Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Indie cafe serving up coffee, baked goods, wine & craft beers in a stylish, modern space.
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The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StIndie cafe serving up coffee, baked goods, wine & craft beers in a stylish, modern space.
Cozy, art-adorned cafe for coffee & Euro-style fare such as sandwiches, treats & all-day breakfast.
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Dolce Casa Cafe
4947 N Damen AveCozy, art-adorned cafe for coffee & Euro-style fare such as sandwiches, treats & all-day breakfast.
5300 N Clark St
5300 North Clark StreetStarbucks
Cute cafe dishing pieces of fruit- & cream-filled pies along with a variety of salads & sandwiches.
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First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland AveCute cafe dishing pieces of fruit- & cream-filled pies along with a variety of salads & sandwiches.
Cash-only neighborhood spot offering coffee, light fare & free WiFi in cozy, brightly-painted digs.
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The Perfect Cup
4700 N Damen AveCash-only neighborhood spot offering coffee, light fare & free WiFi in cozy, brightly-painted digs.
Modern BYOB storefront offering Korean tacos filled with BBQ meat plus fusion appetizers.
Takos Koreanos
1706 West Foster AvenueModern BYOB storefront offering Korean tacos filled with BBQ meat plus fusion appetizers.
Busy bakery offering an array of cakes, scones & cupcakes as well as serving breakfast & light eats.
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A Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark StBusy bakery offering an array of cakes, scones & cupcakes as well as serving breakfast & light eats.
Coastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
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Big Jones
5347 N Clark StCoastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
Casual, colorful BYOB spot offering Pan-Asian dishes, Japanese fare & a sushi bar with lunch buffet.
Noodle Zone & Sushi Bar
5427 North Clark StreetCasual, colorful BYOB spot offering Pan-Asian dishes, Japanese fare & a sushi bar with lunch buffet.
Unfussy Jewish deli featuring potato pancakes, matzo balls, bagels, pastrami & chopped liver.
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JB's Deli
5501 N Clark StUnfussy Jewish deli featuring potato pancakes, matzo balls, bagels, pastrami & chopped liver.
Unassuming BYOB eatery dishing out homestyle Japanese dishes, including noodles.
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Sunshine Café
5449 North Clark StreetUnassuming BYOB eatery dishing out homestyle Japanese dishes, including noodles.
Circa-1920s bake shop for Swedish treats such as marzipan cakes, cardamom coffeecake & cookies.
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Swedish Bakery
5348 North Clark StreetCirca-1920s bake shop for Swedish treats such as marzipan cakes, cardamom coffeecake & cookies.
Cozy Swedish cafe dishing up coffee, omelets, hot sandwiches & meatballs for breakfast & lunch.
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Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StCozy Swedish cafe dishing up coffee, omelets, hot sandwiches & meatballs for breakfast & lunch.
Cozy eatery dishing inventive breakfast & lunch fare plus free coffee to those waiting in line.
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Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen AveCozy eatery dishing inventive breakfast & lunch fare plus free coffee to those waiting in line.
Creative, avant-garde American fare offered in a contemporary, intimate fine-dining space plus BYO.
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goosefoot
2656 W Lawrence AveCreative, avant-garde American fare offered in a contemporary, intimate fine-dining space plus BYO.
Philly cheesesteaks & craft brews highlighted in an open room with exposed brick & quirky wall art.
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Monti's
4757 N Talman AvePhilly cheesesteaks & craft brews highlighted in an open room with exposed brick & quirky wall art.
Bright, family-friendly breakfast restaurant & coffeehouse with indoor-outdoor seating.
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Famous Dutch Pancake Huis - Pannenkoeken Cafe
4757 N Western AveBright, family-friendly breakfast restaurant & coffeehouse with indoor-outdoor seating.
Beer & Bavarian fare in an family-friendly Oktoberfest setting with German bands some nights.
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Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueBeer & Bavarian fare in an family-friendly Oktoberfest setting with German bands some nights.
Upscale bistro serving a seasonal menu of country French fare in a spot with wood accents & a patio.
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Bistro Campagne
4518 N Lincoln AveUpscale bistro serving a seasonal menu of country French fare in a spot with wood accents & a patio.
BYOB parlor offering pizza & southern Italian grub in a warm space with wood, brick & arcade games.
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Borelli's
2124 W Lawrence AveBYOB parlor offering pizza & southern Italian grub in a warm space with wood, brick & arcade games.
Chicago-style hot dogs plus burgers, subs & salads served in a no-frills, counter-serve spot.
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Byron's Hot Dog
1701 W Lawrence AveChicago-style hot dogs plus burgers, subs & salads served in a no-frills, counter-serve spot.
Candlelit BYOB restaurant serving homestyle Italian fare in a cozy, art-filled space.
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Caro Mio Italian Restaurant
4603 N Lincoln AveCandlelit BYOB restaurant serving homestyle Italian fare in a cozy, art-filled space.
Quaint, rustic grocery store offering produce, meats & other items plus a cafe serving sandwiches.
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River Valley Farmer's Table
1820 W Wilson AveQuaint, rustic grocery store offering produce, meats & other items plus a cafe serving sandwiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Creative Belgian-focused eats go with loads of brews at this lively hang that's 21 & older only.
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StCreative Belgian-focused eats go with loads of brews at this lively hang that's 21 & older only.
Creative New American pub fare & wines by the glass in a loungey hangout with a fireside pool table.
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The Brixton
5420 North Clark StreetCreative New American pub fare & wines by the glass in a loungey hangout with a fireside pool table.
Rustic gastropub with a big craft brew & wine flight menu plus cheese, charcuterie & American eats.
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Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveRustic gastropub with a big craft brew & wine flight menu plus cheese, charcuterie & American eats.
Essentials
Sausage market offering more than 40 varieties, plus imported specialties, wine, beer & liquor.
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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveSausage market offering more than 40 varieties, plus imported specialties, wine, beer & liquor.
Arts & Culture
Long-standing bowling alley renovated to include jumbo TVs, a full bar, food & live bands.
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Lincoln Square Lanes
4874 North Lincoln AvenueLong-standing bowling alley renovated to include jumbo TVs, a full bar, food & live bands.
Sightseeing
Old-fashioned shops and cobblestone streets, Lincoln Square is an eclectic enclave that boasts an array of hip restaurants, bars and boutiques.
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Lincoln Square
Old-fashioned shops and cobblestone streets, Lincoln Square is an eclectic enclave that boasts an array of hip restaurants, bars and boutiques.
Everything Else
Western station
1900 N Western AveCTA Brown Line 'L' to downtown
Up-N Metra Train - From Kenosha, WI to Downtown Chicago
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Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AveUp-N Metra Train - From Kenosha, WI to Downtown Chicago