Katy's Guidebook
Division hot spots
All of these places are within one mile from the condo. Division is one of the best streets in Chicago. The energy is 💯. Enjoy!!
Great cafe nearby the condo. Breads, croissants, avocado toast…and coffee.
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Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division StGreat cafe nearby the condo. Breads, croissants, avocado toast…and coffee.
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StThe cocktails here are 💯 (and strong).
Lots of beer. Lots of people. Decent bar food menu.
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Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StLots of beer. Lots of people. Decent bar food menu.
Wild “engineered” cocktails. Really interesting dishes as well. Good for groups with some vegan/veg folks.
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Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
1846 W Division StWild “engineered” cocktails. Really interesting dishes as well. Good for groups with some vegan/veg folks.
Fun vibe. Lots of indoor and outdoor options. Thin crust, but interesting (think “Abe Froman”) pizza combos.
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Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StFun vibe. Lots of indoor and outdoor options. Thin crust, but interesting (think “Abe Froman”) pizza combos.
This is a chain but I’ve been eating at Yolk for 10+ years. Highly recommend if you want a solid brunch. This one is BYOB.
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Yolk - Wicker Park
1819 W Division StThis is a chain but I’ve been eating at Yolk for 10+ years. Highly recommend if you want a solid brunch. This one is BYOB.
Super dog friendly, they even have a menu for dogs. Lots of options, fun beer. Big wood fired stove.
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The Perch Kitchen and Tap
1932 West Division StreetSuper dog friendly, they even have a menu for dogs. Lots of options, fun beer. Big wood fired stove.
As you’ll soon realize, Foxtrot is the thing here. It’s pretty solid. Well-curated selection of fresh meals, wine, etc.
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Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division StAs you’ll soon realize, Foxtrot is the thing here. It’s pretty solid. Well-curated selection of fresh meals, wine, etc.
Food scene
Been going to Big Star for 10+ years (even when I lived downtown and feared public trans). The Big Star salad is 💯.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBeen going to Big Star for 10+ years (even when I lived downtown and feared public trans). The Big Star salad is 💯.
Hummus is my favorite food and this place delivered. Also, the most delicious dessert I’ve ever had. Great ambiance.
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Andros Taverna
2542 North Milwaukee AvenueHummus is my favorite food and this place delivered. Also, the most delicious dessert I’ve ever had. Great ambiance.
I don’t even like meat that much, and I threw my bday party here. Cafeteria style (it works) with a big bar in the middle of the line.
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Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StI don’t even like meat that much, and I threw my bday party here. Cafeteria style (it works) with a big bar in the middle of the line.
I’ve never dined here in-person but it’s one of the few places I consistently order takeout.
Gorilla Sushi Wicker Park
1238 N Milwaukee AveI’ve never dined here in-person but it’s one of the few places I consistently order takeout.
Funky German spot. We love brunch here. Mimosas in boots and Bavarian pretzel French toast.
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Funkenhausen
1709 W Chicago AveFunky German spot. We love brunch here. Mimosas in boots and Bavarian pretzel French toast.
Awesome beer. Well-curated menu (not bar food). Chill
atmosphere.
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveAwesome beer. Well-curated menu (not bar food). Chill
atmosphere.
Outdoor Activities
Running/biking paths
Elevated running/biking path ~ 0.5 miles from the condo. I believe it’s 2.7 miles total. You can access it easily if you walk North on either Artesian (prettier option) or Western. Access to the trail is on Western.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueElevated running/biking path ~ 0.5 miles from the condo. I believe it’s 2.7 miles total. You can access it easily if you walk North on either Artesian (prettier option) or Western. Access to the trail is on Western.