's a restaurant and take-out, Anthony Bourdain style. It has a cult-following amongst the locals. I remember going there after the bars a few times.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlYour neighborhood Starbucks.
Cupcakes and coffee and custom made cakes that will blow your mind in the window. They are works of art.
75 locals recommend
Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division StCupcakes and coffee and custom made cakes that will blow your mind in the window. They are works of art.
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueHighly acclaimed hidden gem foodie restaurant, BYOB. No reservations.
Excellent brunch, lunch, and dinner. Slightly upscale but equally casual outdoor seating.
11 locals recommend
Prasino
1846 West Division StreetExcellent brunch, lunch, and dinner. Slightly upscale but equally casual outdoor seating.
Cippolina
1543 N Damen AveSuper cute Italian cafe for coffee, sweets, savories or sandwiches.
My favorite vegan/vegetarian friendly place to day drink outside or at the bar. Cool old Wicker Park staple.
140 locals recommend
Handlebar
2311 W North AveMy favorite vegan/vegetarian friendly place to day drink outside or at the bar. Cool old Wicker Park staple.
Brunch! Hidden gem, very good food. Connected to the music venue The Empty Bottle. BYOB in the restaurant or go inside The Bottle and grab some beers to accompany your food.
128 locals recommend
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveBrunch! Hidden gem, very good food. Connected to the music venue The Empty Bottle. BYOB in the restaurant or go inside The Bottle and grab some beers to accompany your food.
Buzz Killer Espresso
Killer espresso, as the name suggests.
Go here for brunch, lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed. A local favorite for a reason. Super cute and the foodie food menu changes up consistently. Great vibe.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdGo here for brunch, lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed. A local favorite for a reason. Super cute and the foodie food menu changes up consistently. Great vibe.
Great tacos & drinks in mason jars. Very casual, never too packed.
113 locals recommend
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveGreat tacos & drinks in mason jars. Very casual, never too packed.
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveVegan/Vegetarian cafe awesomeness.
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy, no sign. See the door hidden in the mural. Excellent mixologists.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeakeasy, no sign. See the door hidden in the mural. Excellent mixologists.
Hipster honky-tonk whisky/taco bar. This place gets packed but it's worth it. Best mex, best margs/micheledas/drinks, best patio, best vibe. ALSO! There's a take-out window open day into late night.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveHipster honky-tonk whisky/taco bar. This place gets packed but it's worth it. Best mex, best margs/micheledas/drinks, best patio, best vibe. ALSO! There's a take-out window open day into late night.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveBest Pizza / Brewery in Chicago!
Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveA super fun bar, easy to walk to.
Everything Else
Cooking Fools
1916 W North AveCute New York style store for foodies, for cooking or cafe dining.
This is technically Bucktown, and it's booming all up Damen. Like Bleeker in SoHo.
19 locals recommend
Marc Jacobs
11 E Walton StThis is technically Bucktown, and it's booming all up Damen. Like Bleeker in SoHo.
Essentials
Zen Wine & Spirits
1803 W North AveAwesome local liquor store.