Guidebook for Edgewater Glen
Food Scene
Our favorite place for Ethiopian food and a neighborhood staple. Their staff is great with anyone new to the cuisine and the food is always delicious. Be prepared to eat with your hands.
41 locals recommend
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N BroadwayOur favorite place for Ethiopian food and a neighborhood staple. Their staff is great with anyone new to the cuisine and the food is always delicious. Be prepared to eat with your hands.
A great place for dessert, this place offers old-school candy by the pound and delicious frozen custard. Custard flavors always include chocolate and vanilla, plus one seasonal flavor.
34 locals recommend
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayA great place for dessert, this place offers old-school candy by the pound and delicious frozen custard. Custard flavors always include chocolate and vanilla, plus one seasonal flavor.
This tiny little restaurant offers the most authentic huaraches you will ever have outside of Mexico City. Spanish helps, but English is spoken. Portions are huge, so just order one of anything.
Huaraches Doña Chio
1547 W Elmdale AveThis tiny little restaurant offers the most authentic huaraches you will ever have outside of Mexico City. Spanish helps, but English is spoken. Portions are huge, so just order one of anything.
A great place to grab a cocktail by the fireplace or have an amazing farm to table meal. Can be a little pricey, but totally worth the expense. Very vegetarian friendly and great for brunch.
70 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveA great place to grab a cocktail by the fireplace or have an amazing farm to table meal. Can be a little pricey, but totally worth the expense. Very vegetarian friendly and great for brunch.
One of our favorite places to grab a burger and sangria. Definitely best when you can sit in their large outdoor patio. They have a great black bean burger and awesome onion rings.
41 locals recommend
Moody's Pub
5910 N BroadwayOne of our favorite places to grab a burger and sangria. Definitely best when you can sit in their large outdoor patio. They have a great black bean burger and awesome onion rings.
The closest place to grab some pretty good Thai and sushi. They can get pretty busy on the weekends and do offer outdoor seating.
40 locals recommend
Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayThe closest place to grab some pretty good Thai and sushi. They can get pretty busy on the weekends and do offer outdoor seating.
A great local coffee shop that brew their own beans (which other restaurants serve all over the city) and offer pastries, sandwiches, and other snacks.
54 locals recommend
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveA great local coffee shop that brew their own beans (which other restaurants serve all over the city) and offer pastries, sandwiches, and other snacks.
Definitely on the higher end of Mexican food in our area, you can get great dishes worth the price and pretty strong margaritas.
14 locals recommend
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N BroadwayDefinitely on the higher end of Mexican food in our area, you can get great dishes worth the price and pretty strong margaritas.
A great place for breakfast, the service is attentive and quick. Their cinnamon rolls are amazing and giant.
109 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveA great place for breakfast, the service is attentive and quick. Their cinnamon rolls are amazing and giant.
A great place to grab a slice of pizza. Super convenient and they also offer some pretty good salads, espresso, and gelato. Their carrot cake is one of our all time favorite.
8 locals recommend
Petes Pizza and Bakehouse
1100 W Granville AveA great place to grab a slice of pizza. Super convenient and they also offer some pretty good salads, espresso, and gelato. Their carrot cake is one of our all time favorite.
The closest Dunkin' Donuts to the apartment. Open 24 hours so you can always grab some caffeine and donuts.
126 locals recommend
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveThe closest Dunkin' Donuts to the apartment. Open 24 hours so you can always grab some caffeine and donuts.
This truly is a hidden gem. Everything is vegan and, most importantly, delicious. As vegetarians, we're glad to have this place nearby.
7 locals recommend
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
5812 N BroadwayThis truly is a hidden gem. Everything is vegan and, most importantly, delicious. As vegetarians, we're glad to have this place nearby.
A local bakery with great daily sweets and freshly brewed coffee.
Edge of Sweetness Bakery and Shared Kitchen
6034 N BroadwayA local bakery with great daily sweets and freshly brewed coffee.
Our favorite local place to go to for great pizza and cocktails. It's a very intimate space (maybe 5 booths total) with an old school vibe. A great place to feel cozy on a rainy or cold day.
8 locals recommend
Gino's North
1111 W Granville AveOur favorite local place to go to for great pizza and cocktails. It's a very intimate space (maybe 5 booths total) with an old school vibe. A great place to feel cozy on a rainy or cold day.
The closest Starbucks to our apartment, this location is just a short walk away.
135 locals recommend
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdThe closest Starbucks to our apartment, this location is just a short walk away.
A great place to grab some coffee and delicious baked goods. They also have a rotating menu of locally sourced foods for breakfast or lunch. Definitely check out the scones. They are closed Monday-Wednesday and also serve our favorite local coffee: Dark Matter.
28 locals recommend
Mash Kitchen
4535 N Lincoln AveA great place to grab some coffee and delicious baked goods. They also have a rotating menu of locally sourced foods for breakfast or lunch. Definitely check out the scones. They are closed Monday-Wednesday and also serve our favorite local coffee: Dark Matter.
Located north of the apartment, this is a great place to grab breakfast. The portions are generous and the food is delicious. Has an old school diner vibe, but still manages to keep the menu and decor modern. The multigrain pancakes are our favorite.
23 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House
6349 N Clark StLocated north of the apartment, this is a great place to grab breakfast. The portions are generous and the food is delicious. Has an old school diner vibe, but still manages to keep the menu and decor modern. The multigrain pancakes are our favorite.
One of the most popular spots for brunch, you're best to head to this amazing spot early. The menu changes seasonally and the food is always delicious.
94 locals recommend
m.henry
5707 N Clark StOne of the most popular spots for brunch, you're best to head to this amazing spot early. The menu changes seasonally and the food is always delicious.
The closest location of this local chain, this is a great place to pick up some tacos...and maybe a margarita. During the summer they also run the storefront next door called Gordos which serves delicious paletas.
28 locals recommend
Flaco's Tacos
1116 W Granville AveThe closest location of this local chain, this is a great place to pick up some tacos...and maybe a margarita. During the summer they also run the storefront next door called Gordos which serves delicious paletas.
Arts & Culture
One the best store-front theater companies in the city who produce new and exciting works. Production value is always high and because of the small space, very intimate.
6 locals recommend
Jackalope Theatre Company
5917 N BroadwayOne the best store-front theater companies in the city who produce new and exciting works. Production value is always high and because of the small space, very intimate.
One of the longest running theater companies in the neighborhood, Raven produces their own season, but also hosts other smaller companies. Definitely worth checking out what's currently playing.
18 locals recommend
Raven Theatre
6157 N Clark StOne of the longest running theater companies in the neighborhood, Raven produces their own season, but also hosts other smaller companies. Definitely worth checking out what's currently playing.
One of the newer storefront theaters to open in the area, it houses several local companies in two theaters. It's a long walk from the apartment or a short bus ride down on Broadway.
The Edge Theater
5451 N BroadwayOne of the newer storefront theaters to open in the area, it houses several local companies in two theaters. It's a long walk from the apartment or a short bus ride down on Broadway.
Shopping
BAM has two floors of awesome mid-century finds. Their prices can be a little high, but the quality of their booths is unquestionable.
17 locals recommend
Broadway Antique Market
6130 N BroadwayBAM has two floors of awesome mid-century finds. Their prices can be a little high, but the quality of their booths is unquestionable.
A locally owned business with a great wine selection. This is a convenient place to pick up a bottle on your way to a local BYOB restaurant.
9 locals recommend
In Fine Spirits
5418 N Clark StA locally owned business with a great wine selection. This is a convenient place to pick up a bottle on your way to a local BYOB restaurant.
If you walk down into Andersonville, you should definitely check this place out for some one of a kind souvenirs. It's three floors of unique vendors with items that have a lot of local flair.
48 locals recommend
Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark StIf you walk down into Andersonville, you should definitely check this place out for some one of a kind souvenirs. It's three floors of unique vendors with items that have a lot of local flair.
Essentials
This recently opened Whole Foods is amazing. In includes a wine bar and cafe with tons of delicious food to dine in or take home.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StThis recently opened Whole Foods is amazing. In includes a wine bar and cafe with tons of delicious food to dine in or take home.
One of the great small grocery stores in the neighborhood, it offers lots of imported foods, amazingly cheap produce and a decent selection of beer and wine.
47 locals recommend
Devon Market
1440 W Devon AveOne of the great small grocery stores in the neighborhood, it offers lots of imported foods, amazingly cheap produce and a decent selection of beer and wine.
The closest store of the Jewel chain. Your standard grocery store with items you would find at any other grocery store in the country.
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayThe closest store of the Jewel chain. Your standard grocery store with items you would find at any other grocery store in the country.
Getting Around
Our closest CTA train station, it's on the 24-hour red line and only a short walk away.
9 locals recommend
Thorndale station
1118 W Thorndale AveOur closest CTA train station, it's on the 24-hour red line and only a short walk away.
An alternative train stop, still on the red line and just a little further north.
19 locals recommend
Granville station
1119 W Granville AveAn alternative train stop, still on the red line and just a little further north.
Just one block west of the apartment, a convenient way to explore the lakeshore or get around locally.
28 locals recommend
Divvy
Just one block west of the apartment, a convenient way to explore the lakeshore or get around locally.
Parks & Nature
Usually much quieter than beaches to the south, Edgewater Beach is just a short walk away and provides a relaxing oasis in the city.
11 locals recommend
Edgewater Beach
Usually much quieter than beaches to the south, Edgewater Beach is just a short walk away and provides a relaxing oasis in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place to grab a drink and some delicious food. Drink specials every day with a rotating tap selection. Not really a gastro-pub, but what they do they do it well.
12 locals recommend
Burke's Public House
5401 N BroadwayA great place to grab a drink and some delicious food. Drink specials every day with a rotating tap selection. Not really a gastro-pub, but what they do they do it well.
The closest bar to the apartment--only two blocks to the west--it's a great neighborhood bar with a good selection of craft beers. Has a sports bar vibe and since they don't have a kitchen, you can bring your own food or have something delivered.
Barrelman Tavern
6001 N Paulina StThe closest bar to the apartment--only two blocks to the west--it's a great neighborhood bar with a good selection of craft beers. Has a sports bar vibe and since they don't have a kitchen, you can bring your own food or have something delivered.