Arts & Culture
Cultural center and museum that focuses on contemporary Ukrainian artists
38 locals recommend
Ukranian Institute of Modern Art
2320 W Chicago AveCultural center and museum that focuses on contemporary Ukrainian artists
Essentials
Ann's Bakery and Deli
2158 W Chicago AveSmall grocer with fresh baked European breads
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveFood Scene
Late-night hot dog stand with milkshakes and incredible hamburgers
62 locals recommend
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveLate-night hot dog stand with milkshakes and incredible hamburgers
Sunrise Cafe
2012 W Chicago AveLocal family-owned breakfast joint - their back patio is a delight
Cash-only gelato shop with delicious, inventive flavors - and Turkish iced coffee in the summer!
89 locals recommend
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrCash-only gelato shop with delicious, inventive flavors - and Turkish iced coffee in the summer!
THE spot in the city for nearly any soccer game you'd want to see - and most other game, too. Great food, too, and a spectacular patio
55 locals recommend
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveTHE spot in the city for nearly any soccer game you'd want to see - and most other game, too. Great food, too, and a spectacular patio
Great coffee shop and roastery; their juices and pastries are equally high quality!
16 locals recommend
Metric Coffee Co.
2021 W Fulton StGreat coffee shop and roastery; their juices and pastries are equally high quality!
Vegetarian sandwich spot right around the corner - they make their own seitan onsite!
15 locals recommend
Upton's Breakroom
2054 W Grand AveVegetarian sandwich spot right around the corner - they make their own seitan onsite!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brandy distillery with a tasting room that's open Thursday - Saturday - definitely a unique experience
Rhine Hall Distillery
2010 W Fulton StBrandy distillery with a tasting room that's open Thursday - Saturday - definitely a unique experience
Pub and brewery for Goose Island - they host tours of their facility, but it's also a great bar
34 locals recommend
Goose Island Taproom
1800 W Fulton StPub and brewery for Goose Island - they host tours of their facility, but it's also a great bar
Excellent neighborhood bar - don't skip the food either (and they're open for brunch)
41 locals recommend
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago AveExcellent neighborhood bar - don't skip the food either (and they're open for brunch)
Shopping
Huge warehouse full of architectural antiques and salvage - even if you can't bring any of it home, it's so fun to just walk through the aisles here
9 locals recommend
Urban Remains
1820 W Grand AveHuge warehouse full of architectural antiques and salvage - even if you can't bring any of it home, it's so fun to just walk through the aisles here
A beautiful plant store - when it's cold, this is a warm, green oasis. When it's warm, they have a wonderful outdoor space with flowering plants.
23 locals recommend
Sprout Home
745 N Damen AveA beautiful plant store - when it's cold, this is a warm, green oasis. When it's warm, they have a wonderful outdoor space with flowering plants.
Study Hall
2016 W Chicago AveModern, upscale clothing store with stuff for men, women, and kids
Parks & Nature
Smith Park
Sizable city park with an outdoor pool and a decorative WW2 tank