Guidebook for Kick-Ass Ravenswood
Food Scene
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
4839 N Damen AveSmall batch craft roaster. My go to coffee shop.
The one and only top Michelin Star rated pub & brew house. Amazing food and beer. A must for foodies.
30 locals recommend
Band of Bohemia
4710 N Ravenswood AveThe one and only top Michelin Star rated pub & brew house. Amazing food and beer. A must for foodies.
Amy's Candy Bar
4704 N Damen AveSuch a cute candy shop. The owner knows my name...
Aroy Thai
4654 N Damen AveBest Thai in neighborhood.
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveAwesome pizza.
Me Dee Cafe
4805 N Damen AveLate night food. Open until 1:00am.
Drinks & Nightlife
Atmosphere
5355 North Clark StreetReplay
5358 N Clark StSidetrack
3349 N Halsted StRoscoe's
3356 N Halsted StHydrate
3458 N Halsted Stcloses at 4am
Charlie's Chicago
3726 North Broadwaycloses at 5am
Getting Around
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveDamen Brown Line- straight shot to the loop downtown.
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AveRavenswood Metra Station
Everything Else
I can give you a 2 week VIP pass if you request. Features a pool, hot tub, sauna, workout classes, and free weights.
63 locals recommend
LA Fitness
2828 N Clark StI can give you a 2 week VIP pass if you request. Features a pool, hot tub, sauna, workout classes, and free weights.
The best barber in the city and only $12 for the cut too. Robert is open 7 days a week 9:00am-9:00pm. He also does female cuts too. FYI- his shop is nothing fancy. He is from Cuba and a Republican. Really an experience chatting with him.
Mandina's Unisex Salon
1752 W Lawrence AveThe best barber in the city and only $12 for the cut too. Robert is open 7 days a week 9:00am-9:00pm. He also does female cuts too. FYI- his shop is nothing fancy. He is from Cuba and a Republican. Really an experience chatting with him.
Mint Cleaners
1834 W Lawrence AveDry cleaners
Magic Inc.
1838 W Lawrence AveMagic shop
One Key Yoga
1801 West Belle Plaine AvenueSmall Yoga Studio