Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This is a NYT reviewed restaurant. It's amazingly intimate, friendly and DELICIOUS! Head to the Sportsmen's Club down the block for a drink ahead of your reservation!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveThis is a NYT reviewed restaurant. It's amazingly intimate, friendly and DELICIOUS! Head to the Sportsmen's Club down the block for a drink ahead of your reservation!
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StModern Filipino concept with very good breakfasts, lunches and Michelin Starchef Genie Kwon baker. WOW. Great coffee, tea. Opens at 9a. About 1 minute walk.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kasama
1001 North Winchester AvenueModern Filipino concept with very good breakfasts, lunches and Michelin Starchef Genie Kwon baker. WOW. Great coffee, tea. Opens at 9a. About 1 minute walk.
ENTRANCE IN THE ALLEY OFF CORTEZ ST.
Oh, my. So, so good.
OPENED IN THE SUMMER OF 2020, PIZZA FRIENDLY PIZZA IS A ROCK INSPIRED CASUAL NEIGHBORHOOD EATERY16” ON CENTER AND CHEF NOAH SANDOVALOFORIOLE, KUMIKO, AND KIKKO. THE MENU FEATURES SICILIAN-STYLE PAN PIZZAS AVAILABLE BY THE SLICE OR WHOLE PIE, SPECIALTY SANDWICHES, AND SIDE DISHES ALL MADE WITH LOCALLY SOURCED, SEASONAL INGREDIENTS. WE'RE A LAID-BACK NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT, AND WE'RE CURRENTLYOPEN FOR LIMITED PATIO SEATING AND A WALK-UP WINDOW WHERE GUESTS CAN PICK UPCARRYOUTORDERS OR GRAB A SLICE OF PIZZATO-GO.
Pizza Friendly Pizza
1039 N Western AveENTRANCE IN THE ALLEY OFF CORTEZ ST.
Oh, my. So, so good.
OPENED IN THE SUMMER OF 2020, PIZZA FRIENDLY PIZZA IS A ROCK INSPIRED CASUAL NEIGHBORHOOD EATERY16” ON CENTER AND CHEF NOAH SANDOVALOFORIOLE, KUMIKO, AND KIKKO. THE MENU FEATURES SICILIAN-STYLE PAN PIZZAS AVAILABLE BY THE SLICE OR WHOLE PIE, SPECIALTY SANDWICHES, AND SIDE DISHES ALL MADE WITH LOCALLY SOURCED, SEASONAL INGREDIENTS. WE'RE A LAID-BACK NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT, AND WE'RE CURRENTLYOPEN FOR LIMITED PATIO SEATING AND A WALK-UP WINDOW WHERE GUESTS CAN PICK UPCARRYOUTORDERS OR GRAB A SLICE OF PIZZATO-GO.
You just might think you’re dining in Madrid at this lush Spanish restaurant. Have a glass of Sherry on the patio and even take home some imported and house-made conservas from their gourmet market. Make sure you check out Bordel—their second-floor cocktail bar and cabaret!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mama Delia
1721 West Division StreetYou just might think you’re dining in Madrid at this lush Spanish restaurant. Have a glass of Sherry on the patio and even take home some imported and house-made conservas from their gourmet market. Make sure you check out Bordel—their second-floor cocktail bar and cabaret!
We love this place! It’s a mid-tier, casual Italian restaurant with a GREAT outside dining area during summertime (in the back of the street) Full bar.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division StWe love this place! It’s a mid-tier, casual Italian restaurant with a GREAT outside dining area during summertime (in the back of the street) Full bar.
Intimate, authentic, amazing. Make a reservation. A little Pricier. Great outdoor area in the summer. Order the sage-butter gnocchi!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
a tavola
2148 W Chicago AveIntimate, authentic, amazing. Make a reservation. A little Pricier. Great outdoor area in the summer. Order the sage-butter gnocchi!
As Chicago’s first botanic brewery, Forbidden Root is the place to go if you want to explore a flight of unusual and delightful brews. Try some exciting flavors are take a growler to-go!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 West Chicago AvenueAs Chicago’s first botanic brewery, Forbidden Root is the place to go if you want to explore a flight of unusual and delightful brews. Try some exciting flavors are take a growler to-go!
Sit outside on their spacious patio. Enjoy a few margaritas and some tacos. Ifit’s a sunny day – this is the place to be! Order tacos, guac.
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveSit outside on their spacious patio. Enjoy a few margaritas and some tacos. Ifit’s a sunny day – this is the place to be! Order tacos, guac.
Great spot to explore creative American brunch cuisine! Have a cup of coffeeand try some chicken and waffles in a clean modern atmosphere.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yolk - Wicker Park
1819 W Division StGreat spot to explore creative American brunch cuisine! Have a cup of coffeeand try some chicken and waffles in a clean modern atmosphere.
One of the newest additions to Division Street! Come here for a handmade pasta and casual dining experience. We pick up fresh pasta and sauce and heat it up at home and enjoy. Can also do take out.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tortello
1746 W Division StOne of the newest additions to Division Street! Come here for a handmade pasta and casual dining experience. We pick up fresh pasta and sauce and heat it up at home and enjoy. Can also do take out.
If you come to Chicago and don’t eat a Chicago Dog, we’re you even in Chicago? Luckily for you, Fatso’s is right down the street. Make this hole-in-the-wall a destination or stumble upon it late-night after a fun night out!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveIf you come to Chicago and don’t eat a Chicago Dog, we’re you even in Chicago? Luckily for you, Fatso’s is right down the street. Make this hole-in-the-wall a destination or stumble upon it late-night after a fun night out!
Don’t’ forget dessert! You will keep coming back to Black Dog Gelato to try each of their unique, gourmet flavors. Dairy and gluten free options will ensure every sweet tooth is satisfied.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrDon’t’ forget dessert! You will keep coming back to Black Dog Gelato to try each of their unique, gourmet flavors. Dairy and gluten free options will ensure every sweet tooth is satisfied.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing, James Beard Award winning cocktail speak-easy. You will enter a world (if you can find the door - find the mural across from Big Star) unlike any other. At once peaceful and exciting.
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveAmazing, James Beard Award winning cocktail speak-easy. You will enter a world (if you can find the door - find the mural across from Big Star) unlike any other. At once peaceful and exciting.
Philz Coffee
1640 W Division StOl’ Chicago dive bar with music. Go have fun! Meet people!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phyllis Musical Inn
1800 W Division StOl’ Chicago dive bar with music. Go have fun! Meet people!
This saloon-styled, craft cocktail bar is a must try for gin, rum, and scotch aficionados. With its dark wood, cozy interior, Queen Mary is the perfect nightcap to any night out on Division street.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StThis saloon-styled, craft cocktail bar is a must try for gin, rum, and scotch aficionados. With its dark wood, cozy interior, Queen Mary is the perfect nightcap to any night out on Division street.
Pub-style beer and cocktail spot (now with to-go drinks). Their sausages make a good bar snack while you enjoy a drink on the patio.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StPub-style beer and cocktail spot (now with to-go drinks). Their sausages make a good bar snack while you enjoy a drink on the patio.
Arts & Leisure
Ukranian Institute offer awesome, curated collections. Also, check out the speaker lists.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ukranian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago AveUkranian Institute offer awesome, curated collections. Also, check out the speaker lists.
AKA The Bloomingdale Trail—this 2.7 mile long, elevated trail is quite literallythe scenic route. Whether you’re traveling by bike, blades, or even baby carriage—you’ll enjoy the landscaping and art installations along with historic Chicago greenway.
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueAKA The Bloomingdale Trail—this 2.7 mile long, elevated trail is quite literallythe scenic route. Whether you’re traveling by bike, blades, or even baby carriage—you’ll enjoy the landscaping and art installations along with historic Chicago greenway.
Swan Boats at Humboldt Park
1301 North Humboldt Drive
What’s a more blissful afternoon than paddling around in the Humboldt Lagoon on a Swan Boat?
Wheel Fun Rentals - Humboldt Park
1301 N Humboldt DrSwan Boats at Humboldt Park
1301 North Humboldt Drive
What’s a more blissful afternoon than paddling around in the Humboldt Lagoon on a Swan Boat?
Puerta de las Nubes
201 E Randolph StEssentials
Walkable as long as you don't have heavy, heavy bags. Or maybe you are tougher than I am! :)
866 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveWalkable as long as you don't have heavy, heavy bags. Or maybe you are tougher than I am! :)
Pick up a great hostess gift, grab an espresso or just relax. This is a modern shop catering to life on the go!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division StPick up a great hostess gift, grab an espresso or just relax. This is a modern shop catering to life on the go!
Walkable along Davison- perfect for all your everyday essentials
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
2901 S Cicero AveWalkable along Davison- perfect for all your everyday essentials
Getting Around
Milwaukee & Division station