Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Ora
5701 N Clark StOne of the best sushi restaurants in the city - try the Albacore Tataki!
French-trained Vietnamese baker offering buttery baked goods from buns to croissant to baguette!
6 locals recommend
La Pâtisserie P
1050-52 W Argyle StFrench-trained Vietnamese baker offering buttery baked goods from buns to croissant to baguette!
This is the restaurant arm of the Pastorale group. They offer cheeses, wines, sandwiches, and a full entree menu at this location! Definitely worth checking out!
11 locals recommend
Appellation
5212 North Clark StreetThis is the restaurant arm of the Pastorale group. They offer cheeses, wines, sandwiches, and a full entree menu at this location! Definitely worth checking out!
Large coffeeshop offering top-notch drinks for the traveling coffee connoisseur!
162 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StLarge coffeeshop offering top-notch drinks for the traveling coffee connoisseur!
Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Andersonville. A neighborhood staple.
54 locals recommend
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StMediterranean cuisine in the heart of Andersonville. A neighborhood staple.
Another solid stop for the traveling coffee connoisseur. A walk up Clark to The Coffee Studio will give you a good pulse on Andersonville.
64 locals recommend
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StAnother solid stop for the traveling coffee connoisseur. A walk up Clark to The Coffee Studio will give you a good pulse on Andersonville.
Miss Saigon Restaurant
1129 W Argyle StDelicious food provided by a lovely staff at this Vietnamese staple.
PHO PHO PHO. Dangerously close, ~1 minute walk away, Pho Lily is a go-to for pho and noodle in the neighborhood!
10 locals recommend
Pho Lily
5100 N BroadwayPHO PHO PHO. Dangerously close, ~1 minute walk away, Pho Lily is a go-to for pho and noodle in the neighborhood!
An Irish bar with solid alcohol offerings and a large food selection - try the Cavalo Nero, the Curried Fries, and Wilde's Shepherd's Pie!
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StAn Irish bar with solid alcohol offerings and a large food selection - try the Cavalo Nero, the Curried Fries, and Wilde's Shepherd's Pie!
An entire bakery designed by and for those with gluten-free diets.
9 locals recommend
defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
1477 W Balmoral AveAn entire bakery designed by and for those with gluten-free diets.
Make your reservations here for the perfect night-out! Check their menu before going as it is subject to change. Fare tends to be new American/bistro style.
37 locals recommend
Vincent
1475 W Balmoral AveMake your reservations here for the perfect night-out! Check their menu before going as it is subject to change. Fare tends to be new American/bistro style.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular nightspot boasting beers from all over - local, craft, global varietals. Check it out!
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StPopular nightspot boasting beers from all over - local, craft, global varietals. Check it out!
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayMusic offerings nightly, right off of the Lawrence Red El stop.
Parks & Nature
Montrose Beach is consistently one of the best beaches in the city - large sprawling beachfront for families, large grassy fields for gatherings, and bike trails to trek to Evanston or Downtown.
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach is consistently one of the best beaches in the city - large sprawling beachfront for families, large grassy fields for gatherings, and bike trails to trek to Evanston or Downtown.
Essentials
Asian food market with incredible selections of spices, grains, seafood in restaurant-bulk quantities!
Tai Nam Food Market
4925 N BroadwayAsian food market with incredible selections of spices, grains, seafood in restaurant-bulk quantities!
A closer grocery store with fewer offerings than the Mariano's in Ravenswood. ~5 minute walk
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveA closer grocery store with fewer offerings than the Mariano's in Ravenswood. ~5 minute walk
Shopping
Interesting large market space offering locally made goods from all parts of the city and suburbs. The Galleria is set up to showcase artists and artisans' work in a street-market style set up in this gorgeous refurbished warehouse.
48 locals recommend
Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark StInteresting large market space offering locally made goods from all parts of the city and suburbs. The Galleria is set up to showcase artists and artisans' work in a street-market style set up in this gorgeous refurbished warehouse.
The original location of the crafty storefront featuring cards, pictures, and tchotchkes galore. A good stop for unique Chicago gifts!
14 locals recommend
Foursided Custom Framing Gallery
5061 N Clark StThe original location of the crafty storefront featuring cards, pictures, and tchotchkes galore. A good stop for unique Chicago gifts!
A fun tech store featuring a gallery in the back. This is an event/store/retail space all in one. Check out the handmade wrought-iron lamps!
6 locals recommend
Transistor
5224 N Clark StA fun tech store featuring a gallery in the back. This is an event/store/retail space all in one. Check out the handmade wrought-iron lamps!
Getting Around
The closest Red line train (light rail) to head North to Howard (Rogers Park) or South to 95th (The Loop/Princeton Park).
35 locals recommend
Argyle station
The closest Red line train (light rail) to head North to Howard (Rogers Park) or South to 95th (The Loop/Princeton Park).
Catch the CTA Clark 22 bus here. Catch the Southbound bus on the West side of the street. Catch the Northbound bus on the East side of the street. Fare = $2.00
Clark & Winnemac station
Catch the CTA Clark 22 bus here. Catch the Southbound bus on the West side of the street. Catch the Northbound bus on the East side of the street. Fare = $2.00
Catch the CTA Broadway 36 bus here. Catch the Southbound bus on the West side of the street. Catch the Northbound bus on the East side of the street. Fare = $2.00
Broadway & Foster station
Catch the CTA Broadway 36 bus here. Catch the Southbound bus on the West side of the street. Catch the Northbound bus on the East side of the street. Fare = $2.00
Schedule that Uber, ride the Foster bus - let us know how we can help get you to and from the airport!
122 locals recommend
O'Hare International Airport
10000 W O'Hare AveSchedule that Uber, ride the Foster bus - let us know how we can help get you to and from the airport!
Schedule that Uber, ride Red line - let us know how we can help get you to and from the airport!
65 locals recommend
Chicago Midway International Airport
5700 S Cicero AveSchedule that Uber, ride Red line - let us know how we can help get you to and from the airport!
Entertainment & Activities
The Lakefront Trail begins at Sheridan/Broadway and stretches all the way to Hyde Park. Great for walking, biking, roller blading, and everything in-between!
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThe Lakefront Trail begins at Sheridan/Broadway and stretches all the way to Hyde Park. Great for walking, biking, roller blading, and everything in-between!
ArcLight Cinemas
1721 N Burling StThe New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdBudget movie theatre offering first-run films!