Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveGreat for brunch
Roast coffees in house. Nice teas and interesting flavored lattes.
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveRoast coffees in house. Nice teas and interesting flavored lattes.
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveCute local burnch spot
Really great burgers. Strange vibe (metal music themed restaurant)
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveReally great burgers. Strange vibe (metal music themed restaurant)
Lovely Kitchen & Cafe
1130 North Milwaukee AvenueReally cute coffee shop. Rustic feel.
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
2524 W Chicago AveNice fusion Ukrainian lunch spot.
This place is the supplier for most frozen pierogis in the states.
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KASIA'S DELI, INC.
2101 W Chicago AveThis place is the supplier for most frozen pierogis in the states.
Maiz Anojitos Y Bebidas
Really great Mexican food. Sometimes has weird hours.
Manee Thai
1546 W Chicago AveStandard Thai restaurant
very solid bar food and drinks. I've never been disappointed here. Great vibe.
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The Rookery
2109 W Chicago Avevery solid bar food and drinks. I've never been disappointed here. Great vibe.
AMAZING place to try a Chicago style hot dog. Out of the way but easy to get to via bus from the apartment.
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Hot Doug's
AMAZING place to try a Chicago style hot dog. Out of the way but easy to get to via bus from the apartment.
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee Avenueplace to chill and work
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveSuper tasty tacos.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my favorite dive bar in all of Chicago. Nice drinks at a reasonable price. Free live music on Friday and Saturday.
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueThis is my favorite dive bar in all of Chicago. Nice drinks at a reasonable price. Free live music on Friday and Saturday.
Continental Lounge
2801 W Chicago Ave4am bar within walking distance.
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueCute beer and wine bar
The Beetle Bar and Grill
2532 West Chicago Avenuestandard bar fare.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery/pharmacy/convenience store to my place. It doesn't have the widest selection of stuff, but when you need something quickly it's good.
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CVS
2427 W Chicago AveThis is the closest grocery/pharmacy/convenience store to my place. It doesn't have the widest selection of stuff, but when you need something quickly it's good.
Dominick's
2021 West Chicago AvenueClosest full sized grocery store.
If you are driving, this is the best place for cheap produce.
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Stanley's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
1558 N Elston AveIf you are driving, this is the best place for cheap produce.
Arts & Culture
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Avelive music venue
Double Door
live music venue