Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The best coffee shop in the city, and luckily it's right around the corner
77 locals recommend
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StThe best coffee shop in the city, and luckily it's right around the corner
Cold-pressed juices and smoothies with freshly imported kava - late hours with tiki vibes
Tropikava Kafe
1115 N Hermitage AveCold-pressed juices and smoothies with freshly imported kava - late hours with tiki vibes
Neopolitan-style pizza served in a narrow storefront - it's got a great patio in the summer, too!
17 locals recommend
Pizza Metro
1707 W Division StNeopolitan-style pizza served in a narrow storefront - it's got a great patio in the summer, too!
Modern Greek with an extensive all-Greek wine list and incredible desserts - you might dream about their halva the rest of your life. Check them out for brunch too! Baklava pancakes...
30 locals recommend
Taxim
1558 N Milwaukee AveModern Greek with an extensive all-Greek wine list and incredible desserts - you might dream about their halva the rest of your life. Check them out for brunch too! Baklava pancakes...
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveIndian and Nepalese place with an extensive, accessible menu
Shopping
Vintage shop that's focused on 90's clothing - you'll find some gems in here!
15 locals recommend
Kokorokoko
1323 N Milwaukee AveVintage shop that's focused on 90's clothing - you'll find some gems in here!
Enormous used book store - you're sure to find something, even if it's not what you were originally looking for
118 locals recommend
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveEnormous used book store - you're sure to find something, even if it's not what you were originally looking for
Penelope's
1913 W Division StWell-curated boutique with men's and women's clothing
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayOn Sunday mornings from June through October! Stop by if it's going on while you're staying
14 locals recommend
Wicker Park Farmers Market
1425 N Damen AveOn Sunday mornings from June through October! Stop by if it's going on while you're staying
Arts & Culture
Buzzing theatre with a bar and lounge inside - they serve coffee during the day, too!
23 locals recommend
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee AveBuzzing theatre with a bar and lounge inside - they serve coffee during the day, too!
LVL3
1542 N Milwaukee AveDrinks & Nightlife
Cash-only! Laid back bar with regular musical performances and a patio out back
19 locals recommend
Phyllis Musical Inn
1800 W Division StCash-only! Laid back bar with regular musical performances and a patio out back
Getting Around
Division station
Parks & Nature
A sizable public park nearby - there's a pool here too, open all summer!
13 locals recommend
Pulaski Park
1419 W Blackhawk StA sizable public park nearby - there's a pool here too, open all summer!