Food Scene
Roy's Restaurant
720 N State StClassic Soul Food
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveReasonably priced Southern cooking
"Our focus is on wine and beer of small production with a strong emphasis on organic and biodynamic farming practices . . . supports local farmers, hormone free meats, and seasonal produce . . ."
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue"Our focus is on wine and beer of small production with a strong emphasis on organic and biodynamic farming practices . . . supports local farmers, hormone free meats, and seasonal produce . . ."
KnockBox Cafe
1001 North California AvenueWi-fi, coffee, comfortable
Inspiration Kitchens
3504 W Lake Stgreat cause, good food, friendly, roomy, super close by!
Flying Saucer
1123 N California Avelocal fresh ingredients
breakfast and brunch
Celebrated forerunner of the farm to table movement. Artfully prepared happy food and drinks.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdCelebrated forerunner of the farm to table movement. Artfully prepared happy food and drinks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dr. J's Place
classic neighborhood spot, great atmosphere, excellent DJs, cozy dance floor
3241 W Chicago Ave
3241 West Chicago AvenueDr. J's Place
classic neighborhood spot, great atmosphere, excellent DJs, cozy dance floor
beautiful vintage decor, spacious, occasional live music, friendly
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenuebeautiful vintage decor, spacious, occasional live music, friendly
Sightseeing
fresh plants air! gorgeous, unique plants and trees, peaceful oasis
258 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Avefresh plants air! gorgeous, unique plants and trees, peaceful oasis
Arts & Culture
3522 W Franklin Blvd
3522 West Franklin BoulevardThe Franklin
outdoor exhibitions
DIY artist gallery
1000 N California Ave
Peanut Gallery
DIY art space
fun drawing night Tuesdays
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StEasy-to-get-to groceries, snacks, natural options