Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Dining: AMK (1954 W Armitage) - Literally right outside the condo’s front door, good comfort food served in a hip and casual surroundings.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMK Kitchen Bar
1954 West Armitage Avenue
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dining: AMK (1954 W Armitage) - Literally right outside the condo’s front door, good comfort food served in a hip and casual surroundings.
Dining: Coast (2045 N Damen) - Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with bring-your-own-alcohol policy. Very good and well-known.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen Avenue
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dining: Coast (2045 N Damen) - Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with bring-your-own-alcohol policy. Very good and well-known.
Dining: Northside Bar and Grill (1635 N Damen) - Serves American comfort food in a casual setting with fireplace and patio.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northside Bar & Grill
1635 N Damen Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dining: Northside Bar and Grill (1635 N Damen) - Serves American comfort food in a casual setting with fireplace and patio.
Dining: Big Star (1531 N Damen) - Very popular spot, definitely a wait if weather is nice however worth the people watching. Mexica street food, plus margaritas fuel this lively scene at this funky hangout.
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dining: Big Star (1531 N Damen) - Very popular spot, definitely a wait if weather is nice however worth the people watching. Mexica street food, plus margaritas fuel this lively scene at this funky hangout.
The Bristol (2152 N Damen) - New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bristol
2152 N Damen Ave
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bristol (2152 N Damen) - New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
Dining: Le Bouchon (1958 N Damen) - Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro literally across the street which classic cuisine and quaint decor.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen Ave
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dining: Le Bouchon (1958 N Damen) - Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro literally across the street which classic cuisine and quaint decor.
Dining: Irazu (1865 N Milwaukee) Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food and shakes. (BYOB)
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dining: Irazu (1865 N Milwaukee) Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food and shakes. (BYOB)
Dining and/or Dessert: Hot Chocolate (1747 N Damen) Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts, & hot chocolate. This place is known for its desserts!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dining and/or Dessert: Hot Chocolate (1747 N Damen) Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts, & hot chocolate. This place is known for its desserts!
Breakfast: Toast (2046 N Damen) - A block away BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters and knickknacks. Really good!
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
toast
2046 N Damen Ave
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast: Toast (2046 N Damen) - A block away BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters and knickknacks. Really good!
Breakfast: Bongo Room (1470 N Milwaukee) - 10-15 minute walk to this popular brunch place with innovative and other updated American breakfast and lunch items.
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast: Bongo Room (1470 N Milwaukee) - 10-15 minute walk to this popular brunch place with innovative and other updated American breakfast and lunch items.
Quick Bites: Lil Guys (2010 N. Damen) One block away across Damen Ave and offers great sandwiches and pizza.
Li'l Guys
2010 N Damen Ave
Quick Bites: Lil Guys (2010 N. Damen) One block away across Damen Ave and offers great sandwiches and pizza.
Quick Bites: Shawarma Inn (2011 N Damen) One block away offers good Middle eastern fare, just a block away.
Shawarma Inn
2011 N Damen Ave
Quick Bites: Shawarma Inn (2011 N Damen) One block away offers good Middle eastern fare, just a block away.
Quick Bite: Nick’s Pit Stop (2023 N Damen) - One block away, great chicken! All the Chicago police officers eat here so it must be good!
Nick's Pit Stop
2023 N Damen Ave
Quick Bite: Nick’s Pit Stop (2023 N Damen) - One block away, great chicken! All the Chicago police officers eat here so it must be good!
Quick Bite: Sublime Sushi (2009 N Damen) - One block away, offering good sushi in a minimalist space, BYOB is you dine in.
Sublime Sushi
2009 North Damen Avenue
Quick Bite: Sublime Sushi (2009 N Damen) - One block away, offering good sushi in a minimalist space, BYOB is you dine in.
Quick Bite: En Hakkore Bibimbap and Taco (1840 N Damen) - A few blocks down Damen to this counter serve Korean classics and tacos in an eclectic space. Really good!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen Ave
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quick Bite: En Hakkore Bibimbap and Taco (1840 N Damen) - A few blocks down Damen to this counter serve Korean classics and tacos in an eclectic space. Really good!
Margie’s Candies (1960 N Western) Iconic 1920s ice cream parlor & candy counter in a cozy space with nostalgic, time warp decor. Really good, often a line to get a scoop of ice cream.
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margie’s Candies (1960 N Western) Iconic 1920s ice cream parlor & candy counter in a cozy space with nostalgic, time warp decor. Really good, often a line to get a scoop of ice cream.
Coffee: Buzz Killer Expresso (1644 N Damen) - Four blocks down Damen Ave, modern, multi-level space offering artisanal fresh roasted coffee, whole beans, and a great cafe atmosphere. Hurry as rumor is they will be relocating soon :(.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buzz Killer Espresso
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee: Buzz Killer Expresso (1644 N Damen) - Four blocks down Damen Ave, modern, multi-level space offering artisanal fresh roasted coffee, whole beans, and a great cafe atmosphere. Hurry as rumor is they will be relocating soon :(.
Coffee: Inpsento 606 (1813 N Milwaukee) - Bit of a walk however worth it, modern cafe serving coffee from globally sourced beans by day. You can head down Damen Ave, and simply take a right and walk down the famous 606 walkway.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee Ave
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee: Inpsento 606 (1813 N Milwaukee) - Bit of a walk however worth it, modern cafe serving coffee from globally sourced beans by day. You can head down Damen Ave, and simply take a right and walk down the famous 606 walkway.
Starbucks (2101 W Armitage): Old reliable just a block down the road on Armitage, if you need some java to start your morning.
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks (2101 W Armitage): Old reliable just a block down the road on Armitage, if you need some java to start your morning.

Drinks & Nightlife

Jack and Gingers (2048 N Armitage) Very close, sports bar for beer and grub
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack & Ginger's
2048 W Armitage Ave
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack and Gingers (2048 N Armitage) Very close, sports bar for beer and grub
Estelle’s Cafe and Lounge: A late, late night art deco lounge
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estelle's Cafe & Lounge
2013 W North Ave
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estelle’s Cafe and Lounge: A late, late night art deco lounge
Map Room (1949 W Hoyne) Travel themed brew bar, very low key with lots of beer choices...
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Map Room (1949 W Hoyne) Travel themed brew bar, very low key with lots of beer choices...
Dannys (1951 W Dickens) Dark, unassuming spot with DJ and dancing, very close by...
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dannys
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dannys (1951 W Dickens) Dark, unassuming spot with DJ and dancing, very close by...
Lotties Pub (1925 W Cortland) Storied neighborhood sports bar and grill...
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland St
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lotties Pub (1925 W Cortland) Storied neighborhood sports bar and grill...
Wine and cocktails in funky space with a long bar, definitely a cozy place to cuddle up with a nice cabernet, also serves California influenced American fare...
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Presidio
1749 N Damen Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine and cocktails in funky space with a long bar, definitely a cozy place to cuddle up with a nice cabernet, also serves California influenced American fare...
The Violet Hour (1520 N Damen Ave) Discreet location, you have to look close to find it unless the line gives it away. Creative cocktails and small bites define this sophisticated and stylish bar.
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Violet Hour (1520 N Damen Ave) Discreet location, you have to look close to find it unless the line gives it away. Creative cocktails and small bites define this sophisticated and stylish bar.
The Robey (2018 W North Ave) Great new addition to the neighborhood, upmarket hotel in an art deco-style building featuring an amazing rooftop view of Chicago with several lounges located throughout. Dining also available.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Robey
2018 W North Ave
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Robey (2018 W North Ave) Great new addition to the neighborhood, upmarket hotel in an art deco-style building featuring an amazing rooftop view of Chicago with several lounges located throughout. Dining also available.

Parks & Nature

Cute little park nestled in the Bucktown neighborhood where you can sit in the grass and relax a bit....
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Churchill Field Playlot Park
1825 N Damen Ave
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cute little park nestled in the Bucktown neighborhood where you can sit in the grass and relax a bit....

Sightseeing

The Bloomingdales Line, more commonly known as The 606, is a former 2.7 mile elevated railroad running east-west through historic Bucktown converted by the city of Chicago into a greenway. Great place for a walk, run, or a bike!
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bloomingdales Line, more commonly known as The 606, is a former 2.7 mile elevated railroad running east-west through historic Bucktown converted by the city of Chicago into a greenway. Great place for a walk, run, or a bike!
You will learn how the Great Chicago Fire jumped a river and allowed for visionaries of structural steel and plate glass, such as John Wellborn Root, William Le Baron Jenney, Louis Sullivan, and Daniel Burnham, in less than ten years, lift Chicago from the ashes to new heights. A must see, weather permitting.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker Dr
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You will learn how the Great Chicago Fire jumped a river and allowed for visionaries of structural steel and plate glass, such as John Wellborn Root, William Le Baron Jenney, Louis Sullivan, and Daniel Burnham, in less than ten years, lift Chicago from the ashes to new heights. A must see, weather permitting.

Essentials

There a few grocery stores in the area, the most comprehensive is Mariano’s located at 2112 N. Ashland Ave. Definitely the place to go stock up as is has everything.
866 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There a few grocery stores in the area, the most comprehensive is Mariano’s located at 2112 N. Ashland Ave. Definitely the place to go stock up as is has everything.
If you are need a few items and want to enjoy a beautiful walk down Damen Ave, Olivia’s Market (boutique grocery store) is located at 2014 N. Wabansia Ave.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia Ave
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you are need a few items and want to enjoy a beautiful walk down Damen Ave, Olivia’s Market (boutique grocery store) is located at 2014 N. Wabansia Ave.

Entertainment & Activities

59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster Ave
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona