Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveThey have great sweet and savory pies!
Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago AveThey have free wifi and serve yummy bagels.
There diner food is average, but their pastry selection is amazing. I go here for my favorite cupcakes.
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West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveThere diner food is average, but their pastry selection is amazing. I go here for my favorite cupcakes.
This is my choice breakfast spot in the neighborhood. During the summer, you can sit in their cute outdoor area.
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Sunrise Cafe
2012 W Chicago AveThis is my choice breakfast spot in the neighborhood. During the summer, you can sit in their cute outdoor area.
The Rookery
2109 W Chicago AveGood food and they are known for their BLT.
I have not been here, but I've heard they have a great brunch.
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Flo
1434 W Chicago AveI have not been here, but I've heard they have a great brunch.
Leopold
1450 W Chicago AveBelgium food and a great selection of beer.
A small sushi place that is good and reasonably priced.
The accurate address is 1715 W. Chicago Ave.
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Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveA small sushi place that is good and reasonably priced.
The accurate address is 1715 W. Chicago Ave.
Mexique
1529 West Chicago AvenueA trendy French and Mexican fusion restaurant.
Delicious gelato. The flavors change daily and you may find yourself liking a concoction you had never thought of.
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Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrDelicious gelato. The flavors change daily and you may find yourself liking a concoction you had never thought of.
Delicious sandwiches and an extensive beer list.
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Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 N Lincoln AveDelicious sandwiches and an extensive beer list.
A large coffee shop with free wifi and lots of couches and tables for relaxing or working.
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Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueA large coffee shop with free wifi and lots of couches and tables for relaxing or working.
You can go inside and eat or walk up to the outdoor window for your morning Glazed and Infused Donuts.
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Francesca's Fiore
7407 Madison StYou can go inside and eat or walk up to the outdoor window for your morning Glazed and Infused Donuts.
Delicious tacos. This place is best during the summer, but you can always walk up to the window for your taco fix.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveDelicious tacos. This place is best during the summer, but you can always walk up to the window for your taco fix.
The best gourmet pizza in the city. You start by choosing a white or red sauce. They also brew their own beer.
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveThe best gourmet pizza in the city. You start by choosing a white or red sauce. They also brew their own beer.
I have not been, but I've heard they have great traditional Italian food.
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Briciola
937 North Damen AvenueI have not been, but I've heard they have great traditional Italian food.
I have not been, but this restaurant in nationally known. They don't take reservations, so you should always expect a wait.
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Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueI have not been, but this restaurant in nationally known. They don't take reservations, so you should always expect a wait.
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveGood for brunch.
Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine
1139 West Grand AvenueSushi and Thai fusion.
Drinks & Nightlife
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveGood atmosphere for a drink.
Great place to get a beer and some high-end pub food.
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Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago AveGreat place to get a beer and some high-end pub food.
High Dive
1938 W Chicago AveA good bar to just hang out.
This bar is a must visit during the summer. They have a great beer garden, or you can play some ping pong inside during the winter.
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Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott AveThis bar is a must visit during the summer. They have a great beer garden, or you can play some ping pong inside during the winter.
GOLD STAR BAR
1755 West Division StreetA fun little dive bar.
A bar filled with old arcade games. They also have cheese plates, beef jerky, and tasty beer.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveA bar filled with old arcade games. They also have cheese plates, beef jerky, and tasty beer.
This bar is beyond walking distance from my apartment, but it is my all time favorite bar in Chicago. They have awesome DJs and beer and you always feel like you are at a house party.
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Dannys
This bar is beyond walking distance from my apartment, but it is my all time favorite bar in Chicago. They have awesome DJs and beer and you always feel like you are at a house party.
A wine bar with cheese plates and other pairing foods.
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueA wine bar with cheese plates and other pairing foods.
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueA dive bar with board games.
This is an edgy bar with nearly every server displaying a tattoo. Mondays seem to be biker night.
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Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago AveThis is an edgy bar with nearly every server displaying a tattoo. Mondays seem to be biker night.
Shopping
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago AveA nice vintage shop.
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite second hand bookstore.
Great vintage store. There are other clothing stores all on Milwaukee and all around the Wicker Park neighborhood.
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Store B
1472 N Milwaukee AveGreat vintage store. There are other clothing stores all on Milwaukee and all around the Wicker Park neighborhood.
My favorite shoe and clothing store in Chicago. They have 3 separate stores: one for men, one for women, and one for shoes.
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AKIRA
1814 W North AveMy favorite shoe and clothing store in Chicago. They have 3 separate stores: one for men, one for women, and one for shoes.
Essentials
Dominick's
2021 West Chicago AvenueLarge scale grocery store.