Guidebook for Chicago

Gin
Guidebook for Chicago

Sightseeing

A garden near the Logan Blue Line stop created and maintained by volunteers committed to native plants and keeping our neighborhood looking nice.
Paseo Prairie Community Garden
2600 N Kedzie Ave
A garden near the Logan Blue Line stop created and maintained by volunteers committed to native plants and keeping our neighborhood looking nice.
It is a safe way to exercise and use ways of non-automobile travel. --Miguel
133 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale Trail
133 locals recommend
It is a safe way to exercise and use ways of non-automobile travel. --Miguel
It is a nice family made garden and we know the owners. --Miguel
3314 W Belden Ave
3314 West Belden Avenue
It is a nice family made garden and we know the owners. --Miguel
Located on Chicago's historic boulevard system, our neighborhood's village green is a lovely 10-minute walk from our house.
49 locals recommend
Palmer Square
49 locals recommend
Located on Chicago's historic boulevard system, our neighborhood's village green is a lovely 10-minute walk from our house.

Shopping

Kevin, the shop's owner is friendly and a great resource for all facets of cycling, including biking with kids. He also does a lot to support the local community.
8 locals recommend
Boulevard Bikes
2769 N Milwaukee Ave
8 locals recommend
Kevin, the shop's owner is friendly and a great resource for all facets of cycling, including biking with kids. He also does a lot to support the local community.

Food Scene

right around the corner--tasty, reasonably prices vegetarian and vegan options.
80 locals recommend
GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage Ave
80 locals recommend
right around the corner--tasty, reasonably prices vegetarian and vegan options.
Farm to table, small plates, cozy (but gets loud). Many specialty cocktails. Specializes in gin.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
584 locals recommend
Farm to table, small plates, cozy (but gets loud). Many specialty cocktails. Specializes in gin.
A huge patio and tasty fried chicken. In the winter, the patio becomes an ice skating rink!
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
658 locals recommend
A huge patio and tasty fried chicken. In the winter, the patio becomes an ice skating rink!
11 locals recommend
Xurro - Churro Factory
3755 W Armitage Ave
11 locals recommend
108 locals recommend
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee Ave
108 locals recommend
68 locals recommend
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee Ave
68 locals recommend
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee Ave
114 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Cafe Bella
3311 West Fullerton Avenue
10 locals recommend
43 locals recommend
The Freeze
2815 W Armitage Ave
43 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
El Habanero
3300 W Fullerton Ave
24 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Dos Urban Cantina
2829 W Armitage Ave
27 locals recommend
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 locals recommend
Casa Yari
3268 W Fullerton Ave
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Punta Cana Restaurant
2200 N Kimball Ave
7 locals recommend
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Serai
2169 N Milwaukee Ave
19 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee Ave
88 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Dena Kitchen
3306 W Fullerton Ave
8 locals recommend
134 locals recommend
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
134 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
La Bomba Restaurant IL
3221 W Armitage Ave
12 locals recommend
126 locals recommend
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey Ave
126 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Tacos Garcia
3327 W Armitage Ave
10 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Trike Thai Noodles & Sushi
2339 N Milwaukee Ave
32 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
The Walnut Room
111 N State St
8 locals recommend
80 locals recommend
Cafe Con Leche
2714 N Milwaukee Ave
80 locals recommend
Ugo's Kitchen & Bar
2833 West Armitage Avenue
182 locals recommend
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
182 locals recommend
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 locals recommend
El Comalito
2234 N Western Ave
34 locals recommend
Buona Terra
3608 N California Ave
34 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Township
32 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Cemitas Puebla
817 W Fulton Market
27 locals recommend
92 locals recommend
Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage Ave
92 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Gosu restaurant
7 locals recommend
Lucky Vito's Pizzeria
1950 N Kimball Ave
Nicko's Tacos
3706 W Armitage Ave
27 locals recommend
Jibaritos y Mas
3400 W Fullerton Ave
27 locals recommend

Essentials

Across the street. It is the premier vendor of Puerto Rican groceries in the Chicago region and also has pretty much anything else you might need. Also has a nice beer selection. Wine selection is thin.
31 locals recommend
Armitage Produce
3334 W Armitage Ave
31 locals recommend
Across the street. It is the premier vendor of Puerto Rican groceries in the Chicago region and also has pretty much anything else you might need. Also has a nice beer selection. Wine selection is thin.
Our neighborhood food co-op is open to the public.
89 locals recommend
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee Ave
89 locals recommend
Our neighborhood food co-op is open to the public.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great beer, great food, get there early or expect to wait. Growlers are available for take out.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals recommend
Great beer, great food, get there early or expect to wait. Growlers are available for take out.
Perfect cocktails and pours whose owner contributes time and energy to social justice issues in the neighborhood.
53 locals recommend
Weegee's Lounge
3659 W Armitage Ave
53 locals recommend
Perfect cocktails and pours whose owner contributes time and energy to social justice issues in the neighborhood.
Chicago's friendliest blues club is across the alley from our house.
101 locals recommend
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
101 locals recommend
Chicago's friendliest blues club is across the alley from our house.

Everything Else

It's large, there are restrooms, great views of downtown. . .and during the summer, the North Avenue bus, which is about 1/2 mile south of our house, brings you right to the beach. Literally.
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
338 locals recommend
It's large, there are restrooms, great views of downtown. . .and during the summer, the North Avenue bus, which is about 1/2 mile south of our house, brings you right to the beach. Literally.

Entertainment & Activities

315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 locals recommend