Cheryl’s Guidebook
Good eats!
A local favorite for dining in or getting delicious Thai delivered to your garden apartment.
A great choice if you're eating with a gluten-free or vegan diner. I enjoy the yellow curry and pad thai!
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Mama Thai
1112 Madison StA local favorite for dining in or getting delicious Thai delivered to your garden apartment.
A great choice if you're eating with a gluten-free or vegan diner. I enjoy the yellow curry and pad thai!
Johnnie's is a local favorite for italian beef, sausage, and lemon ice for dessert.
Perfect for a hot summer day– has outdoor seating!
28 molta ag muintir na háite
Johnnie's Beef
7500 W North AveJohnnie's is a local favorite for italian beef, sausage, and lemon ice for dessert.
Perfect for a hot summer day– has outdoor seating!
Fantastic Mexican, owner-run, friendly to vegetarians and meat-lovers. You'll adore this small establishment, and you feel equally loved when greeted by the charming staff.
The horchata is amazing!
Top tip: exit via the back garden gate for a shortcut if you're super hungry!
La Parrillita Mexican Grill
7225 West North AvenueFantastic Mexican, owner-run, friendly to vegetarians and meat-lovers. You'll adore this small establishment, and you feel equally loved when greeted by the charming staff.
The horchata is amazing!
Top tip: exit via the back garden gate for a shortcut if you're super hungry!
Binny's Beverage Depot - Elmwood Park
7330 W North AveWalkable, 400 yards. 'Nuf said.
Entertainment
Sit on your front patio and listen to the weekly crooner on Friday and Saturday night.
If you listen from the apartment, it's BYOB!
Donny G's Ristorante
7308 West North AvenueSit on your front patio and listen to the weekly crooner on Friday and Saturday night.
If you listen from the apartment, it's BYOB!
Priory park is a beautiful 10-minute walk from the 3-flat. Visit for the lush greenery; playground equipment and sports courts; and the public bathrooms if you're in a tricky situation.
Priory Park
7354 Division StPriory park is a beautiful 10-minute walk from the 3-flat. Visit for the lush greenery; playground equipment and sports courts; and the public bathrooms if you're in a tricky situation.
Visit the charming Lake Theatre for a night of escapism– and check out my 'Good Eats!' section for dining suggestions.
72 molta ag muintir na háite
Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StVisit the charming Lake Theatre for a night of escapism– and check out my 'Good Eats!' section for dining suggestions.
Open Books is a delightful, independent bookstore with a wide selection for any kind of reader. The best kind of souvenir– one that teaches you something!
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Open Books
651 W Lake StOpen Books is a delightful, independent bookstore with a wide selection for any kind of reader. The best kind of souvenir– one that teaches you something!