Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Airy cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a light menu of soups, salads & sandwiches.
24 locals raden deze aan
Dollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen AveAiry cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a light menu of soups, salads & sandwiches.
Hip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
77 locals raden deze aan
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StHip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
Beef-centric Argentinean menu with pastas & empanadas in a rustic candlelit setting with a full bar.
63 locals raden deze aan
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StBeef-centric Argentinean menu with pastas & empanadas in a rustic candlelit setting with a full bar.
American fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
94 locals raden deze aan
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAmerican fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
116 locals raden deze aan
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StPulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
100 locals raden deze aan
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StPulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Creative New American restaurant & lounge in a 1920s bank with DJs & cocktails in the vault.
58 locals raden deze aan
The Bedford
1612 West Division StreetCreative New American restaurant & lounge in a 1920s bank with DJs & cocktails in the vault.
Relaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
55 locals raden deze aan
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueRelaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
Refined New American cuisine & rotating art exhibits in an intimate, brick-walled venue with BYOB.
The Cotton Duck
941 N Damen AveRefined New American cuisine & rotating art exhibits in an intimate, brick-walled venue with BYOB.
Cash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
90 locals raden deze aan
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrCash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
The best Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza in the city!!!!
513 locals raden deze aan
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StThe best Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza in the city!!!!
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
1176 locals raden deze aan
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
Bakery chain known for late-night deliveries, with some locations selling ice cream.
Insomnia Cookies
1537 N Milwaukee AveBakery chain known for late-night deliveries, with some locations selling ice cream.
Hip spot for modern American dining & craft cocktails in a former bathhouse with a vintage vibe.
59 locals raden deze aan
Trench
2039 West North AvenueHip spot for modern American dining & craft cocktails in a former bathhouse with a vintage vibe.
Getting Around
The Blue Line 'L' going to ORD & Downtown Chicago
17 locals raden deze aan
Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave
The Blue Line 'L' going to ORD & Downtown Chicago
Damen & Thomas station
Damen #50 Bus
Divvy is a bike sharing system featuring thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations from Andersonville to Hyde Park, available 24/7, 365 days a year. Each station has a touchscreen kiosk, station map, and a docking system that releases bikes.
14 locals raden deze aan
Divvy Station: Damen Ave & Division St
Divvy is a bike sharing system featuring thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations from Andersonville to Hyde Park, available 24/7, 365 days a year. Each station has a touchscreen kiosk, station map, and a docking system that releases bikes.
Parks & Nature
This urban park offers a playground, sports fields, movie nights, a farmer's market & other events.
371 locals raden deze aan
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveThis urban park offers a playground, sports fields, movie nights, a farmer's market & other events.
Drinks & Nightlife
Loads of tap beers & ciders paired with Indian-accented pub fare in a space with booths & a bar.
65 locals raden deze aan
Pub Royale
2049 W Division StLoads of tap beers & ciders paired with Indian-accented pub fare in a space with booths & a bar.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 locals raden deze aan
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
158 locals raden deze aan
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveDecades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
Cash-only hangout featuring a taxidermy theme, table games & a rotating list of cocktails & beer.
116 locals raden deze aan
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveCash-only hangout featuring a taxidermy theme, table games & a rotating list of cocktails & beer.
Mid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
37 locals raden deze aan
Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee AveMid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
Everything Else
AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
2233 W Division StNearest Hospital
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AvePlenty Grocery & Deli
2036 West Division StreetEntertainment & Activities
United Center
1901 W Madison StHome of Da Bulls and Blackhawks!