Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveLots of great, intimate concerts.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W Irving Park RdLive, equity theater right down the street.
Halcyon Theater
North Spaulding AvenueIntimate space for cutting edge theater.
Food Scene
A longtime neighborhood spot that just went through complete rehab. New menu, great vibe.
33 locals recommend
Angelo's Wine Bar
3026 W Montrose AveA longtime neighborhood spot that just went through complete rehab. New menu, great vibe.
Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie AveLegendary Persian place down the street.
Ice cream should be enjoyed year round and Fruityland is a great place to find lots and lots of ice cream treats.
Fruityland Ice Cream
4610 N Kedzie AveIce cream should be enjoyed year round and Fruityland is a great place to find lots and lots of ice cream treats.
Cafe Chien
4749 N Spaulding AveFrench-inspired local coffee shop.
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdEverybody wants one near them.
Ixcateco Grill
3402 W Montrose AveThe chef worked for Rick Bayless for years.
Wabi Sabi
4720 N Kedzie AveMy neighbors say it's great sushi.
First Slice
4664 N Manor AveGreat quiche and pie.
West River Cafe
4400 N Kedzie AveEvery neighborhood needs the greasy diner. This is our version.
Drinks & Nightlife
Templestowe Pub Chicago
3135 W Montrose AveCozy, friendly pub with awesome craft beers on tap.
Everything Else
Amazing park with wonderful jogging path, basketball and tennis courts.
56 locals recommend
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveAmazing park with wonderful jogging path, basketball and tennis courts.
North Park University
3225 W Foster AveLots of students nearby.
Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square is a short walk away.
Essentials
Great fresh produce and interesting meat and seafood counter.
170 locals recommend
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdGreat fresh produce and interesting meat and seafood counter.
Shopping
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
3301 W Montrose AveMy favorite thrift store!