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CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Western station
1900 N Western AveCTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
Milwaukee & Maplewood station
CTA Bus 56
Western & Charleston
CTA Bus 49
Milwaukee & Western station
CTA Bus 73
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
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2135 N Milwaukee Ave
2135 North Milwaukee AvenueDivvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
2001 N Stave St
2001 North Stave StreetDivvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
2000 W Charleston St
2000 West Charleston StreetDivvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
1658 N Milwaukee Ave
1658 North Milwaukee AvenueDivvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
2002 W Pierce Ave
2002 West Pierce AvenueDivvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 3,000 bikes & 300 stations across the city.
www.divvybikes.com
CTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveCTA Blue Line 'L' to Downtown & O'Hare Airport
Essentials
2001 N Milwaukee Ave
2001 North Milwaukee AvenuePharmacy with health & beauty aids, photo services, plus mini-mart basics.
2053 N Milwaukee Ave
2053 North Milwaukee AvenuePharmacy and basic groceries.
2134 N Western Ave
2134 North Western AvenueGroceries, fresh produce, beer and wine.
Food Scene
Hip little counter-serve coffeehouse with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches & light fare.
2035 N Western Ave
2035 North Western AvenueHip little counter-serve coffeehouse with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches & light fare.
Cubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja & more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio & BYOB policy.
2540 W Armitage Ave
2540 West Armitage AvenueCubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja & more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio & BYOB policy.
Creative counter-serve Asian-Nuevo Latino fusion in a rustic-industrial room with communal tables.
1912 N Western Ave
1912 North Western AvenueCreative counter-serve Asian-Nuevo Latino fusion in a rustic-industrial room with communal tables.
Hip neighborhood BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters & knickknacks.
2046 N Damen Ave
2046 North Damen AvenueHip neighborhood BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters & knickknacks.
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
2152 N Damen Ave
2152 North Damen AvenueNew American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
Globally inspired sharing plates & cocktails are served in a wood-trimmed room or on a leafy patio.
2118 N Damen Ave
2118 North Damen AvenueGlobally inspired sharing plates & cocktails are served in a wood-trimmed room or on a leafy patio.
Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
2045 N Damen Ave
2045 North Damen AvenueJapanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
Small counter-serve BYOB spot with a changing menu of boxed Japanese eats in a casual setting.
2246 W Armitage Ave
2246 West Armitage AvenueSmall counter-serve BYOB spot with a changing menu of boxed Japanese eats in a casual setting.
Tiny counter-serve spot for pizzas, salads & sandwiches plus smoothies, beer & wine.
2010 N Damen Ave
2010 North Damen AvenueTiny counter-serve spot for pizzas, salads & sandwiches plus smoothies, beer & wine.
1958 N Damen Ave
1958 North Damen AvenueSmall, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
1840 N Damen Ave
1840 North Damen AvenueCounter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
1747 N Damen Ave
1747 North Damen AvenueHip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
Mod, minimalist BYOB spot serving sushi & other Japanese fare including noodles & grilled skewers.
2115 N Milwaukee Ave
2115 North Milwaukee AvenueMod, minimalist BYOB spot serving sushi & other Japanese fare including noodles & grilled skewers.
Rustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout.
2051 N California Ave
2051 North California AvenueRustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout.
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueTrendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
Self-serve bakery serving Mexican pastries, fruit-filled sweets, cookies & French bread.
2218 N California Ave
2218 North California AvenueSelf-serve bakery serving Mexican pastries, fruit-filled sweets, cookies & French bread.
Cozy old brownstone with an outdoor patio offering traditional Cuban family recipes paired with rum.
2252 N Western Ave
2252 North Western AvenueCozy old brownstone with an outdoor patio offering traditional Cuban family recipes paired with rum.
Hip BYOB spot with modern Mexican-Latin eats in a low-lit setting with Day of the Dead decor.
2346 W Fullerton Ave
2346 West Fullerton AvenueHip BYOB spot with modern Mexican-Latin eats in a low-lit setting with Day of the Dead decor.
No-frills counter-serve joint serving Chicago-style hot dogs & Greek fare since 1948.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
George's Hot Dogs
1876 N Damen AveNo-frills counter-serve joint serving Chicago-style hot dogs & Greek fare since 1948.
Petite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt StPetite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
Flame-broiled chicken joint with Spanish-style sauces & sides in a rustic, counter-serve setting.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Art of Chicken
2041 North Western AvenueFlame-broiled chicken joint with Spanish-style sauces & sides in a rustic, counter-serve setting.
Redhot Ranch
2449 W Armitage AveTraditional Chicago Hot Dog Stand
Casual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
2237 N Western AveCasual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
Italian pastries & coffee plus pasta & wood-fired pizza served in warm, modern digs with a wine bar.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Letizia's Fiore
Italian pastries & coffee plus pasta & wood-fired pizza served in warm, modern digs with a wine bar.
Hip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee AveHip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, gelato & coffee drinks brewed from Intelligentsia beans.
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveStylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, gelato & coffee drinks brewed from Intelligentsia beans.
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StTrendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveTex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
Rustic, wood-accented hot spot serving meaty BBQ, Southern fare & housemade-moonshine cocktails.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland AvenueRustic, wood-accented hot spot serving meaty BBQ, Southern fare & housemade-moonshine cocktails.
Southern comfort food, bourbon & brews in a rustic setting with a roof deck & cabanas.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Southern
1840 W North AveSouthern comfort food, bourbon & brews in a rustic setting with a roof deck & cabanas.
Counter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joey's Shrimp House
1432 N Western AveCounter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California Ave"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too
Drinks & Nightlife
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
1949 N Hoyne Ave
1949 North Hoyne AvenueMap-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
Historic sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe.
Love the tv series Chicago Fire? This bar is Molly's on the hit show. Stop by & you might see the filming.
1925 W Cortland St
1925 West Cortland StreetHistoric sports bar featuring a menu of pizza & pub grub, 20+ beers on tap & a vintage vibe.
Love the tv series Chicago Fire? This bar is Molly's on the hit show. Stop by & you might see the filming.
Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
2728 W Armitage Ave
2728 West Armitage AvenueUpscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
Classic 16-lane bowling haunt built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
2648 W Fullerton Ave
2648 West Fullerton AvenueClassic 16-lane bowling haunt built in the 1940s with live tunes, arcade games & a vintage lounge.
Neighborhood watering hole with tavern fare & video games plus vaulted ceiling & a heated patio.
2230 N California Ave
2230 North California AvenueNeighborhood watering hole with tavern fare & video games plus vaulted ceiling & a heated patio.
The Violet Hour is a James Beard Outstanding Bar Program nominee, serving handcrafted artisanal cocktails in the heart of Wicker Park.
1520 N Damen Ave
1520 North Damen AvenueThe Violet Hour is a James Beard Outstanding Bar Program nominee, serving handcrafted artisanal cocktails in the heart of Wicker Park.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
1531 N Damen Ave
1531 North Damen AvenueMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up local house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.
724 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveRenovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up local house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.
Live music, comedy & open-mike nights are showcased at this laid-back neighborhood watering hole.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveLive music, comedy & open-mike nights are showcased at this laid-back neighborhood watering hole.
Red-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveRed-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveDecades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a classic tavern setting with a tin ceiling.
Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveChill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.
More than 300 types of beer, eclectic pub grub & live music in a roomy, unpretentious space.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quenchers Saloon
More than 300 types of beer, eclectic pub grub & live music in a roomy, unpretentious space.
Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dannys
Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveQuirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights.
Neighborhood spot with homemade bar eats, an ample beer selection, sports on TV & sidewalk seating.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Floyd's Pub
1944 North Oakley AvenueNeighborhood spot with homemade bar eats, an ample beer selection, sports on TV & sidewalk seating.
Sightseeing
Wicker Park totals 4 acres & features a field house with gymnasium, large children’s playground with interactive water spray feature, ornamental fountain, dog friendly area and sports fields.
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Wicker
1425 N Damen AveWicker Park totals 4 acres & features a field house with gymnasium, large children’s playground with interactive water spray feature, ornamental fountain, dog friendly area and sports fields.
Parks & Nature
3-acre green space equipped with a field house, a swimming pool & numerous sports fields.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley Ave3-acre green space equipped with a field house, a swimming pool & numerous sports fields.