Becky's Guidebook
Coffee, Tea, Juice
Good place to work on your computer.
Coffee is better when someone else makes it. I have a pour over coffee maker if you want to buy coffee grounds. I usually just grab a cup at the coffee shop a block away.
21 locals recommend
Common Cup
1501 W Morse AveCoffee is better when someone else makes it. I have a pour over coffee maker if you want to buy coffee grounds. I usually just grab a cup at the coffee shop a block away.
Life’s Sweet🧁!
A small family owned business serving cake, pastries, coffee & brunch.
https://www.lifessweetinc.com/
6621 N Clark St
6621 North Clark StreetLife’s Sweet🧁!
A small family owned business serving cake, pastries, coffee & brunch.
https://www.lifessweetinc.com/
TBaar - Bubble Tea, Juice, Smoothies and More!
1223 W Devon AveFood scene
Smack Dab Chicago
6730 N Clark StNeighborhood Gem💎
In the heart of Boystown. Great staff, booz & food! 1/2 price bottle of wine Mondays.
42 locals recommend
Wood
3335 N Halsted StIn the heart of Boystown. Great staff, booz & food! 1/2 price bottle of wine Mondays.
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan RdChicago style
Taste of Peru
6545 N Clark StDon’t judge a book by it’s cover. Bring your own pisco.
Great place for drinks. Dog friendly. Great staff. Bring your own food, or keep an eye out for the pizza guy. Food trucks on Friday night.
72 locals recommend
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood AveGreat place for drinks. Dog friendly. Great staff. Bring your own food, or keep an eye out for the pizza guy. Food trucks on Friday night.
My Indian friend took me here. First place I had dosai. Little India on Devon is a short walk & bus ride away.
6 locals recommend
Udupi Palace Restaurant
2543 W Devon AveMy Indian friend took me here. First place I had dosai. Little India on Devon is a short walk & bus ride away.
Uptown Pho
1010 W Argyle StMy go to (veggie) Pho place.
Immm Rice & Beyond
4949 N BroadwayIf you want spicy Thai street food.
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N BroadwayGreat Mexican food.
Even better margaritas.
Tanta Chicago
118 W Grand AveYUM! Go eat here!
Smallest bar in the city. Love this place. I recommend their Gimlets with house made ginger vodka or Old Raj gin.
56 locals recommend
Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AveSmallest bar in the city. Love this place. I recommend their Gimlets with house made ginger vodka or Old Raj gin.
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster AveWorth a look! 😍
Tostini
1622 W Morse AveBrand new Halal sandwich shop serving Turkish Panini. Casual. Great patio!
Haven’t been yet, but walk by often. Music sounds amazing! Great place to stumble home from!
13 locals recommend
Le Piano
6970 N Glenwood AveHaven’t been yet, but walk by often. Music sounds amazing! Great place to stumble home from!
Ora
5701 N Clark StGreat sashimi. BYOB.
Twisted Tapas
1146 W Pratt BlvdHaven’t tried yet, but on my local list.
Mango Pickle
5842 N BroadwayFancy Indian. Highly recommend.
Onward Chicago
6580 N Sheridan RdHaven’t been, on my list. Good patio.
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdPerfect summer dining. Walking distance & casual.
River Roast
315 N LaSalle StBrunch & Blues. Love it!
New & looks lovely! Romantic walking along the lake.
8 locals recommend
The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake
2401 North DuSable Lake Shore DriveNew & looks lovely! Romantic walking along the lake.
Anteprima
5316 N Clark StWonderful. Never had a bad time here.
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StI go for the mussels, frites & cider. HUGE beer selection.
Farmhouse Chicago
228 W Chicago AveIf your visiting the MCA, great place to eat after.
San Soo Gab San
5247 N Western AveOn my to go to list!
Sightseeing
Leone Beach Park
1222 W Touhy AveThe reason Rogers Park is the best neighborhood. .4 mile walk ♥️
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayI recommend ending at-least one evening here.
Lovely walking. Take the water taxi to Chinatown to eat!
https://www.chicagowatertaxi.com/
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrLovely walking. Take the water taxi to Chinatown to eat!
https://www.chicagowatertaxi.com/
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdWalk to see a movie
Chicago Water Taxi - Riverwalk
140 Chicago RiverwalkGreat way to go visit Chinatown⛩
Self Care
If you are in need of a massage, this is the place to go.
Lincoln Square Massage
4757 N Hermitage AveBest massage clinic in the city!
Soak in hot tubs, relax in sauna rooms, foot massages, Korean food. This place is a slice of heaven!
14 locals recommend
King Spa & Sauna
809 Civic Center DrSoak in hot tubs, relax in sauna rooms, foot massages, Korean food. This place is a slice of heaven!
Located in Lincoln Square, Gina & Regina are the best yoga teachers. Patrick offers a fabulous Sunday night Restorative practice. Melissa offers a great Monday night Yin practice.
One Key Yoga
1801 West Belle Plaine AvenueLocated in Lincoln Square, Gina & Regina are the best yoga teachers. Patrick offers a fabulous Sunday night Restorative practice. Melissa offers a great Monday night Yin practice.
Becky Masters Massage & Skincare
1821 W Belmont AveSpa quality skin care at neighborhood prices.
Grocery shopping
Taste Food & Wine
1506 W Jarvis AveMy go to wine shoppe. 15 min walk.
Just a few blocks away. Littlest grocery store... that has everything you need & more!
53 locals recommend
Morse Fresh Market
1430 W Morse AveJust a few blocks away. Littlest grocery store... that has everything you need & more!
15 min walk. Devon Market is fully stocked with delicious foods and beverages from the basics like milk, bread and butter to more exotic fare like imported cheeses, fresh and seasonal produce as well as convenient and affordable ready-to-eat items.
Devon Market
1440 West Devon Avenue15 min walk. Devon Market is fully stocked with delicious foods and beverages from the basics like milk, bread and butter to more exotic fare like imported cheeses, fresh and seasonal produce as well as convenient and affordable ready-to-eat items.