Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, kid friendly, good food and drinks. If the weather's nice- sit outside for patio dining! Everybody's eating at Crosby's....
75 locals recommend
Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport AveGreat atmosphere, kid friendly, good food and drinks. If the weather's nice- sit outside for patio dining! Everybody's eating at Crosby's....
Amaaaazing ice cream and interesting flavors. Expect a line out the door- it's worth it!
131 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveAmaaaazing ice cream and interesting flavors. Expect a line out the door- it's worth it!
Fantastic empanadas- little fried hand-helds filled with good stuff. They also have coffee and pastries.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Tola
3612 N Southport AveFantastic empanadas- little fried hand-helds filled with good stuff. They also have coffee and pastries.
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveThe best steak in town
Restaurant and Bar- they have an amazing weekend brunch.... best kept secret :)
8 locals recommend
Mystic Celt
3443 N Southport AveRestaurant and Bar- they have an amazing weekend brunch.... best kept secret :)
Fantastic BBQ, mac and cheese, beer, brisket...
a beautiful atmosphere with a retractable roof. Oh- and giant sports tv's.
43 locals recommend
Old Crow Smokehouse
3506 N Clark StFantastic BBQ, mac and cheese, beer, brisket...
a beautiful atmosphere with a retractable roof. Oh- and giant sports tv's.
Salt & Pepper Diner
great diner food
DAVIDsTEA
924 W Armitage Avefun tea shop
Great euro cafe with a nice food menu, great desserts, and live music on the weekends.
57 locals recommend
Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
3601 N Southport AveGreat euro cafe with a nice food menu, great desserts, and live music on the weekends.
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetThai food- right on the corner.
Not walkable- but they deliver! Great fresh toppings and really good crust.
6 locals recommend
ORD Pizzeria
1607 W Montrose AveNot walkable- but they deliver! Great fresh toppings and really good crust.
Best Italian pizza outside of Italy. Seriously. They've won awards for it. This place is not in our neighborhood, but it's worth going. You can walk there in 1/2 hour, or take the bus.
83 locals recommend
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveBest Italian pizza outside of Italy. Seriously. They've won awards for it. This place is not in our neighborhood, but it's worth going. You can walk there in 1/2 hour, or take the bus.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos Margaritas Tacos Margaritas
endgrain
1851 West Addison StreetCool southern food
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N Paulina StNice Pizzeria
Drinks & Nightlife
Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport AveBar with a bowling alley!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StBeautiful organic grocery store.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGreat groceries with unique items- organic as well
Treasure Island Foods
Nice food market
Shopping
Anthropologie
3532 N Southport AveBeautiful women's clothing and house items
Everything Else
Lincoln Square
Fun neighborhood with even more shops and restaurants.