Brad’s guidebook
Coffee Favorites
Coffeehouse for java, iced coffee on draft, baked goods & more in a quirky, industrial space.
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Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont AveCoffeehouse for java, iced coffee on draft, baked goods & more in a quirky, industrial space.
French cafe offering classic fare & baked goods with coffee & tea in simple storefront environs.
Maison Parisienne - French Café Lincoln Park
2564 North Clark StreetFrench cafe offering classic fare & baked goods with coffee & tea in simple storefront environs.
Cozy cafe featuring java drinks, light fare & Wi-Fi in a laid-back ambiance with comfy seating.
Two Hearted Queen - Boystown
3500 North Halsted StreetCozy cafe featuring java drinks, light fare & Wi-Fi in a laid-back ambiance with comfy seating.
Cash-only counter-service cafe known for its original sandwiches & fresh-baked bread.
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Panes Bread Cafe
3002 N Sheffield AveCash-only counter-service cafe known for its original sandwiches & fresh-baked bread.
Food scene
Homey, airy space with American comfort food, rotisserie meats & a popular, family-friendly brunch.
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Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport AveHomey, airy space with American comfort food, rotisserie meats & a popular, family-friendly brunch.
Literary-themed upscale Irish pub with leather banquettes, extensive beer list & American bar fare.
69 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayLiterary-themed upscale Irish pub with leather banquettes, extensive beer list & American bar fare.
Pockets Restaurant
3001 North Lincoln AvenuePita sandwiches & salads are the mainstays at this casual counter-service chain.
Sweet & savory crepe options with full coffee bar in a rustic space with high-top communal seating.
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The Crepe Shop
2934 N BroadwaySweet & savory crepe options with full coffee bar in a rustic space with high-top communal seating.
Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveKnown for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Lots of sushi & rolls & other Japanese fare in a simple space with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
Green Tea Japanese Restaurant
2206 N Clark StLots of sushi & rolls & other Japanese fare in a simple space with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
Italian comfort food & various wines served in a warm, casual environment with a full bar & patio.
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Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StItalian comfort food & various wines served in a warm, casual environment with a full bar & patio.
Traditional Thai curries, stir-fries & noodle dishes offered in a snug, informal space.
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Krung Thep Thai Cuisine
3205 N Halsted StTraditional Thai curries, stir-fries & noodle dishes offered in a snug, informal space.
Southern Italian fare including pizza, pasta, steak & seafood served in chic digs with a bar.
39 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Coda di Volpe
3335 N Southport AveSouthern Italian fare including pizza, pasta, steak & seafood served in chic digs with a bar.
Grocery Essentials
Large local supermarket with wide offerings, fresh produce, and organic products, as well as home essentials
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge local supermarket with wide offerings, fresh produce, and organic products, as well as home essentials
Fresh Stop Produce and Market
930 W Belmont AveQuick stop market conveniently located by the Belmont train station
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
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Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).