Ryan & Ariana’s Logan Square Guidebook
Parks & Nature
Neighbors Garden Playlot Park
2533 N Sacramento AveBeautiful small park in a single lot
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrMillennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo with many fun animal exhibits & a petting zoo
Essentials
Great place for free trade, local and organic food. This small co-op has just about everything you might need including fresh produce. Please note that this is not a big box store, so your choice may be a bit more limited.
89 locals recommend
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveGreat place for free trade, local and organic food. This small co-op has just about everything you might need including fresh produce. Please note that this is not a big box store, so your choice may be a bit more limited.
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveHas a pharmacy and other essential items
Getting Around
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
Food scene
Renowned farm-to-table restaurant with a beautiful patio right on the square. Make reservations - their brunch is fantastic!!
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdRenowned farm-to-table restaurant with a beautiful patio right on the square. Make reservations - their brunch is fantastic!!
Michellin starred restaurant. No reservations so expect to wait to get a table.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichellin starred restaurant. No reservations so expect to wait to get a table.
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveMacau style Chinese food. Perennial award winner.
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveGreat brunch and coffee
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StGreat burgers. NO reservations so expect to wait a while for a table.
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveSatellite restaurant for Au Cheval with a scaled-down menu.
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveGreat ramen!
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveNice outdoor patio for drinking and eating.
Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
2236 N Sacramento AveGreat italian ice, especially in the summer.
"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too
55 locals recommend
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California Ave"Borderlands" menu that opens early - 7AM! - with coffee, juice, and breakfast tacos. Bring your laptop and post up at the bar; the atmosphere is great. If you come here later, there's a curated mezcal menu and delicious non-breakfast tacos too
If the wait at Longman & Eagle is annoyingly long, don't overlook Same Day Cafe - a small, casual menu, but everything on it is commendable.
46 locals recommend
Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveIf the wait at Longman & Eagle is annoyingly long, don't overlook Same Day Cafe - a small, casual menu, but everything on it is commendable.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AvePaul Kahan's tiki bar. Expect long lines on weekends.
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdVery small bar with great food and drinks
You'll know it by the line outside, and the rotating mural. There's a no cell phone policy, so don't expect to photograph any of the creative drinks you're having!
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveYou'll know it by the line outside, and the rotating mural. There's a no cell phone policy, so don't expect to photograph any of the creative drinks you're having!
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueGood music venue and bar. Usually has a live band.
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveSlippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveCole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveUsually has a live band or other show happening
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveGreat food and drinks. Can be tough to get a table.
Sightseeing
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrCloud Gate
201 E Randolph StA giant nearby mural - and great way to let people know you're visiting Chicago. Get that perfect Insta pic!
18 locals recommend
Greetings From Chicago Mural
2226 N Milwaukee AveA giant nearby mural - and great way to let people know you're visiting Chicago. Get that perfect Insta pic!
Shopping
Chicago's classic shopping area. There are a ton of stores all along Michigan Ave.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Chicago's classic shopping area. There are a ton of stores all along Michigan Ave.
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveThere are a ton of shops around the Damen blue line station
TUSK
3205 W Armitage AvePart art gallery, part store - worth a stop.