Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great spot with all of the classics tell them Jonathan sent you, ask to see Beto. BYOB spot (bring your own booze), and if you bring pisco Beto will make you authentic pisco sours!
Tumi
2727 W Fullerton AveGreat spot with all of the classics tell them Jonathan sent you, ask to see Beto. BYOB spot (bring your own booze), and if you bring pisco Beto will make you authentic pisco sours!
As close to five stars as Italian gets in this neighborhood. Classic pasta dishes as well as veal, steak etc. The garlic spread is out of this world. Get the penne arrabiatta.
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Buona Terra
3608 N California AveAs close to five stars as Italian gets in this neighborhood. Classic pasta dishes as well as veal, steak etc. The garlic spread is out of this world. Get the penne arrabiatta.
A great diner-style Mexican dive serving all of the classics. Big portions and nice selection of tequillas. Very inexpensive. Grilled quail and grouse are some of the more unique offerings.
2331 N California Ave
A great diner-style Mexican dive serving all of the classics. Big portions and nice selection of tequillas. Very inexpensive. Grilled quail and grouse are some of the more unique offerings.
Great NYC style pizza place. Very cool interior with great outdoor patio. The PB&J: PBR tall boy, shot of Jameson and slice for $8.50.
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueGreat NYC style pizza place. Very cool interior with great outdoor patio. The PB&J: PBR tall boy, shot of Jameson and slice for $8.50.
Nice bar with small menu of standard to slightly elevated sandwiches, brunch/breakfast items, etc. Live music most nights with an eclectic mix of offerings.
2200 N California Ave
Nice bar with small menu of standard to slightly elevated sandwiches, brunch/breakfast items, etc. Live music most nights with an eclectic mix of offerings.
Logan Square's outpost of the famous Chicago Diner, a 100% vegetarian / vegan restaurant. They have nice bar too.
2333 N Milwaukee Ave
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueLogan Square's outpost of the famous Chicago Diner, a 100% vegetarian / vegan restaurant. They have nice bar too.
2375 N Milwaukee Ave
2375 North Milwaukee AvenueBavarian style beer hall with great German food and also more creative dishes.
Hands down the best coffee in the neighborhood, roasted on premises. If you buy a half pound of beans they give you a free coffee. Small but nice selection of pastries and other food items.
2385 N Milwaukee Ave
2385 North Milwaukee AvenueHands down the best coffee in the neighborhood, roasted on premises. If you buy a half pound of beans they give you a free coffee. Small but nice selection of pastries and other food items.
Authentic taqueria with great juke box. Usually very clean and the food is always extremely fresh. Using your Spanish gets you a few extra points. The al pastor is great. Better than LA.
2148 N Milwaukee Ave
2148 North Milwaukee AvenueAuthentic taqueria with great juke box. Usually very clean and the food is always extremely fresh. Using your Spanish gets you a few extra points. The al pastor is great. Better than LA.
BYOB spot specializing in Ramen. Other Japanese food is served, as well as serviceable sushi.
2115 N Milwaukee Ave
2115 North Milwaukee AvenueBYOB spot specializing in Ramen. Other Japanese food is served, as well as serviceable sushi.
BYOB. Cheap homestyle Puerto Rican food. If you are new to Puerto Rican food have the pernil with arroz con gandules or a jibarito (invented in Chicago). Smother tostones in garlic mojo.
2420 W Fullerton Ave
2420 West Fullerton AvenueBYOB. Cheap homestyle Puerto Rican food. If you are new to Puerto Rican food have the pernil with arroz con gandules or a jibarito (invented in Chicago). Smother tostones in garlic mojo.
Standard Mexican restaurant, with full bar. Very clean and fresh with nothing exceptional.
2226 N California Ave
Standard Mexican restaurant, with full bar. Very clean and fresh with nothing exceptional.
Standard pub food, nice bar. Good for a no-nonsense burger and beer if you are not feeling picky.
2535 N Milwaukee Ave
2535 North Milwaukee AvenueStandard pub food, nice bar. Good for a no-nonsense burger and beer if you are not feeling picky.
Decent coffee, sandwiches and bakery items. Good wi-fi and plenty of seating. Usually pretty busy. Annoyingly hip.
3103 W Logan Blvd
3103 West Logan BoulevardDecent coffee, sandwiches and bakery items. Good wi-fi and plenty of seating. Usually pretty busy. Annoyingly hip.
A neighborhood institution serving creative food inspired by the freshest locally sourced products. Full dinner menu, brunch menu, and a lighter bar menu for the mid-day. Excellent cocktails as well
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdA neighborhood institution serving creative food inspired by the freshest locally sourced products. Full dinner menu, brunch menu, and a lighter bar menu for the mid-day. Excellent cocktails as well
A Michelin-star rated neighborhood favorite featuring creative comfort food with a tremendous whiskey selection. Nice outdoor beer garden as well. Usually a long wait.
2657 N Kedzie Ave
2657 North Kedzie AvenueA Michelin-star rated neighborhood favorite featuring creative comfort food with a tremendous whiskey selection. Nice outdoor beer garden as well. Usually a long wait.
Really solid and interesting Asian food, small space and usually a long wait to get in.
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveReally solid and interesting Asian food, small space and usually a long wait to get in.
In case you aren't into 'going local' and you just need you Starbucks fix, here you go!
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Starbucks
210 W North AveIn case you aren't into 'going local' and you just need you Starbucks fix, here you go!
Cool local hyper-indie coffee shop, small food menu and they even have cocktails. Good wi-fi and usually pretty busy.
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Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee AveCool local hyper-indie coffee shop, small food menu and they even have cocktails. Good wi-fi and usually pretty busy.
Classic American diner with pancakes, nice service. Food is standard and very fresh.
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveClassic American diner with pancakes, nice service. Food is standard and very fresh.
Japanese restaurant featuring good sushi, maki rolls and other hot entrees. Usually open late (11 most nights). They have a bar. I highly recommend the Ahi Poke and the Versper 007 martini.
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Hachi's Kitchen
2521 N California AveJapanese restaurant featuring good sushi, maki rolls and other hot entrees. Usually open late (11 most nights). They have a bar. I highly recommend the Ahi Poke and the Versper 007 martini.
If you need traditional Chicago stuffed deep dish pizza for delivery, this is the closest source to ensure freshness. The debate is open as to which is the best in town, but Giordano's is great.
2855 N Milwaukee Ave
2855 North Milwaukee AvenueIf you need traditional Chicago stuffed deep dish pizza for delivery, this is the closest source to ensure freshness. The debate is open as to which is the best in town, but Giordano's is great.
Blocks away from the apartment. Open late 7 days a week with a odd collection of southern / soul food in a gastropub environment. Craft cocktails of course.
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The General
2528 North California AvenueBlocks away from the apartment. Open late 7 days a week with a odd collection of southern / soul food in a gastropub environment. Craft cocktails of course.
The food is OK, not great in my opinion, but the outdoor patio is hopping during the summer with great hipster people watching. And, hey, who doesn't like a negroni slushy?
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveThe food is OK, not great in my opinion, but the outdoor patio is hopping during the summer with great hipster people watching. And, hey, who doesn't like a negroni slushy?
10 years in the making from the guy who owns Sultan's Market. Festive and modern take on Lebanese/Turkish/North African food. Killer outdoor patio that is usually very quiet. Shwarma sandwich great
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Masada
2206 N California Ave10 years in the making from the guy who owns Sultan's Market. Festive and modern take on Lebanese/Turkish/North African food. Killer outdoor patio that is usually very quiet. Shwarma sandwich great
Good but not amazing down-the-middle Spanish tapas. Everyone is extremely friendly especially the owner (you will know) he has been known to hand out a free sangria.
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Azucar Tapas
2647 N Kedzie AveGood but not amazing down-the-middle Spanish tapas. Everyone is extremely friendly especially the owner (you will know) he has been known to hand out a free sangria.
Tries to be a little too much, but better for breakfast, lunch and coffee than dinner. Simple food with a large selection of sandwiches and Pizza. Across from Logan Square Blue Line station.
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Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveTries to be a little too much, but better for breakfast, lunch and coffee than dinner. Simple food with a large selection of sandwiches and Pizza. Across from Logan Square Blue Line station.
Dirty and chaotic, this place is a super divey and cheap Cuban sandwich spot. You can't beat the food and coffee for the price. However you won't be treated well and make sure you count your change
2246 N Milwaukee Ave
2246 North Milwaukee AvenueDirty and chaotic, this place is a super divey and cheap Cuban sandwich spot. You can't beat the food and coffee for the price. However you won't be treated well and make sure you count your change
Shopping
2532 W Fullerton Ave
2532 West Fullerton AvenueGreat record store with a fabulous selection
A vast selection of spirits and a craft beer selection that will rival any large liquor store. The prices are very reasonable considering the neighborhood location.
2300 N Milwaukee Ave
A vast selection of spirits and a craft beer selection that will rival any large liquor store. The prices are very reasonable considering the neighborhood location.
A really unique store with a cool collection of used books and records. Alot of outsider stuff.
2307 N Milwaukee Ave
2307 North Milwaukee AvenueA really unique store with a cool collection of used books and records. Alot of outsider stuff.
Cool screenprint shop with works by primarily Chicago-based artists. Very affordable if you would like to take a cool souvenir home.
2381 N Milwaukee Ave
2381 North Milwaukee AvenueCool screenprint shop with works by primarily Chicago-based artists. Very affordable if you would like to take a cool souvenir home.
2401 N Milwaukee Ave
2401 North Milwaukee AvenueThere is a 7-Eleven here
2656 N Elston Ave
2656 North Elston AvenueFull service Target
2001 N Milwaukee Ave
2001 North Milwaukee AvenueFull service Walgreens, with food
2053 N Milwaukee Ave
2053 North Milwaukee AvenueFull service CVS
A unique collection of art, knick-knacks, jewelry, accessories, clothing, etc. all handmade in Chicago. Clothing for men and (mostly) women. A great place to pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
3131 W Logan Blvd
3131 West Logan BoulevardA unique collection of art, knick-knacks, jewelry, accessories, clothing, etc. all handmade in Chicago. Clothing for men and (mostly) women. A great place to pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence AveFull service Walgreens
Good place if you need underwear, socks, a toothbrush, razor, soda, etc. They also have a small selection of food.
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Family Dollar
1700 W 18th StGood place if you need underwear, socks, a toothbrush, razor, soda, etc. They also have a small selection of food.
Family Thrift Store
2527 W Cermak RdIf you feel like thrifting...
Drinks & Nightlife
2410 W Fullerton Ave
2410 West Fullerton AvenueGreat vintage arcade with a good bar
2401 N Western Ave
2401 North Western AvenueLow key spot with beers from around the world, literally every country.
The food jumped the shark here a few years ago. It's always so busy that they really lost the passion. However the beer is fantastic - a great place to have a few pints on a hot day.
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
2323 North Milwaukee AvenueThe food jumped the shark here a few years ago. It's always so busy that they really lost the passion. However the beer is fantastic - a great place to have a few pints on a hot day.
2338 N Milwaukee Ave
2338 North Milwaukee AvenueDive bar focusing on live music. Alot of indie up-and-comer and artsy stuff.
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
2363 North Milwaukee AvenueHuge vintage arcade and huge bar. Fun place.
Fun dance bar that gets PACKED late. Cocktails are good, the skee ball is better! The red lights make for a cool vibe.
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
2357 North Milwaukee AvenueFun dance bar that gets PACKED late. Cocktails are good, the skee ball is better! The red lights make for a cool vibe.
Micro distillery with a bar. The drinks are OK...support your local distiller!!!
2359 N Milwaukee Ave
2359 North Milwaukee AvenueMicro distillery with a bar. The drinks are OK...support your local distiller!!!
2609 W Fullerton Ave
2609 West Fullerton AvenueSuper Chicago-y dive bar. No food...just cheap drinks.
2428 N Western Ave
2428 North Western AvenueOld school punk bar with cold beer. Total dive.
Expect surly yet loving (sort of) service. Standard bar with cheap cold beer. Classic old-school no-frills bowling alley. Tell Hammer Jonathan sent you, you will know Hammer when you see him.
2648 W Fullerton Ave
2648 West Fullerton AvenueExpect surly yet loving (sort of) service. Standard bar with cheap cold beer. Classic old-school no-frills bowling alley. Tell Hammer Jonathan sent you, you will know Hammer when you see him.
The BEST dive bar close to my house. Eclectic mix of people, cheap cold pitchers with frosted mugs and a great juke box. Very lively.
2928 W Fullerton Ave
2928 West Fullerton AvenueThe BEST dive bar close to my house. Eclectic mix of people, cheap cold pitchers with frosted mugs and a great juke box. Very lively.
Excellent, creative inexpensive craft cocktails. Live music or a DJ on most nights. No food. No sign, it is behind a storefront with an art display.
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
2421 North Milwaukee AvenueExcellent, creative inexpensive craft cocktails. Live music or a DJ on most nights. No food. No sign, it is behind a storefront with an art display.
Has been racking up the votes being one of the top bars to open in 2014. Full menu with Cajun food (get the chicken sandwich). AMAZING sound system and DJs, great craft cocktails.
2523 N Milwaukee Ave
2523 North Milwaukee AvenueHas been racking up the votes being one of the top bars to open in 2014. Full menu with Cajun food (get the chicken sandwich). AMAZING sound system and DJs, great craft cocktails.
4AM bar!!! Lively scene, huge space. The back room becomes a dance hall. Younger scene, mostly early to late 20s, but very fun regardless. No food but you can bring it in if you want.
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
2521 North Milwaukee Avenue4AM bar!!! Lively scene, huge space. The back room becomes a dance hall. Younger scene, mostly early to late 20s, but very fun regardless. No food but you can bring it in if you want.
Paul McGee of Whistler fame. Great Tiki bar with all the classics. Expect a crowd.
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Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AvePaul McGee of Whistler fame. Great Tiki bar with all the classics. Expect a crowd.
This is one of the few remaining LEGIT hole in the wall blues dives left in Chicago. Very low key and a must visit. If Dave Hererro is playing please tell him you are staying in my apartment.
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Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveThis is one of the few remaining LEGIT hole in the wall blues dives left in Chicago. Very low key and a must visit. If Dave Hererro is playing please tell him you are staying in my apartment.
If you end up at Rosa's, make your way to Weegee's, a super cool 20s themed place with tons of local beer and spirits. Strike up a conversation with Alex, the owner, for a glimpse into the City.
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Weegee's Lounge
3659 W Armitage AveIf you end up at Rosa's, make your way to Weegee's, a super cool 20s themed place with tons of local beer and spirits. Strike up a conversation with Alex, the owner, for a glimpse into the City.
Chicago's first Gin bar and one of the first bars in this local group's empire. Not entirely worth a special trip, it is a brisk walk from the apartment, but should be part of the "Rosa's Run"
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveChicago's first Gin bar and one of the first bars in this local group's empire. Not entirely worth a special trip, it is a brisk walk from the apartment, but should be part of the "Rosa's Run"
East Room
2354 N Milwaukee AveFun underground speakeasy vibe, enter through the back of the building.
The Heavy Feather
2357 N Milwaukee AveUpstairs from the Slippery Slope. Party vibe on busy nights.
Cool atmosphere but very much a cookie cutter craft cocktail bar (a good problem to have in Chicago). Food is OK but kinda weird. I wouldn't rush out to this place but it is a good bar crawl stop.
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Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdCool atmosphere but very much a cookie cutter craft cocktail bar (a good problem to have in Chicago). Food is OK but kinda weird. I wouldn't rush out to this place but it is a good bar crawl stop.
Good wine bar with a great selection of affordable, hard to find wines by the glass or bottle. They serve spirits and light food as well (food is OK).
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Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveGood wine bar with a great selection of affordable, hard to find wines by the glass or bottle. They serve spirits and light food as well (food is OK).
EL NUEVO NARANJO INC
2210 North Milwaukee AvenueDivey Mexican bar. Sometimes they have live Banda music.
Essentials
2627 N Elston Ave
2627 North Elston AvenueFull service grocery store
Our local natural food co-op. Good variety considering the small quarters. NOTE: they are in the process of relocating in the near future.
3039 W Fullerton Ave
3039 West Fullerton AvenueOur local natural food co-op. Good variety considering the small quarters. NOTE: they are in the process of relocating in the near future.
Small, inexpensive Hispanic grocery store with fresh produce and a meat counter. Good for the essentials (fruit, milk, eggs, bread) and is the closest grocery store to my house.
2110 N Milwaukee Ave
2110 North Milwaukee AvenueSmall, inexpensive Hispanic grocery store with fresh produce and a meat counter. Good for the essentials (fruit, milk, eggs, bread) and is the closest grocery store to my house.
Sundays only in the spring summer and fall, Google search for their winter indoor location (changes every season). A selection of locally and regionally grown produce, prepared foods, bakery, etc.
3093 W Logan Blvd
3093 West Logan BoulevardSundays only in the spring summer and fall, Google search for their winter indoor location (changes every season). A selection of locally and regionally grown produce, prepared foods, bakery, etc.
Everything Else
Citibank
539 N Michigan AveThe closest Citibank to my house
Chase Bank
2228 S Western AveThe closest Chase bank
Closest Blue Line stop to the apartment. Travels from O'Hare to Downtown. If you want to shave 10 minutes off your walk deeper into Logan Square this is how you do it...take to the Logan Square Stop
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California & Milwaukee station
Closest Blue Line stop to the apartment. Travels from O'Hare to Downtown. If you want to shave 10 minutes off your walk deeper into Logan Square this is how you do it...take to the Logan Square Stop