Erika’s guidebook

Erika
Erika’s guidebook

Food scene

Popular burgers plus shakes, beer & cocktails served in rustic, takeout-friendly digs with a patio.
161 locals recommend
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave
161 locals recommend
Popular burgers plus shakes, beer & cocktails served in rustic, takeout-friendly digs with a patio.
Neighborhood hot spot with a locally sourced New American menu of wood-fired fare & brunch plates.
43 locals recommend
etta
1840 W North Ave
43 locals recommend
Neighborhood hot spot with a locally sourced New American menu of wood-fired fare & brunch plates.
An omakase menu with sake pairings is the highlight at this upscale Japanese eatery & sushi bar
Kyōten
2507 West Armitage Avenue
An omakase menu with sake pairings is the highlight at this upscale Japanese eatery & sushi bar
Asian-inspired plates & craft cocktails served amid funky furnishings & communal tables.
84 locals recommend
Mott St
1401 N Ashland Ave
84 locals recommend
Asian-inspired plates & craft cocktails served amid funky furnishings & communal tables.
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
56 locals recommend
Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen Ave
56 locals recommend
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
Seasonal Italian dining & wines plus house-roasted coffee in a chic storefront with garden patio.
17 locals recommend
Antico
1946 N Leavitt St
17 locals recommend
Seasonal Italian dining & wines plus house-roasted coffee in a chic storefront with garden patio.

Coffee Favorites

Petite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
41 locals recommend
Red June Cafe
2020 N Leavitt St
41 locals recommend
Petite coffee shop offering breakfasts, baked goods & sandwiches from a counter & walk-up window.
Craft coffee, tea & matcha cafe offering a selection of sandwiches, salads & local pastries.
25 locals recommend
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee Ave
25 locals recommend
Craft coffee, tea & matcha cafe offering a selection of sandwiches, salads & local pastries.
Coffee shop featuring house-roasted beans, patio seating & a selection of breakfast & lunch food.
20 locals recommend
Gallery Cafe
1760 W North Ave
20 locals recommend
Coffee shop featuring house-roasted beans, patio seating & a selection of breakfast & lunch food.
Chic coffeehouse featuring Italian-style drinks brewed from house-brand beans, plus baked goods.
12 locals recommend
Caffè Umbria
2545 W Armitage Ave
12 locals recommend
Chic coffeehouse featuring Italian-style drinks brewed from house-brand beans, plus baked goods.

Grocery Essentials

Health-focused supermarket with local offerings
27 locals recommend
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
2500 N Elston Ave
27 locals recommend
Health-focused supermarket with local offerings
Local supermarket chain with fresh produce and a wide selection of products
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 locals recommend
Local supermarket chain with fresh produce and a wide selection of products
Upscale neighborhood grocery store featuring organic produce, craft beer, wine & fresh flowers.
29 locals recommend
Garden Gourmet Market
1130 N Ashland Ave
29 locals recommend
Upscale neighborhood grocery store featuring organic produce, craft beer, wine & fresh flowers.