Insight into Chicago
FOOD | DRINK SCENE
Cool bar, great food & drinks - game, oysters & tap brews are served in a stylish lodge space with TVs, a fireplace & an awesome outdoor area.
62 locals recommend
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveCool bar, great food & drinks - game, oysters & tap brews are served in a stylish lodge space with TVs, a fireplace & an awesome outdoor area.
Great casual spot with fabulous tacos and margaritas - great horchata milkshake too !
113 locals recommend
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveGreat casual spot with fabulous tacos and margaritas - great horchata milkshake too !
Big Star
1531 N Damen Aveit's Big Star - the restaurant to be at, especially on a beautiful day
Craft Pizza
1252 N Damen AveAnother great pizza place -
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveYet another great pizza place -
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveGreat sushi with amazing presentation -
cool soda fountain environment - great food and amazing desserts - breakfast sandwiches
78 locals recommend
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California Avecool soda fountain environment - great food and amazing desserts - breakfast sandwiches
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave"the burger"
beautifully funky & elegant - food & cocktails, or just cocktails - a must see
78 locals recommend
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago Avebeautifully funky & elegant - food & cocktails, or just cocktails - a must see
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdOur favorite brunch spot.
Good woodfired pizza, with a HUGE outdoor dining scene
73 locals recommend
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StGood woodfired pizza, with a HUGE outdoor dining scene
Walking distance - great southwestern style food open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
94 locals recommend
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveWalking distance - great southwestern style food open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California AveUnbelievably good frozen cocktails and "tex mex" options!
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveFantastic Ramen - house made noodles.
Superkhana International
3059 W Diversey AveFantastic food - great drinks
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueLegendary deep dish - there is only one.
Laid-back eatery serving creative sweet & savory pastries, plus Filipino offerings, coffee & wine. Be aware - this place usually has a line out the door
13 locals recommend
Kasama
1001 North Winchester AvenueLaid-back eatery serving creative sweet & savory pastries, plus Filipino offerings, coffee & wine. Be aware - this place usually has a line out the door
BARS | NIGHT SCENE
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveGETTING AROUND
Chicago & Milwaukee station
Milwaukee & Division station
Milwaukee & Noble station
ESSENTIALS
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveJewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGreen Grocer Chicago
1402 W Grand AveGarden Gourmet Market
1130 N Ashland AveEssentials within easy walking distance.
Do you want fantastic treats, other specialty groceries, or even bottles of alcohol delivered right to your door? This is the place for just that.
30 locals recommend
Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division StDo you want fantastic treats, other specialty groceries, or even bottles of alcohol delivered right to your door? This is the place for just that.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th StOne of our best museums.
Everything Else
Bari
1120 W Grand AveClassic, fresh Italian subs and sandwiches with a family atmosphere.
Do Division Street Fest
1819 W Division StEarly Summer Street Festival - so close - and yes, so excellent!