Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

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Restaurant, bar and one of the largest patios in Chicago. Park & Field has over 6,000 square feet of bonfire pits, bocce ball courts, and outdoor seating.
72 locals recommend
Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton Ave
72 locals recommend
Restaurant, bar and one of the largest patios in Chicago. Park & Field has over 6,000 square feet of bonfire pits, bocce ball courts, and outdoor seating.
Creative sandwiches, draft cocktails, beer & boozy milkshakes offered in modern, airy digs.
57 locals recommend
Wyler Road
3581 W Belden Ave
57 locals recommend
Creative sandwiches, draft cocktails, beer & boozy milkshakes offered in modern, airy digs.
Our go-to Mexican restaurant when we are too busy to make dinner.
El Pacifico
3534 W Fullerton Ave
Our go-to Mexican restaurant when we are too busy to make dinner.
Custom roasted coffee, savory biscuits, and of course PIE! Small interior and large outdoor space with picnic tables and fruit trees.
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals recommend
Custom roasted coffee, savory biscuits, and of course PIE! Small interior and large outdoor space with picnic tables and fruit trees.
Romantic, Latin-inspired steakhouse & wine bar, also offering seafood dishes, cocktails & beer.
11 locals recommend
Penumbra Restaurant & Wine Bar
3309 W Fullerton Ave
11 locals recommend
Romantic, Latin-inspired steakhouse & wine bar, also offering seafood dishes, cocktails & beer.
Relaxed, counter-serve, BYOB operation preparing down-home Puerto Rican bites to eat in or take out. Try the jibarito - a sandwich made with flattened, fried green plantains instead of bread, garlic-flavored mayonnaise, and a filling that typically includes meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Yum.
27 locals recommend
Jibaritos y Mas
3400 W Fullerton Ave
27 locals recommend
Relaxed, counter-serve, BYOB operation preparing down-home Puerto Rican bites to eat in or take out. Try the jibarito - a sandwich made with flattened, fried green plantains instead of bread, garlic-flavored mayonnaise, and a filling that typically includes meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Yum.
Offers farm-to-table American fare for breakfast and lunch, including country bread, quiche, and egg dishes, plus a three-course prix fixe weekend dinner menu. The rustic, BYOB restaurant boasts a relaxed, communal vibe with wooden plank floors and an exposed kitchen. Reservations accepted for dinner services on Friday and Saturday evenings.
58 locals recommend
Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey Ave
58 locals recommend
Offers farm-to-table American fare for breakfast and lunch, including country bread, quiche, and egg dishes, plus a three-course prix fixe weekend dinner menu. The rustic, BYOB restaurant boasts a relaxed, communal vibe with wooden plank floors and an exposed kitchen. Reservations accepted for dinner services on Friday and Saturday evenings.
You won’t find any meat here. But even carnivores will love The Chicago Diner. Accompany your vegetarian or vegan breakfast, brunch or lunch with one of the diner’s renowned vegan milkshakes and you’ll be wondering when you can come back for a second visit. Get the Reuben.
136 locals recommend
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee Avenue
136 locals recommend
You won’t find any meat here. But even carnivores will love The Chicago Diner. Accompany your vegetarian or vegan breakfast, brunch or lunch with one of the diner’s renowned vegan milkshakes and you’ll be wondering when you can come back for a second visit. Get the Reuben.
Indian restaurant with a large variety of chai teas. You can order at the counter for a quick bite, or sit down in the back and be waited on. Love the chai!
33 locals recommend
Chiya Chai Cafe
2770 N Milwaukee Ave
33 locals recommend
Indian restaurant with a large variety of chai teas. You can order at the counter for a quick bite, or sit down in the back and be waited on. Love the chai!
When we moved here 20 some years ago, Lula was our first foray into the neighborhood. Old couches and coffee, we loved it, and ended up making Logan Square our home. It's come a long way. Upscale, doubled in size, wonderful food and drinks, and history.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 locals recommend
When we moved here 20 some years ago, Lula was our first foray into the neighborhood. Old couches and coffee, we loved it, and ended up making Logan Square our home. It's come a long way. Upscale, doubled in size, wonderful food and drinks, and history.
Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 locals recommend
Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.
Contemporary cantina offering modern Mexican fare & gourmet tacos plus huge artisanal tequila menu.
30 locals recommend
Masa Azul
2901 W Diversey Ave
30 locals recommend
Contemporary cantina offering modern Mexican fare & gourmet tacos plus huge artisanal tequila menu.
Wood-fired pizza, bagels & pasta in a casual, loft-like space with a bar for pastries & alcohol. Open in the morning for coffee and bagel sandwiches through evening.
340 locals recommend
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave
340 locals recommend
Wood-fired pizza, bagels & pasta in a casual, loft-like space with a bar for pastries & alcohol. Open in the morning for coffee and bagel sandwiches through evening.
French bakery & café with specialty breads, sweet & savory crepes, quiches, sandwiches & pastries.
57 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan Blvd
57 locals recommend
French bakery & café with specialty breads, sweet & savory crepes, quiches, sandwiches & pastries.
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
115 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee Ave
115 locals recommend
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
This chill coffeehouse with java & sandwiches has colorful floors, exposed-brick walls & artwork.
113 locals recommend
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee Ave
113 locals recommend
This chill coffeehouse with java & sandwiches has colorful floors, exposed-brick walls & artwork.
Hip, shabby-chic coffee house featuring a changing roster of house-roasted java plus tea & pastries.
108 locals recommend
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee Ave
108 locals recommend
Hip, shabby-chic coffee house featuring a changing roster of house-roasted java plus tea & pastries.
Storefront cafe serving proprietary coffee, caffeinated mocktails & locally made pastries.
24 locals recommend
Passion House Coffee Roasters
2631 N Kedzie Ave
24 locals recommend
Storefront cafe serving proprietary coffee, caffeinated mocktails & locally made pastries.
Espresso, drip & pour-over coffees plus tea & local baked goods served in a modern industrial space.
44 locals recommend
Damn Fine Coffee Bar
3317 W Armitage Ave
44 locals recommend
Espresso, drip & pour-over coffees plus tea & local baked goods served in a modern industrial space.
Trendy cafe serving mostly Latin fusion food (& some American breakfast items) plus coffee.
80 locals recommend
Cafe Con Leche
2714 N Milwaukee Ave
80 locals recommend
Trendy cafe serving mostly Latin fusion food (& some American breakfast items) plus coffee.
Bustling diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & comfort-food entrees in casual digs since 1977. Get there early (6-9 am) for the early bird specials!
88 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee Ave
88 locals recommend
Bustling diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & comfort-food entrees in casual digs since 1977. Get there early (6-9 am) for the early bird specials!

Drinks & Nightlife

Corner bar serving up a range of craft beers & beer cocktails in a low-lit space with a tin ceiling.
136 locals recommend
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee Avenue
136 locals recommend
Corner bar serving up a range of craft beers & beer cocktails in a low-lit space with a tin ceiling.
Cocktail bar is a standout with throwback decor and easily some of Chicago's best drinks in the heart of Logan Square.
144 locals recommend
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd
144 locals recommend
Cocktail bar is a standout with throwback decor and easily some of Chicago's best drinks in the heart of Logan Square.
A stylish tropical oasis-meets-flotsam strewn island hut, Lost Lake evokes both the glamorous tropical escapism of 1930s Hollywood and the rugged nautical, island aesthetic of the world's first tiki bar — the original Don’s Beachcomber Cafe.
356 locals recommend
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey Ave
356 locals recommend
A stylish tropical oasis-meets-flotsam strewn island hut, Lost Lake evokes both the glamorous tropical escapism of 1930s Hollywood and the rugged nautical, island aesthetic of the world's first tiki bar — the original Don’s Beachcomber Cafe.
The Revolution Brewpub, located in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, is a gathering place for our diverse community and for beer devotees who come to visit from all over the globe. You can grab a spot at the bar, for some excellent one-off brews that are only available at Revolution. Or you can get a table and taste some of the fantastic dishes served up by the brewpub team.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals recommend
The Revolution Brewpub, located in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, is a gathering place for our diverse community and for beer devotees who come to visit from all over the globe. You can grab a spot at the bar, for some excellent one-off brews that are only available at Revolution. Or you can get a table and taste some of the fantastic dishes served up by the brewpub team.
Scofflaw is a gin-focused cocktail bar in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. A rebellious mix of the baroque and affordable, Scofflaw brings together a diverse array of drinkers for beautifully crafted cocktails, craft beer and small plates that go well beyond “bar food.” Whether enjoying dinner and cocktails in the Victorian-style salon, grabbing a barstool for a shot and a beer or brunching on the patio, you’ll be treated to warm service and a familiar fun vibe—not to mention fresh baked cookies at midnight.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw is a gin-focused cocktail bar in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. A rebellious mix of the baroque and affordable, Scofflaw brings together a diverse array of drinkers for beautifully crafted cocktails, craft beer and small plates that go well beyond “bar food.” Whether enjoying dinner and cocktails in the Victorian-style salon, grabbing a barstool for a shot and a beer or brunching on the patio, you’ll be treated to warm service and a familiar fun vibe—not to mention fresh baked cookies at midnight.
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
65 locals recommend
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton Ave
65 locals recommend
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
Trendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
185 locals recommend
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
185 locals recommend
Trendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
Coffee by day, nightclub in the evening.
85 locals recommend
Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee Ave
85 locals recommend
Coffee by day, nightclub in the evening.

Entertainment & Activities

Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a loft-like setting with vaulted ceiling.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
139 locals recommend
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a loft-like setting with vaulted ceiling.
Renovations to The Logan Theater revealed stunning details of the original design and architecture that were obscured under decades of plaster. Fully restored stained glass arch over the Theatre's entrance, refurbished marble walls, and a decorative relief panel dating back to the Theatre's elegant 1915 interior. The full bar and lounge is open late and serves a range of drinks. Monday night is open mic night.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 locals recommend
Renovations to The Logan Theater revealed stunning details of the original design and architecture that were obscured under decades of plaster. Fully restored stained glass arch over the Theatre's entrance, refurbished marble walls, and a decorative relief panel dating back to the Theatre's elegant 1915 interior. The full bar and lounge is open late and serves a range of drinks. Monday night is open mic night.

Everything Else

Sunday mornings through early afternoon. Not only will you find produce and plants, but also local restaurants set up shop for lunch items and sweets. Bakers, soap makers, meats, mushrooms, cheeses. Entertainment and people watching. It's a fun way to spend a Sunday morning.
135 locals recommend
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan Boulevard
135 locals recommend
Sunday mornings through early afternoon. Not only will you find produce and plants, but also local restaurants set up shop for lunch items and sweets. Bakers, soap makers, meats, mushrooms, cheeses. Entertainment and people watching. It's a fun way to spend a Sunday morning.

Sightseeing

Seeing the city from the Chicago River is one of my favorite ways to view it.
114 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker Dr
114 locals recommend
Seeing the city from the Chicago River is one of my favorite ways to view it.
Call it adventure sightseeing! Take a kayak down the Chicago River and into the city for some great views and a lot of fun. Best at nighttime when the city is lit up.
9 locals recommend
Kayak Chicago
1220 N Magnolia Ave
9 locals recommend
Call it adventure sightseeing! Take a kayak down the Chicago River and into the city for some great views and a lot of fun. Best at nighttime when the city is lit up.
Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
203 locals recommend
Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events.

Getting Around

For $9 a day, you can travel from North Avenue (the Sheffield stop) down to Chinatown, making stops along the way. Be sure to get out and walk the Chicago Riverwalk, stopping as the mood strikes for food and drink.
18 locals recommend
Chicago Water Taxi
400 N Michigan Ave
18 locals recommend
For $9 a day, you can travel from North Avenue (the Sheffield stop) down to Chinatown, making stops along the way. Be sure to get out and walk the Chicago Riverwalk, stopping as the mood strikes for food and drink.

Parks & Nature

Humboldt Park has a sprawling 219 acres, a boathouse, inland beach and historic lagoons. Great for walking, running, biking, relaxing, bird watching, turtle watching . . .
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Dr
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park has a sprawling 219 acres, a boathouse, inland beach and historic lagoons. Great for walking, running, biking, relaxing, bird watching, turtle watching . . .
The lakefront is a favorite Chicago hang out. You can go due east on the Fullerton bus to get there, which would require a little walking from Sheffield to the lake, passing the free Lincoln Park Zoo on the way. Or continue onto the Brown Line and go to Buckingham Fountain, close to The Art Institute, Grant Park and the Museum Campus.
8 locals recommend
The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake
2401 North Lake Shore Drive
8 locals recommend
The lakefront is a favorite Chicago hang out. You can go due east on the Fullerton bus to get there, which would require a little walking from Sheffield to the lake, passing the free Lincoln Park Zoo on the way. Or continue onto the Brown Line and go to Buckingham Fountain, close to The Art Institute, Grant Park and the Museum Campus.
Great for running, biking, walking, getting from here to there. It was an old rail line that was transformed into an above ground park, connecting neighbors from Ridgeway to Ashland. 2.7 miles in length.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
241 locals recommend
Great for running, biking, walking, getting from here to there. It was an old rail line that was transformed into an above ground park, connecting neighbors from Ridgeway to Ashland. 2.7 miles in length.
A quiet park with a playground for kids, and a running/walking path.
49 locals recommend
Palmer Square
49 locals recommend
A quiet park with a playground for kids, and a running/walking path.