Best spots in the neighborhood
Food scene
Best coffee, empanadas, donuts, and croissants in the neighborhood. It's about a 10 minute walk and near the Blue Line stop. Small coffee shop, but there are a few tables and they always have great tunes and vibes.
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Electric Mud Coffee Bar
1856 N Western AveBest coffee, empanadas, donuts, and croissants in the neighborhood. It's about a 10 minute walk and near the Blue Line stop. Small coffee shop, but there are a few tables and they always have great tunes and vibes.
This is my go-to neighborhood supermarket. It's about a 10 minute walk from the apartment. They have all the essentials, food wise. Warm baguettes every day, and an amazing selection of produce and meats.
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Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveThis is my go-to neighborhood supermarket. It's about a 10 minute walk from the apartment. They have all the essentials, food wise. Warm baguettes every day, and an amazing selection of produce and meats.
Conveniently right across the street. This modern mexican restaurant/bar is the perfect spot for dinner or drinks. Great atmosphere, food, and cocktails.
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Bàrbaro Taqueria
2525 W North AveConveniently right across the street. This modern mexican restaurant/bar is the perfect spot for dinner or drinks. Great atmosphere, food, and cocktails.
Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant and bar about a 10 minute walk from the apartment. This is my favorite spot in the city for vegan food.. Casual atmosphere with a great beer and cocktail list.
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Handlebar
2311 W North AveVegan/Vegetarian restaurant and bar about a 10 minute walk from the apartment. This is my favorite spot in the city for vegan food.. Casual atmosphere with a great beer and cocktail list.
They have amazing pizza and an excellent beer selection. It's a great option for sitting at the bar or on the patio during the warmer months.
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Bungalow by Middle Brow
2840 W Armitage AveThey have amazing pizza and an excellent beer selection. It's a great option for sitting at the bar or on the patio during the warmer months.
This is the closest coffee shop. They have great coffee and a few small pastries and quiches that are usually available.
Atmos Coffee Shop
2415 West North AvenueThis is the closest coffee shop. They have great coffee and a few small pastries and quiches that are usually available.
This is one of the best Cuban restaurants in the city. The cuban sandwich and fried plantain chips are amazing.
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1492 Cuban Fusion Café
2615 W North AveThis is one of the best Cuban restaurants in the city. The cuban sandwich and fried plantain chips are amazing.
If you're a fan of chicken or lamb schwarma, this is your spot. Reasonable prices, large servings, and super quick.
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Sultan's Market
2057 W North AveIf you're a fan of chicken or lamb schwarma, this is your spot. Reasonable prices, large servings, and super quick.
Transportation
The Western Blue Line station is about a 10 minute walk north on Western Ave. It's about 25 minutes to O'hare and downtown.
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Western Blue Line Station
The Western Blue Line station is about a 10 minute walk north on Western Ave. It's about 25 minutes to O'hare and downtown.
Essentials
Just in case you need any of the essentials - toiletries, health and beauty products - this Walgreens is a 5 minute walk on North Ave.
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Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayJust in case you need any of the essentials - toiletries, health and beauty products - this Walgreens is a 5 minute walk on North Ave.