Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveThey have great sweet and savory pies!
Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago AveThey have free wifi and serve yummy bagels.
There diner food is average, but their pastry selection is amazing. I go here for my favorite cupcakes.
72 locals recommend
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveThere diner food is average, but their pastry selection is amazing. I go here for my favorite cupcakes.
This is my choice breakfast spot in the neighborhood. During the summer, you can sit in their cute outdoor area.
28 locals recommend
Sunrise Cafe
2012 W Chicago AveThis is my choice breakfast spot in the neighborhood. During the summer, you can sit in their cute outdoor area.
The Rookery
2109 W Chicago AveGood food and they are known for their BLT.
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveI have not been here, but I've heard they have a great brunch.
Leopold
1450 W Chicago AveBelgium food and a great selection of beer.
A small sushi place that is good and reasonably priced.
The accurate address is 1715 W. Chicago Ave.
111 locals recommend
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveA small sushi place that is good and reasonably priced.
The accurate address is 1715 W. Chicago Ave.
Mexique
1529 West Chicago AvenueA trendy French and Mexican fusion restaurant.
Delicious gelato. The flavors change daily and you may find yourself liking a concoction you had never thought of.
90 locals recommend
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrDelicious gelato. The flavors change daily and you may find yourself liking a concoction you had never thought of.
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 N Lincoln AveDelicious sandwiches and an extensive beer list.
A large coffee shop with free wifi and lots of couches and tables for relaxing or working.
47 locals recommend
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueA large coffee shop with free wifi and lots of couches and tables for relaxing or working.
You can go inside and eat or walk up to the outdoor window for your morning Glazed and Infused Donuts.
13 locals recommend
Francesca's Fiore
7407 Madison StYou can go inside and eat or walk up to the outdoor window for your morning Glazed and Infused Donuts.
Delicious tacos. This place is best during the summer, but you can always walk up to the window for your taco fix.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveDelicious tacos. This place is best during the summer, but you can always walk up to the window for your taco fix.
The best gourmet pizza in the city. You start by choosing a white or red sauce. They also brew their own beer.
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveThe best gourmet pizza in the city. You start by choosing a white or red sauce. They also brew their own beer.
I have not been, but I've heard they have great traditional Italian food.
10 locals recommend
Briciola
937 North Damen AvenueI have not been, but I've heard they have great traditional Italian food.
I have not been, but this restaurant in nationally known. They don't take reservations, so you should always expect a wait.
62 locals recommend
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueI have not been, but this restaurant in nationally known. They don't take reservations, so you should always expect a wait.
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveGood for brunch.
Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine
1139 West Grand AvenueSushi and Thai fusion.
Drinks & Nightlife
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveGood atmosphere for a drink.
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago AveGreat place to get a beer and some high-end pub food.
High Dive
1938 W Chicago AveA good bar to just hang out.
This bar is a must visit during the summer. They have a great beer garden, or you can play some ping pong inside during the winter.
63 locals recommend
Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott AveThis bar is a must visit during the summer. They have a great beer garden, or you can play some ping pong inside during the winter.
GOLD STAR BAR
1755 West Division StreetA fun little dive bar.
A bar filled with old arcade games. They also have cheese plates, beef jerky, and tasty beer.
158 locals recommend
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveA bar filled with old arcade games. They also have cheese plates, beef jerky, and tasty beer.
This bar is beyond walking distance from my apartment, but it is my all time favorite bar in Chicago. They have awesome DJs and beer and you always feel like you are at a house party.
76 locals recommend
Dannys
This bar is beyond walking distance from my apartment, but it is my all time favorite bar in Chicago. They have awesome DJs and beer and you always feel like you are at a house party.
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueA wine bar with cheese plates and other pairing foods.
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueA dive bar with board games.
This is an edgy bar with nearly every server displaying a tattoo. Mondays seem to be biker night.
53 locals recommend
Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago AveThis is an edgy bar with nearly every server displaying a tattoo. Mondays seem to be biker night.
Shopping
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago AveA nice vintage shop.
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite second hand bookstore.
Great vintage store. There are other clothing stores all on Milwaukee and all around the Wicker Park neighborhood.
8 locals recommend
Store B
1472 N Milwaukee AveGreat vintage store. There are other clothing stores all on Milwaukee and all around the Wicker Park neighborhood.
My favorite shoe and clothing store in Chicago. They have 3 separate stores: one for men, one for women, and one for shoes.
33 locals recommend
AKIRA
1814 W North AveMy favorite shoe and clothing store in Chicago. They have 3 separate stores: one for men, one for women, and one for shoes.
Essentials
Dominick's
2021 West Chicago AvenueLarge scale grocery store.