Guidebook for Chicago
Getting Around
Southport station
CTA Brown Line 'L' to downtown!
Food Scene
Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveChain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
Laid-back place serving an all-day American menu with a focus on fish plus an on-site market.
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Fahlstrom's Fresh Fish Market
Laid-back place serving an all-day American menu with a focus on fish plus an on-site market.
Cash-only, counter-serve eatery featuring seafood & meat tacos along with po’ boys, burgers & fries.
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BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveCash-only, counter-serve eatery featuring seafood & meat tacos along with po’ boys, burgers & fries.
Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.
33 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Scooter's Frozen Custard
1658 W Belmont AveFrozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.
Thin-crust, brick-oven pizza & a full bar in a modern, loftlike space with exposed ductwork.
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Pizzeria Serio
1708 W Belmont AveThin-crust, brick-oven pizza & a full bar in a modern, loftlike space with exposed ductwork.
Venerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.
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Dinkel's Bakery
3329 N Lincoln AveVenerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.
Breakfast & lunch spot with a coffee & pastry counter plus sit-down meals featuring bacon flights.
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Bakin' & Eggs: A Lovely Idea
3120 N Lincoln AveBreakfast & lunch spot with a coffee & pastry counter plus sit-down meals featuring bacon flights.
Small breakfast/lunch cafe (with occasional secret supper) & foodie grocery with wine & local goods.
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Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport AveSmall breakfast/lunch cafe (with occasional secret supper) & foodie grocery with wine & local goods.
Tiny cafe serving creative meat & veggie empanadas amid colorful murals, with sidewalk tables.
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Cafe Tola
3612 N Southport AveTiny cafe serving creative meat & veggie empanadas amid colorful murals, with sidewalk tables.
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveNeighborhood Starbucks
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
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Bangers & Lace
1851 West Addison StreetElevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
Rare and hard-to-find teas, specialty pastries, and an airy vibe make this a great place to spend a late morning.
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Loba Pastry + Coffee
3600 W Addison StRare and hard-to-find teas, specialty pastries, and an airy vibe make this a great place to spend a late morning.
Drinks & Nightlife
Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.
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Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N Southport AveWarehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.
Casual sports bar with updated pub grub, cocktails, outdoor seats & a youthful atmosphere.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Schoolyard Tavern & Grill
3258 N Southport AveCasual sports bar with updated pub grub, cocktails, outdoor seats & a youthful atmosphere.
Wood-paneled bar with plasma TVs & a full menu of pizzas, burgers, tacos & more.
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The Pony Inn
1638 West Belmont AvenueWood-paneled bar with plasma TVs & a full menu of pizzas, burgers, tacos & more.
Rustic-modern hangout with a long beer list & American comfort food made with local ingredients.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Northdown Cafe and Taproom
3244 North Lincoln AvenueRustic-modern hangout with a long beer list & American comfort food made with local ingredients.
Housed in an old Schlitz brewery, this bar showcases a diverse lineup of bands, from indie to jazz.
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Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveHoused in an old Schlitz brewery, this bar showcases a diverse lineup of bands, from indie to jazz.
Arts & Culture
Multi-stage complex hosting a range of shows, from small plays to a massive sketch comedy festival.
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Stage 773
1225 W Belmont AveMulti-stage complex hosting a range of shows, from small plays to a massive sketch comedy festival.
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling alley with hand-set lanes, billiards, bar area, pub food & a vintage vibe.
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Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport AveBowling alley with hand-set lanes, billiards, bar area, pub food & a vintage vibe.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Cubs!
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
836 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
359 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).