Chicago
Food scene
Cafe Urbano
4176 N Elston AveD'Candela Restaurant
3449 W Irving Park RdBrown & Blue Line Neighborhood Stops
HOW TO GET AROUND:
1. Download the application "Transit Stop" and look up Bus #82 (Kimball-Homan)
2. Select the "Berteau" stop for both northbound and southbound directions
3. The northbound takes you to the BROWN line at the Lawrence stop (5 mins away)
4. The southbound takes you to the BLUE Line at the Belmont stop (15 mins away)
BOTH TRAIN LINES take you to pretty much every cool neighborhood you want to know for food and to really experience the Chicago lifestyle.
Brown Line - Armitage stop
Lots of boutiques, restaurants, and cafes.
- Chicago Bagel Authority CBA (American)
- Cafe Ba Ba Reeba (Spanish Tapas)
- Santa Monica House (American)
- Athenian Room (Greek)
175 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrBrown Line - Armitage stop
Lots of boutiques, restaurants, and cafes.
- Chicago Bagel Authority CBA (American)
- Cafe Ba Ba Reeba (Spanish Tapas)
- Santa Monica House (American)
- Athenian Room (Greek)
Brown Line - Sedwick stop
- Second City (stand up comedy)
- Small Cheval Wells (small version of Au Cheval)
- Restauration Hardware (grab a glass of wine)
49 locals recommend
Old Town
Brown Line - Sedwick stop
- Second City (stand up comedy)
- Small Cheval Wells (small version of Au Cheval)
- Restauration Hardware (grab a glass of wine)
Blue Line - Damen Stop (really the midpoint between Bucktown and Wicker Park)
- The Robey hotel: Cabana Club 6th floor, panoramic views
- Big Star (Texmex restaurant)
- Sushi para M (all you can eat sushi)
- Jeni's spendid ice cream
- Folklore (Argentinian) its a short walk, also can get off at Division stop for this one.
55 locals recommend
Bucktown
Blue Line - Damen Stop (really the midpoint between Bucktown and Wicker Park)
- The Robey hotel: Cabana Club 6th floor, panoramic views
- Big Star (Texmex restaurant)
- Sushi para M (all you can eat sushi)
- Jeni's spendid ice cream
- Folklore (Argentinian) its a short walk, also can get off at Division stop for this one.
Brown Line - Belmont Stop
LGBT neighborhood. Main street is Halsted between belmont and addison. Most bars are near Roscoe street.
A lot of food spots along Belmont and Halsted streets.
92 locals recommend
Boystown
Brown Line - Belmont Stop
LGBT neighborhood. Main street is Halsted between belmont and addison. Most bars are near Roscoe street.
A lot of food spots along Belmont and Halsted streets.
Brown Line - Adams/Wabash stop
- Cindy's Rooftop
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Millenium Park
- Michigan Avenue
10 locals recommend
Chicago Loop
Brown Line - Adams/Wabash stop
- Cindy's Rooftop
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Millenium Park
- Michigan Avenue
Brown Line - Merchandise Mart
So many restaurants! RPM, Tanta, Beatrix
London House Rooftop is closer to Lake stop, but still a nice walk
Eataly is a really cool italian supermarket, a short walk
Also lots of design stores
68 locals recommend
River North
Brown Line - Merchandise Mart
So many restaurants! RPM, Tanta, Beatrix
London House Rooftop is closer to Lake stop, but still a nice walk
Eataly is a really cool italian supermarket, a short walk
Also lots of design stores
Brown Line - Southport stop
- Tango Sur (Argentinian)
- Menil Cafe
- Tuco and Blondie (Mexican)
- Crosby Chicken (American)
9 locals recommend
North Southport Avenue
North Southport AvenueBrown Line - Southport stop
- Tango Sur (Argentinian)
- Menil Cafe
- Tuco and Blondie (Mexican)
- Crosby Chicken (American)
Blue Line - Logan Square
- Mi Tocaya Antojeria (amazing chef, a short walk, but this place is SO worth it) -- I'd probably uber here to be honest.
- Lula cafe (brunch)
- Lost Lake (drinks)
- New Wave Coffee
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
Blue Line - Logan Square
- Mi Tocaya Antojeria (amazing chef, a short walk, but this place is SO worth it) -- I'd probably uber here to be honest.
- Lula cafe (brunch)
- Lost Lake (drinks)
- New Wave Coffee