Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueGreat breakfast sandwiches and coffee!
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveAwesome casual taco spot.
Delicious espresso drinks. A little on the expensive side, but definitely worth it if you appreciate great coffee. They take their time, so definitely not the place to come if you're in a rush.
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Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StDelicious espresso drinks. A little on the expensive side, but definitely worth it if you appreciate great coffee. They take their time, so definitely not the place to come if you're in a rush.
Great atmosphere! Get a dressed Hamms for something really different. Good burger and good indian inspired fried chicken.
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Pub Royale
2049 W Division StGreat atmosphere! Get a dressed Hamms for something really different. Good burger and good indian inspired fried chicken.
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveExcellent Indian food. Very casual spot. Good for take out.
Don't come here expecting your standard brunch faire. This is a good spot for mexican inspired brunch/ lunch. Cool diner with lots of great drink options.
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Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveDon't come here expecting your standard brunch faire. This is a good spot for mexican inspired brunch/ lunch. Cool diner with lots of great drink options.
Awesome granola!! Good sandwiches. Pretty good lunch or breakfast spot.
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Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAwesome granola!! Good sandwiches. Pretty good lunch or breakfast spot.
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Awesome ramen!!!
The Fifty/50
2047 W Division StI like their jumbo wings
Loved the food here and they make great cocktails. Definitely a little trendier and pricier.
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Analogue
Loved the food here and they make great cocktails. Definitely a little trendier and pricier.
I've never been disappointed by their fried chicken. Lots of fun people hanging out, especially on the patio when the weather is good.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveI've never been disappointed by their fried chicken. Lots of fun people hanging out, especially on the patio when the weather is good.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveMy favorite pizza in the area!
They've been around forever and I like their pulled chicken and pulled pork a lot. Their brisket tends to be on the fattier side. Great brunch too.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StThey've been around forever and I like their pulled chicken and pulled pork a lot. Their brisket tends to be on the fattier side. Great brunch too.
My fave hotdogs and Italian beef. I might be partial because we grew up eating here.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StMy fave hotdogs and Italian beef. I might be partial because we grew up eating here.
I like these guys better than Glazed and Infused. They do a solid old fashioned and they serve Intelligentsia coffee.
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveI like these guys better than Glazed and Infused. They do a solid old fashioned and they serve Intelligentsia coffee.
My fave coffee in Chicago right now.
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveMy fave coffee in Chicago right now.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super sexy cocktail bar. Dark and intimate with excellent cocktails and small plates. Great for a date night. The entrance is hidden, so you'll need to look closely at the wall with the mural.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSuper sexy cocktail bar. Dark and intimate with excellent cocktails and small plates. Great for a date night. The entrance is hidden, so you'll need to look closely at the wall with the mural.
Personally I think Big Star is a little overrated for a taco joint. Really fun patio for cheap tacos and drinks when the weather is nice!
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AvePersonally I think Big Star is a little overrated for a taco joint. Really fun patio for cheap tacos and drinks when the weather is nice!
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveFun dive bar. Cash only.
2 really great bars. One a rooftop cocktail heavy restaurant with great views and the other a more casual atmosphere with bocci ball, pool, card tables and foosball.
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Chicago Athletic Association
12 S Michigan Ave2 really great bars. One a rooftop cocktail heavy restaurant with great views and the other a more casual atmosphere with bocci ball, pool, card tables and foosball.
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StFun Karaoke bar! Gets rowdy on the weekends!
Love their beer and love their food. Definitely like eating dinner here better than their brunch menu.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveLove their beer and love their food. Definitely like eating dinner here better than their brunch menu.
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StFun nautical themed bar!
Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage AveCool throwback bar.
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StKiller food served late night
Arts & Culture
Double Door
Fun music venue that brings in a lot of good bands.
Everything Else
Penelope's
1913 W Division StCute Shop!!