Guidebook for Chicago
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Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster AveBest sweets in town.
French cafe, modern interior, al fresco dining. Only open until about 5 pm or so
49 locals recommend
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
1220 W Webster AveFrench cafe, modern interior, al fresco dining. Only open until about 5 pm or so
State Restaurant
935 W Webster Ave129 TVs, big menu, brunch, lunch, dinner
Unique flavored Chocolate, drinking chocolate, coffees, and wine for purchase
12 locals recommend
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
951 W Armitage AveUnique flavored Chocolate, drinking chocolate, coffees, and wine for purchase
The Poison Cup
1128 W Armitage AveBoutique wine shop
Walk up window Italian ice, frozen yoghurt, and ice cream. Many flavors! Cash only.
19 locals recommend
Annette's Italian Ice
2009 N Bissell StWalk up window Italian ice, frozen yoghurt, and ice cream. Many flavors! Cash only.
Gepperth's Meat Market
1964 N Halsted StExcellent butcher shop in Lincoln Park
Modern, clean nail spa. Indoor play place adjacent for young children while you get your nails done (addtl fees).
Wellness Nail Spa
1358 W Webster AveModern, clean nail spa. Indoor play place adjacent for young children while you get your nails done (addtl fees).
Spa Spazio Nail Salon
2009 N Fremont StCute local nail salon
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar food, place to catch the game, Bloody Mary bar and weekend brunch.
8 locals recommend
McGee's Tavern & Grille
950 W Webster AveBar food, place to catch the game, Bloody Mary bar and weekend brunch.
Pub fare, watch the game, al fresco dining, big plate food, kids menu
16 locals recommend
Derby Bar & Grill
1224 W Webster AvePub fare, watch the game, al fresco dining, big plate food, kids menu
Fairways Chicago
Bar/Restaurant. Upstairs features 4 HD golf simulators.
Food Scene
Starbucks
210 W North AveQuick walk for coffee and newspaper
Homeslice
938 W Webster AveGood pizza. Loud atmosphere.
Range
1119 W Webster AveModern interior
Sai Café
1114 N Sheffield AveGreat sushi
Dee's
1114 W Armitage AveChinese fare, traditional decor
Bagel shop under the L. Small, crowded, best for carry out. Open a.m. And lunch.
24 locals recommend
Chicago Bagel Authority - Armitage
953 W Armitage AveBagel shop under the L. Small, crowded, best for carry out. Open a.m. And lunch.
Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage AveSmall, hip burger joint. Lunch, dinner
Glazed and Infused
939 West Armitage AvenueDonut shop
Tarantino's
1112 W Armitage AveItalian fare, nice al fresco sidewalk garden
DAVIDsTEA
924 W Armitage AveModern decor tea cafe
Lunch, dinner hot sandwich shop. Ice cream shakes and malts
32 locals recommend
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2264 N Lincoln AveLunch, dinner hot sandwich shop. Ice cream shakes and malts
Hip trendy restaurant, California inspired food and design
117 locals recommend
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StHip trendy restaurant, California inspired food and design
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StTapas, sangria
Chez Moi
2100 N Halsted StFrench brunch, lunch, dinner. French country inspired design
Great breakfast. Long waits after 11 a.m. Good value, bottomless coffee, large selection. I like this place better for breakfast than lunch.
23 locals recommend
Nookies Too
2114 N Halsted StGreat breakfast. Long waits after 11 a.m. Good value, bottomless coffee, large selection. I like this place better for breakfast than lunch.
Rustic House
1967 N Halsted StFarm to table hearty dinner, warm intimate ambiance.
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StAwesome tacos, casual lunch dinner
Pasta Palazzo
1966 N Halsted StCasual noodle restaurant
toast
2046 N Damen AveBrunch spot. Long wait on weekend.
City Winery
1200 W Randolph StGreat al fresco dining, winery, live music venue
Karyn's
3329 N Ashland Avevegitarian
excellent casual italian. Long wait but have a drink across the street while you wait
15 locals recommend
RoseAngelis
1314 West Wrightwood Avenueexcellent casual italian. Long wait but have a drink across the street while you wait
Argentinian meat eaters heaven. BYOB. No reservations and long wait but have a drink at one of the neighboring pubs while you wait.
119 locals recommend
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveArgentinian meat eaters heaven. BYOB. No reservations and long wait but have a drink at one of the neighboring pubs while you wait.
Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar
1954 N Halsted StPizza place
Coppervine
1962 North Halsted StreetPairing restaurant. American. Nice, modern interior
Freshii
854 W Armitage AveHealthy tasty fast food. A few tables but mostly take-out.
Le Pain Quotidien
1000 W Armitage AveBakery, coffee, restaurant
Breakfast and lunch. Locally farmed, organic, seasonal ingredients. Nice place to stop for a coffee, a light breakfast or lunch. Great salads and sandwiches.
25 locals recommend
Blue Door Farm Stand
2010 N Halsted StBreakfast and lunch. Locally farmed, organic, seasonal ingredients. Nice place to stop for a coffee, a light breakfast or lunch. Great salads and sandwiches.
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
2121 North Clybourn AvenueNice selection from deli. Imported foods, organic selection
Flagship store. Wine bar, espresso bar, best deli/salad bar/prepared food cafeteria . Most organic, health conscious.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StFlagship store. Wine bar, espresso bar, best deli/salad bar/prepared food cafeteria . Most organic, health conscious.
Shopping
Barnes & Noble
1441 W Webster AveBook store
CVS
771 N Ogden AveEasy walk to the nearest drug store