Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great for coffee or lunch. $5 pizza dinner on Friday! BYOB
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Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveGreat for coffee or lunch. $5 pizza dinner on Friday! BYOB
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueWine bar with great food. Open late!
Café Marie-Jeanne
1001 N California AveNice spot for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks.
Shopping
Lots of handmade goods and interesting local finds.
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Humboldt House
1045 N California AveLots of handmade goods and interesting local finds.
Fun and unique store with books, art, gifts, and more.
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Space Oddities
1007 N California AveFun and unique store with books, art, gifts, and more.
Peach Fuzz
1005 N California AveCute and colorful sister shop to Humbolt House.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveGreat little bar
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveA local institution for live music
Parks & Nature
Large and well-kept park. It's a great place to walk, run, or bike. Check out the lake and the natural marsh area.
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Humboldt Park
Large and well-kept park. It's a great place to walk, run, or bike. Check out the lake and the natural marsh area.
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueBeautiful raised trail that runs east to west.