Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayDelicious Sushi and Thai!
Awesome local roaster featured in many fine restaurants and shops around town
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveAwesome local roaster featured in many fine restaurants and shops around town
Affordable Thai before hopping on the train - great lunch specials
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayAffordable Thai before hopping on the train - great lunch specials
Great new American brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails for any time of day.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revival Social Club
1133 West Granville AvenueGreat new American brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails for any time of day.
Wonderful sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee, pastries, desserts, and ice cream! We love to pick up a meal and head to the park.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zanzibar Cafe
1036 W Bryn Mawr AveWonderful sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee, pastries, desserts, and ice cream! We love to pick up a meal and head to the park.
Great variations on traditional Italian cuisine - substantial portions and one of our favorite spots for brunch! $5 cocktail specials on weekend mornings.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat variations on traditional Italian cuisine - substantial portions and one of our favorite spots for brunch! $5 cocktail specials on weekend mornings.
In summer, this is a fantastic spot - located right on the waterfront with beautiful views.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdIn summer, this is a fantastic spot - located right on the waterfront with beautiful views.
Pizza down the street! Thin crust and deep dish so everyone wins.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Petes Pizza and Bakehouse
1100 W Granville AvePizza down the street! Thin crust and deep dish so everyone wins.
Our favorite pizza in town -so many fresh options and great salads! Check with us for a recent promo if you are thinking of ordering.
Apart Pizza Chicago
5624 North BroadwayOur favorite pizza in town -so many fresh options and great salads! Check with us for a recent promo if you are thinking of ordering.
A Chicago institution - this location serves dinner and grownup beverages, but Nookie's is known for breakfast. Be advised of a potential wait on weekends.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nookies Edgewater
A Chicago institution - this location serves dinner and grownup beverages, but Nookie's is known for breakfast. Be advised of a potential wait on weekends.
A local market vendor found a following and set up shop! Dinner for 2 under $25 - cash only and save room for a monstrous cookie (or cookie ice cream sandwich...) for dessert.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cookies & Carnitas
5940 North BroadwayA local market vendor found a following and set up shop! Dinner for 2 under $25 - cash only and save room for a monstrous cookie (or cookie ice cream sandwich...) for dessert.
New bakery in our neighborhood! They offer a few gluten free choices and locally made products.
Edge of Sweetness Bakery and Shared Kitchen
6034 N BroadwayNew bakery in our neighborhood! They offer a few gluten free choices and locally made products.
A new location for this Chicago favorite! Affordable Mexican food with vegetarian/vegan options and margaritas.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flaco's Tacos
1116 W Granville AveA new location for this Chicago favorite! Affordable Mexican food with vegetarian/vegan options and margaritas.
Recent transplant to Edgewater, many vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options for brunch, lunch, and supper. BYOB
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Growling Rabbit
5938 N BroadwayRecent transplant to Edgewater, many vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options for brunch, lunch, and supper. BYOB
Drinks & Nightlife
*Not actually a bar
This is a fantastic wine and spirits store that we are proud to support. They host wine tastings on Fridays 5-7p
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Independent Spirits, Inc.
5947 N Broadway*Not actually a bar
This is a fantastic wine and spirits store that we are proud to support. They host wine tastings on Fridays 5-7p
Entertainment & Activities
A favorite haunt! Vanilla and chocolate custards are always available, with a seasonal flavor featured in a variety of concretes, sundaes, or anything but plain old cones! So worth the wait ;)
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayA favorite haunt! Vanilla and chocolate custards are always available, with a seasonal flavor featured in a variety of concretes, sundaes, or anything but plain old cones! So worth the wait ;)
Getting Around
Closest El stop, a 5-7 minute walk from our place.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granville station
1119 W Granville AveClosest El stop, a 5-7 minute walk from our place.