Food scene
Seasonal pies, gelato and soda-fountain classics served in quaint surrounds with vintage furniture.
78 locals recommend
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveSeasonal pies, gelato and soda-fountain classics served in quaint surrounds with vintage furniture.
Classic & creative cakes, cookies & tortes from a bakery run by the same family since 1911.
25 locals recommend
Roeser's Bakery
3216 W North AveClassic & creative cakes, cookies & tortes from a bakery run by the same family since 1911.
Neighborhood hot spot with a locally sourced New American menu of wood-fired fare & brunch plates.
43 locals recommend
etta
1840 W North AveNeighborhood hot spot with a locally sourced New American menu of wood-fired fare & brunch plates.
Small, bustling neighborhood restaurant & bar serving seafood & vegetarian/vegan comfort food.
140 locals recommend
Handlebar
2311 W North AveSmall, bustling neighborhood restaurant & bar serving seafood & vegetarian/vegan comfort food.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
1174 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
Industrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub plates.
19 locals recommend
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 West Chicago AvenueIndustrial-chic spot for unusual house beer made from botanicals, plus creative gastropub plates.
Coffee Favorites
Artisanal lattes with exotic flavors, health-conscious baked goods & cafe fare in a hip space.
8 locals recommend
Oromo Cafe Bucktown
1912 N Western AveArtisanal lattes with exotic flavors, health-conscious baked goods & cafe fare in a hip space.
Dark Matter Coffee outpost with a variety of iced drinks & donuts in a Muddy Waters-inspired space.
11 locals recommend
Electric Mud Coffee Bar
1856 N Western AveDark Matter Coffee outpost with a variety of iced drinks & donuts in a Muddy Waters-inspired space.
Grocery Essentials
Family-owned supermarket offering a variety of produce, plus meats, dairy & catering services.
110 locals recommend
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveFamily-owned supermarket offering a variety of produce, plus meats, dairy & catering services.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLocal supermarket chain with a wide selection and fresh produce.