Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
Armadillo's Pillow Inc
6753 N Sheridan RdA book lovers oasis. Super cool, locally owned book store.
Flatts and Sharpe Music Co.
6749 N Sheridan RdMusic shop, lessons, and concerts
Frozen Custard in a charming soda counter style shop. On warm nights expect a line.
34 locals recommend
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayFrozen Custard in a charming soda counter style shop. On warm nights expect a line.
Broadway Antique Market
6130 N BroadwayVarious vendors, lots of antique shopping
Edgewater Antique Mall
6314 N BroadwayVarious vendors, lots of antique shopping
Antique store and costume shop. If you have a couple hours to kill you can get lost in all the fun nooks in this shop.
Lost Eras - Vintage Clothing, Antique Dealer & Buyer, Costume & Prop Rental & Vintage Chicago
1511 W Howard StAntique store and costume shop. If you have a couple hours to kill you can get lost in all the fun nooks in this shop.
Food Scene
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveGreat spot for a beautiful meal. Local, Organic, Thoughtful.
Vietnamese and American brunch with a Roger's Park twist. Be prepared to wait and to be charmed by this local legend and one woman production.
20 locals recommend
Noon Hour Grill
6930 N Glenwood AveVietnamese and American brunch with a Roger's Park twist. Be prepared to wait and to be charmed by this local legend and one woman production.
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan RdChicago style pizza
Ellipsis Coffeehouse
1259 W Devon AveLocally run, tasty coffee.
Coffee, food, and much more. Lovely environment and staff. They have lots of locally sourced foods and often have fun events in the store.
18 locals recommend
The Growling Rabbit
5938 N BroadwayCoffee, food, and much more. Lovely environment and staff. They have lots of locally sourced foods and often have fun events in the store.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdDon't forget the extra cilantro!
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdKorean barbecue with a twist.
Five Guys
6477 N Sheridan RdReal ingredient (aka tasty) burgers.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
6464 N Sheridan RdThey even have ice-cream!
Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant
1236 E 53rd StClassic Italian, family style.
Bar and restaurant with lovely large windows that open up to the street.
25 locals recommend
Twisted Tapas
1146 W Pratt BlvdBar and restaurant with lovely large windows that open up to the street.
Jerky Jerk
1132 West Wilson AvenueCome for the food, stye for the dessert!
Rice Thai Cafe
6744 N Sheridan RdThis is a great spot. I love everything here.
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rdcoffee coffee coffee
Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayNot cheap but oh so tasty.
Heartland Cafe
7000 N Glenwood AveLocal, Organic, Hippy fun
Arts & Culture
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N Glenwood AveLife theater in Roger's Park underground arts scene.
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdMovies and drinks
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful local bar, restaurant, and music venue. There is something for everyone personality to love at the Mayne Stage. I strongly recommend their mac and cheese and the weekend $3 Bloody Marys.
24 locals recommend
Mayne Stage
1328 W Morse AveWonderful local bar, restaurant, and music venue. There is something for everyone personality to love at the Mayne Stage. I strongly recommend their mac and cheese and the weekend $3 Bloody Marys.
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood AveFun, hip bar. Great drinks and board games.
The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood AveRelaxed, approachable, dog friendly
Essentials
Morse Fresh Market
1430 W Morse AveGreat Produce
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveFreshly baked bread!
Specializes in groceries that are natural, organic, local, etc.
12 locals recommend
Newleaf Natural Grocery
1261 W Loyola AveSpecializes in groceries that are natural, organic, local, etc.
Everything Else
Chi-Town Shakti
1343 W Devon AveBeautiful, welcoming and challenging yoga studio.
Loyola Park
1230 W Greenleaf AvePaddle-boarding!