Nearby (Walking Distance) Food Scene
Caffè Umbria
2545 W Armitage AveReally good coffee. Nice atmosphere.
Awesome pie! They also have grits and biscuits! Great for breakfast or lunch, while picking up a pie to go. Outdoor seating area is wonderful on nice days.
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveAwesome pie! They also have grits and biscuits! Great for breakfast or lunch, while picking up a pie to go. Outdoor seating area is wonderful on nice days.
Great hot chicken. Fun atmosphere in both interior and exterior seating areas.
656 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveGreat hot chicken. Fun atmosphere in both interior and exterior seating areas.
As their motto says: “Everybody loves [them]!” Good food, nice patio, BYOB.
182 locals recommend
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveAs their motto says: “Everybody loves [them]!” Good food, nice patio, BYOB.
Zaatar
2815 W Armitage AveSolid Middle Eastern fare. Not a big dining area inside, but there is some seating.
Good tacos. Some would say better than Lazo’s (right next door), others would dispute that. Open 24 hours.
25 locals recommend
Arturo's Tacos
2001 N Western AveGood tacos. Some would say better than Lazo’s (right next door), others would dispute that. Open 24 hours.
Lazo's Tacos
2009 N Western AveMy favorite taco place. Large dining area. 24 hours.
If you want a burger and shake, check this place out! You won’t regret it.
161 locals recommend
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveIf you want a burger and shake, check this place out! You won’t regret it.
This place is a throwback soft-serve stand. Awesome setting and 1980s pricing. (It’s been around for something like 50 years.) Ice cream isn’t going to win any awards, but I always enjoy going there on a warm summer evening.
42 locals recommend
The Freeze
2815 W Armitage AveThis place is a throwback soft-serve stand. Awesome setting and 1980s pricing. (It’s been around for something like 50 years.) Ice cream isn’t going to win any awards, but I always enjoy going there on a warm summer evening.
Redhot Ranch
2449 W Armitage AveGood hotdogs and fries. Outdoor seating only. Cash only.
Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W Armitage AveGood chocolates, marshmallows, and unique desserts.
Osteria Langhe
2824 W Armitage AveGood Italian. Probably want to make a reservation in advance.
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveGood food. Reservations adviseable.
Good Italian fare. Back patio is supposed to be very nice (I’ve only been in winter months).
17 locals recommend
Antico
1946 N Leavitt StGood Italian fare. Back patio is supposed to be very nice (I’ve only been in winter months).
I believe it’s fare is called “Thai fusion.” I always get Pad Thai, and it’s really good!
19 locals recommend
Serai
2169 N Milwaukee AveI believe it’s fare is called “Thai fusion.” I always get Pad Thai, and it’s really good!
Pretty Cool Ice Cream
2353 N California AveAwesome ice cream. Unique offerings, all in “pop” format.
Good coffee. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating area.
19 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Logan Square
2261 N Milwaukee AveGood coffee. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating area.
Newer place without a sign (which seems to be a sign of “hipness” in the area.) Good tacos and guacamole. Long drink menu. Cool environment with rooftop deck and sidewalk seating, in addition to the bar/dining room.
55 locals recommend
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California AveNewer place without a sign (which seems to be a sign of “hipness” in the area.) Good tacos and guacamole. Long drink menu. Cool environment with rooftop deck and sidewalk seating, in addition to the bar/dining room.
Essentials
If you need anything dry cleaned, this is the best place in the city ! There are a number of closer options, but this place is worth the short travel.
All Pro Cleaners
3052 W Armitage AveIf you need anything dry cleaned, this is the best place in the city ! There are a number of closer options, but this place is worth the short travel.
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveSmall grocery store. Sells quality products.
Good produce selection. Inexpensive. Also has a decent deli and sells Boars Head brand meats.
110 locals recommend
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveGood produce selection. Inexpensive. Also has a decent deli and sells Boars Head brand meats.
There is a much closer walgreens at Armitage/Milwaukee. I put this one in the guidebook too because it's a really cool building. It was a bank that has been restored and converted to a walgreens. In the basement, they have the vault with pictures of how it used to be. Something interesting to check out if you like historic buildings and are in the area.
38 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
1601 N Milwaukee AveThere is a much closer walgreens at Armitage/Milwaukee. I put this one in the guidebook too because it's a really cool building. It was a bank that has been restored and converted to a walgreens. In the basement, they have the vault with pictures of how it used to be. Something interesting to check out if you like historic buildings and are in the area.