Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose AveGreat seafood and home cooking.
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside Ave Fantastic Neapolitan thin crust pizza
Tiztal Cafe
4631 N Clark StGreat brunch restaurant close to the townhouse.
Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveWonderful Sunday Supper special. Great for brunch or dinner.
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StGastropub with large selection of Belgian beers.
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StGreat for brunch but long lines on the weekends.
Great burritos and tacos. We also love their free salsa and chips.
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Garcia's Restaurant
4760 N Lincoln AveGreat burritos and tacos. We also love their free salsa and chips.
Great hot sandwiches. If you are a meat fan, get the Wreck.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
6464 N Sheridan RdGreat hot sandwiches. If you are a meat fan, get the Wreck.
Sushi Tokoro
4750 N Western AveAYCO sushi.
Ba Le Sandwich Shop
5014 N BroadwayGreat Vietnamese sandwiches.
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StMargie's Candies
1960 N Western AveGreat turtle sundaes!
Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark StGood Italian-American food.
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen AveThe Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln AveGreat local cafe
Bistro Campagne
4518 N Lincoln AveGreat date night French restaurant.
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveBang Bang Pie & Biscuits Ravenswood
4947 N Damen AveGreat biscuits and pies.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveIconic Chicago deep dish insitution
Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster AvenueGreat vegan and vegetarian options.
Kal'ish
1313 W Wilson AvePlant based diner
Getting Around
Ravenswood station
4800 N Ravenswood Ave 10 min walk
Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave 12 min walk
Montrose Brown Line Station
12 min walk
Wilson station
4620 N Broadway 15 min walk
Drinks & Nightlife
The Sixth
2202 W Lawrence AveGreat cocktails
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayOne of Chicago's most well-known jazz bars
Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt StGreat low key place for cocktails
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveGastropub with craft beers
Tasty burgers and cold beers. Oh and they have fireplaces.
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The Grafton Pub & Grill
4530 N Lincoln AveTasty burgers and cold beers. Oh and they have fireplaces.
Carol's Pub
4659 North Clark StreetOne of the most popular local live country music bars.
Essentials
Walgreens
953 W Irving Park RdMariano's
3358 W Touhy AveTarget
4466 N BroadwayCVS
5205 N BroadwayParks & Nature
Montrose Beach
Chase Park
4701 N Ashland Avechildren's playground, tennis courts, jogging track, and field
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt StWelles Park
2333 W Sunnyside AveEntertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the World Champion Chicago Cubs
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayLegendary Chicago jazz bar.
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence Avelocal venue for big name concerts
Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine Avenuelocal concert venue