Food Scene
Nhu Lan Bakery
2612 W Lawrence AveLunch: Vietnamese sandwiches, soup, and snacks.
Beans & Bagels
2601 W Leland AveCoffee shop right next to the Rockwell Brown line.
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveCoffee shop in the heart of the Lincoln Square shop district.
Luella's Southern Kitchen
4609 N Lincoln AveDinner: Great foodz!
Tre Kronor
3258 W Foster AveBreakfast: The best in Swedish breakfast.
San Soo Gab San
5247 N Western AveDinner: Korean BBQ at its finest.
Breakfast: Dutch pancake house. So good.
25 locals recommend
Famous Dutch Pancake Huis - Pannenkoeken Cafe
4757 N Western AveBreakfast: Dutch pancake house. So good.
Taqueria Santa Rita
2752 W Lawrence AveLunch: Mexican food, tacos, etc.
Lunch: Colombian bakery and restaurant next door. Empanadas, chorizo, chicharron, and pastries.
8 locals recommend
Mekato's Colombian Bakery
5423 N Lincoln AveLunch: Colombian bakery and restaurant next door. Empanadas, chorizo, chicharron, and pastries.
Isla Pilipina Restaurant
15 West Washington StreetDinner: Filipino food. Authentic with great taste.
Essentials
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveGrocery store conveniently located down the street
Tony's Finer Foods
5233 N Lincoln AveGrocery store up the street with a large selection.
Shopping
Cardinal Wine & Spirits
4905 N Lincoln AveThe place to buy booze!
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveConvenience store
Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln AveScents and potions.
Rock N Roll Vintage Chicago Guitar Shop
4727 N Damen AveVintage guitar shop with effects and pedals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lincoln Square Lanes
4874 North Lincoln AvenueBar with bowling, pool tables, live music, and food.
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueGerman Brauhaus in the Lincoln Square shopping district
Sightseeing
Rockwell station
4648 N Rockwell StRockwell Brown Line 'L' Stop