The Lodge Guidebook
Local Food Scene
Below are recommendations that are delicious and proximate to the Lodge and the Rogers Park neighborhood. We would be happy to provide other dining recommendations around the city upon request.
Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dive. bopNgrill has been a Chicago staple to the fast-casual restaurant scene, bringing Korean-influenced burgers and bowls to its customers.
43 locals recommend
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdFeatured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dive. bopNgrill has been a Chicago staple to the fast-casual restaurant scene, bringing Korean-influenced burgers and bowls to its customers.
Known for its deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
34 locals recommend
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan RdKnown for its deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Signature Maki with extensive dine-in, take-out, and delivery options.
11 locals recommend
Nori Sushi At Edgewater
1235 West Devon AvenueSignature Maki with extensive dine-in, take-out, and delivery options.
(pronounced Our Public House) Rustic-chic bar offering elevated pub grub, including wood-fired pizzas, plus TVs & weekend brunch.
34 locals recommend
R Public House
1508 W Jarvis Ave(pronounced Our Public House) Rustic-chic bar offering elevated pub grub, including wood-fired pizzas, plus TVs & weekend brunch.
Upscale farm-to-table bar eats with a large beer and whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StUpscale farm-to-table bar eats with a large beer and whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
IMHO - best breakfast sandwich! Casual, modern cafe offering signature gourmet breakfast sandwiches, small-batch donuts & coffee options.
31 locals recommend
Smack Dab Chicago
6730 N Clark StIMHO - best breakfast sandwich! Casual, modern cafe offering signature gourmet breakfast sandwiches, small-batch donuts & coffee options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Since 1992, Hopleaf has been both a mecca for craft beer fans and a relaxed convivial neighborhood pub in Andersonville. For over 15 years, Hopleaf has also offered thoughtfully sourced, in-house prepped, chef-inspired dining. Lacking screened distractions, games, or live entertainment, Hopleaf is for drinking, eating, and talking with friends, new and old.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StSince 1992, Hopleaf has been both a mecca for craft beer fans and a relaxed convivial neighborhood pub in Andersonville. For over 15 years, Hopleaf has also offered thoughtfully sourced, in-house prepped, chef-inspired dining. Lacking screened distractions, games, or live entertainment, Hopleaf is for drinking, eating, and talking with friends, new and old.
Chic, low-lit lounge serving classic cocktails amid Toulouse-Lautrec-inspired decor.
63 locals recommend
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveChic, low-lit lounge serving classic cocktails amid Toulouse-Lautrec-inspired decor.
Industrial bar offering craft beers & seasonally inspired cocktails, plus a lounge with board games.
72 locals recommend
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood AveIndustrial bar offering craft beers & seasonally inspired cocktails, plus a lounge with board games.
Getting Around
Public transportation option
Closest Red Line stop to travel downtown loop. Lodge to Loop is estimated 45 minutes.
25 locals recommend
Loyola station
1200 W Loyola AveClosest Red Line stop to travel downtown loop. Lodge to Loop is estimated 45 minutes.
Essentials
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveShopping
Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark StBoutique shopping on Clark between Foster + Balmoral