Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great place for lunch or a quick coffee. They also have some of the best pie on the face of the earth. What's not to love?
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First Slice
4664 N Manor AveGreat place for lunch or a quick coffee. They also have some of the best pie on the face of the earth. What's not to love?
Low-key joint with dirt cheap (and delicious) Columbian food.
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Brasa Roja Montrose
3120 W Montrose AveLow-key joint with dirt cheap (and delicious) Columbian food.
The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveGreat, no, EXCELLENT burgers.
This has been our go-to restaurant for the past 7 years that we've lived in this neighborhood.
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Garcia's Restaurant
4760 N Lincoln AveThis has been our go-to restaurant for the past 7 years that we've lived in this neighborhood.
This place has some of the best brunch in the area. Chicago loves brunch!
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Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveThis place has some of the best brunch in the area. Chicago loves brunch!
Your average hole in the wall, greasy diner. What's not to love?
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West River Cafe
4400 N Kedzie AveYour average hole in the wall, greasy diner. What's not to love?
Pizza Art Cafe
4658 N Rockwell StGreat, little BYOB date night spot.
This is a great place to grab a drink or a more upscale meal. Their menu is mostly shared plates, but their pizza is also divine. Bonus: it's about 200 feet from our front door. Yum!
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Angelo's Wine Bar
3026 W Montrose AveThis is a great place to grab a drink or a more upscale meal. Their menu is mostly shared plates, but their pizza is also divine. Bonus: it's about 200 feet from our front door. Yum!
Fantastic BBQ-Korean fusion. Order and then hang out at the bar next door while you wait for your food.
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Smalls
4009 North Albany AvenueFantastic BBQ-Korean fusion. Order and then hang out at the bar next door while you wait for your food.
Cafe Chien
4749 N Spaulding AveChill coffee spot! Great for getting some work done.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chicago knows its beer. This is a good spot to catch a game and grab a micro brew.
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Breakroom Brewery
2925 W Montrose AveChicago knows its beer. This is a good spot to catch a game and grab a micro brew.
One of Chicago's premier breweries. They also host tours on the weekends.
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Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveOne of Chicago's premier breweries. They also host tours on the weekends.
Great local-yocal joint with a wonderful outdoor seating area.
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Montrose Saloon
2933 W Montrose AveGreat local-yocal joint with a wonderful outdoor seating area.
Golden Crust Pizza and Tap
4620 N Kedzie AveGood pizza. Good drinks. Good folks.
Awesome, greasy, and delicious neighborhood bar and grill.
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Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
4632 N Rockwell StAwesome, greasy, and delicious neighborhood bar and grill.
Sightseeing
If you're looking for a 'Chicagoan' thing to do, put this one of the top of your list.
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KOVAL Distillery
4241 North Ravenswood AvenueIf you're looking for a 'Chicagoan' thing to do, put this one of the top of your list.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveGet your Chicago deep-dish here!
Entertainment & Activities
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveGreat spot to catch a folk music show!
Everything Else
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdOur local grocer.
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayWalgreens. Need we say more?
Walk down Lincoln Ave at Western to check out local shops and a variety of restaurants.
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Lincoln Square
Walk down Lincoln Ave at Western to check out local shops and a variety of restaurants.
Gene's has a great rooftop beer garden that is open in the summers on Thurs - Sun. This is an excellent place for a low-key afternoon or unwinding after a day of sightseeing. Cash only!
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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveGene's has a great rooftop beer garden that is open in the summers on Thurs - Sun. This is an excellent place for a low-key afternoon or unwinding after a day of sightseeing. Cash only!