Ro’s guidebook
Grocery
Local chain with a wide selection, organic products, & fresh produce
866 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLocal chain with a wide selection, organic products, & fresh produce
Food scene
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveForbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 West Chicago AvenueJJ Thai Street Food
1715 W Chicago AvePulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StPulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Spanish small plates in a rustic-chic space with an open kitchen & a 2nd floor bar with cocktails.
41 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Black Bull
1721 W Division StSpanish small plates in a rustic-chic space with an open kitchen & a 2nd floor bar with cocktails.
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
99 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StElevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
Industrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.
73 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StIndustrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.
Classic Thai dining with beer & wine in an intimate, brick-lined space with eclectic decorations.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Silli Kori Restaurant
2053 W Division StClassic Thai dining with beer & wine in an intimate, brick-lined space with eclectic decorations.
Traditional Southern Italian fare, thin-crust pizza & a full bar in a rustic room or on the patio.
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Via Carducci La Sorella
1928 W Division StTraditional Southern Italian fare, thin-crust pizza & a full bar in a rustic room or on the patio.
Relaxed pizzeria & bar featuring thin, malted crust pies & an all-Midwestern beer list.
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Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveRelaxed pizzeria & bar featuring thin, malted crust pies & an all-Midwestern beer list.
Coffee
Six06 Cafe Bar
1641 W Chicago AveHigh-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StHigh-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Dollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen AveAiry cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods.
Breakfast/Brunch Classics
Popular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items.
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AvePopular brunch place with inventive pancakes & other updated American breakfast & lunch items.
Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Yolk - Wicker Park
1819 W Division StCafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
American fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
94 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAmerican fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
Bar & Lounge
Craft drinks fuel the vibe at this bordello-inspired lounge offering a variety of live performances.
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Bordel
1721 W Division StCraft drinks fuel the vibe at this bordello-inspired lounge offering a variety of live performances.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Bi-level brewpub named for its 22-ounce pours, with a 200-plus beer list & a wide-ranging pub menu.
59 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StBi-level brewpub named for its 22-ounce pours, with a 200-plus beer list & a wide-ranging pub menu.
Best Desserts
Parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
89 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrParlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
A rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro look.
76 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveA rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro look.