Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Popular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items.
199 locals recommend
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AvePopular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items.
Hip coffeehouse with thrift-store decor offering java & a large menu of cafe eats.
47 locals recommend
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueHip coffeehouse with thrift-store decor offering java & a large menu of cafe eats.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
Thin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights.
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveThin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights.
New Hawaiian fusion fare & cocktails offered in casual digs with surfboards, a deck & rooftop patio.
9 locals recommend
Mahalo
1501 North Milwaukee AvenueNew Hawaiian fusion fare & cocktails offered in casual digs with surfboards, a deck & rooftop patio.
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdInventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
Relaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
55 locals recommend
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueRelaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
Southern dishes & breakfast with a Cajun spin is served in a relaxed setting with spacious patio.
38 locals recommend
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveSouthern dishes & breakfast with a Cajun spin is served in a relaxed setting with spacious patio.
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 AveTex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveHipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.
Hip hangout with gastropub eats, craft beer & signature cocktails in an industrial-chic setting.
28 locals recommend
Anker
Hip hangout with gastropub eats, craft beer & signature cocktails in an industrial-chic setting.
American fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio.
94 locals recommend
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAmerican fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar pours house cocktails & craft beers in a quirky space with vintage furnishings & walls of books.
42 locals recommend
The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee AveBar pours house cocktails & craft beers in a quirky space with vintage furnishings & walls of books.
Easygoing late-night bar & hangout with different music on each floor.
20 locals recommend
Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee AveEasygoing late-night bar & hangout with different music on each floor.
Lively neighborhood bar opened in 1987 with a diverse beer list, digital karaoke & free popcorn.
50 locals recommend
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StLively neighborhood bar opened in 1987 with a diverse beer list, digital karaoke & free popcorn.
Nightclub chain featuring martinis, DJs & dancing in a retro-salon setting. Most offer manicures.
82 locals recommend
Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveNightclub chain featuring martinis, DJs & dancing in a retro-salon setting. Most offer manicures.
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
100 locals recommend
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StElevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
A 400-bottle wine list & an eclectic menu of small plates in a cozy space with outdoor seating.
73 locals recommend
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveA 400-bottle wine list & an eclectic menu of small plates in a cozy space with outdoor seating.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Essentials
Convenient full scale grocery store with bakery, deli, produce, pharmacy, liquor (limited hours) and more. Open 24 hrs.
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayConvenient full scale grocery store with bakery, deli, produce, pharmacy, liquor (limited hours) and more. Open 24 hrs.
Shopping
Old-school record store for new & used, imported & domestic vinyl plus CDs, games & DVDs.
111 locals recommend
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveOld-school record store for new & used, imported & domestic vinyl plus CDs, games & DVDs.
Trendy retailer with a hip vibe offering women's brand-name apparel, accessories, shoes & jewelry.
P.45
1643 N Damen AveTrendy retailer with a hip vibe offering women's brand-name apparel, accessories, shoes & jewelry.
Relaxed nook selling European & U.S. brands of casual apparel & accessories for men, women & kids.
50 locals recommend
Penelope's
1913 W Division StRelaxed nook selling European & U.S. brands of casual apparel & accessories for men, women & kids.
Women's clothing chain with a bohemian-inspired collection of dresses, jackets, shoes & accessories.
13 locals recommend
Free People
1464 N Milwaukee AveWomen's clothing chain with a bohemian-inspired collection of dresses, jackets, shoes & accessories.
Chain with a hipster vibe known for on-trend fashions, accessories & quirky home-decor items.
33 locals recommend
Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark StChain with a hipster vibe known for on-trend fashions, accessories & quirky home-decor items.
Floral boutique with a vintage feel offers artistic arrangements plus bath items & handmade gifts.
23 locals recommend
Asrai Garden
1935 W North AveFloral boutique with a vintage feel offers artistic arrangements plus bath items & handmade gifts.
Rustic-hip boutique for new & vintage men's & women's clothing, plus personal items & accessories.
34 locals recommend
Una Mae's
1528 N Milwaukee AveRustic-hip boutique for new & vintage men's & women's clothing, plus personal items & accessories.
Women's fashion retail chain for designer brand dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.
33 locals recommend
AKIRA
1814 W North AveWomen's fashion retail chain for designer brand dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.