Food Scene
We are located between three neighborhoods: Ravenswood, Lincoln Square and Andersonville. We are lucky that there are amazing restaurants in all three neighborhoods. A variety of cuisines are available. This list ranges from coffee shops to pizza or dessert places to date-night restaurants. Note: Photos are automatically added by Airbnb and I have no control over what their computer chooses to display.
Our favorite Thai place consistently offers delicious meals from a broad menu. The small dining room is sleek, white, and modern. Family-owned, the staff are all very friendly. They do a large takeout business, as well, but we prefer to walk over and eat there. They are closed Mondays.
25 locals recommend
Taste of Thai Town
4461 N Pulaski RdOur favorite Thai place consistently offers delicious meals from a broad menu. The small dining room is sleek, white, and modern. Family-owned, the staff are all very friendly. They do a large takeout business, as well, but we prefer to walk over and eat there. They are closed Mondays.
Nice little independent coffee shop in Ravenswood, along with coffee and tea drinks, offers ice cream, pastries, and a warm quiet vibe. Free wifi for customers.
24 locals recommend
The Perfect Cup
4700 N Damen AveNice little independent coffee shop in Ravenswood, along with coffee and tea drinks, offers ice cream, pastries, and a warm quiet vibe. Free wifi for customers.
Not traditional Chicago pizza, rather it is Quad Cities style, cut into squares/rectangles rather than pie slices. The crust uses a delicious malt flavoring and the cheese is on top of a yummy red sauce. A gluten-free dough is available too.
This is a family-friendly pizza place. We highly recommend the mozzarella sticks, the monkey bread, and their huge salads (good for two to share). There is a full bar which offers 100+ Midwestern craft beers, house cocktails, wines by the glass & bottle, and their own Roots Root Beer.
126 locals recommend
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveNot traditional Chicago pizza, rather it is Quad Cities style, cut into squares/rectangles rather than pie slices. The crust uses a delicious malt flavoring and the cheese is on top of a yummy red sauce. A gluten-free dough is available too.
This is a family-friendly pizza place. We highly recommend the mozzarella sticks, the monkey bread, and their huge salads (good for two to share). There is a full bar which offers 100+ Midwestern craft beers, house cocktails, wines by the glass & bottle, and their own Roots Root Beer.
This restaurant/bakery is on Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square. They have a great menu as well as a variety of delicious baked goods. You can dine outdoors in the summer and enjoy the frequent concerts offered on the Plaza in the evening.
92 locals recommend
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveThis restaurant/bakery is on Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square. They have a great menu as well as a variety of delicious baked goods. You can dine outdoors in the summer and enjoy the frequent concerts offered on the Plaza in the evening.
With a focus on Southern heirloom cooking and sustainably grown food (both livestock & crops), the chef uses some classic/historic Southern recipes. I especially like the crawfish and cheese Hushpuppies, crispy catfish and fried chicken. Make a reservation via Open Table.
78 locals recommend
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StWith a focus on Southern heirloom cooking and sustainably grown food (both livestock & crops), the chef uses some classic/historic Southern recipes. I especially like the crawfish and cheese Hushpuppies, crispy catfish and fried chicken. Make a reservation via Open Table.
Ravenswood outpost of the original on Western. It retains the classic sundaes & cones plus a selection of hand-dipped chocolates. The sandwiches, however, not so memorable. Stick with the ice cream and candy. Airbnb keeps insisting this is a coffee shop. It is not!
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveRavenswood outpost of the original on Western. It retains the classic sundaes & cones plus a selection of hand-dipped chocolates. The sandwiches, however, not so memorable. Stick with the ice cream and candy. Airbnb keeps insisting this is a coffee shop. It is not!
The bar/restaurant has a Belgian feel with a huge beer menu plus a full restaurant. The mussels always get rave reviews. The menu changes often, but currently, I love the half spring chicken and Great Lakes whitefish.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StThe bar/restaurant has a Belgian feel with a huge beer menu plus a full restaurant. The mussels always get rave reviews. The menu changes often, but currently, I love the half spring chicken and Great Lakes whitefish.
Not Chicago-style but rather Naples style pizza--very thin crust, cooked quickly in a 700-degree brick oven. They have pizza with & without tomato sauce. Get the burrata appetizer if available (delicious). The specials are often amazing!
83 locals recommend
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveNot Chicago-style but rather Naples style pizza--very thin crust, cooked quickly in a 700-degree brick oven. They have pizza with & without tomato sauce. Get the burrata appetizer if available (delicious). The specials are often amazing!
Their iced & hot lattes have quite a following. They also have a several specialty espresso drinks. The turkey provolone panini is delicious. Also, free wifi for customers.
22 locals recommend
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
4839 N Damen AveTheir iced & hot lattes have quite a following. They also have a several specialty espresso drinks. The turkey provolone panini is delicious. Also, free wifi for customers.
This restaurant serves a variety of dishes including their signature quiches and assorted pies. Proceeds help to feed 300 needy and homeless people each week. Frozen pies are available to help with late night pie cravings. The chocolate peanut butter pie is a standout. The apple pie is also tasty!
39 locals recommend
First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland AveThis restaurant serves a variety of dishes including their signature quiches and assorted pies. Proceeds help to feed 300 needy and homeless people each week. Frozen pies are available to help with late night pie cravings. The chocolate peanut butter pie is a standout. The apple pie is also tasty!
NOTE: The Andersonville location is closed. The Lincoln Square location, still open, is expansive and lovely, plus right on Giddings Plaza by the Square's iconic fountain.
The sandwiches & salads are interesting and delicious. A kid's menu and gluten-free bread are available. Wine & beer. Service can be leisurely.
36 locals recommend
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 N Lincoln AveNOTE: The Andersonville location is closed. The Lincoln Square location, still open, is expansive and lovely, plus right on Giddings Plaza by the Square's iconic fountain.
The sandwiches & salads are interesting and delicious. A kid's menu and gluten-free bread are available. Wine & beer. Service can be leisurely.
One of my favorites in Lincoln Square. Interesting and well-prepared food, attentive & friendly service, lovely atmosphere, plus a terrific back garden patio in the summer. You can easily make a shared dinner just of appetizers and side dishes. Try the whipped ricotta, the ravioli, and the half chicken. Apple fritters too! The Sunday family dinner special is a local favorite.
67 locals recommend
Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveOne of my favorites in Lincoln Square. Interesting and well-prepared food, attentive & friendly service, lovely atmosphere, plus a terrific back garden patio in the summer. You can easily make a shared dinner just of appetizers and side dishes. Try the whipped ricotta, the ravioli, and the half chicken. Apple fritters too! The Sunday family dinner special is a local favorite.
Our Lincoln Square go-to. Great cheese & charcuterie flights, strong wine/beer list, & delicious seasonal menu. I love the chicken burger--it's delicious! Garlic-aoili fries!!
37 locals recommend
Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveOur Lincoln Square go-to. Great cheese & charcuterie flights, strong wine/beer list, & delicious seasonal menu. I love the chicken burger--it's delicious! Garlic-aoili fries!!
A small Italian restaurant. Make reservations! Servers are informed, friendly, and attentive. Great food. Love the arugula salad & seafood risotto. Challenging for vegetarians. In the summer, consider asking to be seated on their back courtyard patio.
12 locals recommend
DueLire Vino & Cucina
4520 N Lincoln AveA small Italian restaurant. Make reservations! Servers are informed, friendly, and attentive. Great food. Love the arugula salad & seafood risotto. Challenging for vegetarians. In the summer, consider asking to be seated on their back courtyard patio.
Great date night bistro. Delicious country-French cuisine. Servers are attentive & friendly. I often order the Poulet Rôti Forestière, wild mushroom ragoût, & onion frites. In warm weather, you can ask to be seated in their lovely courtyard. We're even stopped in and had dessert there after a summer concert at the Old Town School.
47 locals recommend
Bistro Campagne
4518 N Lincoln AveGreat date night bistro. Delicious country-French cuisine. Servers are attentive & friendly. I often order the Poulet Rôti Forestière, wild mushroom ragoût, & onion frites. In warm weather, you can ask to be seated in their lovely courtyard. We're even stopped in and had dessert there after a summer concert at the Old Town School.
My favorite Italian place in Chicago. Great food, terrific servers, & nice atmosphere (a bit loud at times).I had an Alaskan halibut cooked in parchment paper--amazing. Try the asparagus & ricotta ravioli. Patio in back is great too.
41 locals recommend
Anteprima
5316 N Clark StMy favorite Italian place in Chicago. Great food, terrific servers, & nice atmosphere (a bit loud at times).I had an Alaskan halibut cooked in parchment paper--amazing. Try the asparagus & ricotta ravioli. Patio in back is great too.
My favorite Chicago-style pizza place. Try the spinach with sausage and/or mushroom stuffed pizza. It is filling and delicious with a fabulous crust! The Niki's Creation salad is terrific--share it or have it as your entree. Their fried foods, however, are pretty average.
32 locals recommend
Chicago's Pizza
3114 N Lincoln AveMy favorite Chicago-style pizza place. Try the spinach with sausage and/or mushroom stuffed pizza. It is filling and delicious with a fabulous crust! The Niki's Creation salad is terrific--share it or have it as your entree. Their fried foods, however, are pretty average.
This Andersonville restaurant has a giant bar. They also have two sets of tables on the street in the summer. The food is delicious and the alcohol selection is vast. Many gluten-free options. We often get burgers or grilled cheese and tomato soup. The staff is always great here!
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StThis Andersonville restaurant has a giant bar. They also have two sets of tables on the street in the summer. The food is delicious and the alcohol selection is vast. Many gluten-free options. We often get burgers or grilled cheese and tomato soup. The staff is always great here!
A cozy restaurant/bakery in Andersonville known for delicious scones! A small but tasty cafe menu & great bakery case. Amazing cupcakes! Friendly staff too!
42 locals recommend
A Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark StA cozy restaurant/bakery in Andersonville known for delicious scones! A small but tasty cafe menu & great bakery case. Amazing cupcakes! Friendly staff too!
This Andersonville restaurant/bar offers good food, nice selection of draft beers, & free classic arcade games. Shrimp tacos and watermelon salad are delicious!Some women indicate they are not given great service here. The music can be fun but a bit loud! In the summer, the outdoor dining area is great!
48 locals recommend
Replay
5358 N Clark StThis Andersonville restaurant/bar offers good food, nice selection of draft beers, & free classic arcade games. Shrimp tacos and watermelon salad are delicious!Some women indicate they are not given great service here. The music can be fun but a bit loud! In the summer, the outdoor dining area is great!
A local chain of pizza places. They are known for a delicious butter-crust deep dish pizza. We strongly recommend "The Lou"--spinach mix, mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes covered with a blend of mozzarella, romano and cheddar cheese on garlic Buttercrust. I know. Spinach? Really? Yes! Really! It is delicious on pizza. In the summer, enjoying your pizza on their patio is very nice!
163 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveA local chain of pizza places. They are known for a delicious butter-crust deep dish pizza. We strongly recommend "The Lou"--spinach mix, mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes covered with a blend of mozzarella, romano and cheddar cheese on garlic Buttercrust. I know. Spinach? Really? Yes! Really! It is delicious on pizza. In the summer, enjoying your pizza on their patio is very nice!
This is a hip spot offering traditional Korean cuisine, creative cocktails & sake. The space is intimate and ad dimly lit. The spicy beef soup and the seafood bibimbap get rave reviews. If you are unfamiliar with Korean food, the staff will help you order something you will enjoy. Service is leisurely so not a good place if you have a limited time for your meal.
23 locals recommend
Jin Ju
5203 N Clark StThis is a hip spot offering traditional Korean cuisine, creative cocktails & sake. The space is intimate and ad dimly lit. The spicy beef soup and the seafood bibimbap get rave reviews. If you are unfamiliar with Korean food, the staff will help you order something you will enjoy. Service is leisurely so not a good place if you have a limited time for your meal.
Although there is a gorgeous bar here, go for the food. They offer hearty, traditional Italian cooking. The staff can help you pair your food selections with craft cocktails and wine. The setting is very warm and stylish, but loud! They are best known for their meatballs--moist, hearty and with a delicious sauce. These are not your mother's meatballs (well, not my mother's, anyway). They are quite large.You can even get an "impossible" plant-based "meat"ball. Half-price bottles of wine on Mondays and a good prix fixe menu on Tuesdays. If you are dining by yourself, this is a comfortable place to go. Get a seat at the communal tables or at the bar and make some new friends over your dinner.
17 locals recommend
Bar Roma
5101 N Clark StAlthough there is a gorgeous bar here, go for the food. They offer hearty, traditional Italian cooking. The staff can help you pair your food selections with craft cocktails and wine. The setting is very warm and stylish, but loud! They are best known for their meatballs--moist, hearty and with a delicious sauce. These are not your mother's meatballs (well, not my mother's, anyway). They are quite large.You can even get an "impossible" plant-based "meat"ball. Half-price bottles of wine on Mondays and a good prix fixe menu on Tuesdays. If you are dining by yourself, this is a comfortable place to go. Get a seat at the communal tables or at the bar and make some new friends over your dinner.
This is a local chain of bustling neighborhood hangouts for daily brunch plus weekday lunch in a hip, funky setting. This one has a fabulous patio in the back. If visiting in the summer, ask if they can set you outside. The food is creative, well-prepared and delicious. Favorites of regular diners there include the chocolate French toast and all of their Benedicts.
They can get very busy. If so, they will ask for a phone number where they can text you when your table is ready. If you don't have a phone with text service, you will have to check in with the host periodically.
90 locals recommend
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StThis is a local chain of bustling neighborhood hangouts for daily brunch plus weekday lunch in a hip, funky setting. This one has a fabulous patio in the back. If visiting in the summer, ask if they can set you outside. The food is creative, well-prepared and delicious. Favorites of regular diners there include the chocolate French toast and all of their Benedicts.
They can get very busy. If so, they will ask for a phone number where they can text you when your table is ready. If you don't have a phone with text service, you will have to check in with the host periodically.
Chicago is known for its hot dogs and you can get a great classic hot dog here, as well as great French fries. They also have cheeseburgers, turkey burgers, a veggie burger and more. But, if you have never had a Chicago-style hot dog, when you order one, please don't ask them to put catsup on it (sacrilege). You can get a good meal here relatively inexpensively.
7 locals recommend
Byron's Hot Dog
1701 W Lawrence AveChicago is known for its hot dogs and you can get a great classic hot dog here, as well as great French fries. They also have cheeseburgers, turkey burgers, a veggie burger and more. But, if you have never had a Chicago-style hot dog, when you order one, please don't ask them to put catsup on it (sacrilege). You can get a good meal here relatively inexpensively.
Fat Chris serves Detroit-pizza. It's baked in an auto pan and has crispy cheese edges, with a slightly sweet tomato sauce. They also offer hand-tossed pizzas, strombolis, and calzones, as well as pepperoni rolls, parmesan breadsticks, and cheesy sticks. The prepared house and Caesar salads are not my favorite. Dessert offerings are two strudels and cinnamon sticks (both made using their pizza dough).
This place appears to do more carry-out than dine-in business. Fat Chris offers a lunch buffet which offers an all you can eat pizza bar, salad bar, and a fountain drink for $11. They will make custom pizzas for you for the pizza bar on request.
Fat Chris's Pizza and Such
1706 W Foster AveFat Chris serves Detroit-pizza. It's baked in an auto pan and has crispy cheese edges, with a slightly sweet tomato sauce. They also offer hand-tossed pizzas, strombolis, and calzones, as well as pepperoni rolls, parmesan breadsticks, and cheesy sticks. The prepared house and Caesar salads are not my favorite. Dessert offerings are two strudels and cinnamon sticks (both made using their pizza dough).
This place appears to do more carry-out than dine-in business. Fat Chris offers a lunch buffet which offers an all you can eat pizza bar, salad bar, and a fountain drink for $11. They will make custom pizzas for you for the pizza bar on request.
La Colomba is a European-style cafe which serves their house-brand artisanal coffee as well as morning pastries in a sleek space. Free wifi is available as well on weekdays (not on weekends for some unknown reason). Coffee-by-the-pound is also available. They open at 6:30 am weekdays, 7:00 am on weekends.
162 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StLa Colomba is a European-style cafe which serves their house-brand artisanal coffee as well as morning pastries in a sleek space. Free wifi is available as well on weekdays (not on weekends for some unknown reason). Coffee-by-the-pound is also available. They open at 6:30 am weekdays, 7:00 am on weekends.
Ridman's is a small, locally-owned and operated specialty coffee shop. This is a great open space which provides an urban atmosphere, complete with couches and chairs (but not a lot of seating, given the size of the space). They serve Dark Matter Coffee, Rishi tea, Vosges Haut- Chocolate, and baked goods from two bakeries: Hewn Bread and Defloured (gluten-free). Free wifi, but sometimes a bit spotty for signal strength. They open at 6:30 am weekdays, 7:00 am weekends. Sarah, the owner, is very warm and welcoming.
8 locals recommend
Ridman's Coffee
4758 N Clark StRidman's is a small, locally-owned and operated specialty coffee shop. This is a great open space which provides an urban atmosphere, complete with couches and chairs (but not a lot of seating, given the size of the space). They serve Dark Matter Coffee, Rishi tea, Vosges Haut- Chocolate, and baked goods from two bakeries: Hewn Bread and Defloured (gluten-free). Free wifi, but sometimes a bit spotty for signal strength. They open at 6:30 am weekdays, 7:00 am weekends. Sarah, the owner, is very warm and welcoming.
Fantastic Lincoln Square Italian gem -- Enjoy friendly service and well-prepared food. It's BYOB so get a bottle of Sangiovese in advance to pair with the soft grilled polenta topped with the chunky house ragù. The housemade tricolored rotolo is my favorite pasta there. It is stuffed with ricotta and spinach and then baked. Yummy!. Reservations are taken only for parties of four or more. They are open to 11 on Friday and Saturday and until 10 other days (Sunday only until 9). Hours sometimes change so check with the restaurant for current offerings.
14 locals recommend
Caro Mio Italian Restaurant
4603 N Lincoln AveFantastic Lincoln Square Italian gem -- Enjoy friendly service and well-prepared food. It's BYOB so get a bottle of Sangiovese in advance to pair with the soft grilled polenta topped with the chunky house ragù. The housemade tricolored rotolo is my favorite pasta there. It is stuffed with ricotta and spinach and then baked. Yummy!. Reservations are taken only for parties of four or more. They are open to 11 on Friday and Saturday and until 10 other days (Sunday only until 9). Hours sometimes change so check with the restaurant for current offerings.
Owner/chef Darnell Reed bases the menu on his grandmother Luella's Southern roots and recipes he learned as a child with this Southern restaurant. We recommend dishes like Creole catfish, buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp po' boys and more. Check out the specials too! You order/pay at the counter and they bring your food to you at your table.
14 locals recommend
Luella's Southern Kitchen
4609 N Lincoln AveOwner/chef Darnell Reed bases the menu on his grandmother Luella's Southern roots and recipes he learned as a child with this Southern restaurant. We recommend dishes like Creole catfish, buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp po' boys and more. Check out the specials too! You order/pay at the counter and they bring your food to you at your table.
This busy restaurant offers plant-forward dishes in a casual space. They offer a range of comfort fare: nachos, flatbreads, house-made pastas, wings and and a number of veggie-focused dishes (thumbs up for the grilled sweet potatoes with pecan pesto) and hefty salads. Given their name, it is fitting that they offer eight bird-themed cocktails. (and a couple of tasty mocktails) The 25-seat square bar is a fun place to hang out before or after dinner. In warm water, you can ask to be seated on their patio (note -- the view from the patio is of the city parking lot but it is still nice to eat outside!)
23 locals recommend
The Warbler
4535 N Lincoln AveThis busy restaurant offers plant-forward dishes in a casual space. They offer a range of comfort fare: nachos, flatbreads, house-made pastas, wings and and a number of veggie-focused dishes (thumbs up for the grilled sweet potatoes with pecan pesto) and hefty salads. Given their name, it is fitting that they offer eight bird-themed cocktails. (and a couple of tasty mocktails) The 25-seat square bar is a fun place to hang out before or after dinner. In warm water, you can ask to be seated on their patio (note -- the view from the patio is of the city parking lot but it is still nice to eat outside!)
A block north of the Square, Elizabeth is in an unassuming storefront. Chef Iliana Regan’s food, however, belies the modest location. there’s a single tasting menu each night, and she offers beer pairings, in addition to wine and nonalcoholic pairings, plus a cocktail list. You can reserve and prepay for dinner online or you can also just call to reserve a table.
Elizabeth offers “new gatherer” cuisine, which means Regan forages for many of the ingredients she uses and grows many others. She changes menus every season and also has special theme nights (e.g., Game of Thrones) which are expensive but completely creative and worth the money!
13 locals recommend
Elizabeth
4835 N Western AveA block north of the Square, Elizabeth is in an unassuming storefront. Chef Iliana Regan’s food, however, belies the modest location. there’s a single tasting menu each night, and she offers beer pairings, in addition to wine and nonalcoholic pairings, plus a cocktail list. You can reserve and prepay for dinner online or you can also just call to reserve a table.
Elizabeth offers “new gatherer” cuisine, which means Regan forages for many of the ingredients she uses and grows many others. She changes menus every season and also has special theme nights (e.g., Game of Thrones) which are expensive but completely creative and worth the money!
This is a fabulous, slightly upscale family-owned neighborhood spot for Mexican dining. They offer great service with a tasty mix of traditional Mexican fare, along with typical Tex-mex offerings. The seafood dishes are outstanding! It is BYOB. We highly recommend Mama Juanita’s mole with Chicken (SO good!).
XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant
2030 W Montrose AveThis is a fabulous, slightly upscale family-owned neighborhood spot for Mexican dining. They offer great service with a tasty mix of traditional Mexican fare, along with typical Tex-mex offerings. The seafood dishes are outstanding! It is BYOB. We highly recommend Mama Juanita’s mole with Chicken (SO good!).
Entertainment & Activities
Chicago has a wealth of entertainment options for you to explore. It has an exceptionally active music scene and theater community. Note: Photos here are automatically added by Airbnb and I have no control over what their computer chooses to display.
We have volunteered here almost weekly since 1998 – one of our favorite places in Chicago (we got married in their smaller concert hall). They offer concerts and dance shows almost every week (many kinds of music). The School also offers classes and workshops year-round in the largest community school of the arts in the U.S.! Founded in 1957 in the Old Town neighborhood, OTSFM has been in Lincoln Square since 1997. It's WONDERFUL!
103 locals recommend
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveWe have volunteered here almost weekly since 1998 – one of our favorite places in Chicago (we got married in their smaller concert hall). They offer concerts and dance shows almost every week (many kinds of music). The School also offers classes and workshops year-round in the largest community school of the arts in the U.S.! Founded in 1957 in the Old Town neighborhood, OTSFM has been in Lincoln Square since 1997. It's WONDERFUL!
The Davis recently reopened after a complete restoration & remodeling. They show first-run films in a 1918 vintage theater which now offers state-of-the-art projection and sound. The Davis is within walking/cycling distance. Seats are all reserved and may be purchased in advance on their website. Next door is the new Carbon Arc bar which offers cocktails, wine, craft beers, small plates and is a great place to hang out before the show.
104 locals recommend
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveThe Davis recently reopened after a complete restoration & remodeling. They show first-run films in a 1918 vintage theater which now offers state-of-the-art projection and sound. The Davis is within walking/cycling distance. Seats are all reserved and may be purchased in advance on their website. Next door is the new Carbon Arc bar which offers cocktails, wine, craft beers, small plates and is a great place to hang out before the show.
This is a concert venue. Be prepared for high costs for alcohol and parking. The architecture is very cool. You climb a staircase to the main floor (ballroom). These are standing shows. The sound is VERY loud. They book rock, punk, alternative, rap, and Mexican groups.
123 locals recommend
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveThis is a concert venue. Be prepared for high costs for alcohol and parking. The architecture is very cool. You climb a staircase to the main floor (ballroom). These are standing shows. The sound is VERY loud. They book rock, punk, alternative, rap, and Mexican groups.
The Riv is of your best bets to see mid-level national touring acts. They consistently book very popular bands. The building has seen better days. The OK sound system is really loud! The bathroom is in the basement. Mostly standing with a few seats upstairs.
92 locals recommend
Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine Avenue The Riv is of your best bets to see mid-level national touring acts. They consistently book very popular bands. The building has seen better days. The OK sound system is really loud! The bathroom is in the basement. Mostly standing with a few seats upstairs.
Chicago has a long history of magic tricks being performed in nightclubs. The Chicago Magic Lounge offers great drinks and magic tricks at the bar (no cover charge). But, you can also buy tickets for magic shows in their big multi-level room. Magicians will come to you and perform table magic tricks at your table. They also have stage magicians performing as well. It is a fun and unusual experience. A small menu is also available. High recommended.
39 locals recommend
Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark StChicago has a long history of magic tricks being performed in nightclubs. The Chicago Magic Lounge offers great drinks and magic tricks at the bar (no cover charge). But, you can also buy tickets for magic shows in their big multi-level room. Magicians will come to you and perform table magic tricks at your table. They also have stage magicians performing as well. It is a fun and unusual experience. A small menu is also available. High recommended.
Getting Around
We are about a 1/2 mile walk to the Ravenswood Brown line stop on the CTA (at Damen) and about a mile west of the Lawrence Red Line on the CTA. The Lawrence bus (#81) and the Clark bus (#22) are easily accessible. But, you can also take the Metra downtown or ride it north to Evanston or even to Kenosha! Or, go green and rent a bike! For details on Metra and Divvy, see below:
The Ravenswood stop (Union Pacific North) is a block south. It's a 14-minute ride downtown (2 stops). Buy tickets on the train after boarding from the conductor, but go to the ticket office downtown for a return ticket. If you buy it on the train to Ravenswood, you pay a $5 convenience fee in addition to the cost of your ticket for each ticket!
In the summer, take this train north to Ravinia where they host symphony, pop, jazz, country, and Americana concerts most nights. You can picnic on the lawn or eat at one of their restaurants. Tickets for concerts should be purchased in advance as shows often sell-out, even for the lawn. Special Ravinia train prices are available from the conductor.
43 locals recommend
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood AveThe Ravenswood stop (Union Pacific North) is a block south. It's a 14-minute ride downtown (2 stops). Buy tickets on the train after boarding from the conductor, but go to the ticket office downtown for a return ticket. If you buy it on the train to Ravenswood, you pay a $5 convenience fee in addition to the cost of your ticket for each ticket!
In the summer, take this train north to Ravinia where they host symphony, pop, jazz, country, and Americana concerts most nights. You can picnic on the lawn or eat at one of their restaurants. Tickets for concerts should be purchased in advance as shows often sell-out, even for the lawn. Special Ravinia train prices are available from the conductor.
Divvy is a Chicago bike rental service with pick-up & drop-off points throughout the city. You can buy a 24-Hour pass
$9.95/day for unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period. Yes, you have to check your bike into a Divvy rack every half hour. A rack is a block south of our place.
Divvy Station: Ravenswood Ave & Montrose Ave
Divvy is a Chicago bike rental service with pick-up & drop-off points throughout the city. You can buy a 24-Hour pass
$9.95/day for unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period. Yes, you have to check your bike into a Divvy rack every half hour. A rack is a block south of our place.
Parks & Nature
A lovely neighborhood park. Fieldhouse: weekdays 1:30PM-9:30PM, Saturdays 9AM-5PM, closed Sundays. It offers baseball fields, prairie garden, & nature trail. Swimming is offered at nearby Amundsen High School’s pool (use door #4 after 6PM).
65 locals recommend
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt StA lovely neighborhood park. Fieldhouse: weekdays 1:30PM-9:30PM, Saturdays 9AM-5PM, closed Sundays. It offers baseball fields, prairie garden, & nature trail. Swimming is offered at nearby Amundsen High School’s pool (use door #4 after 6PM).
Arts & Culture
This Andersonville museum details the history of the Swedish immigrants instrumental in founding this traditionally Swedish neighborhood. Andersonville, the “Little Sweden” of Chicago, is one of the most concentrated areas of Swedish heritage in the United States, with Swedish roots dating back to the 19th century. The museum features a gallery with special art exhibits, “The Dream of America” exhibit, the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration, a library, a genealogy center and a Museum Store.
71 locals recommend
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StThis Andersonville museum details the history of the Swedish immigrants instrumental in founding this traditionally Swedish neighborhood. Andersonville, the “Little Sweden” of Chicago, is one of the most concentrated areas of Swedish heritage in the United States, with Swedish roots dating back to the 19th century. The museum features a gallery with special art exhibits, “The Dream of America” exhibit, the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration, a library, a genealogy center and a Museum Store.
This is a small museum open Saturday & Sunday from 1-4PM. Exhibits focus on the history of the area, including Andersonville. In summer, enjoy live music Thurs. evenings in their garden.
9 locals recommend
Edgewater Historical Society
5358 N Ashland AveThis is a small museum open Saturday & Sunday from 1-4PM. Exhibits focus on the history of the area, including Andersonville. In summer, enjoy live music Thurs. evenings in their garden.
This cultural center/language school is in the heart of one of Chicago's traditionally German neighborhoods, Lincoln Square. It has a language school, a museum, an art gallery, and a library. Regular programs include a monthly open house, film screenings, cooking classes, plus concerts, plays & other performances. Check out the "Lost German Chicago" exhibit in the museum and the gallery's rotating exhibits of German American and German artists.
12 locals recommend
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
4740 N Western AveThis cultural center/language school is in the heart of one of Chicago's traditionally German neighborhoods, Lincoln Square. It has a language school, a museum, an art gallery, and a library. Regular programs include a monthly open house, film screenings, cooking classes, plus concerts, plays & other performances. Check out the "Lost German Chicago" exhibit in the museum and the gallery's rotating exhibits of German American and German artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hideout, a classic Chicago dive bar, is like hanging out with friends in your parents’ basement, that is, if the basement has an artistic sensibility and musical spirit. It sports a small, yet terrific music room with great artists! It is a completely relaxing spot for a drink with friends. hideoutchicago.com
64 locals recommend
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveThe Hideout, a classic Chicago dive bar, is like hanging out with friends in your parents’ basement, that is, if the basement has an artistic sensibility and musical spirit. It sports a small, yet terrific music room with great artists! It is a completely relaxing spot for a drink with friends. hideoutchicago.com
This neighborhood, mostly gay, bar is a comfortable local establishment. Challenge someone to a game of darts, check out the jukebox, or relax in their outdoor space in the summer. The bartending staff is very friendly. Several nights each week they offer live entertainment ranging from Karaoke to interactive game shows. They also showcase art from local artists (changing every two months). A dog-friendly bar, you can often find a patron or two accompanied by a dog.
13 locals recommend
The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark StThis neighborhood, mostly gay, bar is a comfortable local establishment. Challenge someone to a game of darts, check out the jukebox, or relax in their outdoor space in the summer. The bartending staff is very friendly. Several nights each week they offer live entertainment ranging from Karaoke to interactive game shows. They also showcase art from local artists (changing every two months). A dog-friendly bar, you can often find a patron or two accompanied by a dog.
This iconic jazz bar is a Chicago institution. Great jazz players perform here nightly. This is a listening room so be prepared to be quiet! It is open til 4 AM. You may have to wait for a table but can order at the bar and stand to watch the musicians. This was Al Capone's favorite hangout.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayThis iconic jazz bar is a Chicago institution. Great jazz players perform here nightly. This is a listening room so be prepared to be quiet! It is open til 4 AM. You may have to wait for a table but can order at the bar and stand to watch the musicians. This was Al Capone's favorite hangout.
They offer beers they brew on site (these change often. Prices are reasonable but ask about daily drink specials before you order. You can order different beer flight options. They do not have a kitchen but you can bring in food (and your dog) with you. They also have board games. Closed Mondays.
The Empirical Taproom
1801 West Foster AvenueThey offer beers they brew on site (these change often. Prices are reasonable but ask about daily drink specials before you order. You can order different beer flight options. They do not have a kitchen but you can bring in food (and your dog) with you. They also have board games. Closed Mondays.
Fans of Dovetail love their German- and Czech-style beers. A painted brick room has a 16-seat bar and a few tables. Snacks include pretzels, Landjager sausages, & Argentine alfajores (cookies).
28 locals recommend
Dovetail Brewery
1800 W Belle Plaine AveFans of Dovetail love their German- and Czech-style beers. A painted brick room has a 16-seat bar and a few tables. Snacks include pretzels, Landjager sausages, & Argentine alfajores (cookies).
You can buy cans, bottles and growlers along with tasters and glasses of beer brewed right there! Tasters are served with a key to identify what you're drinking. Service can be slow. Tours are offered every Saturday noon.
47 locals recommend
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveYou can buy cans, bottles and growlers along with tasters and glasses of beer brewed right there! Tasters are served with a key to identify what you're drinking. Service can be slow. Tours are offered every Saturday noon.
Besides visiting their taproom, check out their tours. Arrive early! Tours are on a first come basis (50 maximum). The taproom offers selections of their beers and short menu. The burritos get rave reviews! No outside food. Closed Mondays.
103 locals recommend
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveBesides visiting their taproom, check out their tours. Arrive early! Tours are on a first come basis (50 maximum). The taproom offers selections of their beers and short menu. The burritos get rave reviews! No outside food. Closed Mondays.
Expensive but unique/whimsical cocktails, awarded best new cocktail bar for 2016 by Time Out Chicago. Grab a seat toward the end of the long bar to watch cocktails being made. Short tables line the outside for groups. A nook with high tables hides around the left of the bar. A tiny food menu is available.
26 locals recommend
The Sixth
2202 W Lawrence AveExpensive but unique/whimsical cocktails, awarded best new cocktail bar for 2016 by Time Out Chicago. Grab a seat toward the end of the long bar to watch cocktails being made. Short tables line the outside for groups. A nook with high tables hides around the left of the bar. A tiny food menu is available.
This is a new addition (June 2018) to the gay bar scene in South Andersonville (the same owners as nearby SoFo Tap). Customers can roll Skee-Ball, throws darts, and play pool.
or gaze at one of the 10 TVs for sports and watch parties. The drinks selection includes rotating boozy slushies and nightly specials, plus a signature margarita on tap. Hutch (next door) is preparing a small menu of bar bites to eat at the Meeting House.
Meeting House Tavern
5025 North Clark StreetThis is a new addition (June 2018) to the gay bar scene in South Andersonville (the same owners as nearby SoFo Tap). Customers can roll Skee-Ball, throws darts, and play pool.
or gaze at one of the 10 TVs for sports and watch parties. The drinks selection includes rotating boozy slushies and nightly specials, plus a signature margarita on tap. Hutch (next door) is preparing a small menu of bar bites to eat at the Meeting House.
Enter through the laundry's secret entrance and prepare to be amazed with card tricks while you enjoy cocktails. This nightclub offers nightly magic stage shows as well as magicians who wander the lounge performing table magic and performing for folks at the bar. We recommend buying tickets in advance. You can make a meal of their small plates, but save room for a yummy chocolate truffle for dessert. Note: Stage shows are offered Sunday afternoon but the performance bar is not open that day. Please note Airbnb does not have the current address. They are located a block north of Winnemac on Clark (5050 N Clark S).
39 locals recommend
Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark StEnter through the laundry's secret entrance and prepare to be amazed with card tricks while you enjoy cocktails. This nightclub offers nightly magic stage shows as well as magicians who wander the lounge performing table magic and performing for folks at the bar. We recommend buying tickets in advance. You can make a meal of their small plates, but save room for a yummy chocolate truffle for dessert. Note: Stage shows are offered Sunday afternoon but the performance bar is not open that day. Please note Airbnb does not have the current address. They are located a block north of Winnemac on Clark (5050 N Clark S).
I checked brewery because distillery was not an option. This place is just a couple blocks north of us. They are an urban craft-distiller focusing on organic whiskey, liqueurs & specialty spirits. They also offer classes & tours. The tour guides knowledgeable and enthusiastic as they tell guests about the distilling process and samples of some of their tasty whiskey are given. (http://www.koval-distillery.com/newsite/). The shop is open Monday - Friday: 2-7 pm; Saturday: 1-6:30 pm; and Sunday: 2-5 pm. If you want a tour, they are typically offered every Wednesday at 7 pm, Saturday at 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 pm, and Sunday at 2, 3 and 4 pm. Go to the website to book a tour.
23 locals recommend
KOVAL Distillery
4241 North Ravenswood AvenueI checked brewery because distillery was not an option. This place is just a couple blocks north of us. They are an urban craft-distiller focusing on organic whiskey, liqueurs & specialty spirits. They also offer classes & tours. The tour guides knowledgeable and enthusiastic as they tell guests about the distilling process and samples of some of their tasty whiskey are given. (http://www.koval-distillery.com/newsite/). The shop is open Monday - Friday: 2-7 pm; Saturday: 1-6:30 pm; and Sunday: 2-5 pm. If you want a tour, they are typically offered every Wednesday at 7 pm, Saturday at 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 pm, and Sunday at 2, 3 and 4 pm. Go to the website to book a tour.
Shopping
The Lincoln Square, Ravenswood and Andersonville neighborhoods have a number of unique stores. There is a press here to live locally, including shop locally. We encourage you to patronize our locally-owned businesses. They help to create the character of our three great neighborhoods. Our list covers a wide range of stores. Caution: As neither William nor I ever shop for women's clothing, we did not include women's clothing stores on this list as we can't vouch for their quality.
Hazel is one of my go-to card and gift shops. They have fantastic taste in everything from home goods to jewelry, toys to handbags. Many locals think is the best gift shop in the city!
23 locals recommend
Hazel
1835 W Montrose AveHazel is one of my go-to card and gift shops. They have fantastic taste in everything from home goods to jewelry, toys to handbags. Many locals think is the best gift shop in the city!
Amy has a great collection of candy--hard-to-find old-fashioned candies, a variety of imported candies, and amazing candies produced in-house. My absolute favorite though is the OMG Bar. So good and such a taste-treat in your mouth. William and I loved it so much we had Amy make smaller versions to include in gift bags for those who came to our wedding!
Oh, and there is a nice assortment of super-premium ice creams (from Wisconsin), too. Amy adds a malted-milk ball on top to ice cream in a cup as a little extra treat. Tip: If you love chocolate, order the Zanzibar (made with three kinds of cocoa) -- it is delicious, rich and fudgy!
11 locals recommend
Amy's Candy Bar
4704 N Damen AveAmy has a great collection of candy--hard-to-find old-fashioned candies, a variety of imported candies, and amazing candies produced in-house. My absolute favorite though is the OMG Bar. So good and such a taste-treat in your mouth. William and I loved it so much we had Amy make smaller versions to include in gift bags for those who came to our wedding!
Oh, and there is a nice assortment of super-premium ice creams (from Wisconsin), too. Amy adds a malted-milk ball on top to ice cream in a cup as a little extra treat. Tip: If you love chocolate, order the Zanzibar (made with three kinds of cocoa) -- it is delicious, rich and fudgy!
A treat for your senses! Merz is an old-world apothecary (think herbs, tinctures, and potions) with perfumes as well as bath and body items that are great splurges and gifts. The Apothecary was established in Chicago in 1875 by Peter Merz and continues to offer very high-quality advice and merchandise. The pharmacist can help you determine what supplements would be beneficial and safe to take with any prescription medication you are taking. They have a downtown outpost in the Loop at 17 E Monroe.
Note: Closed on Sundays!
52 locals recommend
Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln AveA treat for your senses! Merz is an old-world apothecary (think herbs, tinctures, and potions) with perfumes as well as bath and body items that are great splurges and gifts. The Apothecary was established in Chicago in 1875 by Peter Merz and continues to offer very high-quality advice and merchandise. The pharmacist can help you determine what supplements would be beneficial and safe to take with any prescription medication you are taking. They have a downtown outpost in the Loop at 17 E Monroe.
Note: Closed on Sundays!
Gene's is a unique European grocery/deli/butcher with items you can't find anywhere else. Recommended for quick lunch (soups, salads, blintzes or pretzel-roll sandwiches) or for continental imports. Memorial Day to early fall, you can buy and eat various encased meat products on their rooftop beer and wine garden.
91 locals recommend
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveGene's is a unique European grocery/deli/butcher with items you can't find anywhere else. Recommended for quick lunch (soups, salads, blintzes or pretzel-roll sandwiches) or for continental imports. Memorial Day to early fall, you can buy and eat various encased meat products on their rooftop beer and wine garden.
This is a women-owned bookstore which offers a range of books and offers readings by various writers. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. Great collection of children's books. It is a very lesbian-friendly space as well.
48 locals recommend
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StThis is a women-owned bookstore which offers a range of books and offers readings by various writers. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. Great collection of children's books. It is a very lesbian-friendly space as well.
This Lincoln Square store is a fun place to poke around for unique cards and gifts, many made locally. There are a number of Chicago-themed products (especially items featuring the Chicago flag which make unique souvenirs of a visit to the Windy City), items for kids, a nice card selection (of cards you won't find elsewhere in the area), and fun novelty gifts. They offer journals, coloring books, artwork, bath & body products, drinkware and barware, an amazing assort of fun socks, jewelry, and more.
21 locals recommend
ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N Lincoln AveThis Lincoln Square store is a fun place to poke around for unique cards and gifts, many made locally. There are a number of Chicago-themed products (especially items featuring the Chicago flag which make unique souvenirs of a visit to the Windy City), items for kids, a nice card selection (of cards you won't find elsewhere in the area), and fun novelty gifts. They offer journals, coloring books, artwork, bath & body products, drinkware and barware, an amazing assort of fun socks, jewelry, and more.
This old-fashioned toy store is stocked with European toys, retro wooden toys, creative playthings, puppets, outdoor games & books for kids of all ages. The staff can suggest toys for a particular age range.
10 locals recommend
Timeless Toys Ltd
4749 N Lincoln AveThis old-fashioned toy store is stocked with European toys, retro wooden toys, creative playthings, puppets, outdoor games & books for kids of all ages. The staff can suggest toys for a particular age range.
Who says record stores are no more? This is a local rock & pop resource. They sell both new & used CDs & vinyl, plus buy-backs for previously owned items.
11 locals recommend
Laurie's Planet of Sound
4639 N Lincoln AveWho says record stores are no more? This is a local rock & pop resource. They sell both new & used CDs & vinyl, plus buy-backs for previously owned items.
This is a cooking specialty store which offers a big range of curated cooking tools, gadgets & pots & pans. In addition, they have a number of cooking & wine classes taught on-site at the first-floor demonstration counter or in their fully-equipped upstairs kitchen classroom.
The Chopping Block
4747 N Lincoln AveThis is a cooking specialty store which offers a big range of curated cooking tools, gadgets & pots & pans. In addition, they have a number of cooking & wine classes taught on-site at the first-floor demonstration counter or in their fully-equipped upstairs kitchen classroom.
This crowded showroom offers a constantly changing inventory of reasonably-priced wood furniture from India & Indonesia. They can ship. If you see something you want, buy it. They may never get another piece like it!
Nadeau - Furniture With a Soul
4433 N Ravenswood AveThis crowded showroom offers a constantly changing inventory of reasonably-priced wood furniture from India & Indonesia. They can ship. If you see something you want, buy it. They may never get another piece like it!
This store calls itself a "curiosity cabinet of odd, amusing & eclectic items resurrected from the past." They stock vintage & antique taxidermy, anatomy items, books, toys, & more. Unique gifts!
28 locals recommend
Woolly Mammoth
1513 W Foster AveThis store calls itself a "curiosity cabinet of odd, amusing & eclectic items resurrected from the past." They stock vintage & antique taxidermy, anatomy items, books, toys, & more. Unique gifts!
The tenants in this collection of retail incubator spaces change but you find artists, jewelry makers, candy, soap, kitchen tools, & more at various booths.
48 locals recommend
Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark StThe tenants in this collection of retail incubator spaces change but you find artists, jewelry makers, candy, soap, kitchen tools, & more at various booths.
This small store stocks very unusual products for the kitchen or your bath. They have beautiful products and the prices are reasonable. The upstairs showroom is for those remodeling.
Andersonville Kitchen & Bath Showroom
5038 N Clark StThis small store stocks very unusual products for the kitchen or your bath. They have beautiful products and the prices are reasonable. The upstairs showroom is for those remodeling.
Proceeds from this resale shop benefit an LGBT health center. You can find a variety of clothes, housewares, books, electronics, furniture and more. Inventory changes often.
29 locals recommend
The Brown Elephant
5404 N Clark StProceeds from this resale shop benefit an LGBT health center. You can find a variety of clothes, housewares, books, electronics, furniture and more. Inventory changes often.
This cookware store has a great selection of merchandise to outfit your kitchen. They also offer classes on a regular basis (mostly demonstrations) on particular cuisines.
The Wooden Spoon
5047 N Clark StThis cookware store has a great selection of merchandise to outfit your kitchen. They also offer classes on a regular basis (mostly demonstrations) on particular cuisines.
While primarily a doggie day care/boarding/training facility, they have a store with a wide variety of treats, food, toys,& leashes. Get a present for your dog while you visit Chicago. If you need a dog fix, ask to observe the dog play area.
Urban Pooch Canine Life Center
4501 N Ravenswood AveWhile primarily a doggie day care/boarding/training facility, they have a store with a wide variety of treats, food, toys,& leashes. Get a present for your dog while you visit Chicago. If you need a dog fix, ask to observe the dog play area.
This small but unique store offers rehabbed furniture and antique/accessories for your home--lots of mid-century modern. Plus, there is often a great French bulldog in residence. They also hang works by featured artists. Check out their website: http://www.districtchicago.com/
District
4835 N Damen AveThis small but unique store offers rehabbed furniture and antique/accessories for your home--lots of mid-century modern. Plus, there is often a great French bulldog in residence. They also hang works by featured artists. Check out their website: http://www.districtchicago.com/
If you are in the market for a terrarium, this is the place to go! They also have a wide range of unique products, from rugs, pillows, decor to plants to gifts, bedroom, kitchen, etc. The owner is very helpful and prices are reasonable.
6 locals recommend
Alapash New Home (and Terrariums)
If you are in the market for a terrarium, this is the place to go! They also have a wide range of unique products, from rugs, pillows, decor to plants to gifts, bedroom, kitchen, etc. The owner is very helpful and prices are reasonable.
This Lincoln Square bookstore has a great selection of titles, helpful staff (check out the staff picks near the front) and a delightful little cafe (which even serves wine). You can linger here for a long time! They also have readings by authors a couple of times a week and host book groups.
40 locals recommend
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveThis Lincoln Square bookstore has a great selection of titles, helpful staff (check out the staff picks near the front) and a delightful little cafe (which even serves wine). You can linger here for a long time! They also have readings by authors a couple of times a week and host book groups.
Lill Street offers classes in a variety of arts but you can just stop in and shop the pottery and contemporary jewelry created by Lill Street folks. There are 3 gallery spaces to check out. First Slice has an outpost here too so have a slice of pie!
12 locals recommend
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood AveLill Street offers classes in a variety of arts but you can just stop in and shop the pottery and contemporary jewelry created by Lill Street folks. There are 3 gallery spaces to check out. First Slice has an outpost here too so have a slice of pie!
This is a fabulous vintage & antique store in Andersonville offering great deals on vintage furniture. Small but not overstuffed with merchandise. They also have antique treasures & knick-knacks. New stuff 3x a week!
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5409 1/2 N Clark StThis is a fabulous vintage & antique store in Andersonville offering great deals on vintage furniture. Small but not overstuffed with merchandise. They also have antique treasures & knick-knacks. New stuff 3x a week!
This Andersonville toy store stocks unique specialty items that you may not find in Target or Walmart. They have toys for all ages & gift wrap for you. You can order a specific item by phone. They'll have it wrapped and ready when you come to pick it up! Staff are helpful in identifying toys for certain ages for us non-parents!
Airbnb did not automatically provide their street address. It is 5311 N Clark Street.
Toys Et Cetera
5311 N Clark StThis Andersonville toy store stocks unique specialty items that you may not find in Target or Walmart. They have toys for all ages & gift wrap for you. You can order a specific item by phone. They'll have it wrapped and ready when you come to pick it up! Staff are helpful in identifying toys for certain ages for us non-parents!
Airbnb did not automatically provide their street address. It is 5311 N Clark Street.
Magic Inc. is the oldest, continuously family-run magic shop in North America, and is frequented by amateurs and pros alike. If you go see a show at the Chicago Magic Lounge and get the magic bug, you can come here and buy a trick or purchase a book about magic. Staffed by professional, knowledgeable magicians who know their stuff. They are fully stocked with tricks, books, and videos from rank beginner to professional. Staff will often perform tricks for customers (with the intent of encouraging them to buy that or a similar trick, I am sure, but it is clear that they just love doing magic tricks).
Magic Inc.
1838 W Lawrence AveMagic Inc. is the oldest, continuously family-run magic shop in North America, and is frequented by amateurs and pros alike. If you go see a show at the Chicago Magic Lounge and get the magic bug, you can come here and buy a trick or purchase a book about magic. Staffed by professional, knowledgeable magicians who know their stuff. They are fully stocked with tricks, books, and videos from rank beginner to professional. Staff will often perform tricks for customers (with the intent of encouraging them to buy that or a similar trick, I am sure, but it is clear that they just love doing magic tricks).