Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
Close to Blue Line and Milwaukee bus stop.
Open 24 hours.
246 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayClose to Blue Line and Milwaukee bus stop.
Open 24 hours.
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveWho doesn't need a donut?
CVS Pharmacy
1101 W Jackson BlvdEveryone needs a Target store.
The Home Depot
2803 S Cicero AveHardware
Shipping center and Kinko's Copy Shop.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1800 W North AveShipping center and Kinko's Copy Shop.
Gap Factory
2778 N Milwaukee AveCasual clothes at Gap Outlet.
At the north end of the Magnificent Mile - Start your shopping trek here.
327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveAt the north end of the Magnificent Mile - Start your shopping trek here.
Food Scene
Great pie, wifi, large outdoor sitting area in back.
3 blocks from loft.
468 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveGreat pie, wifi, large outdoor sitting area in back.
3 blocks from loft.
Breakfast joint with diverse crowd.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveBreakfast joint with diverse crowd.
Good sandwiches. Located directly under Blue Line at Western.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belly Shack
1912 North Western AvenueGood sandwiches. Located directly under Blue Line at Western.
Arturo's Tacos
2001 N Western AveNeighborhood Mexican restaurant
Great thick pizza. Across from Regal Webster Place 11(Webster Place Cinema).
536 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueGreat thick pizza. Across from Regal Webster Place 11(Webster Place Cinema).
Well regarded dessert place specializing in... chocolate. Yummm.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveWell regarded dessert place specializing in... chocolate. Yummm.
Chicago hot dog joint.
Remember Chicago hot dog rules = no ketch-up.
Also has burgers, gyros, chicken.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
George's Hot Dogs
1876 N Damen AveChicago hot dog joint.
Remember Chicago hot dog rules = no ketch-up.
Also has burgers, gyros, chicken.
Cuban restaurant.
Outdoor seating.
Mere blocks from loft.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveCuban restaurant.
Outdoor seating.
Mere blocks from loft.
Busy, small & loud (when winter allows for indoors only) with large outdoor seating in the summer. Fish Tacos!!!
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBusy, small & loud (when winter allows for indoors only) with large outdoor seating in the summer. Fish Tacos!!!
Carry out or delivery only - Great Chicago Pizza. Get the butter crust.
513 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StCarry out or delivery only - Great Chicago Pizza. Get the butter crust.
Good Cuban food, good service.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paladar Restaurant and Rum Bar
2252 N Western AveGood Cuban food, good service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good selection of beers and food.
724 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGood selection of beers and food.
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueInteresting pizza.
Good burgers and nice outdoor area. Near Blue Line stop at California and Milwaukee.
10 minute walk from loft.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California AveGood burgers and nice outdoor area. Near Blue Line stop at California and Milwaukee.
10 minute walk from loft.
Neighborhood bar with nice selection of beers and good music. Across from Blue Line on Western.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Eye Lounge
2403 W Homer StNeighborhood bar with nice selection of beers and good music. Across from Blue Line on Western.
Quaint, low lights and large selection of wines.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveQuaint, low lights and large selection of wines.
The Rocking Horse
2535 N Milwaukee AveGood pub grub.
Blue Line Lounge & Grill
1548 N Damen AveRight next to the Damen stop.
Essentials
Neighborhood grocery store selling organic food and wide selection of alcohol.
Also has a full-service post office and DVD rental.
Open 24 hours.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveNeighborhood grocery store selling organic food and wide selection of alcohol.
Also has a full-service post office and DVD rental.
Open 24 hours.
Dominick's
255 E Grand AveLarge grocery store open late.
Very large Whole Foods. Has in-store restaurants and bar and coffee shop. Has indoor parking.
836 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StVery large Whole Foods. Has in-store restaurants and bar and coffee shop. Has indoor parking.
Everything Else
Twisted Scissors
2007 North Point StFemale & locally owned neighborhood hair salon.
Quick Oil
2928 W Armitage AveAutomotive oil change.
Soto Tire Repair
1901 N California AveGet your flat fixed - very reasonable rates. Neighborhood spot.
Library with wifi and kids' reading area.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, Chicago Public Library
1701 N Milwaukee AveLibrary with wifi and kids' reading area.
Open play field (without swings) and enclosed dog park.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Churchill Field Playlot Park
1825 N Damen AveOpen play field (without swings) and enclosed dog park.
Arts & Culture
Rio Chicago
2200 N Ashland AveJazz
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveMovies - book tickets on line.
World famous comedy / improv performed nightly. Go see a late night improv set for free.
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Second City
230 W North AveWorld famous comedy / improv performed nightly. Go see a late night improv set for free.
Interesting theater performances
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N Michigan AveInteresting theater performances
Okay it's not MOMA, but it's art. Try the Annual Summer Solstice Party, or the First Friday Events.
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveOkay it's not MOMA, but it's art. Try the Annual Summer Solstice Party, or the First Friday Events.
Home of the Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. Four theater complex with a variety of shows for everyone. BriKo, the all-silent, all-funny and kid appropriate show is a must see.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stage 773
1225 W Belmont AveHome of the Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. Four theater complex with a variety of shows for everyone. BriKo, the all-silent, all-funny and kid appropriate show is a must see.
Sightseeing
Once the tallest building in the world. Great observation deck. Go to The 95th Floor Signature Room for a drink or lunch.
295 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
875 Avenida Michigan Norte
875 N Michigan AveOnce the tallest building in the world. Great observation deck. Go to The 95th Floor Signature Room for a drink or lunch.