Guidebook for Chicago

Jon-Paul
Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

Casual neighborhood gay bar with nightly specials, karaoke, bingo, etc.
13 locals recommend
The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark St
13 locals recommend
Casual neighborhood gay bar with nightly specials, karaoke, bingo, etc.

Food Scene

Best Pho outside of Vietnam
81 locals recommend
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N Broadway
81 locals recommend
Best Pho outside of Vietnam
Mid-range Irish pub. Great beer list, great food, library seating with fireplace in back. Where the locals go.
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark St
93 locals recommend
Mid-range Irish pub. Great beer list, great food, library seating with fireplace in back. Where the locals go.
American Bistro. Best draft beer list on the north side. Rotating menu. 21+ only.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
251 locals recommend
American Bistro. Best draft beer list on the north side. Rotating menu. 21+ only.
Drag queens, burgers, beer, family friendly. Enough said.
65 locals recommend
Hamburger Mary's
65 locals recommend
Drag queens, burgers, beer, family friendly. Enough said.
Upscale Italian small plates. Wood fire pizza. Vino positive. Come hungry.
15 locals recommend
Ombra
5310 N Clark St
15 locals recommend
Upscale Italian small plates. Wood fire pizza. Vino positive. Come hungry.
Amazing Southern style food and excellent cocktails. The Chantham Artillery Punch is a must have along with the biscuits and gravy for brunch. Takes reservations but worth the wait without one.
78 locals recommend
Big Jones
5347 N Clark St
78 locals recommend
Amazing Southern style food and excellent cocktails. The Chantham Artillery Punch is a must have along with the biscuits and gravy for brunch. Takes reservations but worth the wait without one.

Entertainment & Activities

LITERALLY the best ice cream you've ever had.
39 locals recommend
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark St
39 locals recommend
LITERALLY the best ice cream you've ever had.
Andersonville history for all ages.
71 locals recommend
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark St
71 locals recommend
Andersonville history for all ages.

Shopping

Neighborhood gift shop sans touristy trinkets. Definitely check it out.
14 locals recommend
Foursided Custom Framing Gallery
5061 N Clark St
14 locals recommend
Neighborhood gift shop sans touristy trinkets. Definitely check it out.
If you're willing to dig, there are always treasures at fair prices. Love this place.
Brownstone Antiques
6328 N Clark St
If you're willing to dig, there are always treasures at fair prices. Love this place.
Local bookstore for the inner advocate.
48 locals recommend
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark St
48 locals recommend
Local bookstore for the inner advocate.

Everything Else

Barber, grooming, massages, and pampering for men. Treat yo'self.
Sir Spa
5151 N Clark St
Barber, grooming, massages, and pampering for men. Treat yo'self.
Red Line EL stop. Wrigley field 4 stops south. Straight shot to magnificent mile, the loop, and downtown theater district. Runs 24 hours.
35 locals recommend
Argyle station
35 locals recommend
Red Line EL stop. Wrigley field 4 stops south. Straight shot to magnificent mile, the loop, and downtown theater district. Runs 24 hours.
Al Capone used to hang out here and they typically have live music. Also, it's been around since 1907.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 locals recommend
Al Capone used to hang out here and they typically have live music. Also, it's been around since 1907.
Great selection and prices.
8 locals recommend
AlleyCat Comics
5304 N Clark St
8 locals recommend
Great selection and prices.
Needs a beard trim or a hair cut? I see Josh every two weeks for my beard and he is one of the best barbers I have found in the city.
Esquire Barber Shop
1511 W Foster Ave
Needs a beard trim or a hair cut? I see Josh every two weeks for my beard and he is one of the best barbers I have found in the city.