Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Fantastic, locally-roasted coffee shop that just opened around the corner. Great pastries too!
6 locals recommend
Printer's Row Coffee Co.
2482 N Lincoln AveFantastic, locally-roasted coffee shop that just opened around the corner. Great pastries too!
If you want New York-style bagels with your coffee, this is your spot
14 locals recommend
The Bagelers Coffeehouse
2461 N Lincoln AveIf you want New York-style bagels with your coffee, this is your spot
Wonderful French baked goods, thoughtful menu, great coffee - one of my favorite places
49 locals recommend
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
1220 W Webster AveWonderful French baked goods, thoughtful menu, great coffee - one of my favorite places
Indonesian street food with upscale ingredients, served in a beautiful space - a really unique experience
10 locals recommend
Rickshaw Republic
Indonesian street food with upscale ingredients, served in a beautiful space - a really unique experience
Farm-to-table restaurant with excellent brunch and plenty of vegetarian options
19 locals recommend
Range
1119 W Webster AveFarm-to-table restaurant with excellent brunch and plenty of vegetarian options
Sophisticated Dutch-Indonesian menu with an extensive wine list and a lovely atmosphere
de Quay Restaurant
2470 North Lincoln AvenueSophisticated Dutch-Indonesian menu with an extensive wine list and a lovely atmosphere
A neighborhood institution - you'll probably see most of DePaul come through here at some point or another. Delicious sandwiches in a cozy old rowhouse.
32 locals recommend
Bourgeois Cafe
738 W Fullerton AveA neighborhood institution - you'll probably see most of DePaul come through here at some point or another. Delicious sandwiches in a cozy old rowhouse.
Arts & Culture
Restored 1914 movie theatre that now presents plays with relatable characters
25 locals recommend
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N Lincoln AveRestored 1914 movie theatre that now presents plays with relatable characters
Just about across the street - DePaul's collection of art encompassing historical and contemporary pieces
14 locals recommend
DePaul Art Museum
935 W Fullerton AveJust about across the street - DePaul's collection of art encompassing historical and contemporary pieces
A permanent exhibit that includes tracings, clippings from newspapers, magazines, comic books, cartoons, children’s books, coloring books, personal documents, and architectural elements, fixtures, and furnishings from the artist's original room.
Henry Darger's Room
851 W Webster AveA permanent exhibit that includes tracings, clippings from newspapers, magazines, comic books, cartoons, children’s books, coloring books, personal documents, and architectural elements, fixtures, and furnishings from the artist's original room.
Getting Around
Fullerton station
943 W Fullerton AveRed/Brown/Purple line stop
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StParks & Nature
Wizard of Oz-themed park with sculptures of characters - a nice place for a jog, or just to sit and take in the city going by
84 locals recommend
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StWizard of Oz-themed park with sculptures of characters - a nice place for a jog, or just to sit and take in the city going by
Idyllic city park with a playground and plenty of open green space for lounging in the sun
9 locals recommend
Jonquil Park
1001 W Wrightwood AveIdyllic city park with a playground and plenty of open green space for lounging in the sun
Shopping
A scent bar where you can create your own custom perfumes and candles - a nice souvenir or gift from your time in Chicago!
6 locals recommend
Aroma Workshop
2110 N Halsted StA scent bar where you can create your own custom perfumes and candles - a nice souvenir or gift from your time in Chicago!
Cotelac
1159 W Webster AveOutpost of the French clothing store right here in Lincoln Park!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lilly's
2515 N Lincoln AveDive-y cash-only bar with nightly music
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave