Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveAmazing cuban food, a live music a few times a week.
A small little corner bar, great food and the world's BEST grilled cheese.
57 locals recommend
Wyler Road
3581 W Belden AveA small little corner bar, great food and the world's BEST grilled cheese.
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdBoozy Steamers. Like oh my.
Homemade pie and biscuits. Literally heaven. And an adorable pie garden patio.
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveHomemade pie and biscuits. Literally heaven. And an adorable pie garden patio.
Complete with old soda fountain and the BEST quiche of your life.
78 locals recommend
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveComplete with old soda fountain and the BEST quiche of your life.
Grandma J’s Local Kitchen
1552 North Kedzie AvenueSmall and thoughtful menu, cash only
Humboldt Park Boathouse
1301 North Humboldt DriveAmazing views of the lagoon and a great patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueLive music EVERY night of the week. Cash only, FYI.
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueAlhambra Palace Restaurant
1240 W Randolph StSalsa and Bachata on Tuesday nights!!!
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrArts & Culture
Puerto Rican Cultural Center
2531 W Division StShopping
Humboldt Haus
2958 W North AveGreat handmade and vintage finds
Shop 1021
2650 N Milwaukee AveGreat place to find gifts and adorable trinkets
Essentials
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveWalgreens
953 W Irving Park Rd