Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Chocolate shop with handmade candies and drinking chocolate - plus seasonal sandwiches
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W Armitage AveChocolate shop with handmade candies and drinking chocolate - plus seasonal sandwiches
A modern Alpine inn: seasonal menu, extensive wine list, cheeses worth weeping over
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveA modern Alpine inn: seasonal menu, extensive wine list, cheeses worth weeping over
Cash-only Costa Rican restaurant - a little-known but important secret is that you can get plantains added to any sandwich (and I recommend you do!)
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveCash-only Costa Rican restaurant - a little-known but important secret is that you can get plantains added to any sandwich (and I recommend you do!)
Open early for coffee, open late for drinks - great atmosphere, and they have a huge window overlooking Park 567 (which gets opened when the weather's nice)
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveOpen early for coffee, open late for drinks - great atmosphere, and they have a huge window overlooking Park 567 (which gets opened when the weather's nice)
If your idea of "open all day" is more substantial than coffee and pastries, Lonesome Rose is your speed - breakfast tacos, coffee, and green juice starting at 7AM, non-breakfast tacos and mezcal starting at 1PM (and they're open until 2AM)
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California AveIf your idea of "open all day" is more substantial than coffee and pastries, Lonesome Rose is your speed - breakfast tacos, coffee, and green juice starting at 7AM, non-breakfast tacos and mezcal starting at 1PM (and they're open until 2AM)
Traditional, casual Cuban place, right up the street - their patio is one of the best!
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveTraditional, casual Cuban place, right up the street - their patio is one of the best!
Iconic ice cream shop that hasn't changed since the 20's - every Chicagoan's favorite indulgence
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveIconic ice cream shop that hasn't changed since the 20's - every Chicagoan's favorite indulgence
Fantastic southeast Asian food - plenty of traditional Thai and Malaysian dishes, but you'll also find pineapple fried rice and sesame chicken on the menu to keep everyone in your party happy
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Serai
2169 N Milwaukee AveFantastic southeast Asian food - plenty of traditional Thai and Malaysian dishes, but you'll also find pineapple fried rice and sesame chicken on the menu to keep everyone in your party happy
THE pancake spot
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveTHE pancake spot
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid back neighborhood bar - spacious and plenty of craft beers to choose from
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Eye Lounge
2403 W Homer StLaid back neighborhood bar - spacious and plenty of craft beers to choose from
Nearby bar with retro vibes and a packed event calendar - there's usually something going on here!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Remedy
1910 N Milwaukee AveNearby bar with retro vibes and a packed event calendar - there's usually something going on here!
Dollar PBRs on Mondays and a punk vibe make this the bike messenger bar, but great food (including vegan and vegetarian options!) and fried pies make this a great choice for everyone
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Handlebar
2311 W North AveDollar PBRs on Mondays and a punk vibe make this the bike messenger bar, but great food (including vegan and vegetarian options!) and fried pies make this a great choice for everyone
Getting Around
Milwaukee & Western station
Parks & Nature
A kid-friendly and very pleasant entrance/exit to the 606, an elevated trail that runs east-to-west
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Julia de Burgos Park
1805 N Albany AveA kid-friendly and very pleasant entrance/exit to the 606, an elevated trail that runs east-to-west
An intimate park-entrance to the 606 that Ipsento 606 overlooks - keep an eye out for the bunnies that regularly hop through it!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Park No. 567
1801-11 N Milwaukee AveAn intimate park-entrance to the 606 that Ipsento 606 overlooks - keep an eye out for the bunnies that regularly hop through it!
Sightseeing
Notable neighborhood mural - you can't miss it!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greetings From Chicago Mural
2226 N Milwaukee AveNotable neighborhood mural - you can't miss it!
Shopping
Volunteer-based clothing resale shop - proceeds go toward providing clean water and medicine to children and Haiti, Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso and Peru.
Let's Change
1664 N California AveVolunteer-based clothing resale shop - proceeds go toward providing clean water and medicine to children and Haiti, Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso and Peru.
Minimalist lifestyle shop that sells many Chicago-based producers
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gather Home + Lifestyle
2321 W North AveMinimalist lifestyle shop that sells many Chicago-based producers
Curated storefront of vintage furniture and decor - walking by will almost definitely draw you inside
An Orange Moon
2418 W North AveCurated storefront of vintage furniture and decor - walking by will almost definitely draw you inside
Wine store with knowledgeable, passionate staff - a small, but thoughtful selection from underrated wine-producing regions. One of the first natural wine retailers in the US!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red & White Wines
1861 N Milwaukee AveWine store with knowledgeable, passionate staff - a small, but thoughtful selection from underrated wine-producing regions. One of the first natural wine retailers in the US!
Essentials
Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western Ave