Food scene
Popular local spot with amazing food and a great patio out back.
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Handlebar
2311 W North AvePopular local spot with amazing food and a great patio out back.
About a 20 minute walk (which is helpful on the way back!) but well worth it. Amazing breakfast/brunch and the best pie I've ever had!
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveAbout a 20 minute walk (which is helpful on the way back!) but well worth it. Amazing breakfast/brunch and the best pie I've ever had!
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveJust gotta go!!
Ridiculous burger....fries and shakes some of the best in the city as well.
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveRidiculous burger....fries and shakes some of the best in the city as well.
Incredible upscale dining spot - perfect for date night but also somewhere we take our toddler for an early dinner. On the new side and getting very popular!
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etta
1840 W North AveIncredible upscale dining spot - perfect for date night but also somewhere we take our toddler for an early dinner. On the new side and getting very popular!
Local bakery with tasty sweets and incredible service
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Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division StLocal bakery with tasty sweets and incredible service
Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveOur go-to coffee spot next to the 606...a must visit!
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveOur favorite tacos in the city!
Colectivo Coffee
1211 N Damen Avegood coffee and great breakfast burritos!
Electric Mud Coffee Bar
1856 N Western Aveperfect for the coffee connoisseur!
nut milks made in house and amazing sweets and bites. Get the hazelnut horchata latte!
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Oromo Cafe Bucktown
1912 N Western Avenut milks made in house and amazing sweets and bites. Get the hazelnut horchata latte!
Logan staple that always delivers. Plenty of top-notch vegan and vegetarian options.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdLogan staple that always delivers. Plenty of top-notch vegan and vegetarian options.
Doesn't look like much, but one of my favorite breakfast or lunch spots in the area. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options and BYOB
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Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveDoesn't look like much, but one of my favorite breakfast or lunch spots in the area. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options and BYOB
Can stake a claim to best pizza in the city...which says a lot!
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveCan stake a claim to best pizza in the city...which says a lot!
Knead
2101 W North AveVery solid pizza and salads in a cozy space and nice patio
Our favorite Indian take out. Veggie Samosas, Malai Kofta, garlic naan, and finished with a mango lassie...mmmmmmm!
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Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
Our favorite Indian take out. Veggie Samosas, Malai Kofta, garlic naan, and finished with a mango lassie...mmmmmmm!
Oh my God the queso! Amazing mexican and a beautiful rooftop bar. Our go-to for a last minute dinner
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Lonesome Rose
2101 N California AveOh my God the queso! Amazing mexican and a beautiful rooftop bar. Our go-to for a last minute dinner
Best ice cream in the city - the salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks has ruined all other ice cream for me!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveBest ice cream in the city - the salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks has ruined all other ice cream for me!
Excellent vegan food - from comfort food to healthy salads and bowls - always delicious!
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Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveExcellent vegan food - from comfort food to healthy salads and bowls - always delicious!
Everything is delicious at Bake - our favorite are the scones - they are just incredible - and it is just a block from our place.
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Bake
2246 W North AveEverything is delicious at Bake - our favorite are the scones - they are just incredible - and it is just a block from our place.
Neighborhoods
Check out the beautiful madness at the intersection of Damen, Milwaukee and North. Restaurants, bars, music, etc.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveCheck out the beautiful madness at the intersection of Damen, Milwaukee and North. Restaurants, bars, music, etc.
My favorite neighborhood in Chicago. Food, entertainment, arts, festivals. It has it all...take the blue line to Logan or walk up Milwaukee.
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Logan Square
My favorite neighborhood in Chicago. Food, entertainment, arts, festivals. It has it all...take the blue line to Logan or walk up Milwaukee.
Great restaurants and bars. Nice walk from our place - historic homes and parks
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Ukrainian Village
Great restaurants and bars. Nice walk from our place - historic homes and parks
Sightseeing
Take the elevator to the top of the Roby Hotel and enjoy great cocktails and amazing panoramic views of Chicago. Perfect spot for a drink before or after dinner.
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The Up Room
2018 W North AveTake the elevator to the top of the Roby Hotel and enjoy great cocktails and amazing panoramic views of Chicago. Perfect spot for a drink before or after dinner.
Maplewood Park
1640 N Maplewood AvePerfect spot nearby to take the little ones
running trail with fantastic views of the neighborhood and an incredible park for toddlers (Walsh Park) at the end of the trial.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenuerunning trail with fantastic views of the neighborhood and an incredible park for toddlers (Walsh Park) at the end of the trial.
One of the most popular attractions in Chicago...and for good reason!
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the most popular attractions in Chicago...and for good reason!
We go with our daughter a couple times a year. One of our favorite places in the city!
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrWe go with our daughter a couple times a year. One of our favorite places in the city!
Catch a show here if you can...what an experience!
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Chicago Opera Theater
410 South Michigan AvenueCatch a show here if you can...what an experience!