Guidebook for Chicago
Everything Else
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayLive Jazz, Poetry Slam, classic speakeasy
The pH Comedy Theater
1515 West Berwyn AvenueJust a fun improv theater
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StGreat locally owned bookstore
Home of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, and really great experimental theater
66 locals recommend
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueHome of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, and really great experimental theater
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGood basic grocery
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveMore fun grocery
Shopping
Candyality
5225 N Clark StAmazing candy store
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark Styummy, locally owned ice cream shop
Food Scene
Andies Restaurant
5253 N Clark StDelicious mediterranean food
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StGreat southern/Cajun cooking
m.henry
5707 N Clark Styummy brunch.
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N Broadwaydelicious Vietnamese food
Drinks & Nightlife
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StDelicious food, amazing craft beers. Hip & hoppin.
Parks & Nature
Foster Beach
Gorgeous, peaceful, soft sand beach.
Live music and outdoor dining at The Dock restaurant. Beautiful trees & wildlife preserve, incredible downtown views, great swimming.
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
Live music and outdoor dining at The Dock restaurant. Beautiful trees & wildlife preserve, incredible downtown views, great swimming.
Getting Around
Berwyn station
Red Line El Train stop.