Food Scene
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan RdOriginal Chicago-style pizza.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdChipotle Grill. You know it.
From Korean Bibimbap to big, juicy burgers. Abuzz with Loyola college students and everyone else, too!
43 locals recommend
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdFrom Korean Bibimbap to big, juicy burgers. Abuzz with Loyola college students and everyone else, too!
Very nice coffee shop with breakfast and a patio steps from the beach.
18 locals recommend
The Growling Rabbit
5938 N BroadwayVery nice coffee shop with breakfast and a patio steps from the beach.
Family-owned, Ethiopian cafe. Coffee beans grown in Ethiopia by family members and roasted on-site.
17 locals recommend
Royal Coffee Corporation
6764 N Sheridan RdFamily-owned, Ethiopian cafe. Coffee beans grown in Ethiopia by family members and roasted on-site.
Excellent tapas restaurant. Elegant atmosphere but affordable prices. Friendly service. Excellent wines and sangria.
25 locals recommend
Twisted Tapas
1146 W Pratt BlvdExcellent tapas restaurant. Elegant atmosphere but affordable prices. Friendly service. Excellent wines and sangria.
Tiny storefront Korean breakfast place (American eggs & pancakes, too). One elderly woman owns the place, cooks, does dishes, waits tables---everything. Have breakfast here just for the experience.
20 locals recommend
Noon Hour Grill
6930 N Glenwood AveTiny storefront Korean breakfast place (American eggs & pancakes, too). One elderly woman owns the place, cooks, does dishes, waits tables---everything. Have breakfast here just for the experience.
Great room. Restaurant/bar in same building as Mayne Stage Theater. Ask if they'll let you peek into the Theatre (when there's a show).
11 locals recommend
Act One
1330 West Morse AvenueGreat room. Restaurant/bar in same building as Mayne Stage Theater. Ask if they'll let you peek into the Theatre (when there's a show).
Drinks & Nightlife
The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood AveFriendly neighborhood pub. Gay-friendly, too.
Friendly bar beside the El tracks. Neighborhood friendly and lgbt-friendly.
72 locals recommend
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood AveFriendly bar beside the El tracks. Neighborhood friendly and lgbt-friendly.
Arts & Culture
Beautifully restored old music theater with live acts many nights and a good bar/restaurant (Act One) in front.
24 locals recommend
Mayne Stage
1328 W Morse AveBeautifully restored old music theater with live acts many nights and a good bar/restaurant (Act One) in front.
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N Glenwood AveQuality live theatre steps from home.
If you get a chance, see a Theo Ubique performance here. Best deal in town for award-winning musical cabaret and theater. Dinner optional. http://www.theo-u.com/
No Exit Cafe
6970 North Glenwood AvenueIf you get a chance, see a Theo Ubique performance here. Best deal in town for award-winning musical cabaret and theater. Dinner optional. http://www.theo-u.com/
Essentials
GROCERIES. An amazingly well-stocked small market in the hood. Everything from ethnic foods and meat counter to fresh produce and some organic choices.
53 locals recommend
Morse Fresh Market
1430 W Morse AveGROCERIES. An amazingly well-stocked small market in the hood. Everything from ethnic foods and meat counter to fresh produce and some organic choices.
7-Eleven
1404 W Pratt BlvdConvenience Store
Sightseeing
Worth a walk around campus if just for the peerless lake views of downtown.
53 locals recommend
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan RdWorth a walk around campus if just for the peerless lake views of downtown.
Everything Else
Close CTA Red Line elevated train stop across from Loyola University campus. 36 minutes to Millennium Park.
25 locals recommend
Loyola station
1200 W Loyola AveClose CTA Red Line elevated train stop across from Loyola University campus. 36 minutes to Millennium Park.
Nearest CTA Red Line elevated station. 37 minutes to Millennium Park.
30 locals recommend
Morse station
Nearest CTA Red Line elevated station. 37 minutes to Millennium Park.
Shopping
Armadillo's Pillow Inc
6753 N Sheridan RdUsed bookstore.