Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
While technically Shelly's serves all sorts of food (hot dogs, hamburgers) it is a great place for an ice cream cone! And a quick walk as well!
Shelly's Tasty Freeze
5119 N Lincoln AveWhile technically Shelly's serves all sorts of food (hot dogs, hamburgers) it is a great place for an ice cream cone! And a quick walk as well!
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveWhile it is a chain, it's also nearby!
Delicious pizza and a strong beer list! But beware- it's quite popular and there can be a wait. And it's known for having lots of children running around. Because apparently children love pizza and their parents love beer.
126 locals recommend
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveDelicious pizza and a strong beer list! But beware- it's quite popular and there can be a wait. And it's known for having lots of children running around. Because apparently children love pizza and their parents love beer.
An upscale restaurant with fantastic food and service. The outdoor back patio is a gem.
67 locals recommend
Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveAn upscale restaurant with fantastic food and service. The outdoor back patio is a gem.
For a 'nicer' night out, this is a great spot. Delicious pasta- and on Wednesdays bottles are half off!!
12 locals recommend
DueLire Vino & Cucina
4520 N Lincoln AveFor a 'nicer' night out, this is a great spot. Delicious pasta- and on Wednesdays bottles are half off!!
Good basic American food with a nice beer list plus outdoor seating. This is located close to the Rockwell el stop.
28 locals recommend
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
4632 N Rockwell StGood basic American food with a nice beer list plus outdoor seating. This is located close to the Rockwell el stop.
Garcia's Restaurant
4760 N Lincoln AveSolid Mexican food in a vibrant restaurant.
Delicious pho and Vietnamese options at reasonable prices. The restaurant is BYO but they also offer takeout.
9 locals recommend
LC Pho Restaurant
2739 W Lawrence AveDelicious pho and Vietnamese options at reasonable prices. The restaurant is BYO but they also offer takeout.
Great locally-owned coffee spot that is conveniently located next to the Rockwell el stop. They also have amazing croissants and egg sandwiches.
39 locals recommend
Beans & Bagels
2601 W Leland AveGreat locally-owned coffee spot that is conveniently located next to the Rockwell el stop. They also have amazing croissants and egg sandwiches.
Lovely BYO pizza and pasta restaurant that offers outdoor seating in warmer months.
17 locals recommend
Pizza Art Cafe
4658 N Rockwell StLovely BYO pizza and pasta restaurant that offers outdoor seating in warmer months.
Wonderful casual cafe that is fantastic for brunch and dinner. In warmer months there is outdoor seating close to the Lincoln Square fountain.
93 locals recommend
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveWonderful casual cafe that is fantastic for brunch and dinner. In warmer months there is outdoor seating close to the Lincoln Square fountain.
Unbelievable sandwich menu, huge selection of beer, and outdoor seating near a fountain!!
36 locals recommend
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 N Lincoln AveUnbelievable sandwich menu, huge selection of beer, and outdoor seating near a fountain!!
Absolutely delicious German food in a friendly and fun atmosphere. On the weekends there is typically a German band- it's always lively!
27 locals recommend
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueAbsolutely delicious German food in a friendly and fun atmosphere. On the weekends there is typically a German band- it's always lively!
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen AveInnovative brunch items- prepare for a wait on a weekend morning.
Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt StWhile it does serve food, go for the cocktails.
Phenomenal breakfasts- I'm hungry just thinking about it!
35 locals recommend
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
3348 W Bryn Mawr AvePhenomenal breakfasts- I'm hungry just thinking about it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cute bar known for hosting soccer viewing matches- and a friendly staff
11 locals recommend
The Atlantic Bar & Grill
5062 North Lincoln AvenueCute bar known for hosting soccer viewing matches- and a friendly staff
Super-fun German beer bar. Try to score a seat near the window on a sunny day!
24 locals recommend
Huettenbar
4721 N Lincoln AveSuper-fun German beer bar. Try to score a seat near the window on a sunny day!
Hidden Cove
5336 N Lincoln AveA dive bar out of central casting with a super-fun karaoke crowd.
Sightseeing
Just the perfect place to walk around! The antique and home design stores are phenomenal- as are the restaurants.
154 locals recommend
Andersonville
Just the perfect place to walk around! The antique and home design stores are phenomenal- as are the restaurants.