Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Dollop Diner
5060 N Clark StWifi, coffee, waffles & chicken & more.
Great for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Much easier to get in on the weekdays, weekends-- go when they open or after 1pm!
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StGreat for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Much easier to get in on the weekdays, weekends-- go when they open or after 1pm!
Cash only breakfast spot, super yummy, super inexpensinve! True swedish gem in the neighborhood!
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StCash only breakfast spot, super yummy, super inexpensinve! True swedish gem in the neighborhood!
My favorite Coffee shop in the neighborhood. Minimalist design, super friendly staff, wifi & great baked goods/flatbreads.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StMy favorite Coffee shop in the neighborhood. Minimalist design, super friendly staff, wifi & great baked goods/flatbreads.
Michelin Starred Brewery! Sit down for dinner for an amazing meal, or grab a spot at the bar for a delicious bar food menu. Flights and cocktails!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Band of Bohemia
4710 N Ravenswood AveMichelin Starred Brewery! Sit down for dinner for an amazing meal, or grab a spot at the bar for a delicious bar food menu. Flights and cocktails!
Sandwiches & Wine/Cheese Shop during the day. Restaurant & bar at night! Come for a late night stop for cheese board, and bubbly (my favorite!)
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Appellation
5212 North Clark StreetSandwiches & Wine/Cheese Shop during the day. Restaurant & bar at night! Come for a late night stop for cheese board, and bubbly (my favorite!)
Closest true coffee shop to the apartment.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StClosest true coffee shop to the apartment.
Amazing Chicken Shwarma, falafel, hummus & more. There is also a grocery component where you can buy all sorts to bring home!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster AveAmazing Chicken Shwarma, falafel, hummus & more. There is also a grocery component where you can buy all sorts to bring home!
Italian Grocer with homemade goods to go, and also a selection of meats, sandwiches & cheeses.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piatto Pronto
5624 N Clark StItalian Grocer with homemade goods to go, and also a selection of meats, sandwiches & cheeses.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cash only diver bar with strong swedish roots!
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark StCash only diver bar with strong swedish roots!
Renown beer bar - massive draft & bottle list. Bib gourmand food!
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StRenown beer bar - massive draft & bottle list. Bib gourmand food!
Brand new huge taproom - true chicago beers!
471 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayBrand new huge taproom - true chicago beers!
Replay
5358 N Clark StLGBT leaning Bar & Arcade games!
Cash only - Al Capone's old haunt. Secret door to basement below the bar. Amazing Jazz & Live Music every night of the week. Open Mic nights & more!
471 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayCash only - Al Capone's old haunt. Secret door to basement below the bar. Amazing Jazz & Live Music every night of the week. Open Mic nights & more!
The Empirical Taproom
1801 West Foster AvenueTaproom! Games!
Parks & Nature
Parque Winnemac
5100 N Leavitt StKnow as the LGBTQ+ Beach, this is definitely one of the most fun beaches in the city. Keep in mind, nudity & drinking are more common here - so one of the less friendly kids beaches.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrKnow as the LGBTQ+ Beach, this is definitely one of the most fun beaches in the city. Keep in mind, nudity & drinking are more common here - so one of the less friendly kids beaches.
Arts & Culture
If you want to learn about the true Swedish neighborhood history!
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StIf you want to learn about the true Swedish neighborhood history!
Amazing art & exhibits!
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveAmazing art & exhibits!
Shopping
Amazing antiques/vintage pieces. Super friendly management!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roost
5634 N Clark StAmazing antiques/vintage pieces. Super friendly management!
Brimfield
5219 N Clark StAntiques and other unique goods!
This is one of the biggest oddities you can find in the neighborhood. They sell a collection of vintage pieces, animal skulls, antique maps etc
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolly Mammoth
1513 W Foster AveThis is one of the biggest oddities you can find in the neighborhood. They sell a collection of vintage pieces, animal skulls, antique maps etc
Essentials
Full sit down bar, sushi bar, sandwich bar. Bougie grocery store!
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveFull sit down bar, sushi bar, sandwich bar. Bougie grocery store!
What can I say about Target? It is just the best!
394 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
4466 N BroadwayWhat can I say about Target? It is just the best!
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGetting Around
Getting to suburbs, or also getting anywhere downtown!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AveGetting to suburbs, or also getting anywhere downtown!