Food Scene
Michelin star restaurant that foodies can't get enough of. Reservations not taken. Long wait for dinner; highly recommend going for brunch! Outdoor seating available, too.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichelin star restaurant that foodies can't get enough of. Reservations not taken. Long wait for dinner; highly recommend going for brunch! Outdoor seating available, too.
Most excellent local restaurant lauded for its organic fare and custom menu that changes daily. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating. HIGHLY recommended.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdMost excellent local restaurant lauded for its organic fare and custom menu that changes daily. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating. HIGHLY recommended.
Just saying' ... there's a Starbucks nearby, in case that's your poison. Newly remodeled with great outdoor seating. ;)
271 locals recommend
Starbucks
210 W North AveJust saying' ... there's a Starbucks nearby, in case that's your poison. Newly remodeled with great outdoor seating. ;)
Small plates, Spanish style. Nice atmosphere, cozy. Not as crowded as newer, trendier restaurants in area, but still good food and drink menu. Outdoor seating.
10 locals recommend
Azucar Tapas
2647 N Kedzie AveSmall plates, Spanish style. Nice atmosphere, cozy. Not as crowded as newer, trendier restaurants in area, but still good food and drink menu. Outdoor seating.
Fab casual fare morning, noon and night! An in-house coal-fire oven toasts bagels, pasta and pizzas to die for. Great baked goods in A.M.; wine and beer list in P.M. Comfy and simple.
340 locals recommend
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveFab casual fare morning, noon and night! An in-house coal-fire oven toasts bagels, pasta and pizzas to die for. Great baked goods in A.M.; wine and beer list in P.M. Comfy and simple.
Local micro brewery with amazing burgers and full menu to boot! Try the porter!
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveLocal micro brewery with amazing burgers and full menu to boot! Try the porter!
Yup, more local coffee roasters. Nice, mellow vibe as a place to hang out for a bit. Limited, but great, menu. Amazing coffee.
108 locals recommend
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveYup, more local coffee roasters. Nice, mellow vibe as a place to hang out for a bit. Limited, but great, menu. Amazing coffee.
Vegetarian food that makes you want to convert. Nice atmosphere.
136 locals recommend
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueVegetarian food that makes you want to convert. Nice atmosphere.
A little bit of walk -- but TOTALLY worth it in the summer for the killer outdoor space. And the fried chicken ain't bad either.
656 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveA little bit of walk -- but TOTALLY worth it in the summer for the killer outdoor space. And the fried chicken ain't bad either.
Great little cafe with biscuits and coffee to die for. Superb outdoor space in summer. Worth the walk!
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveGreat little cafe with biscuits and coffee to die for. Superb outdoor space in summer. Worth the walk!
New local fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner. Organic, locally sourced, etc. Menu changes daily.
58 locals recommend
Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey AveNew local fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner. Organic, locally sourced, etc. Menu changes daily.
Hipster coffee joint with 2nd-hand decor in a not-so-well-lit space, so atmosphere is lacking, IMHO. BUT coffee is great, place is large, you can hang for a long time and there is outdoor seating!
113 locals recommend
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveHipster coffee joint with 2nd-hand decor in a not-so-well-lit space, so atmosphere is lacking, IMHO. BUT coffee is great, place is large, you can hang for a long time and there is outdoor seating!
The Duplex
3137 West Logan BoulevardWarm, comfy atmosphere. Generally good service. Nice outdoor seating in summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood joint tucked in a residential area. Nice, small outdoor patio. Good beer menu and bar food.
50 locals recommend
Small Bar
2956 N Albany AveNeighborhood joint tucked in a residential area. Nice, small outdoor patio. Good beer menu and bar food.
AMAZING small local bar. Live, low-key music. Fantastic craft drinks. Do not miss.
185 locals recommend
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveAMAZING small local bar. Live, low-key music. Fantastic craft drinks. Do not miss.
Try the food in jars -- so good! Nice vibe. Outdoor space in summer.
144 locals recommend
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdTry the food in jars -- so good! Nice vibe. Outdoor space in summer.
Lovely wine bar AND restaurant. Excellent small (and larger) plates. GREAT wine list. Fab atmosphere.
73 locals recommend
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveLovely wine bar AND restaurant. Excellent small (and larger) plates. GREAT wine list. Fab atmosphere.
Essentials
Super close pharmacy/market for staples only two blocks away -- milk, toiletries, even basic booze.
84 locals recommend
Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence AveSuper close pharmacy/market for staples only two blocks away -- milk, toiletries, even basic booze.
Small market but packed with everything you need to cook an amazing meal with local, organic fare.
89 locals recommend
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveSmall market but packed with everything you need to cook an amazing meal with local, organic fare.
Target
This smaller-scale Target is the closest spot for groceries!
Shopping
Fun quick and cheap shopping for whatever you forgot -- from underwear to T-shirts!
13 locals recommend
Gap Factory
2778 N Milwaukee AveFun quick and cheap shopping for whatever you forgot -- from underwear to T-shirts!
Gorgeous gift shop and flower market. Charming smalls like jewelry, candles, soaps and other lovely, unique items.
42 locals recommend
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee AveGorgeous gift shop and flower market. Charming smalls like jewelry, candles, soaps and other lovely, unique items.
Amazing children's toy and gift shop. Do not be dissuaded by the small size -- they have everything that matters!
21 locals recommend
Play
3109 W Logan BlvdAmazing children's toy and gift shop. Do not be dissuaded by the small size -- they have everything that matters!
Very impressive local and women-owned gift shop with Chicago-made gifts and one-of-a-kind souvenirs including jewelry, clothing, t-shirts, tchotchkes you won't find anywhere else.
65 locals recommend
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdVery impressive local and women-owned gift shop with Chicago-made gifts and one-of-a-kind souvenirs including jewelry, clothing, t-shirts, tchotchkes you won't find anywhere else.
Entertainment & Activities
Great old movie theater recently renovated! Shows newly run films as well as the occasional classic.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveGreat old movie theater recently renovated! Shows newly run films as well as the occasional classic.