Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Our favorite neighborhood coffee.
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveOur favorite neighborhood coffee.
Another favorite- beautiful outdoor patio.
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveAnother favorite- beautiful outdoor patio.
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveJapanese cuisine in upscale atmosphere
Open 24-7. When you are craving cheap Mexican food, this is your place.
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Chavas Tacos El Original
2333 W Grand AveOpen 24-7. When you are craving cheap Mexican food, this is your place.
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveGet the classic Chicago hot dog. Cash only.
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveSouthern comfort food.
Leghorn Chicken
Think homemade Chick-fil-a sandwiches. Cash Only.
Favorite Italian food in all of Chicago. Delightful outdoor patio. BYOB.
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Briciola
937 North Damen AvenueFavorite Italian food in all of Chicago. Delightful outdoor patio. BYOB.
Everything Else
Closest grocery store- small but well stocked.
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Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western AveClosest grocery store- small but well stocked.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveNearest large grocery store. Parking lot.
Smith Park
Our backyard!
Metra is the Chicago area commuter rail line. Starting here, you are one stop from the heart of the Loop.
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Western Avenue station
420 N Artesian AveMetra is the Chicago area commuter rail line. Starting here, you are one stop from the heart of the Loop.
Nearest L to our place. Take the #49 bus (Western) going south to reach our home.
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Milwaukee & Western station
Nearest L to our place. Take the #49 bus (Western) going south to reach our home.
Shopping
Delightful neighborhood gift shop. Everything is hand selected- many local artisans are represented.
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Komoda
2559 W Chicago AveDelightful neighborhood gift shop. Everything is hand selected- many local artisans are represented.
A lovely walk from our place, many gourmet flavors. Cash Only.
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Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrA lovely walk from our place, many gourmet flavors. Cash Only.
Urban Remains
1820 W Grand AveA wonderland of vintage home finds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Make your own salad from a hundred different ingredients. Also has a massive selection of midwestern craft beers.
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Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveMake your own salad from a hundred different ingredients. Also has a massive selection of midwestern craft beers.
The Rookery
2109 W Chicago AveA great selection of beers and outdoor patio.
Gourmet burgers and local brews- be warned... it is loud!
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Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveGourmet burgers and local brews- be warned... it is loud!