seasonal
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdOutdoor cafe right on Lake Michigan open seasonally.
food, coffee & snacks
George's Deep Dish
6221 North Clark StreetDestination worthwhile deep dish doubters and lovers.
Dak
1104 W Granville AveKorean chicken wings great quick spot.
Alexander's Restaurant
6158 N Clark StOld school classic diner has't changed in 60 years
Milo’s serves up falafel, shawarma, and kabobs in pitas or on plates, but it also offers protein bowls, loaded fries, and saj, a traditional pressed sandwich. Stop by on Tuesday or Friday for the shawarma or falafel specials: at $2.99.
Milo's Pita
5731 N BroadwayMilo’s serves up falafel, shawarma, and kabobs in pitas or on plates, but it also offers protein bowls, loaded fries, and saj, a traditional pressed sandwich. Stop by on Tuesday or Friday for the shawarma or falafel specials: at $2.99.
Eager eaters flock to this roomy Ethiopian restaurant for homemade dishes featuring lamb, chicken, beef, and lentils.
41 locals recommend
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N BroadwayEager eaters flock to this roomy Ethiopian restaurant for homemade dishes featuring lamb, chicken, beef, and lentils.
Lickety Split
7000 N Western AveRetro style frozen custard and candy shop.
Owners Marisa Paolillo and Nakur Patel will be serving up 21 Days of Thali, a quarterly dinner series. On weekends, a pop-up cafe, NonNative, offers samosas, waffles, chai, and other breakfast and lunch fare.
6 locals recommend
Mango Pickle
5842 N BroadwayOwners Marisa Paolillo and Nakur Patel will be serving up 21 Days of Thali, a quarterly dinner series. On weekends, a pop-up cafe, NonNative, offers samosas, waffles, chai, and other breakfast and lunch fare.
Asian-inspired cuisine made entirely from plant-based ingredients.
7 locals recommend
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
5812 N BroadwayAsian-inspired cuisine made entirely from plant-based ingredients.
Cajun-Creole comfort fare plus craft beer & cocktails in a down-home setting with brick walls.
19 locals recommend
Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N BroadwayCajun-Creole comfort fare plus craft beer & cocktails in a down-home setting with brick walls.
Hip bakery/cafe serving coffee, creative sandwiches & housemade pastries in spare, rustic-chic digs.
28 locals recommend
Mash Kitchen
4535 N Lincoln AveHip bakery/cafe serving coffee, creative sandwiches & housemade pastries in spare, rustic-chic digs.
Breakfast, lunch & brunch spot known for American comfort food with a twist & bakery carryout. The egg sandwich is perfect
94 locals recommend
m.henry
5707 N Clark StBreakfast, lunch & brunch spot known for American comfort food with a twist & bakery carryout. The egg sandwich is perfect
grab a drink
Sovereign Liquors
6202 N BroadwayLocal dive bar.
100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
82 locals recommend
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
This longtime Edgewater staple has everything one needs to cure seasonal depression: two roaring fireplaces, boozy “pub potions,” and juicy pub burgers.
41 locals recommend
Moody's Pub
5910 N BroadwayThis longtime Edgewater staple has everything one needs to cure seasonal depression: two roaring fireplaces, boozy “pub potions,” and juicy pub burgers.
get the basics
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWalking distance from airbnb for all your basic needs.
coffee n bakery
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveLocal coffee shop.
Lost Larson
5318 N Clark StThe croissants and sandwiches are all delicious. Really anything.
pHlour Bakery & Cafe
1138 W Bryn Mawr AveLocal bakery great for a fresh loaf of bread.