Food Scene
The wonderful restaurant also has a bakery with amazing goodies to tempt you (think cheesecake brownies, Black Forest Torte, cheesecakes. etc.) as well as simply wonderful upscale American food and a good wine list.
92 locals recommend
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveThe wonderful restaurant also has a bakery with amazing goodies to tempt you (think cheesecake brownies, Black Forest Torte, cheesecakes. etc.) as well as simply wonderful upscale American food and a good wine list.
Fresh fish, American diner fare & weekend brunches in a no-frills, wood-accented space. Excellent seafood. They also have a cereal bar!
31 locals recommend
Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose AveFresh fish, American diner fare & weekend brunches in a no-frills, wood-accented space. Excellent seafood. They also have a cereal bar!
Great pizza and other comfort foods. Bar and late-night delivery/carryout.
32 locals recommend
Chicago's Pizza
3114 N Lincoln AveGreat pizza and other comfort foods. Bar and late-night delivery/carryout.
5523 N Lincoln Ave Middle Eastern Restaurant
Kebabs & other Mediterranean & Middle Eastern favorites dished up to eat in or take out.
Shawarma Inn
5523 N Lincoln Ave5523 N Lincoln Ave Middle Eastern Restaurant
Kebabs & other Mediterranean & Middle Eastern favorites dished up to eat in or take out.
2147 W Roscoe St. Modern Turkish fare & cocktails served in a stylish white-tablecloth space or at sidewalk seats. The lentil soup is fantastic!
33 locals recommend
Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant
2147 W Roscoe St2147 W Roscoe St. Modern Turkish fare & cocktails served in a stylish white-tablecloth space or at sidewalk seats. The lentil soup is fantastic!
3827 N Lincoln Ave Cozy, artsy coffee shop serving pastries, smoothies, salads & sandwiches with many vegan options.
Delicious
3827 North Lincoln Avenue3827 N Lincoln Ave Cozy, artsy coffee shop serving pastries, smoothies, salads & sandwiches with many vegan options.
4608 N. Western Ave. Simply Great Thai food! Have been there several times and it’s consistently excellent. Has traditional as well as inventive dishes. Several vegetarian options.
8 locals recommend
Spoon Thai
4608 N Western Ave4608 N. Western Ave. Simply Great Thai food! Have been there several times and it’s consistently excellent. Has traditional as well as inventive dishes. Several vegetarian options.
4319 N Lincoln Ave. Chinese favorites, well prepared. Reasonably priced.
6 locals recommend
House of Wah Sun
3234 N Lincoln Ave4319 N Lincoln Ave. Chinese favorites, well prepared. Reasonably priced.
4610 N. Western Avenue. Has two well deserved nominations for James Beard Foundation Awards. It proudly serves whole grain comfort foods with touches of creativity and thoughtfulness. Amazing breads.
42 locals recommend
Baker Miller
4655 N Lincoln Ave4610 N. Western Avenue. Has two well deserved nominations for James Beard Foundation Awards. It proudly serves whole grain comfort foods with touches of creativity and thoughtfulness. Amazing breads.
Starbucks
5406 W Devon AveKickstart your day with Starbucks! Right across from Lins.
Red Eyes Coffee
4164 N Lincoln AveSupport local small businesses. Red Eyes has great coffee and a very nice bakery.
Shopping
Gallimaufry Gallery
4712 N Lincoln AveTreasures from all over the world. Great jewelry and pottery.
Essentials
Great selection of food to fit all tastes, large selection of wine, long lasting cut flowers, etc.
359 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGreat selection of food to fit all tastes, large selection of wine, long lasting cut flowers, etc.
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveTraditional grocery store.
The UPS Store
1333 W Devon AveAll your mail and copy services found here!
You can find EVERYTHING here! Food, vitamins, etc.
Across the street from Lins!
135 locals recommend
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveYou can find EVERYTHING here! Food, vitamins, etc.
Across the street from Lins!
Entertainment & Activities
Great concerts, classes. Family activities s well as date night!
103 locals recommend
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveGreat concerts, classes. Family activities s well as date night!
Just a walk down the street from Lins. Typical movie theater.
104 locals recommend
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveJust a walk down the street from Lins. Typical movie theater.
Corn Productions Business Office
4210 N Lincoln AveOriginal, distinctly Chicago theatre.
Drinks & Nightlife
Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions. This iconic jazz and blues bar uptown is an old hangout of Al Capone during the Prohibition era. One of the secret underground tunnels is located underneath the bar. Sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the music! FYI--They have no talking policy during performances.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwaySwinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions. This iconic jazz and blues bar uptown is an old hangout of Al Capone during the Prohibition era. One of the secret underground tunnels is located underneath the bar. Sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the music! FYI--They have no talking policy during performances.
Down Home Blues Chicago Style. Pop your finger, stomp your feet to these down-home blues. Good Food, Good Drinks, Good Music. Open till 4am every night. The club was awarded the Chicago Reader’s 2016 Best Blues Club, Chicago Music Award 2016, Most Popular Blues Club Award, 2016 Torch Bearer of Blues in Chicago Award, Chicago Concierge Favorites Award and Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence!
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StDown Home Blues Chicago Style. Pop your finger, stomp your feet to these down-home blues. Good Food, Good Drinks, Good Music. Open till 4am every night. The club was awarded the Chicago Reader’s 2016 Best Blues Club, Chicago Music Award 2016, Most Popular Blues Club Award, 2016 Torch Bearer of Blues in Chicago Award, Chicago Concierge Favorites Award and Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence!
Just down the street from Lins. A very relaxed place where people can bring their dogs. They have a wide variety of fantastic beer that is sure to please all palates.
28 locals recommend
Dovetail Brewery
1800 W Belle Plaine AveJust down the street from Lins. A very relaxed place where people can bring their dogs. They have a wide variety of fantastic beer that is sure to please all palates.
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveA great neighborhood brewery!
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveKnown for their tours. Book ahead!
Arts & Culture
Laugh Out Loud Theater Chicago
3851 N Lincoln Ave10 minute walk from Lins. Fun for all!
American Theater Company
1909 W Byron StExploring the American identity through theater ...
For an evening of laughs, check out Second City. It’s a 50-year staple in the Comedy Club circuit for up and coming comedians. The theater opened in the winter of 1959 for improvisation and comedy skits. There are shows every night of the week. Notable alumni include Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, James Belushi, John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Rachel Dratch, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Jeff Garlin, Ian Gomez, Bonnie Hunt, Richard Kind, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Andrea Martin, Jack McBrayer, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Catherine O’Hara, Gilda Radner, Harold Ramis, Joan Rivers, Amy Sedaris, Martin Short, George Wendt and Fred Willard, among many others.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveFor an evening of laughs, check out Second City. It’s a 50-year staple in the Comedy Club circuit for up and coming comedians. The theater opened in the winter of 1959 for improvisation and comedy skits. There are shows every night of the week. Notable alumni include Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, James Belushi, John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Rachel Dratch, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Jeff Garlin, Ian Gomez, Bonnie Hunt, Richard Kind, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Andrea Martin, Jack McBrayer, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Catherine O’Hara, Gilda Radner, Harold Ramis, Joan Rivers, Amy Sedaris, Martin Short, George Wendt and Fred Willard, among many others.
Links Hall
3111 N Western AveVenue for Dance and music concerts. Experience Chicago's talented dancers and musicians.
Artists from all over the world come to perform here.
12 locals recommend
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 East Ida B. Wells DriveArtists from all over the world come to perform here.
See the works of this true Chicago artist. Be sure to check out his story on video on the 2nd floor. It gives a unique insight to the artistic process.
8 locals recommend
Ed Paschke Art Center
5415 W Higgins AveSee the works of this true Chicago artist. Be sure to check out his story on video on the 2nd floor. It gives a unique insight to the artistic process.
A building full of artists making and selling pottery. Free Openings monthly.
12 locals recommend
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood AveA building full of artists making and selling pottery. Free Openings monthly.
They have a free opening on the 3rd Friday of
each month. Visit the studios of truly Amazing visual artists.
34 locals recommend
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th StThey have a free opening on the 3rd Friday of
each month. Visit the studios of truly Amazing visual artists.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W Irving Park RdExcellent theatre in an intimate setting.
Everything Else
The second-oldest Major League Baseball stadium in the country and home of the World Champion Chicago Cubs baseball team. On non-game days, they conduct tours of this historic ball park.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StThe second-oldest Major League Baseball stadium in the country and home of the World Champion Chicago Cubs baseball team. On non-game days, they conduct tours of this historic ball park.
Great architecture. Walk around the outside of the building and see the bits of architecture implanted into the sides-from all over the world from ancient to modern. You'll find hidden gems. The neo-gothic tower's signature is the exterior collection of stones from other famous edifices, like the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House and most recently, the Berlin Wall.
15 locals recommend
Tribune Tower
Great architecture. Walk around the outside of the building and see the bits of architecture implanted into the sides-from all over the world from ancient to modern. You'll find hidden gems. The neo-gothic tower's signature is the exterior collection of stones from other famous edifices, like the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House and most recently, the Berlin Wall.