Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Taste of Thai Town
4461 N Pulaski RdGreat Thai food in a fun modern space and only steps away.
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveGreat books, coffee, wine!
The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln AveGreat coffee with beautiful garden area in the back
Sunshine Café
5449 North Clark StreetCozy space and Japanese comfort food!
Takos Koreanos
1706 West Foster AvenueDelicious fusion cuisine and excellent prices -- BYOB.
Authentic German everything: Beer, food, decor, music....a piece of Lincoln Square history.
27 locals recommend
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueAuthentic German everything: Beer, food, decor, music....a piece of Lincoln Square history.
Taqueria El Asadero - Chicago
2213 W Montrose AveGreat, cheap, fast!
Dolce Casa Cafe
4947 N Damen AveCoffee, tea, and really great food.
Beautiful, artisan coffee spot in the heart of Andersonville.
162 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StBeautiful, artisan coffee spot in the heart of Andersonville.
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen AveAmazing brunch joint -- free coffee while you wait.
Essence of India
4601 N Lincoln AveGood Indian food right in Lincoln Square
The Perfect Cup
4700 N Damen AveMore good coffee.
Aroy Thai
4654 N Damen AveMore good Thai food.
Chez Simo Bistro
1968 W Lawrence AveFrench dining
Pauline's
1754 W Balmoral AveFun and cozy diner.
First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland AveJust what it says...a pie cafe.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago style deep-dish pizza.
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StDelicious Persian food in Andersonville.
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StYet another great area coffee shop.
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits Ravenswood
4947 N Damen AveBiscuits!
Everything Else
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveTransit station for access to the Loop!
Western Brown Line Station
Another transit option
Transit station for the Red Line trains. Easy access to here via the 92 Bus -- Red Line takes you north to Evanston or south to the Loop and beyond.
16 locals recommend
Berwyn station
Transit station for the Red Line trains. Easy access to here via the 92 Bus -- Red Line takes you north to Evanston or south to the Loop and beyond.
Chicago's best garden store -- almost as good as a trip to the Garfield Park conservatory. Say hello to Lemoncake the Turtle.
12 locals recommend
Gethsemane Garden Center
5739 N Clark StChicago's best garden store -- almost as good as a trip to the Garfield Park conservatory. Say hello to Lemoncake the Turtle.
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StOne of the area's many yoga studios and gyms.
LA Fitness
2828 N Clark StFitness, next to the grocery store!
Easy access to downtown on the Metra commuter train from this station.
43 locals recommend
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AveEasy access to downtown on the Metra commuter train from this station.
KOVAL Distillery
4241 North Ravenswood AvenueA local distillery...they have tours and tastings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StFantastic beer selection and eclectic, hearty food in Andersonville.
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AvePopular bar with fantastic daily specials
Gio's Bar & Grill
4857 N Damen AveSports bar inside, sidewalk seating outside.
Huge selection of craft beers, huge selection of scotch, excellent food, and rooftop seating.
72 locals recommend
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveHuge selection of craft beers, huge selection of scotch, excellent food, and rooftop seating.
Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt StDrinks and shows
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N Ravenswood AveGreat food and great atmosphere...lots of events
Lincoln Square Lanes
4874 North Lincoln AvenueBowling and a full bar.
Huettenbar
4721 N Lincoln AveGerman beer at a German style bar.
Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveGastropub with lots of craft brews.
Sightseeing
Lot's of history in this old Chicago cemetery. Use the entry at Ravenswood Avenue and Rosehill to see the amazing gothic gates designed by the creator of the Chicago Watertower.
9 locals recommend
Rosehill Cemetery station
Lot's of history in this old Chicago cemetery. Use the entry at Ravenswood Avenue and Rosehill to see the amazing gothic gates designed by the creator of the Chicago Watertower.
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt StFun
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StAndersonville History
River Park
5100 N Francisco AveBeautiful park with lots of trails, a public pool, and more.
Cozy and quaint former firehouse, now a local history museum.
9 locals recommend
Edgewater Historical Society
5358 N Ashland AveCozy and quaint former firehouse, now a local history museum.
Swimming and lots of park areas on the lakefront -- be sure to see the Magic Hedge!
31 locals recommend
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Swimming and lots of park areas on the lakefront -- be sure to see the Magic Hedge!
Foster Beach
Beautiful lakefront walking and swimming.
Arts & Culture
Lots of concerts, shows, and recitals at this acclaimed location.
103 locals recommend
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveLots of concerts, shows, and recitals at this acclaimed location.
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StWell-known Chicago book store
Beautiful classic movie theater, right in the neighborhood. First run movies mostly.
104 locals recommend
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveBeautiful classic movie theater, right in the neighborhood. First run movies mostly.
Essentials
One of the best public libraries in Chicagoland, and with Sunday hours.
22 locals recommend
Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library
4455 N Lincoln AveOne of the best public libraries in Chicagoland, and with Sunday hours.
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveUpscale grocery store -- with bar and piano player.
Great prices on spices and tea, candies, pies, and much more.
32 locals recommend
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster AveGreat prices on spices and tea, candies, pies, and much more.
Chuis Food Store
4852 N Damen AveClose and friendly neighborhood grocery.
Windy City Liquors
4959 N Damen AveOur neighborhood liquor store.
Shopping
Ravenswood Used Books
2005 W Montrose AveGreat selection, cozy store, nice dog, nice people.
The Brown Elephant
5404 N Clark StOne of Chicago's best thrift stores.
Brownstone Antiques
6328 N Clark StWall-to-wall antiques!
CVS
5205 N BroadwayConvenient CVS just down the street.
Magic Inc.
1838 W Lawrence AveIt's a magic shop.
Sears
4730 Irving Park RdA surviving Sears -- in an interesting building, actually.
Laurie's Planet of Sound
4639 N Lincoln AveLocal record store -- new and used music,
Variety Comic Book Store
4602 N Western AveComics and more.
Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln AveVintage Chicago apothecary