Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Relaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
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The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueRelaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
Airy cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a light menu of soups, salads & sandwiches.
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Dollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen AveAiry cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a light menu of soups, salads & sandwiches.
BYOB trattoria offers a quaint vibe, patio seating & a menu of seasonally inspired Italian dishes.
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Briciola
937 North Damen AvenueBYOB trattoria offers a quaint vibe, patio seating & a menu of seasonally inspired Italian dishes.
Refined New American cuisine & rotating art exhibits in an intimate, brick-walled venue with BYOB.
The Cotton Duck
941 N Damen AveRefined New American cuisine & rotating art exhibits in an intimate, brick-walled venue with BYOB.
Family-owned cafe offering locally roasted coffee, house-baked pastries & sandwiches in homey digs.
Francesca's Cafe
Family-owned cafe offering locally roasted coffee, house-baked pastries & sandwiches in homey digs.
Seasonal cash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
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Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrSeasonal cash-only parlor for inventive gelato & sorbet in a pink-walled space with a handful of seats.
Convivial neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day.
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Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago AveConvivial neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day.
Contemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & cooked Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
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Arami
1829 W Chicago AveContemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & cooked Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
A rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro look.
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Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveA rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro look.
Cozy, offbeat BYOB spot with recycled furnishings & creative modern cuisine with global influences.
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Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueCozy, offbeat BYOB spot with recycled furnishings & creative modern cuisine with global influences.
Rustic-chic Southern restaurant featuring fried chicken, biscuits & booze in a loungey space.
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Buck's
1700 W Division StRustic-chic Southern restaurant featuring fried chicken, biscuits & booze in a loungey space.
Hip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
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Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StHip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StPulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Industrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.
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Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StIndustrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood bar & grill offering craft beers, classic pub grub served late & soccer on TV.
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Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveNeighborhood bar & grill offering craft beers, classic pub grub served late & soccer on TV.
Industrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub plates.
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveIndustrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub plates.
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
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Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StElevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
Loads of tap beers & ciders paired with Indian-accented pub fare in a space with booths & a bar.
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Pub Royale
2049 W Division StLoads of tap beers & ciders paired with Indian-accented pub fare in a space with booths & a bar.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveThe local grocery store
Getting Around
Division station
The CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare
Damen & Augusta station
Damen #50 Bus
Parks & Nature
Small out-of-the-way park offering play structures & swings plus a community garden & benches.
Honore Park
935 N Honore StSmall out-of-the-way park offering play structures & swings plus a community garden & benches.
Cozy neighborhood green space with a children's playground, plus frequent community events.
Commercial Club Park
1845 W Rice StCozy neighborhood green space with a children's playground, plus frequent community events.
Entertainment & Activities
United Center
1901 W Madison StHome of the Bulls, Blackhawks & man great concerts!