Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great food only 1 block away. Excellent menu of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. In the summer, has a nice outdoor seating area. Also, does take out.
70 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveGreat food only 1 block away. Excellent menu of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. In the summer, has a nice outdoor seating area. Also, does take out.
One of Chicago's best coffee roasters. One block east of the Red Line stop on Granville. Easy walking distance. Offers pastries and some limited breakfast menu.
54 locals recommend
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveOne of Chicago's best coffee roasters. One block east of the Red Line stop on Granville. Easy walking distance. Offers pastries and some limited breakfast menu.
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd3 blocks to walk to the nearest Starbucks, has a walk up and drive up.
Quick and decent fast food; just north of the Loyola Red line station on Sheridan road.
116 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdQuick and decent fast food; just north of the Loyola Red line station on Sheridan road.
Revival Social Club
1133 West Granville AvenueGood dinner and brunch menu. Easy walk from the apartment.
Twisted Tapas
1146 W Pratt Blvdgreat Tapas and Sangria
Five Guys
6477 N Sheridan RdDunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveIndie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayGREAT Thai food and sushi!!
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StGreat Italian and excellent wine list
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat Italian and excellent Wine
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StGood Coffee & Check out Roost across the Street
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StGREAT Brunch and Excellent Fried Chicken on the dinner menu.
Essentials
This is a small ethnic grocery few blocks away. Has great fresh produce and the essentials - maybe a few things you didn't even know you needed.
47 locals recommend
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveThis is a small ethnic grocery few blocks away. Has great fresh produce and the essentials - maybe a few things you didn't even know you needed.
Devon Market
1440 W Devon Ave2 blocks; small ethnic market with great produce
Arts & Culture
The closest beach on Lake Michigan; about 15 min walk. Lifeguard stations during the summer are manned 11am - 7pm
10 locals recommend
Hartigan Beach Park
1050 W Albion AveThe closest beach on Lake Michigan; about 15 min walk. Lifeguard stations during the summer are manned 11am - 7pm
Shopping
CVS
3333 Central StQuick walk to the end of street next to train station.
Roost
5634 N Clark StGreat reclaimed home goods
Target
4466 N BroadwayTarget
4466 N BroadwayEverything Else
ATM (Chase Bank)
6415 N Sheridan RdNearby ATM
Bank of America ATM
1601 W Chicago AveNearby ATM
Bank of America ATM
1601 W Chicago AveNearby ATM