Katy's Guidebook
Division hot spots
All of these places are within one mile from the condo. Division is one of the best streets in Chicago. The energy is 💯. Enjoy!!
Great cafe nearby the condo. Breads, croissants, avocado toast…and coffee.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division StGreat cafe nearby the condo. Breads, croissants, avocado toast…and coffee.
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StThe cocktails here are 💯 (and strong).
Lots of beer. Lots of people. Decent bar food menu.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StLots of beer. Lots of people. Decent bar food menu.
Wild “engineered” cocktails. Really interesting dishes as well. Good for groups with some vegan/veg folks.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
1846 W Division StWild “engineered” cocktails. Really interesting dishes as well. Good for groups with some vegan/veg folks.
Fun vibe. Lots of indoor and outdoor options. Thin crust, but interesting (think “Abe Froman”) pizza combos.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StFun vibe. Lots of indoor and outdoor options. Thin crust, but interesting (think “Abe Froman”) pizza combos.
This is a chain but I’ve been eating at Yolk for 10+ years. Highly recommend if you want a solid brunch. This one is BYOB.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yolk - Wicker Park
1819 W Division StThis is a chain but I’ve been eating at Yolk for 10+ years. Highly recommend if you want a solid brunch. This one is BYOB.
Super dog friendly, they even have a menu for dogs. Lots of options, fun beer. Big wood fired stove.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Perch Kitchen and Tap
1932 West Division StreetSuper dog friendly, they even have a menu for dogs. Lots of options, fun beer. Big wood fired stove.
As you’ll soon realize, Foxtrot is the thing here. It’s pretty solid. Well-curated selection of fresh meals, wine, etc.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division StAs you’ll soon realize, Foxtrot is the thing here. It’s pretty solid. Well-curated selection of fresh meals, wine, etc.
Food scene
Been going to Big Star for 10+ years (even when I lived downtown and feared public trans). The Big Star salad is 💯.
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBeen going to Big Star for 10+ years (even when I lived downtown and feared public trans). The Big Star salad is 💯.
Hummus is my favorite food and this place delivered. Also, the most delicious dessert I’ve ever had. Great ambiance.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Andros Taverna
2542 North Milwaukee AvenueHummus is my favorite food and this place delivered. Also, the most delicious dessert I’ve ever had. Great ambiance.
I don’t even like meat that much, and I threw my bday party here. Cafeteria style (it works) with a big bar in the middle of the line.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StI don’t even like meat that much, and I threw my bday party here. Cafeteria style (it works) with a big bar in the middle of the line.
I’ve never dined here in-person but it’s one of the few places I consistently order takeout.
Gorilla Sushi Wicker Park
1238 N Milwaukee AveI’ve never dined here in-person but it’s one of the few places I consistently order takeout.
Funky German spot. We love brunch here. Mimosas in boots and Bavarian pretzel French toast.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funkenhausen
1709 W Chicago AveFunky German spot. We love brunch here. Mimosas in boots and Bavarian pretzel French toast.
Awesome beer. Well-curated menu (not bar food). Chill
atmosphere.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveAwesome beer. Well-curated menu (not bar food). Chill
atmosphere.
Outdoor Activities
Running/biking paths
Elevated running/biking path ~ 0.5 miles from the condo. I believe it’s 2.7 miles total. You can access it easily if you walk North on either Artesian (prettier option) or Western. Access to the trail is on Western.
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueElevated running/biking path ~ 0.5 miles from the condo. I believe it’s 2.7 miles total. You can access it easily if you walk North on either Artesian (prettier option) or Western. Access to the trail is on Western.