Drinks & Nightlife
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueClose to home! Cheap draft specials.
Burlington Bar
3425 W Fullerton AveLocal music, cheap drinks, usually no cover
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveAIR HOCKEY!
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee Avecheaaaaap beer!!
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey Avekinda pricy- but such a fun, tiki atmosphere!
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveAmazing cocktails. Get on that patio!
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Avebest 4 AM bar in the city! great dancing, huge crowds.
Food Scene
PBJ- $8 gets you a beer, a shot of jameson & a slice of pizza!!
(they also have jameson ice cream-- what!)
152 locals recommend
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenuePBJ- $8 gets you a beer, a shot of jameson & a slice of pizza!!
(they also have jameson ice cream-- what!)
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Avehave you seen Drinking Buddies?
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton Avebest tacos in the city! cash only!
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveThe best patio in town! get a negroni slushie!
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBEST CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA
(and i'm willing to fight about it)
fantastic pies, biscuits & coffee! my favorite brunch in the city!
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Avefantastic pies, biscuits & coffee! my favorite brunch in the city!
Tiny, old school soda shop in an old dry cleaner storefront! Their house-made sodas are to die for.
46 locals recommend
Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveTiny, old school soda shop in an old dry cleaner storefront! Their house-made sodas are to die for.
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee Avemy favorite spot!
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave!
Arts & Culture
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveCatch a new movie in one of the oldest theatres in town :)
Most authentic blues bar in the city! Usually a $5-15 door fee, but cheap drinks and great music/dancing!
101 locals recommend
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveMost authentic blues bar in the city! Usually a $5-15 door fee, but cheap drinks and great music/dancing!
Fireside Bowl
2646 W Fullerton AveOld school beer & bowl. There's usually a groupon for $15/trip!
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark Stit's free!
North Recreation Drive
North Recreation DriveBest view of the skyline (free parking to boot!)