Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
San Soo Gab San
5247 N Western AveAmazing Korean BBQ joint.
Pauline's
1754 W Balmoral AveCheap, hardy breakfast!
Jerry's
5419 N Clark StAmerican craft beer and sandwiches.
Ombra
5310 N Clark StMeredith makes the best manhattan; the wood-fired pizzas here are the best.
Brunch here is pretty amazing, but all meals here are delicious. Southern coastal-style food, lots of whiskey, and a great cocktail menu.
78 locals recommend
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StBrunch here is pretty amazing, but all meals here are delicious. Southern coastal-style food, lots of whiskey, and a great cocktail menu.
Red Velvet pancakes. Great breakfast/brunch/lunch joint. But seriously. Red velvet pancakes.
91 locals recommend
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StRed Velvet pancakes. Great breakfast/brunch/lunch joint. But seriously. Red velvet pancakes.
Cafe Utjeha
5350 N Lincoln AveMorning coffee fix. Small mom-and-pop place.
Subway
1101 W Bryn Mawr AveIn case you need a quick bite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Joie De Vine
1744 W Balmoral AveExcellent cocktails and small plates.
The Brixton
5420 North Clark StreetKiller burger, great drinks, and friendly staff.
Belgian beers, craft beers, and a really hearty menu. get here early, and they ID hard at the door.
165 locals recommend
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Belgian beers, craft beers, and a really hearty menu. get here early, and they ID hard at the door.
Everything Else
Tony's Finer Foods
5233 N Lincoln AveGreat grocery store.
ATM (Chase Bank)
6415 N Sheridan RdThis is actually a full Chase bank.