Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
A really special experience. Longman is delicious...everything on the menu. Also, so much whiskey. My friend Chad works at the bar...It's hard to get a table, though, and I don't think they take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveA really special experience. Longman is delicious...everything on the menu. Also, so much whiskey. My friend Chad works at the bar...It's hard to get a table, though, and I don't think they take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
I go here almost everyday, but they are closed on Tuesdays. This place has the cheapest coffee in the neighborhood ($2 hot OR iced!), delicious breakfast items (the frittata!!!), and sub sandwiches to die for. They also have lasagna, deli salads and it's currently the closest place to the BNB for groceries. They have lots of delicious specialty and organic items and the produce is totally reasonable.
29 locals recommend
Half Italian
2643 North Milwaukee AvenueI go here almost everyday, but they are closed on Tuesdays. This place has the cheapest coffee in the neighborhood ($2 hot OR iced!), delicious breakfast items (the frittata!!!), and sub sandwiches to die for. They also have lasagna, deli salads and it's currently the closest place to the BNB for groceries. They have lots of delicious specialty and organic items and the produce is totally reasonable.
Oh Dunleys....because I have a toddler I always end up here. They are SO family friendly, but you still feel like a cool grown up. The brusslesprout salad is what I get everytime, but they have killer brunch, too. Rarely a wait for a table and a nice outdoor area, too. I always get my Bloody Mary with cucumber vodka and it comes with a High Life chaser.
35 locals recommend
Dunlays On the Square
3137 West Logan BoulevardOh Dunleys....because I have a toddler I always end up here. They are SO family friendly, but you still feel like a cool grown up. The brusslesprout salad is what I get everytime, but they have killer brunch, too. Rarely a wait for a table and a nice outdoor area, too. I always get my Bloody Mary with cucumber vodka and it comes with a High Life chaser.
The best Mexican food. The best. Like, line out the door best. Get the Gringo or the Gringa. Damn...it's so good.
95 locals recommend
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton AveThe best Mexican food. The best. Like, line out the door best. Get the Gringo or the Gringa. Damn...it's so good.
They only have pizzas after 4. Don't be fooled! However, the Working Man sandwich is so good. This place is great.
340 locals recommend
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveThey only have pizzas after 4. Don't be fooled! However, the Working Man sandwich is so good. This place is great.
It's hard to just call this a restaurant. Their food is great, but they have an amazing outdoor space with fire pits and bacci ball and drinks from a little camper. There are heat lamps and blankets so try it even if it feels a little too cold. They are so kid friendly, often having really great events and activities for the whole family. It took me a while to warm up to the vibe here, but it's now one of my faves. Also, their brunch buffet is delicious and a great value if you wanna just sit and eat and drink for a few hours. It's a sports bar for people that hate sports bars, so they will have "the game" on.
72 locals recommend
Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton AveIt's hard to just call this a restaurant. Their food is great, but they have an amazing outdoor space with fire pits and bacci ball and drinks from a little camper. There are heat lamps and blankets so try it even if it feels a little too cold. They are so kid friendly, often having really great events and activities for the whole family. It took me a while to warm up to the vibe here, but it's now one of my faves. Also, their brunch buffet is delicious and a great value if you wanna just sit and eat and drink for a few hours. It's a sports bar for people that hate sports bars, so they will have "the game" on.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ugh...this is where art school kids go to makeout on the dance floor, if that's what you are into.
106 locals recommend
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveUgh...this is where art school kids go to makeout on the dance floor, if that's what you are into.
This place is upstairs from Slippery Slope...you have to go inside to get into it. It's totally hidden...and totally awesome. It's like walking into the classiest of 1970's fantasies, with drinks to match. You can get a mudslide here. It's not like TGIFridays...It's so swank, be sure to wear some gold lame.
32 locals recommend
The Heavy Feather
2357 N Milwaukee AveThis place is upstairs from Slippery Slope...you have to go inside to get into it. It's totally hidden...and totally awesome. It's like walking into the classiest of 1970's fantasies, with drinks to match. You can get a mudslide here. It's not like TGIFridays...It's so swank, be sure to wear some gold lame.
This is a classic Chicago package store with a bar in the back, but the bar has been upgraded from gross dive bar to moderately nice. Sometimes they have live music. It's a cool place.
27 locals recommend
Crown Liquors
2821 N Milwaukee AveThis is a classic Chicago package store with a bar in the back, but the bar has been upgraded from gross dive bar to moderately nice. Sometimes they have live music. It's a cool place.
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park is a beautiful, sprawling park with playgrounds and a super secret beach! You wont be over run with tourists at this cute little pond beach. The water is filtered and clean. You can get amazing popsicles and elotes from the street vendors! There's also a cafe, the Boathouse Cafe, that has great food and drinks! Sometimes they have bands play.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrHumboldt Park is a beautiful, sprawling park with playgrounds and a super secret beach! You wont be over run with tourists at this cute little pond beach. The water is filtered and clean. You can get amazing popsicles and elotes from the street vendors! There's also a cafe, the Boathouse Cafe, that has great food and drinks! Sometimes they have bands play.
Essentials
Foodsmart has great, yummy snacks and lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
113 locals recommend
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveFoodsmart has great, yummy snacks and lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
Entertainment & Activities
Just hop on the Fullerton Bus a few blocks south and it will zip you to within a few blocks of the zoo. Plus, the zoo is free and awesome!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StJust hop on the Fullerton Bus a few blocks south and it will zip you to within a few blocks of the zoo. Plus, the zoo is free and awesome!
This is a beautiful restored art deco theater with budget tickets and a good bar...you can take your drinks into the theater. It's the only place I'll go see a movie
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveThis is a beautiful restored art deco theater with budget tickets and a good bar...you can take your drinks into the theater. It's the only place I'll go see a movie
Getting Around
This will get you to O'hare or downtown in about 30 min. Take it to the California stop for more Logan Square deliciousness on Milwaukee Ave, to Western Ave for the ice cream delights of Margie's Candies or Damen for more fancy shopping than you can stand and tacos on the patio at Big Star.
135 locals recommend
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
This will get you to O'hare or downtown in about 30 min. Take it to the California stop for more Logan Square deliciousness on Milwaukee Ave, to Western Ave for the ice cream delights of Margie's Candies or Damen for more fancy shopping than you can stand and tacos on the patio at Big Star.
Divvy
You can rent a Divvy bike for quick trips around the city for really cheap.