Food Scene
Dario is one of the best chefs in town and also Own Avoli across the street. You would be doing yourself a favor by trying one of these unique spots. Notice all the different chairs and plates in the restaurant.
63 locals recommend
Dario's Brasserie
4920 Underwood AveDario is one of the best chefs in town and also Own Avoli across the street. You would be doing yourself a favor by trying one of these unique spots. Notice all the different chairs and plates in the restaurant.
Amazing patio, try the mac and cheese(everyone's favorite)
40 locals recommend
Marks Food, Wine, and Spirit
4916 Underwood AveAmazing patio, try the mac and cheese(everyone's favorite)
These guys do brunch very well and have a pretty cool little patio
18 locals recommend
Mantra Bar & Grille
6913 Maple StThese guys do brunch very well and have a pretty cool little patio
Amazing authentic Italian food! 3 blocks away. This is a fantastic place for a date night, such a nice place and Dario(the chef) is amazing.
42 locals recommend
Avoli Osteria
5013 Underwood AveAmazing authentic Italian food! 3 blocks away. This is a fantastic place for a date night, such a nice place and Dario(the chef) is amazing.
Try the Shark Bait ice cream, they were on Shark Tank and this is the flavor they chose for it. soooo good.
58 locals recommend
eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato
5001 Underwood AveTry the Shark Bait ice cream, they were on Shark Tank and this is the flavor they chose for it. soooo good.
Lot 2
6207 Maple StreetOne of the better restaurants in Benson.
Ika Ramen and Izakaya
6109 Maple StSooooooooo good.
These guys know what they are doing. Great asian street food.
Ugly Duck Japanese Americana Street Food
These guys know what they are doing. Great asian street food.
Baela Rose
4919 Underwood AveGood Italian food.
Paragon Dundee
5018 Underwood AvenueNew American Restaurant
Dundee Dell
5007 Underwood AveSupposed to have really great fish and chips.
The Blackstone Meatball
3910 Harney StFun little place with interesting takes on meatballs.
Mula
3932 Farnam StSuperb Mexican food and a hip place.
As you are walking down the street you might think you smell curry... You are not mistaken, you do smell curry. The curry fries are amazing and the doner kabob is even better. I highly recommend trying this place out.
52 locals recommend
Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
620 N 50th StAs you are walking down the street you might think you smell curry... You are not mistaken, you do smell curry. The curry fries are amazing and the doner kabob is even better. I highly recommend trying this place out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dundee Cork & Bottle
614 N 50th StGreat little wine shop
Amazing spot for nightlife, food, shopping and other things of that nature. Music venues... About 10 bars over there with their own feels including a rooftop and an adult arcade. If you love beer (real Beer) this is your neighborhood.
122 locals recommend
Benson
Amazing spot for nightlife, food, shopping and other things of that nature. Music venues... About 10 bars over there with their own feels including a rooftop and an adult arcade. If you love beer (real Beer) this is your neighborhood.
This place serves amazing food till 2am. The Birdhouse slider is one of my favorite chicken sandwiches in town. They always have a great burger special as well as bahn mi sliders.
58 locals recommend
Nite Owl
3902 Farnam StThis place serves amazing food till 2am. The Birdhouse slider is one of my favorite chicken sandwiches in town. They always have a great burger special as well as bahn mi sliders.
1912 N 62nd St
1912 North 62nd StreetGreat rooftop patio and good food to much on.
These guys do a good job with their beers and also have a great food menu as well.
48 locals recommend
The Benson Brewery
6059 Maple StThese guys do a good job with their beers and also have a great food menu as well.
Infusion Brewing Company
6115 Maple StTry the Vanilla Bean Blonde, really smooth beer.
This bar is constantly on the top 25 Dive bars in the US. Champagne on tap, need I say more?
36 locals recommend
The Homy Inn
1510 N Saddle Creek RdThis bar is constantly on the top 25 Dive bars in the US. Champagne on tap, need I say more?
Cask Republic
5003 Underwood AvenueNice little bar down the street with great beers.
Jazz bar down the street, more upscale and romantic if they are doing live jazz.
11 locals recommend
Jambo Cat
4916 Underwood AvenueJazz bar down the street, more upscale and romantic if they are doing live jazz.
Underwood Bar
4918 Underwood AveThe local dive bar. It doesn't get more divey than this.
quite little bar that Conor Oberst owns. Its not my thing but it could be yours. haha
20 locals recommend
Pageturners Lounge
5004 Dodge Stquite little bar that Conor Oberst owns. Its not my thing but it could be yours. haha
If you can find it and get in it is a really neat little speak easy down town.
37 locals recommend
Wicked Rabbit
1508 Harney StIf you can find it and get in it is a really neat little speak easy down town.
Wilson & Washburn
1407 Harney StGreat bar with some really good food.
If there is a show there you should stop in its a cool place and usually have good music.
48 locals recommend
The Waiting Room Lounge
6212 Maple StIf there is a show there you should stop in its a cool place and usually have good music.
Beercade
6104 Maple StSweet little adult arcade with a ton of great beers.
Parks & Nature
Metcalfe Park
Cute little park right down the street, great for little kids.
huge park for kite flying or just running around, also a playground there.
112 locals recommend
Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
huge park for kite flying or just running around, also a playground there.
All sorts of activities at this park, also a public pool. Its a bit of a hike but doable. About 1.5 miles away. The Grotto is pretty neat for kids to see as well.
93 locals recommend
Aksarben/Elmwood Park
All sorts of activities at this park, also a public pool. Its a bit of a hike but doable. About 1.5 miles away. The Grotto is pretty neat for kids to see as well.
Essentials
Walmart Neighborhood Market
360 N Saddle Creek Rd