Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
CVS
771 N Ogden AveLush Cosmetics
859 W Armitage AveHigh quality and soothing handmade soaps and massage bars
834 W Armitage Ave
834 West Armitage AvenueThe Green Goddess Boutique
1009 West Armitage AvenueBohemian shop for eco-friendly fashions
Bright, contemporary chain offering a large variety of gourmet teas & accessories.
19 locals recommend
DAVIDsTEA
924 W Armitage AveBright, contemporary chain offering a large variety of gourmet teas & accessories.
Eclectic boutique selling women's fashion, designer jewelry & a unique rotating selection of gifts.
15 locals recommend
art effect boutique clothes, jewelry & unique gifts store in Lincoln Park, Chicago's best shops
934 W Armitage AveEclectic boutique selling women's fashion, designer jewelry & a unique rotating selection of gifts.
NYC-born chain of upscale women's clothing stores, also offering on-trend shoes & accessories.
8 locals recommend
INTERMIX
841 W Armitage AveNYC-born chain of upscale women's clothing stores, also offering on-trend shoes & accessories.
Food Scene
Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice
1136 West Armitage AvenueHomeslice
938 W Webster Aveback patio
Annette's Italian Ice
2009 N Bissell StWorth waiting in line for
Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster AveCity-famous sweets and pastries
Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar
1954 N Halsted StNext to Summer House, excellent atmosphere
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StExcellent outdoor/indoor atmosphere
1982 N Clybourn Ave
1982 North Clybourn AvenueStarbucks
210 W North AvePequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueExcellent pizza, across from movie theater
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
1220 W Webster AveEuropean-style cafe and bakery
Protein Bar & Kitchen
352 N Clark StHealthy eating; bowls, burritos and smoothies
Freshii
854 W Armitage AveHealthy eating; custom bowls, burritos, smoothies, juices
Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage AveExcellent award winning burgers
Le Pain Quotidien
1000 W Armitage AveBakery/cafe with rustic-chic style
Tarantino's
1112 W Armitage AveCozy Italian bistro
Mandarin & Sichuan dishes & sushi served in a modern space with a patio. Live jazz on weekends.
9 locals recommend
Dee's
1114 W Armitage AveMandarin & Sichuan dishes & sushi served in a modern space with a patio. Live jazz on weekends.
Local chain offering inventive flavors of donuts, such as crème brûlée, plus gluten-free options.
16 locals recommend
Glazed and Infused
939 West Armitage AvenueLocal chain offering inventive flavors of donuts, such as crème brûlée, plus gluten-free options.
Sugar Fixé Patisserie
958 W Armitage AveBakery/coffee shop with many seasonal & classic macarons plus espresso drinks.
Colorful, counter-service chain for frozen yogurt, with many flavors & toppings, plus smoothies.
Red Mango
844 W Armitage AveColorful, counter-service chain for frozen yogurt, with many flavors & toppings, plus smoothies.
Cozy Italian restaurant with lots of pasta plus salads, sandwiches, daily specials & more.
13 locals recommend
Pasta Palazzo
1966 N Halsted StCozy Italian restaurant with lots of pasta plus salads, sandwiches, daily specials & more.
Mexican tacos, tortas & sides pair with a variety of margaritas & tequilas in a colorful cantina.
45 locals recommend
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StMexican tacos, tortas & sides pair with a variety of margaritas & tequilas in a colorful cantina.
Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StSpanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.
Berco's Popcorn
904 W Armitage AveCustom popcorn
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
23 locals recommend
Panera Bread
2 N Michigan AveCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Low-key pizza joint providing a deep-dish alternative with thin-crust pies & a variety of toppings.
12 locals recommend
Bricks Pizza & Barbecue
3832 North Lincoln AvenueLow-key pizza joint providing a deep-dish alternative with thin-crust pies & a variety of toppings.
Large menu of steamed-bagel sandwiches, including breakfast, vegetarian & meatball options. Neighborhood feel.
24 locals recommend
Chicago Bagel Authority - Armitage
953 W Armitage AveLarge menu of steamed-bagel sandwiches, including breakfast, vegetarian & meatball options. Neighborhood feel.
Drinks & Nightlife
Derby Bar & Grill
1224 W Webster Ave Sports pub with southern eats; Mizzou bar
Burgers, sandwiches & other pub grub in a sports bar setting with lots of TVs and a patio.
16 locals recommend
Kincade's Bar & Grill
950 W Armitage AveBurgers, sandwiches & other pub grub in a sports bar setting with lots of TVs and a patio.
Zella
1983 N Clybourn AveGreat back patio. Notre Dame bar
White Oak Tavern & Inn
Creative american food and cocktails
Laid-back bar with global beers & other drinks in a wood-paneled space with a pool table in back.
11 locals recommend
Marquee Lounge
1973 N Halsted StLaid-back bar with global beers & other drinks in a wood-paneled space with a pool table in back.
Casual spot with a hopping bar serving down-home American comfort food & a popular weekend brunch. Bloody Mary bar
14 locals recommend
Stanley's Kitchen & Tap
1970 North Lincoln AvenueCasual spot with a hopping bar serving down-home American comfort food & a popular weekend brunch. Bloody Mary bar
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
2121 North Clybourn AvenueHigh quality grocery store
Circa-1906 butcher selling sausages, steaks & chickens plus deli meat & cheese in old-school digs
Gepperth's Meat Market
1964 N Halsted StCirca-1906 butcher selling sausages, steaks & chickens plus deli meat & cheese in old-school digs
Everything Else
1136 W Armitage Ave
1136 West Armitage AvenueDivvy Bike rack for point to point bike rental
Park Community Church - Bridgeport
1029 W 35th StLocal church
El - Brown line towards loop through Old Town and River North. Kimball - North through Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
28 locals recommend
Armitage station
El - Brown line towards loop through Old Town and River North. Kimball - North through Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
Saint Teresa of Ávila Church
1950 N Kenmore AveCatholic church
Wiggly Field Dog Park
2645 N Sheffield AveDog park
Entertainment & Activities
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StSmall, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
140 locals recommend
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrEnvironmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrSightseeing
Thousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure.
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrThousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure.
North Avenue Beach
Great beach in the midwest
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StBeautiful park