Guidebook for Chicago
Getting Around
Damen & Thomas station
#50 Damen Bus
Western & Thomas station
#49 Western Bus
Division station
Division Blue Line 'L' Stop
Division & Leavitt station
#70 Division Bus
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveDamen-O'Hare Blue Line 'L' Stop
Chicago's Bike Share Program with over 400 stations to pick up and drop bikes off all over the city.
www.divvybikes.com/how-it-works
23 locals recommend
Divvy
Chicago's Bike Share Program with over 400 stations to pick up and drop bikes off all over the city.
www.divvybikes.com/how-it-works
Food Scene
Family-owned cafe offering locally roasted coffee, house-baked pastries & sandwiches in homey digs.
Francesca's Cafe
Family-owned cafe offering locally roasted coffee, house-baked pastries & sandwiches in homey digs.
Offbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.
71 locals recommend
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveOffbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.
Hip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
77 locals recommend
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StHip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
131 locals recommend
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
Relaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
55 locals recommend
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueRelaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
Cozy spot known for gnocchi with a small, seasonal menu of Italian fare made from local ingredients.
15 locals recommend
a tavola
2148 W Chicago AveCozy spot known for gnocchi with a small, seasonal menu of Italian fare made from local ingredients.
BYO counter serve for fried chicken dishes made from carefully sourced birds plus homestyle sides.
51 locals recommend
Leghorn Chicken
BYO counter serve for fried chicken dishes made from carefully sourced birds plus homestyle sides.
Funky neighborhood BYOB featuring hearty American comfort food & vegetarian eats in a rustic room.
128 locals recommend
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveFunky neighborhood BYOB featuring hearty American comfort food & vegetarian eats in a rustic room.
A great spot to get Chicago's famous deep-dish & they also have great thin-crust pies plus Italian entrees.
18 locals recommend
Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta
2056 West Division StreetA great spot to get Chicago's famous deep-dish & they also have great thin-crust pies plus Italian entrees.
American fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
94 locals recommend
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAmerican fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
116 locals recommend
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StPulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Genteel seasonal Southern cuisine, bourbon & craft cocktails served in an airy, rustic-chic setting.
27 locals recommend
Buck's
1700 W Division StGenteel seasonal Southern cuisine, bourbon & craft cocktails served in an airy, rustic-chic setting.
Burgers, brunch & other American eats in a small, counter-serve space with a BYOB policy & patio.
46 locals recommend
Birchwood Kitchen
2211 West North AvenueBurgers, brunch & other American eats in a small, counter-serve space with a BYOB policy & patio.
A Famous Spot - Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveA Famous Spot - Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
162 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StTrendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
Argentinean empanadas & special sauces in a contemporary storefront offshoot of a food truck. BYOB.
19 locals recommend
5411 Empanadas | Wicker Park
2045 W North AveArgentinean empanadas & special sauces in a contemporary storefront offshoot of a food truck. BYOB.
Rustic, wood-accented hot spot serving meaty BBQ, Southern fare & housemade-moonshine cocktails.
34 locals recommend
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland AvenueRustic, wood-accented hot spot serving meaty BBQ, Southern fare & housemade-moonshine cocktails.
Whimsical bakery & cafe serving sweet treats plus breakfast & lunch fare in a storybook-like setting.
A Baker's Tale - CLOSED :(
2127 W Division StWhimsical bakery & cafe serving sweet treats plus breakfast & lunch fare in a storybook-like setting.
Eastern European deli known for homemade pierogi, with imported foods, beer, wine & liquor.
28 locals recommend
Rich's Deli
857 N Western AveEastern European deli known for homemade pierogi, with imported foods, beer, wine & liquor.
Parks & Nature
Children’s playground with interactive water spray feature, a community garden, ornamental fountain, dog friendly area, baseball field, basketball courts & an athletic field.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveChildren’s playground with interactive water spray feature, a community garden, ornamental fountain, dog friendly area, baseball field, basketball courts & an athletic field.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge grocery store.
Plenty Grocery & Deli
2036 West Division StreetGreat market with local focused groceries. Small and cute.
Drinks & Nightlife
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.