Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
BBQ Supply Co.
6954 N Western AveGreat BBQ, BYOB. 2 Blocks away!
2 blocks. Sugar coma, here we come! Ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, any kind of soda you can think of, CANDY! Kid heaven.
11 locals recommend
Lickety Split
7000 N Western Ave2 blocks. Sugar coma, here we come! Ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, any kind of soda you can think of, CANDY! Kid heaven.
Viceroy of India
Great indian food
Best Thai in the city! Great for a date or delivery. BYOB
13 locals recommend
Pho’s Spicier Thai Cuisine
4638 North Western AvenueBest Thai in the city! Great for a date or delivery. BYOB
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
2032 W Devon Aveauthentic, cheap indian carry out
Fresh sqeezed oj, amazing apple pancake/cake dish. American breakfast. Always a line out the door but it moves fast.
30 locals recommend
Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
153 Green Bay RdFresh sqeezed oj, amazing apple pancake/cake dish. American breakfast. Always a line out the door but it moves fast.
Peckish Pig
623 W Howard Stbrewery/restaurant
Our absolute favorite! Ethiopian Coffee shop. Best things here: combo plate, ethiopian eggs, french toast, feta spinach wrap, and coffee!
17 locals recommend
Royal Coffee Corporation
6764 N Sheridan RdOur absolute favorite! Ethiopian Coffee shop. Best things here: combo plate, ethiopian eggs, french toast, feta spinach wrap, and coffee!
Buffalo Joe’s
1841 W Howard Stgreat wings. cash only
Eastern Style Pizza
2911 W Touhy Avegood pizza. carry out or delivery.
Heartland Cafe
7000 N Glenwood AveGreat food, patio, beer. Lots of history happened here.
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdKorean-American fusion. Try the Umami burger and kimchi fries!
Entertainment & Activities
Indian Boundary Park
2500 W Lunt AveGreat park, 1 block
Golf, running trails, basketball courts, playgrounds. 3 blocks. Seasonal outdoor ice skating rink
17 locals recommend
Warren Park
6601 N Western AveGolf, running trails, basketball courts, playgrounds. 3 blocks. Seasonal outdoor ice skating rink
Everything Else
Armadillo's Pillow Inc
6753 N Sheridan Rdgreat bookstore
Loyola Beach
artists on the wall, Farwell Pier, and the beach! Always a good time
The Growling Rabbit
5938 N Broadwaygood breakfast, amazing bakery
getting downtown fast - drops you at ogilvie station in 15-20 min
35 locals recommend
Rogers Park station
7000 N Ravenswood Avegetting downtown fast - drops you at ogilvie station in 15-20 min
Chicago Coast True Value
6942 N Western Avelocal hardware store
VIP Liquors & Deli
6963 N Western Aveclosest liquor store
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak Rdclosest grocery store. amazing produce section.
Staple chicago style deep dish. Thin crust is amazing and buttery too. They deliver to our house.
163 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveStaple chicago style deep dish. Thin crust is amazing and buttery too. They deliver to our house.
Local sandwich place. Great soup too. Addictive and hearty.
12 locals recommend
Capt'n Nemo's Rogers Park
7367 N Clark StLocal sandwich place. Great soup too. Addictive and hearty.
T Nail Bar
2725 W Touhy AveDecent nail place. Get a calf massage with your pedicure.
The Massage Space
833 Foster StThe best!
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdFavorite bar/movie theater.