Kristin’s guidebook

Kristin
Kristin’s guidebook

Coffee Favorites

Vegan-friendly lunch & late-night spot with sandwiches, munchies, personal pizzas & full plates.
55 locals recommend
Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster Avenue
55 locals recommend
Vegan-friendly lunch & late-night spot with sandwiches, munchies, personal pizzas & full plates.
Locally owned cafe with warm & welcoming vibes in a minimalist chic space offering traditional cafe fare
8 locals recommend
Ridman's Coffee
4758 N Clark St
8 locals recommend
Locally owned cafe with warm & welcoming vibes in a minimalist chic space offering traditional cafe fare
Locally roasted coffee & pastries in a bright, lofty space that's an offshoot of a bicycle shop.
27 locals recommend
Heritage Outpost
1325 W Wilson Ave
27 locals recommend
Locally roasted coffee & pastries in a bright, lofty space that's an offshoot of a bicycle shop.

Food scene

Pizza & pasta are prepared in an open kitchen & offered with espresso & wines in casual digs.
Munno Pizzeria & Bistro
4656 N Clark St
Pizza & pasta are prepared in an open kitchen & offered with espresso & wines in casual digs.
Casual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.
65 locals recommend
Demera Restaurant
4801 N Broadway
65 locals recommend
Casual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.
Modern, no-frills counter-serve dishing up 100% vegan lunch & all-day breakfast.
11 locals recommend
Kal'ish
1313 W Wilson Ave
11 locals recommend
Modern, no-frills counter-serve dishing up 100% vegan lunch & all-day breakfast.
Diners can build their own Hawaiian poke & sushi bowls at the counter of this assembly line spot.
11 locals recommend
Pokiology
4600 N Magnolia Ave
11 locals recommend
Diners can build their own Hawaiian poke & sushi bowls at the counter of this assembly line spot.
Casual hangout serving pizza & other Italian dishes (including numerous gluten-free options).
27 locals recommend
Ranalli's
1925 N Lincoln Ave
27 locals recommend
Casual hangout serving pizza & other Italian dishes (including numerous gluten-free options).
Upscale farm-to-table bar eats & a large beer & whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark St
93 locals recommend
Upscale farm-to-table bar eats & a large beer & whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
Chic sushi restaurant dishing creative rolls with a large bar pouring cocktails & Japanese beers.
29 locals recommend
Agami
4712 N Broadway
29 locals recommend
Chic sushi restaurant dishing creative rolls with a large bar pouring cocktails & Japanese beers.

Grocery Essentials

Local supermarket chain with fresh produce, organic products, and an in-house bakery
171 locals recommend
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Ave
171 locals recommend
Local supermarket chain with fresh produce, organic products, and an in-house bakery
Retail chain selling a range of grocery items, meat & dairy.
131 locals recommend
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee Ave
131 locals recommend
Retail chain selling a range of grocery items, meat & dairy.
Expansive market with fresh produce & a meat counter, plus a daytime coffee bar & cafe.
Uptown Shop & Save
4605 N Sheridan Rd
Expansive market with fresh produce & a meat counter, plus a daytime coffee bar & cafe.