Food scene
Joe and Melissa Basilone opened Perkolator in September of 2014. Located at the heart of the Irving Austin Business District, their cafe has connected the community through coffee, tea, food and art. It is not only a café, but it is a a place where neighbors sit down together; where groups make plans to better their community; where friends are made; and where local artists show their work and people come together to see those works of art.
11 locals recommend
Perkolator
6032 W Irving Park RdJoe and Melissa Basilone opened Perkolator in September of 2014. Located at the heart of the Irving Austin Business District, their cafe has connected the community through coffee, tea, food and art. It is not only a café, but it is a a place where neighbors sit down together; where groups make plans to better their community; where friends are made; and where local artists show their work and people come together to see those works of art.
Portage Grounds Coffee & Tea honors the rich culture of Portage Park in every cup we brew. We intend to create a convenient, welcoming space for the thinker as well as a delicious, reliable cup for the commuter. Portage Grounds is not only a destination for a distinctive cup of coffee, but also a gathering space for other local businesses, book clubs, running/biking clubs, students, study groups, artists, musicians, families, etc. Use our meeting room for sharing your ideas with coworkers and friends, sit by the fire in the winter to dig into your page-turner, or get some sun in our outdoor patio in the warm summer months. It is exciting to see the Portage Park area expanding and it is our hope that Portage Grounds can serve as a gathering place for our growing community.
19 locals recommend
Portage Grounds
5501 W Irving Park RdPortage Grounds Coffee & Tea honors the rich culture of Portage Park in every cup we brew. We intend to create a convenient, welcoming space for the thinker as well as a delicious, reliable cup for the commuter. Portage Grounds is not only a destination for a distinctive cup of coffee, but also a gathering space for other local businesses, book clubs, running/biking clubs, students, study groups, artists, musicians, families, etc. Use our meeting room for sharing your ideas with coworkers and friends, sit by the fire in the winter to dig into your page-turner, or get some sun in our outdoor patio in the warm summer months. It is exciting to see the Portage Park area expanding and it is our hope that Portage Grounds can serve as a gathering place for our growing community.
Eggsperience Irving Park
4925 West Irving Park RoadERIS was inspired by the eponymous Greek goddess notorious for causing mayhem. As the story goes, Eris threw the golden apple of discord into a party that she wasn’t invited to, thus creating a chaotic scene as every goddess in attendance scrambled for its beauty.
So how do we make an impression in a city of over 100 breweries? By throwing an apple into the party; we are making hard ciders, too.
Our menu strives to be inclusive of meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, and those who observe gluten free diets. Perhaps still wounded from not being invited to that party, we want everyone to feel welcome here. We do our best to offer a wide selection of dishes that will tempt all who cross our threshold.
37 locals recommend
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park RdERIS was inspired by the eponymous Greek goddess notorious for causing mayhem. As the story goes, Eris threw the golden apple of discord into a party that she wasn’t invited to, thus creating a chaotic scene as every goddess in attendance scrambled for its beauty.
So how do we make an impression in a city of over 100 breweries? By throwing an apple into the party; we are making hard ciders, too.
Our menu strives to be inclusive of meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, and those who observe gluten free diets. Perhaps still wounded from not being invited to that party, we want everyone to feel welcome here. We do our best to offer a wide selection of dishes that will tempt all who cross our threshold.
Flavor & Taste is our business. We admit it. We're extremely passionate about tacos. It's our obsession and we're proud to be the new kid on the block - serving up authentic American food with Mexican flavor and taste.
Get ready to indulge in tacos that explode in your mouth with the freshest ingredients - locally grown and hand selected. Abuelita would be so proud!
And don't forget to try our famous Margaritas, Margaronas, Micheladas and Palomas! We also serve 60+ craft beers and a good selection of wine, too.
14 locals recommend
Tatas Tacos
4929 W Irving Park RdFlavor & Taste is our business. We admit it. We're extremely passionate about tacos. It's our obsession and we're proud to be the new kid on the block - serving up authentic American food with Mexican flavor and taste.
Get ready to indulge in tacos that explode in your mouth with the freshest ingredients - locally grown and hand selected. Abuelita would be so proud!
And don't forget to try our famous Margaritas, Margaronas, Micheladas and Palomas! We also serve 60+ craft beers and a good selection of wine, too.
Do One Thing Well
Our burgers have been featured on TV ("Check, Please," "Chicago's Best") in print (Food Network Magazine, Men's Journal, Forbes, Chicago Magazine) and at or near the top of more best burger lists than we can keep track of.
Fresh Ingredients
Our burgers are built from the ground up - we bake our own bread, grind our own meat, cut our own fries, for an experience that cannot be duplicated. If it can be done from scratch, that's how we are doing it.
Stay Awhile
If you like your burgers like we do, with a solid craft beer lineup and a side of Rock and Roll, served in a warm, inviting atmosphere, then we can't wait to see you here.
15 locals recommend
BRGRBELLY Portage Park
5739 W Irving Park RdDo One Thing Well
Our burgers have been featured on TV ("Check, Please," "Chicago's Best") in print (Food Network Magazine, Men's Journal, Forbes, Chicago Magazine) and at or near the top of more best burger lists than we can keep track of.
Fresh Ingredients
Our burgers are built from the ground up - we bake our own bread, grind our own meat, cut our own fries, for an experience that cannot be duplicated. If it can be done from scratch, that's how we are doing it.
Stay Awhile
If you like your burgers like we do, with a solid craft beer lineup and a side of Rock and Roll, served in a warm, inviting atmosphere, then we can't wait to see you here.
Easy Street Pizza & Beer Garden
3750 N Central AveGreat Outdoor Patio and Pizza.
Community Tavern
4038 N Milwaukee AveThe journey from Italy to Chicago was a long journey but one that brought the Cirrincione family’s dreams to fruition. They left everything they knew & took a chance at the American dream & they were nothing short of being successful. Ten venues later & over 40 years of industry experience under their belt, they’ve decided to evolve & transform their Suparossa on Central Avenue to Legno Chicago Italian Gastropub.
Legno offers a wide selection of regional Italian entrees from small plates & wood burning Neapolitan pizzas to homemade pastas & an extensive beer & wine list that features vino from across the World, expanding far & beyond their roots in Italy.
Our interior design reflects the significance of the word, ‘legno’, pronounced (LEH-nyoh), which means ‘wood’ in the Italian language. A perfect mix of blended wood tones, exposed red brick & warm glow from the blaze of our wood fired oven creates a cozy & inviting ambiance. Staying true to our roots, we capture the traditionally inspired & impeccable fresh tastes of the Old World cuisine with a contemporary twist.
16 locals recommend
Legno by Suparossa
4250 N Central AveThe journey from Italy to Chicago was a long journey but one that brought the Cirrincione family’s dreams to fruition. They left everything they knew & took a chance at the American dream & they were nothing short of being successful. Ten venues later & over 40 years of industry experience under their belt, they’ve decided to evolve & transform their Suparossa on Central Avenue to Legno Chicago Italian Gastropub.
Legno offers a wide selection of regional Italian entrees from small plates & wood burning Neapolitan pizzas to homemade pastas & an extensive beer & wine list that features vino from across the World, expanding far & beyond their roots in Italy.
Our interior design reflects the significance of the word, ‘legno’, pronounced (LEH-nyoh), which means ‘wood’ in the Italian language. A perfect mix of blended wood tones, exposed red brick & warm glow from the blaze of our wood fired oven creates a cozy & inviting ambiance. Staying true to our roots, we capture the traditionally inspired & impeccable fresh tastes of the Old World cuisine with a contemporary twist.
One day while traveling to visit Pompeii his father stopped in Napoli and he ate his 1st pizza Napoletana at a small pizzeria in the heart of Naples. You never forget your 1st bite, after returning to Chicago for many years Nick was finally able to revisit Naples in 2012 to study the art of Pizza Napoletana. There he trained under one of Napoli's best Pizzaiolos. After completing all his certifications with VPN Nick returned to Chicago to open Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana, on Harlem Avenue. In 2016 Nick opened his 2nd location in Chicago's booming West Loop on Randolph St.
Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana is part of the (VPN) Verace Pizza Napoletana. The VPN is the American Delegation of the Association VERA PIZZA NAPOLETANA an international non-for profit organization founded in the mid-1980s by a group of Neapolitan Pizzaiolos (pizza Makers) seeking to cultivate the culinary art of making Pizza Napoletana.
7 locals recommend
Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana
3719 N Harlem AveOne day while traveling to visit Pompeii his father stopped in Napoli and he ate his 1st pizza Napoletana at a small pizzeria in the heart of Naples. You never forget your 1st bite, after returning to Chicago for many years Nick was finally able to revisit Naples in 2012 to study the art of Pizza Napoletana. There he trained under one of Napoli's best Pizzaiolos. After completing all his certifications with VPN Nick returned to Chicago to open Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana, on Harlem Avenue. In 2016 Nick opened his 2nd location in Chicago's booming West Loop on Randolph St.
Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana is part of the (VPN) Verace Pizza Napoletana. The VPN is the American Delegation of the Association VERA PIZZA NAPOLETANA an international non-for profit organization founded in the mid-1980s by a group of Neapolitan Pizzaiolos (pizza Makers) seeking to cultivate the culinary art of making Pizza Napoletana.
Your desserts or snacks destination : pan-global cuisine with in-house made baked empanadas, hamburger, soups, savory or sweet French velvet crêpes, 12++ flavours of artisan ice creams, milkshake, popping bobba teas, Italian coffee, loose leaf teas, fruit tisane, CHARCOAL NUTS
BISTRO 6050
6050 W Irving Park RdYour desserts or snacks destination : pan-global cuisine with in-house made baked empanadas, hamburger, soups, savory or sweet French velvet crêpes, 12++ flavours of artisan ice creams, milkshake, popping bobba teas, Italian coffee, loose leaf teas, fruit tisane, CHARCOAL NUTS
Located in the heart of Portage Park, Sutherland's is cozy spot with a great food menu, large selection of beers, crafty cocktails and plenty of TV's to catch your favorite sporting event. Outdoor patio, food carry out and party space available upon request. Check out our food and drink menus.
16 locals recommend
Sutherlands
5353 W Irving Park RdLocated in the heart of Portage Park, Sutherland's is cozy spot with a great food menu, large selection of beers, crafty cocktails and plenty of TV's to catch your favorite sporting event. Outdoor patio, food carry out and party space available upon request. Check out our food and drink menus.
Trattoria Porretta has been proudly serving the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago for over 50 years! We are located at the corner of Waveland and Central Ave, about a block north of Addison St. and just minutes from the 90/94 expressway. Order online or stop by for the best pizza, pasta, seafood, and service in the area!
7 locals recommend
Trattoria Porretta Ristorante, Pizzeria, and Catering
3656 N Central AveTrattoria Porretta has been proudly serving the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago for over 50 years! We are located at the corner of Waveland and Central Ave, about a block north of Addison St. and just minutes from the 90/94 expressway. Order online or stop by for the best pizza, pasta, seafood, and service in the area!
Portage Park Farmers Market
North Long Avenue2021 Dates
June 6, 20
July 18
August 1, 15, 29
September 5, 19
October 3
Sleek And Healthy Nutrition
5713 W Irving Park RdEnergy Tea, Protein Bowls, Donuts, Oatmeal, Shakes
Bia's Café Marianao
4323 W Addison StCuban Food
Mediterranean restaurant known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
FALAFEL DREAM
3950 N Harlem AveMediterranean restaurant known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Choose from 9 different dining options and stay for the entertainment.
13 locals recommend
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park PlChoose from 9 different dining options and stay for the entertainment.
Neighborhoods
Rosemont
Convention Center and Entertainment District
Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio. Walking Tours.
Logan Square is a thriving community of artists, musicians, and the indie spirit. Its creative energy and urban vibe make it a go-to for locals looking for the next cool thing.
https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/logan-square/
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
Logan Square is a thriving community of artists, musicians, and the indie spirit. Its creative energy and urban vibe make it a go-to for locals looking for the next cool thing.
https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/logan-square/
Sightseeing
Horner Park is a 54-acre park in the Irving Park community area. The eastern boundary of the park borders the Chicago River between Montrose Avenue and Irving Park Road. In 2013, a river shoreline restoration project began, restoring 11 acres of riverbank from a thicket of invasive and weedy plants to a thriving savanna of native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. This effort reduced invasive species and bank erosion, improved the biodiversity of the park, and provided new access to nature with trails along the river.
56 locals recommend
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose AveHorner Park is a 54-acre park in the Irving Park community area. The eastern boundary of the park borders the Chicago River between Montrose Avenue and Irving Park Road. In 2013, a river shoreline restoration project began, restoring 11 acres of riverbank from a thicket of invasive and weedy plants to a thriving savanna of native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. This effort reduced invasive species and bank erosion, improved the biodiversity of the park, and provided new access to nature with trails along the river.
The 38.18-acre park is much more than a pretty picture—it’s the site for hundreds of valuable sports, early childhood recreation and cultural programs, as well as fantastic family special events.
Portage Park offers something for every kind of play—six tennis courts, a new soft-surface ADA accessible playground, a slab for in-line skating, a new dog friends area, a bike path, a nature walk, five baseball fields, two combination football/soccer fields and two fieldhouses, one housing a gymnasium and the other a cultural arts building.
In the heat of summer, Portage Park is the place to keep cool. Its Olympic-size pool features a large deck for sunning, misting sprays, an interactive water play area with slide and diving boards. The park also contains a smaller heated pool.
Portage Park Indoor Pool
4100 N Long AveThe 38.18-acre park is much more than a pretty picture—it’s the site for hundreds of valuable sports, early childhood recreation and cultural programs, as well as fantastic family special events.
Portage Park offers something for every kind of play—six tennis courts, a new soft-surface ADA accessible playground, a slab for in-line skating, a new dog friends area, a bike path, a nature walk, five baseball fields, two combination football/soccer fields and two fieldhouses, one housing a gymnasium and the other a cultural arts building.
In the heat of summer, Portage Park is the place to keep cool. Its Olympic-size pool features a large deck for sunning, misting sprays, an interactive water play area with slide and diving boards. The park also contains a smaller heated pool.
Bars
Printer's Row Brewing is a high quality craft beer company in the ever-growing Chicago landscape of micro breweries. We think back to the days of small town and city breweries that catered to their local residents. Our home of historic Printer's Row, Chicago, is where the brewing adventure began.
Our story is about great local people, businesses, architecture, and history we love. We hope to provide the finest beer and experience in Printer's Row and beyond! We are excited to announce the opening of our Jefferson Park tasting room as of June 19th, 2021.
Family friendly- pup will be allowed on the patio once opened. Bring your own food-lots of local restaurants to support.
Beer Here!
Printer's Row Brewing
4801 North Austin AvenuePrinter's Row Brewing is a high quality craft beer company in the ever-growing Chicago landscape of micro breweries. We think back to the days of small town and city breweries that catered to their local residents. Our home of historic Printer's Row, Chicago, is where the brewing adventure began.
Our story is about great local people, businesses, architecture, and history we love. We hope to provide the finest beer and experience in Printer's Row and beyond! We are excited to announce the opening of our Jefferson Park tasting room as of June 19th, 2021.
Family friendly- pup will be allowed on the patio once opened. Bring your own food-lots of local restaurants to support.
Beer Here!
Located in the heart of Portage Park, Sutherland's is cozy spot with a great food menu, large selection of beers, crafty cocktails and plenty of TV's to catch your favorite sporting event. Outdoor patio, food carry out and party space available upon request. Check out our food and drink menus.
16 locals recommend
Sutherlands
5353 W Irving Park RdLocated in the heart of Portage Park, Sutherland's is cozy spot with a great food menu, large selection of beers, crafty cocktails and plenty of TV's to catch your favorite sporting event. Outdoor patio, food carry out and party space available upon request. Check out our food and drink menus.
ERIS was inspired by the eponymous Greek goddess notorious for causing mayhem. As the story goes, Eris threw the golden apple of discord into a party that she wasn’t invited to, thus creating a chaotic scene as every goddess in attendance scrambled for its beauty.
So how do we make an impression in a city of over 100 breweries? By throwing an apple into the party; we are making hard ciders, too.
Our menu strives to be inclusive of meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, and those who observe gluten free diets. Perhaps still wounded from not being invited to that party, we want everyone to feel welcome here. We do our best to offer a wide selection of dishes that will tempt all who cross our threshold.
37 locals recommend
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park RdERIS was inspired by the eponymous Greek goddess notorious for causing mayhem. As the story goes, Eris threw the golden apple of discord into a party that she wasn’t invited to, thus creating a chaotic scene as every goddess in attendance scrambled for its beauty.
So how do we make an impression in a city of over 100 breweries? By throwing an apple into the party; we are making hard ciders, too.
Our menu strives to be inclusive of meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, and those who observe gluten free diets. Perhaps still wounded from not being invited to that party, we want everyone to feel welcome here. We do our best to offer a wide selection of dishes that will tempt all who cross our threshold.
Old Irving Brewing Co.
4419 W Montrose AveTraveler advice
Getting around
Chicago Transit Authority aka the CTA
CTA:
Hop on the Addison Street #152 Bus just one block away (corner of Addison and Menard). This will take you to a variety of neighborhoods: Avondale, Roscoe Village, Lakeview and the Southport Corridor.
This bus will also take you to the "L" Addison Street Blue Line
Take this train for the neighborhoods: Logan Square, Wicker Park, Bucktown, and the loop. Transfer to Orange, Red, Brown, Purple or Pink Lines to explore more neighborhoods or the downtown area.