Food Scene
Cafe Urbano
4176 N Elston AveGreat local coffee shop.
Taqueria La Fogata
3930 W Montrose AveGreat for tacos
Taste of Thai Town
4461 N Pulaski RdGreat Thai food.
Shokran
4027 W Irving Park RdMoroccan
Great stop with outdoor seating, in the summer time.
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Hot Woks Cool Sushi
3930 N Pulaski RdGreat stop with outdoor seating, in the summer time.
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdThe stop for BBQ of all kinds.
My favorite for Italian food. Great Pizza ! Also caters to vegetarians and vegans (dairy free cheese or no cheese).
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Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant
1236 E 53rd StMy favorite for Italian food. Great Pizza ! Also caters to vegetarians and vegans (dairy free cheese or no cheese).
Peruvian Restaurant with vegetarian options. A neighborhood favorite
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Ay Ay Picante : Peruvian Seafood Restaurant
4569 N Elston AvePeruvian Restaurant with vegetarian options. A neighborhood favorite
Susie's Drive-Thru (CASH ONLY)
4126 W Montrose Ave100 flavors of milk shake !
Restaurant featuring Pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish made of a thick, handmade corn tortilla that is usually filled with a blend of cheese, meat, beans, vegetables. Check for vegetarian options
Las Delicias Restaurant
4010 W Montrose AveRestaurant featuring Pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish made of a thick, handmade corn tortilla that is usually filled with a blend of cheese, meat, beans, vegetables. Check for vegetarian options
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveGreat place for deep dish pizza.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly local sports bar, with all the games on TV, and an outdoor patio in the summertime. Traditional bar menu, but some good vegetarian options.
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Paddy Mac's
4157 N Pulaski RdFriendly local sports bar, with all the games on TV, and an outdoor patio in the summertime. Traditional bar menu, but some good vegetarian options.
Independence Tap
3932 W Irving Park RdLocal tap.
The Cabin at Old Irving
4104 North Pulaski RoadFriendly, local neighborhood bar
Everything Else
Local, eclectic neighborhood grocery store. International section features Asian, Indian, Middle-Eastern, Polish & Mexican foods.
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Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveLocal, eclectic neighborhood grocery store. International section features Asian, Indian, Middle-Eastern, Polish & Mexican foods.
Local park with music and movies in the summertime, as well as sporting activities. Features an indoor swimming pool at the Field House.
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Independence Park
3945 N Springfield AveLocal park with music and movies in the summertime, as well as sporting activities. Features an indoor swimming pool at the Field House.
Summertime farmer's market with all kinds of great food, as well as entertainment. Every other Sunday, 9am - 1pm, June - October
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Independence Park
3945 N Springfield AveSummertime farmer's market with all kinds of great food, as well as entertainment. Every other Sunday, 9am - 1pm, June - October
Wintrust Bank - Mayfair
4343 N Elston AveGreat local bank with ATM.
Closest walkable Blue Line stop between O'Hare and Downtown
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Irving Park station
3931 N Avondale AveClosest walkable Blue Line stop between O'Hare and Downtown
Alternative Blue Line stop - access by number 78 Montrose CTA bus.
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Montrose Blue Line Station
Alternative Blue Line stop - access by number 78 Montrose CTA bus.
Accessible by Number 80 CTA Bus. Lots of shopping, and larger chain retail stores .
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Six Corners Association
4041 N Milwaukee AveAccessible by Number 80 CTA Bus. Lots of shopping, and larger chain retail stores .
Divvy
Divvy Bike Rental
Latvian Folk Art Museum
4146 N Elston AveInteresting to visit - not always open. Check for hours.
Pancakes, breakfast items as well as lunches.
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Original Alps Pancake House
3637 W Irving Park RdPancakes, breakfast items as well as lunches.
Huntington Bank
4012 N Pulaski RdFriendly neighborhood bank with ATM.
Long running non equity, off loop stage theater in Chicago, featuring aspiring new playwrights.
Prop Thtr
4640 North Drake AvenueLong running non equity, off loop stage theater in Chicago, featuring aspiring new playwrights.
Portage Theater
4050 N Milwaukee AveIndie films in a restored 1920s cinema
Access to the River, tennis courts, jogging track, sporting activities such as baseball, soccer.
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Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveAccess to the River, tennis courts, jogging track, sporting activities such as baseball, soccer.
If you're looking for a piece of nature in the city, this place is wonderful ! There are deer roaming in the woods, and lovely trails for walking or bird watching. #53 Pulaski Bus North.
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North Park Village Nature Center
5801 N Pulaski RdIf you're looking for a piece of nature in the city, this place is wonderful ! There are deer roaming in the woods, and lovely trails for walking or bird watching. #53 Pulaski Bus North.
Shopping
Mediterranean Food Market
4362 North Elston AvenueEclectic Mediterranean market.
Essentials
Open 24 hours. Grocery, Toiletries, Medical, Photo, Gifts.
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Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence AveOpen 24 hours. Grocery, Toiletries, Medical, Photo, Gifts.