Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Romantic, small plates, a great place within walking distance
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The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveRomantic, small plates, a great place within walking distance
Great beer menu. Also serves Intelligensia coffee and espresso as a nice alternative to Starbucks (which is right across the street)
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveGreat beer menu. Also serves Intelligensia coffee and espresso as a nice alternative to Starbucks (which is right across the street)
Love the outdoor seating. Dog and kid friendly.
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Red Door Kitchen + Bar
2118 North Damen AvenueLove the outdoor seating. Dog and kid friendly.
Hip spot for chicken, fish and negroni slushies!
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveHip spot for chicken, fish and negroni slushies!
Head here for a nightcap after dinner at Lula's :) Or just go for an insanely good cocktail and snack.
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Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdHead here for a nightcap after dinner at Lula's :) Or just go for an insanely good cocktail and snack.
Chicago craft brew royalty. Always busy.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveChicago craft brew royalty. Always busy.
Classic neighborhood corner bar that you only find in Chicago.
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
Classic neighborhood corner bar that you only find in Chicago.
Our favorite Italian spot. Throw back atmosphere, huge portions, neighborhood vibe and just all around cool.
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Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveOur favorite Italian spot. Throw back atmosphere, huge portions, neighborhood vibe and just all around cool.
A neighborhood favorite and also featured on Chicago Fire!
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Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StA neighborhood favorite and also featured on Chicago Fire!
Handlebar
2311 W North AveDelicious vegetarian comfort food.
Food Scene
Our favorite local coffee shop. Try the Cardamon Rose Latte!
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveOur favorite local coffee shop. Try the Cardamon Rose Latte!
Intimate small plate dinner spot that serves a delicious Sunday brunch. Wonderful cocktail program
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Presidio
1749 N Damen AveIntimate small plate dinner spot that serves a delicious Sunday brunch. Wonderful cocktail program
Classic breakfast place that also serves lunch. There can be a long wait sometimes and it is BYOB, but delicious food!
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toast
2046 N Damen AveClassic breakfast place that also serves lunch. There can be a long wait sometimes and it is BYOB, but delicious food!
Our favorite dinner spot. Thoughtful menu, attention to local ingredients, great cocktails.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdOur favorite dinner spot. Thoughtful menu, attention to local ingredients, great cocktails.
Bow truss coffee, hipster central, perfect pastries.
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Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveBow truss coffee, hipster central, perfect pastries.
Just a few blocks away...a sweet little spot right around the corner.
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Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt StJust a few blocks away...a sweet little spot right around the corner.
People wait for an hour to eat here on the weekends. A Chicago hot spot for brunch, lunch, dessert and of course, their hot chocolate.
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AvePeople wait for an hour to eat here on the weekends. A Chicago hot spot for brunch, lunch, dessert and of course, their hot chocolate.
Buzz Killer Espresso
Killer espresso says it all.
Just down the street, a fun spot to let you little one play on a rainy or cold day.
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Little Beans Cafe & Playspace - Chicago
1809 W Webster AveJust down the street, a fun spot to let you little one play on a rainy or cold day.
Dimo's Pizza Wicker Park
1615 N Damen AveOur go-to pizza spot
Long standing, mostly vegan comfort food.
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The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueLong standing, mostly vegan comfort food.
Shopping
Famous ice cream spot! Old school and as good as it gets.
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveFamous ice cream spot! Old school and as good as it gets.
Everything Else
If you need a $12 cold pressed yummy juice, which I sometimes do, go to this swanky spot.
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Owen + Alchemy
2355 N Milwaukee AveIf you need a $12 cold pressed yummy juice, which I sometimes do, go to this swanky spot.
yogaview Chicago
2211 N Elston AveAmazing classes with lots of options for times and levels.
Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley AveJust down the street. Nice playground for the kids.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveClosest grocery store with everything you need!