Elliot & Deena’s Guidebook
Food scene
Gale Street Inn is a neighborhood staple. It is, by far, our favorite restaurant in Jefferson Park and within walking distance of our home (~8 minutes). It may have the best ribs in all of Chicago. It’s busier in the evenings with a lively bar, old-style interior, and delicious comfort food and a decent price. TIP: Get the Pullman Burger or the half-rack of ribs.
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Gale Street Inn Chicago
4914 N Milwaukee AveGale Street Inn is a neighborhood staple. It is, by far, our favorite restaurant in Jefferson Park and within walking distance of our home (~8 minutes). It may have the best ribs in all of Chicago. It’s busier in the evenings with a lively bar, old-style interior, and delicious comfort food and a decent price. TIP: Get the Pullman Burger or the half-rack of ribs.
Weston’s is a relaxing, modern, local cafe where you can get your coffee fix, sandwiches, or alcoholic refreshments from the bar. Sandwiches are hand-made so they take a little longer to serve when busy, but the freshness is worth it.
It is a 7 minute walk from our home and located conveniently across the street from the CTA Blue Line station.
Weston's Coffee & Tap Co.
4872 N Milwaukee AveWeston’s is a relaxing, modern, local cafe where you can get your coffee fix, sandwiches, or alcoholic refreshments from the bar. Sandwiches are hand-made so they take a little longer to serve when busy, but the freshness is worth it.
It is a 7 minute walk from our home and located conveniently across the street from the CTA Blue Line station.
This is our favorite Indian restaurant that we have visited on many occasions (and late nights!). It is Pakistani owned and located on the stretch of Devon Ave known as “Little India” (though it is actually a mix of Pakistani and Indian businesses/restaurants). It’s about a 20 minute drive from our home. Portions are large, rich, delicious, and very cheap. Excellent value. Parking can be found behind the restaurant, or metered-parking is available on Devon Ave.
Please note it is a cash-only restaurant. There is an ATM inside. We highly recommend the chili-chicken biryani & butter chicken. Open until 4 AM every day.
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Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
2032 W Devon AveThis is our favorite Indian restaurant that we have visited on many occasions (and late nights!). It is Pakistani owned and located on the stretch of Devon Ave known as “Little India” (though it is actually a mix of Pakistani and Indian businesses/restaurants). It’s about a 20 minute drive from our home. Portions are large, rich, delicious, and very cheap. Excellent value. Parking can be found behind the restaurant, or metered-parking is available on Devon Ave.
Please note it is a cash-only restaurant. There is an ATM inside. We highly recommend the chili-chicken biryani & butter chicken. Open until 4 AM every day.
Gorilla is our go-to sushi joint in the neighborhood. Conveniently located 5 minutes away from the house.
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Gorilla Sushi
4945 N Milwaukee AveGorilla is our go-to sushi joint in the neighborhood. Conveniently located 5 minutes away from the house.
Elly’s is our personal favorite local spot for breakfast/brunch but their lunch menu is equally delicious. Contemporary atmosphere and good service. Very wide menu selection.
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Elly's on Milwaukee
5310 N Milwaukee AveElly’s is our personal favorite local spot for breakfast/brunch but their lunch menu is equally delicious. Contemporary atmosphere and good service. Very wide menu selection.
They make their own gelato and have a very Covid friendly order window. Toasted marshmallow and Mexican chocolate are our favs.
Ix-Chel Gelato
4968 N Milwaukee AveThey make their own gelato and have a very Covid friendly order window. Toasted marshmallow and Mexican chocolate are our favs.
Best “Chicago Style” pizza in the area. We love the Chicago classic pizza.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveBest “Chicago Style” pizza in the area. We love the Chicago classic pizza.
Favorite late night spot in the city. Great crepes, pasta, and cheap drinks.
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Iguana Cafe
517 N Halsted StFavorite late night spot in the city. Great crepes, pasta, and cheap drinks.
Handmade pasta. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Yes!
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
1020 W Madison StHandmade pasta. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Yes!
Sepia
123 N Jefferson StBest downtown happy hour.
Pops for Champagne
601 N State StChampagne!
Parks
Beautiful park just 1 block north of the apartment. Great place to take a relaxing walk. Has a playground to wear out the kids!
Roberts Square Park
5230 West Argyle StreetBeautiful park just 1 block north of the apartment. Great place to take a relaxing walk. Has a playground to wear out the kids!
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrFree Zoo. Amazing place to walk around even in the winter when they do zoo lights.
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Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StFree Zoo. Amazing place to walk around even in the winter when they do zoo lights.
Sightseeing
Great spots not in your guidebook. And some that are.
This is where most of the best restaurants in the city are located. Lovely little area.
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West Loop
This is where most of the best restaurants in the city are located. Lovely little area.
On lower wacker. Definitely an experience. Cheesborger!
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Billy Goat Tavern
Michigan AvenueOn lower wacker. Definitely an experience. Cheesborger!
El Instituto de Arte de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGreat cocktails and amazing views! Cocktails expensive, views free!
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Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveGreat cocktails and amazing views! Cocktails expensive, views free!
Spa
Mireille's Studio
49 E Oak StLove the facials here. Appointment only.
River North Massage Therapy Center
40 N LaSalle DrStudents massage is $40 and it’s amazing.
Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago
363 W Erie StFor tweaks. I’ll never tell. Xoxo
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
Leave the loop.
The City is made up of a ton of cute neighborhoods. Logan square is great for hipster bars, West Loop great for Michelin star restaurants, Gold Coast for high end shopping.