Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Close by. Both a great place to get a day's work in w/wifi & as a meetup cafe. There's a small food menu + several milk options (Org 2%, soy, almond, coconut, hazelnut)for your drinks at no extra cost
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Delicious
3827 N Lincoln AveClose by. Both a great place to get a day's work in w/wifi & as a meetup cafe. There's a small food menu + several milk options (Org 2%, soy, almond, coconut, hazelnut)for your drinks at no extra cost
Tasty BBQ is their specialty. Outdoor patio to enjoy the nice sunny days, indoor tables for the not so pretty days.
Smokin' Woody's
4160 N Lincoln AveTasty BBQ is their specialty. Outdoor patio to enjoy the nice sunny days, indoor tables for the not so pretty days.
Revered by many as the most authentic, tastiest, and to top it, affordable Korean restaurant in town. Just be prepared for the Korean staff who aren't the attuned to American standards of service.
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Cho Sun Ok Restaurant
4200 N Lincoln AveRevered by many as the most authentic, tastiest, and to top it, affordable Korean restaurant in town. Just be prepared for the Korean staff who aren't the attuned to American standards of service.
Clean, fast joint for fried seafood. Get the scallops with tarter sauce and hush puppies--Yum! Oh, but watch out, they are juicy, so I almost wanna say wear a bib!--Oops, guess I just did!
Snappy's Shrimp
1901 W Irving Park RdClean, fast joint for fried seafood. Get the scallops with tarter sauce and hush puppies--Yum! Oh, but watch out, they are juicy, so I almost wanna say wear a bib!--Oops, guess I just did!
It's simple in decor, but how often do you get to try Russian/north Asian cuisine? Low priced dishes; simple but comfort the soul. The small ethnic community come out of the woodwork to eat here.
Lazzat
2245 Irving Park RdIt's simple in decor, but how often do you get to try Russian/north Asian cuisine? Low priced dishes; simple but comfort the soul. The small ethnic community come out of the woodwork to eat here.
For folks who know the lingo and how to say their favorite drink down cold.
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Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveFor folks who know the lingo and how to say their favorite drink down cold.
Spacious cafe w/ a friendly owner, so great to chill, work, meet w/friends. What's real nice is that there's outdoor tables. Pretty large food menu for a coffee shop, so no reason not to stay a while.
Red Eyes Coffee
4164 N Lincoln AveSpacious cafe w/ a friendly owner, so great to chill, work, meet w/friends. What's real nice is that there's outdoor tables. Pretty large food menu for a coffee shop, so no reason not to stay a while.
Another place on my yet-to-but-must-try list. A little more pricier, but looks like finer dining with a nice atmosphere and some solid food reviews.
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Trout Kitchen #TKPopUps
4111 N Lincoln AveAnother place on my yet-to-but-must-try list. A little more pricier, but looks like finer dining with a nice atmosphere and some solid food reviews.
Cute, hidden place off the railroad to get your morning joe or pick me up while going for an afternoon stroll.
Julius Meinl Montrose
1920 W Montrose AveCute, hidden place off the railroad to get your morning joe or pick me up while going for an afternoon stroll.
Arts & Culture
Bar with live bands almost nightly and hosts NPR's "The Moth" events monthly. Great acoustics. Nice beer selection and decent bar food.
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Martyrs'
3855 N Lincoln AveBar with live bands almost nightly and hosts NPR's "The Moth" events monthly. Great acoustics. Nice beer selection and decent bar food.
Zen meditation sessions offered almost daily, with Dharma talks and intro classes on certain days. Free while open to donation.
Ancient Dragon Zen Gate
2255 West Giddings StreetZen meditation sessions offered almost daily, with Dharma talks and intro classes on certain days. Free while open to donation.
Local theater that frequently has shows with good critic reviews.
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American Theater Company
1909 W Byron StLocal theater that frequently has shows with good critic reviews.
Small, old local bowling alley and bar. I haven't been to it yet. It looks divey, but in the quaint way. I've seen a mix of customer types that walk in, which seems like it is inviting to all.
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Timber Lanes Bowling Alley
1851 W Irving Park RdSmall, old local bowling alley and bar. I haven't been to it yet. It looks divey, but in the quaint way. I've seen a mix of customer types that walk in, which seems like it is inviting to all.
Big, well-traveled bowling alley with all your fancy light shows, pumping music, food options, etc. to have a fun night out.
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Waveland Bowl
3700 N Western AveBig, well-traveled bowling alley with all your fancy light shows, pumping music, food options, etc. to have a fun night out.
They offer 2 hr mini-session for $35/person. This cost covers instruction, tools, clay, glazes, and firing. Have a fun, relaxing outing & leave w/ a self-made souvenir to take home from your travels.
Lincoln Square Pottery Studio- Learning Center
4150 N Lincoln AveThey offer 2 hr mini-session for $35/person. This cost covers instruction, tools, clay, glazes, and firing. Have a fun, relaxing outing & leave w/ a self-made souvenir to take home from your travels.
Indoor tennis courts and ice skating rink year round. Fun! Fun! Part of and adjacent to a large city park.
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McFetridge Sports Center
3843 N California AveIndoor tennis courts and ice skating rink year round. Fun! Fun! Part of and adjacent to a large city park.
The epicenter of folk music in Chicago with frequent live music events, that bring locals and travelers alike together.
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Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveThe epicenter of folk music in Chicago with frequent live music events, that bring locals and travelers alike together.
Local first run theater, usually with 3-4 different movies, in case you can't miss out on an opening night or just wanna chill to a movie night out.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveLocal first run theater, usually with 3-4 different movies, in case you can't miss out on an opening night or just wanna chill to a movie night out.
Local athletic shoe store that offers "Fun Runs" weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Just drop in to join the group for a free 3 mi run around the hood.
Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
4762 N Lincoln AveLocal athletic shoe store that offers "Fun Runs" weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Just drop in to join the group for a free 3 mi run around the hood.
Essentials
Perfect when you need wine for a BYOB, for quick meal ideas, prepared foods, trail mix and food staples.
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Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyPerfect when you need wine for a BYOB, for quick meal ideas, prepared foods, trail mix and food staples.
Standard large local grocery store, so you know what to expect to find what you need.
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Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveStandard large local grocery store, so you know what to expect to find what you need.
Shopping
In case you forgot some personal toiletries, need to fill your prescriptions, get postage stamps, print pics, or get some other last minute items.
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CVS Pharmacy
4051 N Lincoln AveIn case you forgot some personal toiletries, need to fill your prescriptions, get postage stamps, print pics, or get some other last minute items.
Local liquor store specializing in quality beers. They also let you mix and match you own six-pack, can quick chill anything that's not cold on the spot and for free, and do frequent tasting demos.
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Bottles and Cans
4109 N Lincoln AveLocal liquor store specializing in quality beers. They also let you mix and match you own six-pack, can quick chill anything that's not cold on the spot and for free, and do frequent tasting demos.
Sightseeing
Five minute walk away. The brown line train gets you to downtown in less than half an hour. Runs frequently at every 5-10 minutes from about 4am to 1am, everyday.
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Irving Park station
Five minute walk away. The brown line train gets you to downtown in less than half an hour. Runs frequently at every 5-10 minutes from about 4am to 1am, everyday.
Local bike shop that sells new and used bikes, does repairs and tune ups, give free air, and sells parts and accessories in case you forgot a bike light.
Companion Suboxone Clinic
4119 N Lincoln AveLocal bike shop that sells new and used bikes, does repairs and tune ups, give free air, and sells parts and accessories in case you forgot a bike light.
We just moved here so I haven't visited yet, but will no doubt be there is coming summer. Every Saturday morning, 7am-2pm. From what I've heard, it's a small but good one. I'll update soon!
Belle Plaine Studio
2014 W Belle Plaine AveWe just moved here so I haven't visited yet, but will no doubt be there is coming summer. Every Saturday morning, 7am-2pm. From what I've heard, it's a small but good one. I'll update soon!
Drinks & Nightlife
Better than average pub food with nightly cheap specials like $5 burger Mondays, Half-off salad Tuesdays, etc. Warm decor. Plus, if you like sports, they have TVs in sight for every seat in the house.
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Brownstone
3937 N Lincoln AveBetter than average pub food with nightly cheap specials like $5 burger Mondays, Half-off salad Tuesdays, etc. Warm decor. Plus, if you like sports, they have TVs in sight for every seat in the house.
Be transported to another time, a mix of old German and old Chicago culture. Try the sausages and don't skimp on the sauerkraut. I also heard their potato pancakes are amazing!
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Resi's Bierstube
2034 W Irving Park RdBe transported to another time, a mix of old German and old Chicago culture. Try the sausages and don't skimp on the sauerkraut. I also heard their potato pancakes are amazing!
Known for their wide array of creative and tasty burgers menu. They also have a good beer list to boot. Kinda folk art, biker, mixed with both gastro pub and local diner atmosphere.
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The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveKnown for their wide array of creative and tasty burgers menu. They also have a good beer list to boot. Kinda folk art, biker, mixed with both gastro pub and local diner atmosphere.
Everything Else
A big nice park to stroll or bike to and enjoy the day on some green, perhaps grab some pizza from across the street at Apart pizza and make a day out of it with a picnic.
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Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside AveA big nice park to stroll or bike to and enjoy the day on some green, perhaps grab some pizza from across the street at Apart pizza and make a day out of it with a picnic.
It's really nice having an ATM & bank a block away. Perfect for quick cash or fixing any credit cards blocks when you are traveling...even tho you gave them notice that you we're gonna be on the road!
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Chase Bank
2228 S Western AveIt's really nice having an ATM & bank a block away. Perfect for quick cash or fixing any credit cards blocks when you are traveling...even tho you gave them notice that you we're gonna be on the road!
Cash a check, notary public, buy a CTA 3-, 7-, and 30-day transit cards, wire money, etc... A true Chicago only kind of establishment. Maybe I should relabel this as a sightseeing spot....hmmmm....
Irving Ravenswood Currency Exchange
Cash a check, notary public, buy a CTA 3-, 7-, and 30-day transit cards, wire money, etc... A true Chicago only kind of establishment. Maybe I should relabel this as a sightseeing spot....hmmmm....
Just a block away for your dry cleaning and clothes alteration needs. The owners here are always very kind and grateful for your patronage.
New Cleaners
3758 N Damen AveJust a block away for your dry cleaning and clothes alteration needs. The owners here are always very kind and grateful for your patronage.
In case you left home without a groomed head and need a quick fix. They are very kid-friendly too, which is a big plus for nervous kids.
Hair Cuttery
3143 N BroadwayIn case you left home without a groomed head and need a quick fix. They are very kid-friendly too, which is a big plus for nervous kids.