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CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
42 locals recommend
Western station
1900 N Western Ave
42 locals recommend
CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
CTA Bus 56
Milwaukee & Maplewood station
CTA Bus 56
CTA Bus 49
Western & Charleston
CTA Bus 49
CTA Bus 73
9 locals recommend
Milwaukee & Western station
9 locals recommend
CTA Bus 73
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
2135 N Milwaukee Ave
2135 North Milwaukee Avenue
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
2001 N Stave St
2001 North Stave Street
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
2000 W Charleston St
2000 West Charleston Street
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
1658 N Milwaukee Ave
1658 North Milwaukee Avenue
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
2002 W Pierce Ave
2002 West Pierce Avenue
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city. www.divvybikes.com
CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
121 locals recommend
Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave
121 locals recommend
CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport

Essentials

Pharmacy with health & beauty aids, photo services, plus mini-mart basics.
2001 N Milwaukee Ave
2001 North Milwaukee Avenue
Pharmacy with health & beauty aids, photo services, plus mini-mart basics.
Pharmacy and basic groceries.
2053 N Milwaukee Ave
2053 North Milwaukee Avenue
Pharmacy and basic groceries.
Groceries, fresh produce, beer and wine.
2134 N Western Ave
2134 North Western Avenue
Groceries, fresh produce, beer and wine.

Food Scene

Hip little counter-serve coffeehouse with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches & light fare.
2035 N Western Ave
2035 North Western Avenue
Hip little counter-serve coffeehouse with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches & light fare.
Cubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja & more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio & BYOB policy.
2540 W Armitage Ave
2540 West Armitage Avenue
Cubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja & more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio & BYOB policy.
Creative counter-serve Asian-Nuevo Latino fusion in a rustic-industrial room with communal tables.
1912 N Western Ave
1912 North Western Avenue
Creative counter-serve Asian-Nuevo Latino fusion in a rustic-industrial room with communal tables.
Hip neighborhood BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters & knickknacks.
2046 N Damen Ave
2046 North Damen Avenue
Hip neighborhood BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters & knickknacks.
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
2152 N Damen Ave
2152 North Damen Avenue
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
Globally inspired sharing plates & cocktails are served in a wood-trimmed room or on a leafy patio.
2118 N Damen Ave
2118 North Damen Avenue
Globally inspired sharing plates & cocktails are served in a wood-trimmed room or on a leafy patio.
Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
2045 N Damen Ave
2045 North Damen Avenue
Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
Small counter-serve BYOB spot with a changing menu of boxed Japanese eats in a casual setting.
2246 W Armitage Ave
2246 West Armitage Avenue
Small counter-serve BYOB spot with a changing menu of boxed Japanese eats in a casual setting.
Tiny counter-serve spot for pizzas, salads & sandwiches plus smoothies, beer & wine.
2010 N Damen Ave
2010 North Damen Avenue
Tiny counter-serve spot for pizzas, salads & sandwiches plus smoothies, beer & wine.
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
1958 N Damen Ave
1958 North Damen Avenue
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
1840 N Damen Ave
1840 North Damen Avenue
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
1747 N Damen Ave
1747 North Damen Avenue
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
Mod, minimalist BYOB spot serving sushi & other Japanese fare including noodles & grilled skewers.
2115 N Milwaukee Ave
2115 North Milwaukee Avenue
Mod, minimalist BYOB spot serving sushi & other Japanese fare including noodles & grilled skewers.
Rustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout.
2051 N California Ave
2051 North California Avenue
Rustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout.
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
152 locals recommend
The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue
152 locals recommend
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
Self-serve bakery serving Mexican pastries, fruit-filled sweets, cookies & French bread.
2218 N California Ave
2218 North California Avenue
Self-serve bakery serving Mexican pastries, fruit-filled sweets, cookies & French bread.
Cozy old brownstone with an outdoor patio offering traditional Cuban family recipes paired with rum.
2252 N Western Ave
2252 North Western Avenue
Cozy old brownstone with an outdoor patio offering traditional Cuban family recipes paired with rum.
Hip BYOB spot with modern Mexican-Latin eats in a low-lit setting with Day of the Dead decor.
2346 W Fullerton Ave
2346 West Fullerton Avenue
Hip BYOB spot with modern Mexican-Latin eats in a low-lit setting with Day of the Dead decor.
No-frills counter-serve joint serving Chicago-style hot dogs & Greek fare since 1948.
10 locals recommend
George's Hot Dogs
1876 N Damen Ave
10 locals recommend
No-frills counter-serve joint serving Chicago-style hot dogs & Greek fare since 1948.
Petite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
41 locals recommend
Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt St
41 locals recommend
Petite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
Flame-broiled chicken joint with Spanish-style sauces & sides in a rustic, counter-serve setting.
8 locals recommend
Art of Chicken
2041 North Western Avenue
8 locals recommend
Flame-broiled chicken joint with Spanish-style sauces & sides in a rustic, counter-serve setting.
Traditional Chicago Hot Dog Stand
18 locals recommend
Redhot Ranch
2449 W Armitage Ave
18 locals recommend
Traditional Chicago Hot Dog Stand
Casual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
10 locals recommend
Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
2237 N Western Ave
10 locals recommend
Casual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
Italian pastries & coffee plus pasta & wood-fired pizza served in warm, modern digs with a wine bar.
11 locals recommend
Letizia's Fiore
11 locals recommend
Italian pastries & coffee plus pasta & wood-fired pizza served in warm, modern digs with a wine bar.
Hip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.
68 locals recommend
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee Ave
68 locals recommend
Hip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, gelato & coffee drinks brewed from Intelligentsia beans.
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals recommend
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, gelato & coffee drinks brewed from Intelligentsia beans.
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
162 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark St
162 locals recommend
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
113 locals recommend
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen Ave
113 locals recommend
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
Rustic, wood-accented hot spot serving meaty BBQ, Southern fare & housemade-moonshine cocktails.
34 locals recommend
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland Avenue
34 locals recommend
Rustic, wood-accented hot spot serving meaty BBQ, Southern fare & housemade-moonshine cocktails.
Southern comfort food, bourbon & brews in a rustic setting with a roof deck & cabanas.
8 locals recommend
The Southern
1840 W North Ave
8 locals recommend
Southern comfort food, bourbon & brews in a rustic setting with a roof deck & cabanas.
Counter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
7 locals recommend
Joey's Shrimp House
1432 N Western Ave
7 locals recommend
Counter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too
55 locals recommend
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California Ave
55 locals recommend
"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too

Drinks & Nightlife

Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
1949 N Hoyne Ave
1949 North Hoyne Avenue
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
Historic sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe. Love the tv series Chicago Fire? This bar is Molly's on the hit show. Stop by & you might see the filming.
1925 W Cortland St
1925 West Cortland Street
Historic sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe. Love the tv series Chicago Fire? This bar is Molly's on the hit show. Stop by & you might see the filming.
Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
2728 W Armitage Ave
2728 West Armitage Avenue
Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
Classic 16-lane bowling haunt built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
2648 W Fullerton Ave
2648 West Fullerton Avenue
Classic 16-lane bowling haunt built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
Neighborhood watering hole with tavern fare & video games plus vaulted ceiling & a heated patio.
2230 N California Ave
2230 North California Avenue
Neighborhood watering hole with tavern fare & video games plus vaulted ceiling & a heated patio.
The Violet Hour is a James Beard Outstanding Bar Program nominee, serving handcrafted artisanal cocktails in the heart of Wicker Park.
1520 N Damen Ave
1520 North Damen Avenue
The Violet Hour is a James Beard Outstanding Bar Program nominee, serving handcrafted artisanal cocktails in the heart of Wicker Park.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
1531 N Damen Ave
1531 North Damen Avenue
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up local house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals recommend
Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up local house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.
Live music, comedy & open-mike nights are showcased at this laid-back neighborhood watering hole.
70 locals recommend
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee Ave
70 locals recommend
Live music, comedy & open-mike nights are showcased at this laid-back neighborhood watering hole.
Red-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
127 locals recommend
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
127 locals recommend
Red-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
139 locals recommend
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
65 locals recommend
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton Ave
65 locals recommend
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
More than 300 types of beer, eclectic pub grub & live music in a roomy, unpretentious space.
17 locals recommend
Quenchers Saloon
17 locals recommend
More than 300 types of beer, eclectic pub grub & live music in a roomy, unpretentious space.
Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
76 locals recommend
Dannys
76 locals recommend
Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
33 locals recommend
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
33 locals recommend
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
Neighborhood spot with homemade bar eats, an ample beer selection, sports on TV & sidewalk seating.
17 locals recommend
Floyd's Pub
1944 North Oakley Avenue
17 locals recommend
Neighborhood spot with homemade bar eats, an ample beer selection, sports on TV & sidewalk seating.

Sightseeing

Wicker Park totals 4 acres & features a field house with gymnasium, large children’s playground with interactive water spray feature, ornamental fountain, dog friendly area and sports fields.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park totals 4 acres & features a field house with gymnasium, large children’s playground with interactive water spray feature, ornamental fountain, dog friendly area and sports fields.

Parks & Nature

3-acre green space equipped with a field house, a swimming pool & numerous sports fields.
25 locals recommend
Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley Ave
25 locals recommend
3-acre green space equipped with a field house, a swimming pool & numerous sports fields.