Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine, and yummy small plates- as well as a kick butt burger
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueGreat wine, and yummy small plates- as well as a kick butt burger
Taco, Shot, and a Tall Boy for $6. Cash only. Interesting Taco menu.
59 locals recommend
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveTaco, Shot, and a Tall Boy for $6. Cash only. Interesting Taco menu.
Cocktail Bar. Hand Shaved Ice into some darn fine beverages.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueCocktail Bar. Hand Shaved Ice into some darn fine beverages.
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveCool Menu, Wine Bar and Restaurant.
Humboldt Haus
2958 W North AveSmall Bar with Good Sandwiches. Nice little liquor store attached.
Richmonds Sports Bar
2944 W Grand AveDive Bar. Local crowd.
Continental Lounge
2801 W Chicago Ave4am bar.
Food Scene
Great Brunch Spot! Byob- liquor store around the corner on North. CASH ONLY
34 locals recommend
Grandma J’s Local Kitchen
1552 North Kedzie AvenueGreat Brunch Spot! Byob- liquor store around the corner on North. CASH ONLY
Coffee House in the middle of the park. Great Views, Cool spot for a coffee and a pastry.
15 locals recommend
Boathouse Cafe
North Humboldt DriveCoffee House in the middle of the park. Great Views, Cool spot for a coffee and a pastry.
West on North
2509 W North AveLocal Bar/ Restaurant. Great Bar Food, fair drink prices.
Zoku Sushi
1616 N Kedzie AveGood- not too fancy- sushi.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdFarm to Table. Hipster vibe. Cool place.
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
Best Indian Food in Chicago.
Boulevard Sports Lounge
2645 W North AveGreat BBQ. Sports Bar
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveHip Fried Chicken Spot
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveCash Only! Southern Fried Chicken.
Café Marie-Jeanne
1001 N California AveAwesome Brunch- French food!
The Spice Room
2906 W Armitage AveOur favorite Indian Food
Dinner Time- Vegetarian Forward with some meat options. Great Place.
11 locals recommend
Clever Rabbit
2015 W Division StDinner Time- Vegetarian Forward with some meat options. Great Place.
Essentials
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveGreat Produce, Nice small grocery.
Roeser's Bakery
3216 W North AveFresh Baked Pastries and Bread. Ice Cream.
Shopping
Cvs Store 8733
3552 W Grand Aveclosest Pharmacy
This whole area is hip clothing stores and restaurants. Wicker Park shopping.
Belmont Army Wicker Park
1318 N Milwaukee AveThis whole area is hip clothing stores and restaurants. Wicker Park shopping.
This whole area is hip shops, restaurants, and bars in Logan Square!
17 locals recommend
Logan Hardware Records
2532 West Fullerton AvenueThis whole area is hip shops, restaurants, and bars in Logan Square!
My favorite western wear store, this area is also hip with restaurants and bars.
11 locals recommend
Alcala's Western Wear
1733 W Chicago AveMy favorite western wear store, this area is also hip with restaurants and bars.
Everything Else
Blast Fitness-West Division
3518 W Division Stcloset Gym
Sightseeing
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrBeautiful 600+ acre park.
Parks & Nature
Hike or Bike this cool elevated Trail into Wicker Park. Great city views.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueHike or Bike this cool elevated Trail into Wicker Park. Great city views.