Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
There are a few thai places but this one is quite the best in the neighborhood
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Aroy Thai
4654 N Damen AveThere are a few thai places but this one is quite the best in the neighborhood
Grand Katachi Restaurant
4747 N Damen AveAmazing veggie sushi
Urban Vegan
1601-1603 W Montrose AveGood vegan food- thai is good here too
Sarpino's Pizzeria
1435 W Montrose AveYou gotta try their pesto sauce pizza
Icosium Kafe
5200 N Clark StTheir crepes are to die for
Great place to hang out and grab a cuppa, their chai shake is my personal fav. The tiny store in the back is pretty darn good as well
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Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark StGreat place to hang out and grab a cuppa, their chai shake is my personal fav. The tiny store in the back is pretty darn good as well
Ethiopian restaurant. Their food is the best so is their honey wine.
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Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayEthiopian restaurant. Their food is the best so is their honey wine.
I am indian and I dont say this about many indian restaurants but this one is the best for North Indian food in the city
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Paprika
2547 W Lawrence AveI am indian and I dont say this about many indian restaurants but this one is the best for North Indian food in the city
Before this restaurant I would have never known about something called Krygyz cuisine. Fantastic!
Jibek Jolu
5047 N Lincoln AveBefore this restaurant I would have never known about something called Krygyz cuisine. Fantastic!
m.henry
5707 N Clark StThis neighborhood is full of brunch gems and this is one.
Batter & Berries
2748 N Lincoln AveMUST GO for BRUNCH! JUST MUST GO!
Famous Dutch Pancake Huis - Pannenkoeken Cafe
4757 N Western AveYummy pancakes!
Their mole enchiladas are my fav but quite a typical mexican (nicer ones) restaurant
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Garcia's Restaurant
4760 N Lincoln AveTheir mole enchiladas are my fav but quite a typical mexican (nicer ones) restaurant
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveA mini taste of cuba
La Fournette
1547 N Wells StThose macroons! like thin air
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen Ave5 stars! and down the street
Me Dee Cafe
4805 N Damen AveThey have really good mochi for desserts
The Perfect Cup
4700 N Damen AveGreat coffee place
Dinkel's Bakery
3329 N Lincoln AveMore brunch goodness
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveSouthern food. It's moderately good.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago famous Deep dish pizza right next door
Their coffee is good but their brunch is even better! Yummm
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Julius Meinl
4363 N Lincoln AveTheir coffee is good but their brunch is even better! Yummm
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StLegendary vegan goodness
Everything Else
A nice place to walk into if you are in the neighborhood
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Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StA nice place to walk into if you are in the neighborhood
Hamburger Mary's
Legendary!
Jazz club. Crowded on weekends but the music and people are so fun!
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayJazz club. Crowded on weekends but the music and people are so fun!
One of my fav book stores. They have a bar and cafe too!
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The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveOne of my fav book stores. They have a bar and cafe too!
Entertainment & Activities
Paciugo
2324 West Giddings StreetGelato!!!! Need I say more
Chicago famous Margie's! ICE Cream time- beat the heat!
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveChicago famous Margie's! ICE Cream time- beat the heat!
Gymboree Play & Music, Lakeview
3158 N Lincoln AveFun Fun Fun
Drinks & Nightlife
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveAh the beers! and the whiskeys!
Crew Bar + Grill
4804 North BroadwayTheir fries are quite decadent
Must go if you like beer. Their food is soooooo amazing too.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveMust go if you like beer. Their food is soooooo amazing too.
A cute little lounge with tiny drinks, tiny burgers and tiny fries
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Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt StA cute little lounge with tiny drinks, tiny burgers and tiny fries
Shopping
AKIRA
1814 W North AveGreat clothes, shoes and accessories-- very chicago-ey.
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StFeminist bookstore! Yeah!