Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
It is close and has wonderful food. Open early for breakfast and late night too.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveIt is close and has wonderful food. Open early for breakfast and late night too.
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveGood place for breakfast
Hip and friendly coffee shop. Great for sitting with laptop and working or socializing. Funky art-lined cafe with dark-orange walls & a long bar serving coffee, sandwiches & pastries.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveHip and friendly coffee shop. Great for sitting with laptop and working or socializing. Funky art-lined cafe with dark-orange walls & a long bar serving coffee, sandwiches & pastries.
Puerto Rican breakfast & lunch in a comfy space with exposed brick walls, known for coconut oatmeal.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nellie’s Restaurant
2458 W Division StPuerto Rican breakfast & lunch in a comfy space with exposed brick walls, known for coconut oatmeal.
Simple, welcoming space serving breakfast favorites, homemade soup & sandwiches.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunrise Cafe
2012 W Chicago AveSimple, welcoming space serving breakfast favorites, homemade soup & sandwiches.
Casual eatery with quirky decor serving Mexican-inspired fare for all-day breakfast & lunch.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Janik's Cafe
2011 W Division StCasual eatery with quirky decor serving Mexican-inspired fare for all-day breakfast & lunch.
Upbeat spot for sustainably produced, mostly organic baked goods plus breakfast & lunch.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveUpbeat spot for sustainably produced, mostly organic baked goods plus breakfast & lunch.
Hip coffeehouse for espressos & lattes plus boozy java drinks & wine in retro digs with donuts too.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdHip coffeehouse for espressos & lattes plus boozy java drinks & wine in retro digs with donuts too.
Offbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveOffbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.
Artsy hangout with a vintage vibe offering sandwiches & salads, plus baked goods & coffee.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Ballou
939 N Western AveArtsy hangout with a vintage vibe offering sandwiches & salads, plus baked goods & coffee.
Essentials
Easy to walk to and has most basic stuff. Great beer and wine.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western AveEasy to walk to and has most basic stuff. Great beer and wine.
Modern grocery store with parking on the roof.
866 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveModern grocery store with parking on the roof.
Eastern European deli known for homemade pierogi, with imported foods, beer, wine & liquor.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rich's Deli
857 N Western AveEastern European deli known for homemade pierogi, with imported foods, beer, wine & liquor.
Getting Around
Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave
EL Stop
Milwaukee & Western station
EL Stop
Division & Ashland station
El Stop
Western & Augusta station
Bus Stop
Drinks & Nightlife
Indie music venue & bar hosting alternative bands in a somewhat small space with cheap drinks.
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveIndie music venue & bar hosting alternative bands in a somewhat small space with cheap drinks.
Circa-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space & a huge list of old-fashioned cocktails featuring jazz, soul, country/western, and indie music.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueCirca-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space & a huge list of old-fashioned cocktails featuring jazz, soul, country/western, and indie music.
Hangout featuring a taxidermy theme, table games & a rotating list of cocktails & beer.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveHangout featuring a taxidermy theme, table games & a rotating list of cocktails & beer.
Stylish, modern take on an old-school beer-&-a-shot bar featuring craft brews & a free jukebox.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
EZ Inn
921 N Western AveStylish, modern take on an old-school beer-&-a-shot bar featuring craft brews & a free jukebox.
Neighborhood bar & grill offering craft beers, classic pub grub served late & soccer on TV.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveNeighborhood bar & grill offering craft beers, classic pub grub served late & soccer on TV.
Dive Bar. This longtime neighborhood watering hole with funky decor offers board games, free pool & a jukebox.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern
2600 W Iowa StDive Bar. This longtime neighborhood watering hole with funky decor offers board games, free pool & a jukebox.