Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Great coffee shop where the locals hang out. They serve great Metropolis coffee and we love their mexican hot chocolate.
44 locals recommend
Brew Brew Coffee & Tea
3832 W Diversey Ave
44 locals recommend
Great coffee shop where the locals hang out. They serve great Metropolis coffee and we love their mexican hot chocolate.
This place is GREAT. Don't go for just the coffee, you don't want to miss on their amazing food menu.
58 locals recommend
Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey Ave
58 locals recommend
This place is GREAT. Don't go for just the coffee, you don't want to miss on their amazing food menu.
A Logan Square classic. This restaurant is a staple in the community and the menu does not disappoint. A favorite brunch spot for locals...it gets pretty crowded on the weekends.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 locals recommend
A Logan Square classic. This restaurant is a staple in the community and the menu does not disappoint. A favorite brunch spot for locals...it gets pretty crowded on the weekends.
This is a little known secret in the neighborhood and they have the best cafe con leche. Sandwiches and coffee are their specialty. Their cafe Hawaiiano is a personal favorite.
13 locals recommend
El Cubanito Restaurant
2555 N Pulaski Rd
13 locals recommend
This is a little known secret in the neighborhood and they have the best cafe con leche. Sandwiches and coffee are their specialty. Their cafe Hawaiiano is a personal favorite.
PIE! And some savory menu items if you are crazy and don't have a 24/7 sweet tooth.
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals recommend
PIE! And some savory menu items if you are crazy and don't have a 24/7 sweet tooth.
24 hour diner with a giant menu including breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. There are definitely better places but this place is great for a milkshake and pancakes at 2am.
Golden Nugget Pancake House
3959 W Diversey Ave
24 hour diner with a giant menu including breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. There are definitely better places but this place is great for a milkshake and pancakes at 2am.
Great bar/restaurant that is another popular destination in the neighborhood.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 locals recommend
Great bar/restaurant that is another popular destination in the neighborhood.
Easy to miss if you don't know it's there, but they have a great brunch.
54 locals recommend
Jam
2853 N Kedzie Ave
54 locals recommend
Easy to miss if you don't know it's there, but they have a great brunch.
Not for the faint of heart but perfect for big appetites! All you can eat polish buffet with pretty much any food you can think of. Go early because they close at 9pm.
8 locals recommend
Red Apple Buffet
3121 N Milwaukee Ave
8 locals recommend
Not for the faint of heart but perfect for big appetites! All you can eat polish buffet with pretty much any food you can think of. Go early because they close at 9pm.

Essentials

This grocery store has a small footprint but they pack it TIGHT. They specialize in Hispanic food and are also great for essentials and fresh produce.
12 locals recommend
Adrian's Food Market
3700 W Diversey Ave
12 locals recommend
This grocery store has a small footprint but they pack it TIGHT. They specialize in Hispanic food and are also great for essentials and fresh produce.
Fully stocked and fun Korean market with great produce, seafood, meat and snacks. You will not be bored in this place!
25 locals recommend
Joong Boo Market
3333 N Kimball Ave
25 locals recommend
Fully stocked and fun Korean market with great produce, seafood, meat and snacks. You will not be bored in this place!
Polish market specializing in smoked meats. They also have prepared food, produce and TONS of Polish goodies.
17 locals recommend
Kurowski Sausage Shop
2976 N Milwaukee Ave
17 locals recommend
Polish market specializing in smoked meats. They also have prepared food, produce and TONS of Polish goodies.
Full scale grocery store located a quick 5 minute walk from the apartment.
170 locals recommend
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak Rd
170 locals recommend
Full scale grocery store located a quick 5 minute walk from the apartment.

Arts & Culture

Historic movie theater with current movies. Bonus, you can enjoy a drink while you watch your movie. The bar is a great place to grab a drink even if you're not there to see a whole show.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 locals recommend
Historic movie theater with current movies. Bonus, you can enjoy a drink while you watch your movie. The bar is a great place to grab a drink even if you're not there to see a whole show.

Everything Else

If you are visiting on any Sunday from late spring through fall you are in for a treat. Highly recommended for browsing, food sampling and a fun breakfast/lunch on the go. It is definitely a must!
135 locals recommend
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan Boulevard
135 locals recommend
If you are visiting on any Sunday from late spring through fall you are in for a treat. Highly recommended for browsing, food sampling and a fun breakfast/lunch on the go. It is definitely a must!

Drinks & Nightlife

Dive bar for the locals and easily within walking distance. It's pretty quiet on the weekdays but Saturday karaoke is interesting to say the least.
6 locals recommend
Bialystok Pub
3653 W Diversey Ave
6 locals recommend
Dive bar for the locals and easily within walking distance. It's pretty quiet on the weekdays but Saturday karaoke is interesting to say the least.
If you like handcrafted cocktails you will love this place. Outdoor seating on the boulevard which is always fun on a summer night.
144 locals recommend
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd
144 locals recommend
If you like handcrafted cocktails you will love this place. Outdoor seating on the boulevard which is always fun on a summer night.
Popular tiki bar that is a new addition to the neighborhood. If you get hungry Thank You is next door and has trendy, upscale Chinese takeout.
356 locals recommend
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey Ave
356 locals recommend
Popular tiki bar that is a new addition to the neighborhood. If you get hungry Thank You is next door and has trendy, upscale Chinese takeout.
Trendy dive bar for locals. We haven't been since our college days but have fond memories :)
26 locals recommend
Whirlaway Lounge
3224 W Fullerton Ave
26 locals recommend
Trendy dive bar for locals. We haven't been since our college days but have fond memories :)

Shopping

Women's clothing and accessories boutique specializing in local designers. It's quirky and great for one of a kind gifts. They have some baby and men's stuff too I think.
65 locals recommend
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan Blvd
65 locals recommend
Women's clothing and accessories boutique specializing in local designers. It's quirky and great for one of a kind gifts. They have some baby and men's stuff too I think.
Great boutique featuring one of a kind gifts and housewares.
42 locals recommend
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee Ave
42 locals recommend
Great boutique featuring one of a kind gifts and housewares.

Parks & Nature

An elevated pedestrian park that's great for walking, biking or jogging.
133 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale Trail
133 locals recommend
An elevated pedestrian park that's great for walking, biking or jogging.
This historic park has paddle boats, kayaks and a beach in the summer months. There is a great Puerto Rican cafe in the center of the park overlooking the water.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Dr
293 locals recommend
This historic park has paddle boats, kayaks and a beach in the summer months. There is a great Puerto Rican cafe in the center of the park overlooking the water.