Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Relaxed atmosphere and best espresso. Must have their donuts if they last.
42 locals recommend
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdRelaxed atmosphere and best espresso. Must have their donuts if they last.
I live really close to this place and I love it! You really can't go wrong when picking a perogi, or an open faced sandwich.
14 locals recommend
Lucy's
1043 N California AveI live really close to this place and I love it! You really can't go wrong when picking a perogi, or an open faced sandwich.
Ordered a steak Jibarito. Which is basically a sandwich made of fried plantains. The meat was juicy and the plantains had this fresh garlicky taste.
29 locals recommend
Papa's Cache Sabroso
2517 W Division StOrdered a steak Jibarito. Which is basically a sandwich made of fried plantains. The meat was juicy and the plantains had this fresh garlicky taste.
This was one of the best brunches I've ever had. The chicken and waffle fritters were the definite standout.
34 locals recommend
Grandma J’s Local Kitchen
1552 North Kedzie AvenueThis was one of the best brunches I've ever had. The chicken and waffle fritters were the definite standout.
The food was amazing, we had gobi manchurian which was really superb. Small space though, but the food tastes really authentic and they have fast service which really impressed me.
68 locals recommend
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
The food was amazing, we had gobi manchurian which was really superb. Small space though, but the food tastes really authentic and they have fast service which really impressed me.
There's something so charming and fun about this place. It's off the beaten path so it feels like a little secret place that you've discovered. Love the pulled chicken sandwich and fried chicken!
63 locals recommend
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveThere's something so charming and fun about this place. It's off the beaten path so it feels like a little secret place that you've discovered. Love the pulled chicken sandwich and fried chicken!
Surprisingly great brunch near the park! Tons of vegetarian options, but enough meat choices to keep my carnivore husband happy as well. Definitely has the diner vibe. Is cash only.
75 locals recommend
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveSurprisingly great brunch near the park! Tons of vegetarian options, but enough meat choices to keep my carnivore husband happy as well. Definitely has the diner vibe. Is cash only.
Drinks & Nightlife
The cheese and charcuterie board was phenomenal! Many homemade jams, mustards, and pickled veggies. The pate is to die for!
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueThe cheese and charcuterie board was phenomenal! Many homemade jams, mustards, and pickled veggies. The pate is to die for!
Best tacos in the city, better than Big Star.
Best for me:
1. Spicy avocado
2. Pulled Pork
3. Beer Grilled Chicken
4. Grilled Sweet Potato
All tacos are $3. Bartender/staff are friendly/cool.
59 locals recommend
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveBest tacos in the city, better than Big Star.
Best for me:
1. Spicy avocado
2. Pulled Pork
3. Beer Grilled Chicken
4. Grilled Sweet Potato
All tacos are $3. Bartender/staff are friendly/cool.
Everything Else
Great atmosphere. Good drinks. Excellent service. My new favorite local bar to grab drinks.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueGreat atmosphere. Good drinks. Excellent service. My new favorite local bar to grab drinks.
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Dr