Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Wakamono
3313 N BroadwayThe natural decor and ginger martini make me feel very "zen."
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayRelatively inexpensive and convenient take out.
Pingpong
3322 N BroadwayFrom the same owner as Wakamono. Asian food in a classy setting.
Yummy breakfasts. Famous for their gigantic cinammon rolls but everything is good from their juices to their other fare. I love the Monte Christo.
52 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N BroadwayYummy breakfasts. Famous for their gigantic cinammon rolls but everything is good from their juices to their other fare. I love the Monte Christo.
Quaint BYOB with excellent food. Call in advance though as it often fills up.
33 locals recommend
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield RoadQuaint BYOB with excellent food. Call in advance though as it often fills up.
The first and still preeminent vegetarian restaurant in the city. It can have huge lines though so be patient.
87 locals recommend
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StThe first and still preeminent vegetarian restaurant in the city. It can have huge lines though so be patient.
Delicious Middle Eastern fast food. Awesome salad bar and yummy sweet potato fries.
19 locals recommend
Five Guys
6477 N Sheridan RdDelicious Middle Eastern fast food. Awesome salad bar and yummy sweet potato fries.
Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed
3411 N BroadwayKosher BBQ. Closed Saturdays. Beef only.
Revolución Mexican Steakhouse
Nice open air upscale Mexican food. Good cocktails.
Brazilian Bowl Grill
3204 N BroadwayLove the smoothie with coconut milk and kalel!
Independently owned whole coffee beans and ready made tea/coffee. A great alternative to Starbucks and Caribou.
22 locals recommend
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N BroadwayIndependently owned whole coffee beans and ready made tea/coffee. A great alternative to Starbucks and Caribou.
My iced mocha of choice and because they know I like my morning bun warmed.
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlMy iced mocha of choice and because they know I like my morning bun warmed.
Caribou Coffee
3300 North BroadwayA favorite corner for outdoor sipping and dog gathering.
Not the best service always but super yummy sandwiches and noodle salads with some heat.
9 locals recommend
Banh Mi & Co
3227 N BroadwayNot the best service always but super yummy sandwiches and noodle salads with some heat.
A popular watering hole with outdoor seating and TV's for watching sports.
42 locals recommend
ROCKS lakeview
3463 N Broadway A popular watering hole with outdoor seating and TV's for watching sports.
Casbah Cafe
3151 N BroadwayComforting Carrot soup and delicious Chicken Maragaz.
La Tacorea
847 W Belmont AveUnusual fusion fast food. Loved the pork tacos.
Nookies Tree
3334 N Halsted StA popular breakfast place with generous helpings.
Everything Else
Hannah is so friendly and her husband carries my dry cleaning home when it is too heavy. They tailor all of my clothes.
Nirvana Nail Salon
3356 N BroadwayHannah is so friendly and her husband carries my dry cleaning home when it is too heavy. They tailor all of my clothes.
A local gathering place for the community throughout the year for playing in the playground, buying goods at the farmer's market, or buying a Christmas tree.
The Nettelhorst School
3252 N BroadwayA local gathering place for the community throughout the year for playing in the playground, buying goods at the farmer's market, or buying a Christmas tree.
Before there was Whole Foods or Traders Joe's, there was Treasure Island. Still a great neighborhood grocery with lots of exotic specialty items.
Wigglyville, Inc.
3337 N BroadwayBefore there was Whole Foods or Traders Joe's, there was Treasure Island. Still a great neighborhood grocery with lots of exotic specialty items.
Falafill
3202 North BroadwayNeighborhood bank with an ATM
Convenient full-service gym with sauna, fitness classes and personal trainers.
8 locals recommend
FFC Lakeview
3657 N Pine Grove AveConvenient full-service gym with sauna, fitness classes and personal trainers.
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveFresh food section, pharmacy and normal sundries.
It's so great to still have a real bookstore in business and right in the neighborhood.
18 locals recommend
Unabridged Bookstore
3251 N BroadwayIt's so great to still have a real bookstore in business and right in the neighborhood.
Pick up some wine from a friendly staff. I love their French rose selection from Provence for summer.
Paired Wine Co.
3325 N Halsted StPick up some wine from a friendly staff. I love their French rose selection from Provence for summer.
Gap
3416 N Southport AveBecause you can never have enough comfy weekend clothes.
Whole Paycheck is still my go to place when I want to eat healthy and have a great selection of offerings.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWhole Paycheck is still my go to place when I want to eat healthy and have a great selection of offerings.
I can hear the roar of the crowds from my place and walk to games.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StI can hear the roar of the crowds from my place and walk to games.
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayIf a regular supermarket is more your budget and style...
It's like stepping into a 1979's gay roller derby- lots of colors, unitards, and tights. Smile.
7 locals recommend
American Apparel
929 W Belmont AveIt's like stepping into a 1979's gay roller derby- lots of colors, unitards, and tights. Smile.
Drinks & Nightlife
A down and dirty corner bar with a cast of characters straight out of a sitcom plus a jukebox, cheap drinks, and dogs.
Jacqueline's
3420 N BroadwayA down and dirty corner bar with a cast of characters straight out of a sitcom plus a jukebox, cheap drinks, and dogs.
American open air bar and restaurant with beautiful hanging baskets outside.
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayAmerican open air bar and restaurant with beautiful hanging baskets outside.
Yes, the brunch is known as "morning wood"! Awesome gourmet selections. Can be a wait though.
42 locals recommend
Wood
3335 N Halsted StYes, the brunch is known as "morning wood"! Awesome gourmet selections. Can be a wait though.
Shopping
He Who Eats Mud
3247 N BroadwayGreat cards, wrapping paper and the most hilarious t-shirts ever!
Paciugo Chicago Broadway
3241 North BroadwayGelato joint with rotating exotic flavors.