Food scene
great for a special meal. Not cheap, but affordable for a high-end dinner.
29 locals recommend
Community Tavern
4038 N Milwaukee Avegreat for a special meal. Not cheap, but affordable for a high-end dinner.
delicious homemade tortillas, creative flavors, very affordable. We recommend eating in (they have an outdoor patio). Tacos in general don't travel as well as other food. But carry- out is available
14 locals recommend
Tatas Tacos
4929 W Irving Park Rddelicious homemade tortillas, creative flavors, very affordable. We recommend eating in (they have an outdoor patio). Tacos in general don't travel as well as other food. But carry- out is available
great for small or large groups, very kid friendly, good ambiance, great italian food, and a short walk.
16 locals recommend
Legno by Suparossa
4250 N Central Avegreat for small or large groups, very kid friendly, good ambiance, great italian food, and a short walk.
classic chicago deep dish pizza. expect a long wait as they make it fresh. walking distance
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Aveclassic chicago deep dish pizza. expect a long wait as they make it fresh. walking distance
classic chicago style pizza. alternative to giordanos. nicer ambiance- a little more upscale perhaps than giordanos which is another chicago classic deep dish pizza place. Both are good. Lou Malnati's is off the highway exit. takeout only during covid. Giordanos is walking distance
163 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale Aveclassic chicago style pizza. alternative to giordanos. nicer ambiance- a little more upscale perhaps than giordanos which is another chicago classic deep dish pizza place. Both are good. Lou Malnati's is off the highway exit. takeout only during covid. Giordanos is walking distance
Old chicago police station turned into brewery and restaurant.
37 locals recommend
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park RdOld chicago police station turned into brewery and restaurant.
Just a block away. Homemade burgers, great music, family owned, neighborhood classic spot.
15 locals recommend
BRGRBELLY Portage Park
5739 W Irving Park RdJust a block away. Homemade burgers, great music, family owned, neighborhood classic spot.
This place is a classic original 50's Chicago classic hotdog joint. It's a short drive from us. Fun for kids and adults.
26 locals recommend
Superdawg Drive-In
333 S Milwaukee AveThis place is a classic original 50's Chicago classic hotdog joint. It's a short drive from us. Fun for kids and adults.
Want a cheap meal that's not fast food? Montrose Deli, which is a pretty small local supermarket, sells home-made food sometimes at $4 a plate. Don't expect a fancy meal, but expect a great deal. A lot of laborers stop here to grab a mealv. Mix of eastern european inspired/american diner food at a serious value. You can walk or it's a short drive.
Montrose Deli
5411 W Montrose AveWant a cheap meal that's not fast food? Montrose Deli, which is a pretty small local supermarket, sells home-made food sometimes at $4 a plate. Don't expect a fancy meal, but expect a great deal. A lot of laborers stop here to grab a mealv. Mix of eastern european inspired/american diner food at a serious value. You can walk or it's a short drive.
Culver's
4939 W Irving Park Rdfast food chain that's better than McDonalds. Known for their frozen custard
family owned small snack restaurant. Owner is a super nice French gentleman. takeout window only during covid. Home-made all natural ice-cream, empanadas, etc..
BISTRO 6050
6050 W Irving Park Rdfamily owned small snack restaurant. Owner is a super nice French gentleman. takeout window only during covid. Home-made all natural ice-cream, empanadas, etc..
shops
Some seriously unique finds at great prices. This guy buys up stuff at estate sales and sells it here. I don't think he does any online sales so you get it for much cheaper than ebay.
Portage Park Trading
6037 W Irving Park RdSome seriously unique finds at great prices. This guy buys up stuff at estate sales and sells it here. I don't think he does any online sales so you get it for much cheaper than ebay.
This place is a hidden gem known to many musicians in chicago. You will not get better prices on used guitars and other instruments. The last group i recommended this place to was a band from Australia that bought tons of stuff and thanked me up and down. They found some amazing guitars and amps!
Midwest Buy & Sell
6019 W Irving Park RdThis place is a hidden gem known to many musicians in chicago. You will not get better prices on used guitars and other instruments. The last group i recommended this place to was a band from Australia that bought tons of stuff and thanked me up and down. They found some amazing guitars and amps!