Drinks & Nightlife
Small and quaint with delicious food and cocktails. Tell Michael, the owner, or Brian the bartender that Phillip says HEY!
37 locals recommend
Vincent
1475 W Balmoral AveSmall and quaint with delicious food and cocktails. Tell Michael, the owner, or Brian the bartender that Phillip says HEY!
Touché
6412 N Clark StOne of Chicago's few but best Gay Leather Bars. Not for the faint of heart.
Jackhammer
6406 N Clark StLocal Gay Bar for drinks, pool, dancing.
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood AveSome of the Best Cocktails in the area.
Food Scene
Its just around the corner. Ugh, when you need frozen custard on the fly. Cute shop too.
34 locals recommend
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayIts just around the corner. Ugh, when you need frozen custard on the fly. Cute shop too.
Don't go here for the interiors, in fact, I usually get mine to go and sit in the park. Its a tiny locally owned Mexican restaurant, but the food is just like moma-cita made.
Huaraches Doña Chio
1547 W Elmdale AveDon't go here for the interiors, in fact, I usually get mine to go and sit in the park. Its a tiny locally owned Mexican restaurant, but the food is just like moma-cita made.
Locally owned and operated. Friendly service and homemade oatmeal cream pies. JEEZ.
28 locals recommend
Mash Kitchen
4535 N Lincoln AveLocally owned and operated. Friendly service and homemade oatmeal cream pies. JEEZ.
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveSome of the best coffee in the hood.
Gelato, Pizza, Calzones, Salads, etc. Primarily a student hang out, but when I need a snack on the go, its right by the train and the lake and has never let me down.
8 locals recommend
Petes Pizza and Bakehouse
1100 W Granville AveGelato, Pizza, Calzones, Salads, etc. Primarily a student hang out, but when I need a snack on the go, its right by the train and the lake and has never let me down.
Gino's North
1111 W Granville AveReally Great Pizza and late night local bar scene.
Local yet a little more than casual. Go here for drinks and dinner.
18 locals recommend
Revival Social Club
1133 West Granville AvenueLocal yet a little more than casual. Go here for drinks and dinner.
Ive actually never been to this location, but Ann Sather is a Chicago breakfast staple. The cinnamon rolls will give you the sugars for days.
109 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveIve actually never been to this location, but Ann Sather is a Chicago breakfast staple. The cinnamon rolls will give you the sugars for days.
Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayGreat and affordable Asian and Sushi
Mas Alla del Sol
5848 N BroadwayGreat Margaritas and friendly services!
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdFAVORITE lunch and brunch place.
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat Italian, never a wait.
Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark StGreat Local Italian.
One of the few places on the Mag Mile that doesn't feel like a tourist trap.
29 locals recommend
Bandera
535 N Michigan AveOne of the few places on the Mag Mile that doesn't feel like a tourist trap.
Shopping
Broadway Antique Market
6130 N BroadwayGreat Mid Century Antiques just down the street....
Essentials
Just 2 Blocks away. I have lunch and dinner here actually mor e than I want to admit.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StJust 2 Blocks away. I have lunch and dinner here actually mor e than I want to admit.
Getting Around
Redline and Purple line Train Stop. Take the Redline south to downtown or the West side of the platform. Passes can be purchased at station.
19 locals recommend
Granville station
1119 W Granville AveRedline and Purple line Train Stop. Take the Redline south to downtown or the West side of the platform. Passes can be purchased at station.
Sightseeing
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StParks & Nature
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrPark and paths all along the lake, enjoy!