Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual neighborhood gay bar with nightly specials, karaoke, bingo, etc.
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The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark StCasual neighborhood gay bar with nightly specials, karaoke, bingo, etc.
Food Scene
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayBest Pho outside of Vietnam
Mid-range Irish pub. Great beer list, great food, library seating with fireplace in back. Where the locals go.
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Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StMid-range Irish pub. Great beer list, great food, library seating with fireplace in back. Where the locals go.
American Bistro. Best draft beer list on the north side. Rotating menu. 21+ only.
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StAmerican Bistro. Best draft beer list on the north side. Rotating menu. 21+ only.
Drag queens, burgers, beer, family friendly. Enough said.
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Hamburger Mary's
Drag queens, burgers, beer, family friendly. Enough said.
Upscale Italian small plates. Wood fire pizza. Vino positive. Come hungry.
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Ombra
5310 N Clark StUpscale Italian small plates. Wood fire pizza. Vino positive. Come hungry.
Amazing Southern style food and excellent cocktails. The Chantham Artillery Punch is a must have along with the biscuits and gravy for brunch. Takes reservations but worth the wait without one.
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Big Jones
5347 N Clark StAmazing Southern style food and excellent cocktails. The Chantham Artillery Punch is a must have along with the biscuits and gravy for brunch. Takes reservations but worth the wait without one.
Entertainment & Activities
LITERALLY the best ice cream you've ever had.
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George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StLITERALLY the best ice cream you've ever had.
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StAndersonville history for all ages.
Shopping
Neighborhood gift shop sans touristy trinkets. Definitely check it out.
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Foursided Custom Framing Gallery
5061 N Clark StNeighborhood gift shop sans touristy trinkets. Definitely check it out.
If you're willing to dig, there are always treasures at fair prices. Love this place.
Brownstone Antiques
6328 N Clark StIf you're willing to dig, there are always treasures at fair prices. Love this place.
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StLocal bookstore for the inner advocate.
Everything Else
Sir Spa
5151 N Clark StBarber, grooming, massages, and pampering for men. Treat yo'self.
Red Line EL stop. Wrigley field 4 stops south. Straight shot to magnificent mile, the loop, and downtown theater district. Runs 24 hours.
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Argyle station
Red Line EL stop. Wrigley field 4 stops south. Straight shot to magnificent mile, the loop, and downtown theater district. Runs 24 hours.
Al Capone used to hang out here and they typically have live music. Also, it's been around since 1907.
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayAl Capone used to hang out here and they typically have live music. Also, it's been around since 1907.
AlleyCat Comics
5304 N Clark StGreat selection and prices.
Needs a beard trim or a hair cut? I see Josh every two weeks for my beard and he is one of the best barbers I have found in the city.
Esquire Barber Shop
1511 W Foster AveNeeds a beard trim or a hair cut? I see Josh every two weeks for my beard and he is one of the best barbers I have found in the city.