Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bistro Campagne
4518 N Lincoln AveExquisite French restaurant, warm atmosphere and friendly staff.
Rosded Restaurant
2308 W Leland AveVery good Thai food.
Inexpensive, authentic, greasy spoon, $5 gets you breakfast and coffee and there's enough left over for a tip!
Jeri's Grill
4357 N Western AveInexpensive, authentic, greasy spoon, $5 gets you breakfast and coffee and there's enough left over for a tip!
Coffeehouse chain but also check out the lesser known The Grind Cafe right up the street. Good coffee, pastries and food.
135 locals recommend
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdCoffeehouse chain but also check out the lesser known The Grind Cafe right up the street. Good coffee, pastries and food.
This bustling, cozy coffeehouse offering espresso drinks, tea & light fare boasts a popular patio.
29 locals recommend
The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln AveThis bustling, cozy coffeehouse offering espresso drinks, tea & light fare boasts a popular patio.
Beer & Bavarian fare in an family-friendly Oktoberfest setting with German bands some nights.
27 locals recommend
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueBeer & Bavarian fare in an family-friendly Oktoberfest setting with German bands some nights.
Sausage market offering more than 40 varieties, plus imported specialties, wine, beer & liquor.
91 locals recommend
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveSausage market offering more than 40 varieties, plus imported specialties, wine, beer & liquor.
Cozy, casual spot serving Indian food, wine & beer in a space decorated with Indian artwork.
10 locals recommend
Essence of India
4601 N Lincoln AveCozy, casual spot serving Indian food, wine & beer in a space decorated with Indian artwork.
4635 North Lincoln Avenue
This is a great place to grab "quick" sushi. Friendly service & laid back 'fast-casual' atmosphere. BYOB
Nano western
4256 N Western Ave4635 North Lincoln Avenue
This is a great place to grab "quick" sushi. Friendly service & laid back 'fast-casual' atmosphere. BYOB
Drinks & Nightlife
Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveBest breakfast Chilaquiles ever!
Daily Bar & Grill
4560 N Lincoln AveMy hangout bar. Enough said!
Bad Dog Tavern
4535 N Lincoln AveAnother bar/restaurant worth checking out.
Narrow, mod bar with small plates of upscale bar eats, classic cocktails & an extensive beer list.
35 locals recommend
Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt StNarrow, mod bar with small plates of upscale bar eats, classic cocktails & an extensive beer list.
Arts & Culture
Good tunes, check out their schedule.
http://www.oldtownschool.org/
103 locals recommend
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveGood tunes, check out their schedule.
http://www.oldtownschool.org/
Movies? Old school movie theater just around the corner!
Matinee - All shows before 6:01 PM - All Tickets: $6.00
http://www.davistheater.com/
104 locals recommend
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveMovies? Old school movie theater just around the corner!
Matinee - All shows before 6:01 PM - All Tickets: $6.00
http://www.davistheater.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Park with indoor pool, stage, playing fields, dog friendly and two playing areas for kids.
63 locals recommend
Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside AvePark with indoor pool, stage, playing fields, dog friendly and two playing areas for kids.
Bakeshop whipping up muffins, brownies, cookies & cupcakes with a twist in industrial-chic digs.
Flirty Cupcakes
4631 N Lincoln AveBakeshop whipping up muffins, brownies, cookies & cupcakes with a twist in industrial-chic digs.
Marbles is a great store to play educational games. If you like puzzles, games, and nerdy items this store is for you. The staff is helpful and friendly and you can tell they love what they do.
Marbles: The Brain Store
4745 North Lincoln AvenueMarbles is a great store to play educational games. If you like puzzles, games, and nerdy items this store is for you. The staff is helpful and friendly and you can tell they love what they do.
Shopping
Eclectic novelty shop with a quirky, playful vibe offers cards, apparel, jewelry & toys for kids.
21 locals recommend
ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N Lincoln AveEclectic novelty shop with a quirky, playful vibe offers cards, apparel, jewelry & toys for kids.