Ravenswood Guidebook

Amanda
Ravenswood Guidebook

Food Scene

Oldest and cutest ice cream shoppe in Chicago. A must-visit!
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
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Oldest and cutest ice cream shoppe in Chicago. A must-visit!
Known for their weekend brunch, seafood, and...cereal.
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Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose Ave
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Known for their weekend brunch, seafood, and...cereal.
Michelin-rated Neapolitan-style pizzeria with lovely outdoor patio.
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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside Ave
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Michelin-rated Neapolitan-style pizzeria with lovely outdoor patio.
For your caffeine addiction.
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Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd
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For your caffeine addiction.
Quaint grocery / deli / café created by a Wisconsin mushroom farmer. Offers locally-sourced & crafted goods. Prepared food (sandwiches, soups, salads) is organic & farm-to-table.
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River Valley Farmer's Table
1820 W Wilson Ave
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Quaint grocery / deli / café created by a Wisconsin mushroom farmer. Offers locally-sourced & crafted goods. Prepared food (sandwiches, soups, salads) is organic & farm-to-table.
Chicago deep dish!
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale Ave
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Chicago deep dish!
The best Venezuelan food in Chicago!
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BienMeSabe Venezuelan Cafe & Restaurant
1637 W Montrose Ave
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The best Venezuelan food in Chicago!
With a menu of at least 100 gourmet sandwiches, this place is super fun! Nice outdoor patio right on the central square in the adjacent neighborhood of Lincoln Square.
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 North Lincoln Avenue
With a menu of at least 100 gourmet sandwiches, this place is super fun! Nice outdoor patio right on the central square in the adjacent neighborhood of Lincoln Square.
Our favorite breakfast / brunch spot! It’s small and quite busy on the weekends, so get there early!
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Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen Ave
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Our favorite breakfast / brunch spot! It’s small and quite busy on the weekends, so get there early!
For coffee, sandwiches, quiche, and homemade pie, this unique little spot is the best! Tucked away inside Lillstreet Art Center.
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First Slice
4664 N Manor Ave
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For coffee, sandwiches, quiche, and homemade pie, this unique little spot is the best! Tucked away inside Lillstreet Art Center.
Nice spot to order coffee and a breakfast sandwich before hopping on the Brown Line to head downtown for the day.
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Spoken Cafe
1812 W Montrose Ave
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Nice spot to order coffee and a breakfast sandwich before hopping on the Brown Line to head downtown for the day.

Arts & Culture

Enjoy a slice of pie at Slice Café, peruse the gallery (ceramics and jewelry), shop the excellent gift store, and peek at artists working in the studios.
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Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood Ave
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Enjoy a slice of pie at Slice Café, peruse the gallery (ceramics and jewelry), shop the excellent gift store, and peek at artists working in the studios.

Drinks & Nightlife

Trendy whiskey bar with fabulous rooftop lounge. Good food too.
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Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose Ave
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Trendy whiskey bar with fabulous rooftop lounge. Good food too.
Extremely well-prepared cocktails and food. Dark, sexy lounge atmosphere.
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Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt St
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Extremely well-prepared cocktails and food. Dark, sexy lounge atmosphere.
Head to their tasting room for a local brew, and fill up a growler to take home!
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Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler Ave
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Head to their tasting room for a local brew, and fill up a growler to take home!
We love their smash burgers!! All their food is really great. Combine dinner and a movie at the Davis Theater next door!
Carbon Arc Bar & Board
4620 N Lincoln Ave
We love their smash burgers!! All their food is really great. Combine dinner and a movie at the Davis Theater next door!

Essentials

Who doesn't love TJ's?
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Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
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Who doesn't love TJ's?
The closest grocery store to our place. Also this chain's flagship location - a jaw-dropping monstrosity with a live pianist, wine bar, and confusing array of gourmet products.
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Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Ave
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The closest grocery store to our place. Also this chain's flagship location - a jaw-dropping monstrosity with a live pianist, wine bar, and confusing array of gourmet products.
You probably would've missed the rooftop beer garden at this European specialty grocery / deli! Grab a brewski with that schnitzel, and don't forget the fresh pierogis on the way out!
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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln Ave
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You probably would've missed the rooftop beer garden at this European specialty grocery / deli! Grab a brewski with that schnitzel, and don't forget the fresh pierogis on the way out!

Shopping

Fab selection of jewelry, handbags, accessories, home goods, art, and greeting cards!
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Hazel
1835 W Montrose Ave
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Fab selection of jewelry, handbags, accessories, home goods, art, and greeting cards!
Step back in time at this old-fashioned apothecary store with an unbelievable selection of all-natural health & beauty products. Knowledgable staff will offer recommendations and samples.
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Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln Ave
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Step back in time at this old-fashioned apothecary store with an unbelievable selection of all-natural health & beauty products. Knowledgable staff will offer recommendations and samples.
Giant antiques warehouse. Really fun to just wander around!
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Architectural Artifacts, Inc.
1065 N Ravenswood Ave
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Giant antiques warehouse. Really fun to just wander around!
Worldly home decor shop.
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Alapash New Home (and Terrariums)
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Worldly home decor shop.

Parks & Nature

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Montrose Beach
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Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside Ave
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Getting Around

Hop on the Brown Line Southbound to get to The Loop, where you can transfer at a number of stations to get nearly anywhere in the city. If you’re heading to the Michigan Ave shopping district, transfer to the Red Line at Belmont and ride to the Chicago stop.
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Montrose Brown Line Station
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Hop on the Brown Line Southbound to get to The Loop, where you can transfer at a number of stations to get nearly anywhere in the city. If you’re heading to the Michigan Ave shopping district, transfer to the Red Line at Belmont and ride to the Chicago stop.
There are two Divvy bike share stations near us -- at Montrose / Wolcott and Montrose / Paulina. Day pass is $15/day. Ride along the Lakeshore Path, and dock the bike at most any popular destination within the city!
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Divvy
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There are two Divvy bike share stations near us -- at Montrose / Wolcott and Montrose / Paulina. Day pass is $15/day. Ride along the Lakeshore Path, and dock the bike at most any popular destination within the city!