Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Fantastic Italian Ice in the summer. Miniscule and cozy cafe with hot homemade soup in the winter.
8 locals recommend
Miko's Italian Ice (Bucktown)
1846 N Damen AveFantastic Italian Ice in the summer. Miniscule and cozy cafe with hot homemade soup in the winter.
Letizia's has been a neighborhood favorite for over a decade. Great coffee and chai tea. Huge and luscious muffins.
52 locals recommend
Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division StLetizia's has been a neighborhood favorite for over a decade. Great coffee and chai tea. Huge and luscious muffins.
Intimate Italian dining Roman-style. Polenta is excellent. The one TV is only on for very special events, such as World Cup Soccer finals and Princess Di's funeral. Outdoor patio in summer.
31 locals recommend
Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division StIntimate Italian dining Roman-style. Polenta is excellent. The one TV is only on for very special events, such as World Cup Soccer finals and Princess Di's funeral. Outdoor patio in summer.
Great breakfast and lunch menu. It is their renowned granola that we offer in the apartment!
94 locals recommend
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StGreat breakfast and lunch menu. It is their renowned granola that we offer in the apartment!
The freshest tacos with wonderful diversity of ingredients. Love the mushroom/arugula and fish taco. You order at the counter but the dishes are real and the napkins are cloth.
113 locals recommend
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveThe freshest tacos with wonderful diversity of ingredients. Love the mushroom/arugula and fish taco. You order at the counter but the dishes are real and the napkins are cloth.
Drinks & Nightlife
Elegant and classy cocktail speakeasy disguised by an ever-changing street mural.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveElegant and classy cocktail speakeasy disguised by an ever-changing street mural.
Arts & Culture
Award winning eclectic theater located on the Polish Triangle. The downstairs lobby is worth a visit in itself!
40 locals recommend
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division StAward winning eclectic theater located on the Polish Triangle. The downstairs lobby is worth a visit in itself!
Empty Bottle hosts Handmade Market Chicago every month featuring local artisans. They are also one of the best music venues in Chicago.
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveEmpty Bottle hosts Handmade Market Chicago every month featuring local artisans. They are also one of the best music venues in Chicago.
Insightful, well-presented exhibits that include painting, sculpture, textile and ceramic artd in a curved white-stucco building designed by Stanley Tigerman.
38 locals recommend
Ukranian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago AveInsightful, well-presented exhibits that include painting, sculpture, textile and ceramic artd in a curved white-stucco building designed by Stanley Tigerman.
Everything Else
Designed by Louis Sullivan and on the National Register of Historic Landmarks.
6 locals recommend
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
1121 N Leavitt StDesigned by Louis Sullivan and on the National Register of Historic Landmarks.
Sharp, new, clean gym. Since we are members we can offer guest passes from $15- $25/visit.
10 locals recommend
Wicker Park Athletic Club
1635 W Division StSharp, new, clean gym. Since we are members we can offer guest passes from $15- $25/visit.