Guidebook for Chicago
Getting Around
Located .5 mi south (7-10 min walk) of our apartment--it's an easy, straight walk down Western. Not a walker? Catch the 49 Western bus ($2.25) right off Belden, stopping directly in front of the station.
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Western station
1900 N Western AveLocated .5 mi south (7-10 min walk) of our apartment--it's an easy, straight walk down Western. Not a walker? Catch the 49 Western bus ($2.25) right off Belden, stopping directly in front of the station.
Your go-to stop for all things Wicker Park. Tons of great options for food, nightlife, art, drinks, etc.
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Damen station
1558 N Damen AveYour go-to stop for all things Wicker Park. Tons of great options for food, nightlife, art, drinks, etc.
You might have guessed it, but get off here for all your Logan Square needs.
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Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
You might have guessed it, but get off here for all your Logan Square needs.
Food Scene
Enjoy your favorite morning beverage here! Ipsento is cozy, friendly, and has an array of items sure to satisfy :)
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveEnjoy your favorite morning beverage here! Ipsento is cozy, friendly, and has an array of items sure to satisfy :)
With great chicken, great sides and a quirky interior, you can't go wrong! Reasonably priced.
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Art of Chicken
2041 North Western AvenueWith great chicken, great sides and a quirky interior, you can't go wrong! Reasonably priced.
German-style eats and drinks in a cool, contemporary space (street art, exposed brick, bike sculptures). Always a good option.
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The Radler
2375 N Milwaukee AveGerman-style eats and drinks in a cool, contemporary space (street art, exposed brick, bike sculptures). Always a good option.
In their second location (check out the original in Wicker Park), the Furious Spoon is some of the closest Japanese noodles you'll get outside Japan. Complex broth, perfectly cooked noodles and an authentic selection of add-ins (molten egg, anyone?) it's a great introduction to udon.
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Furious Spoon Logan Square
2410 N Milwaukee AveIn their second location (check out the original in Wicker Park), the Furious Spoon is some of the closest Japanese noodles you'll get outside Japan. Complex broth, perfectly cooked noodles and an authentic selection of add-ins (molten egg, anyone?) it's a great introduction to udon.
Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Au Cheval (nationally recognized, award winning burgers) is their parent restaurant out in West Loop. While you won't be able to get much beyond a cheeseburger with the standard toppings, I can almost guarantee this is the best cheeseburger you'll eat in Chicago. Not a bad selection of beer on tap, a few spirits and specialty drinks--all at a good price. This is a place to regret missing.
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveCannot recommend this place highly enough. Au Cheval (nationally recognized, award winning burgers) is their parent restaurant out in West Loop. While you won't be able to get much beyond a cheeseburger with the standard toppings, I can almost guarantee this is the best cheeseburger you'll eat in Chicago. Not a bad selection of beer on tap, a few spirits and specialty drinks--all at a good price. This is a place to regret missing.
[Cash Only] Delicious Cuban food. They have a BYOB Mojitos (a truly inspired idea) and a fun atmosphere.
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave[Cash Only] Delicious Cuban food. They have a BYOB Mojitos (a truly inspired idea) and a fun atmosphere.
[Cash Only] Fabulous by-the-slice pizza (both a veg and a meat of the day) with a great selection of beer and cocktails; there's always an old movie playing and patio seating all year round. One of our favorite Friday night haunts!
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue[Cash Only] Fabulous by-the-slice pizza (both a veg and a meat of the day) with a great selection of beer and cocktails; there's always an old movie playing and patio seating all year round. One of our favorite Friday night haunts!
LOVE the Cozy Corner. American style diner breakfast that's hard to pass up after a night out. Always busy (but rarely over a 20/30 min. wait) I'd recommend going in before 10a -- no wait and a little more relaxed.
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveLOVE the Cozy Corner. American style diner breakfast that's hard to pass up after a night out. Always busy (but rarely over a 20/30 min. wait) I'd recommend going in before 10a -- no wait and a little more relaxed.
Fabulous breakfast/lunch, but be forewarned: there is usually a 30+ min. wait (I'd suggest going earlier, before 10a). Coffee, tea, and food are all great!
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toast
2046 N Damen AveFabulous breakfast/lunch, but be forewarned: there is usually a 30+ min. wait (I'd suggest going earlier, before 10a). Coffee, tea, and food are all great!
Hard to find better ribs/BBQ in the city (we've looked). The food is on point--would highly recommend the Poutine (Canada's gift to humanity). My mouth is watering just thinking about it...
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Fat Willy's Rib Shack
2416 W Schubert AveHard to find better ribs/BBQ in the city (we've looked). The food is on point--would highly recommend the Poutine (Canada's gift to humanity). My mouth is watering just thinking about it...
Drinks & Nightlife
[Cast Only] One of our favorite places in Logan, East Room was a little-known club that is gaining fast in popularity. They book a wide array of talent, from EDM to Hip Hop. Depending on the night you might hear your 90s favorites or the latest trends in music. Cool crowd and fun decor.
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East Room
2354 N Milwaukee Ave[Cast Only] One of our favorite places in Logan, East Room was a little-known club that is gaining fast in popularity. They book a wide array of talent, from EDM to Hip Hop. Depending on the night you might hear your 90s favorites or the latest trends in music. Cool crowd and fun decor.
Classic arcade games, billiards and air hockey coupled with a fabulous selection of beer... this is our default night out--you really can't go wrong! Always a great time and surrounded by delicious food options. Highly recommend!
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveClassic arcade games, billiards and air hockey coupled with a fabulous selection of beer... this is our default night out--you really can't go wrong! Always a great time and surrounded by delicious food options. Highly recommend!
[Cash Only] Impressive selection of international beers plus live music or stand-up (depending on the night); this is a local, lesser appreciated haunt that I would highly recommend checking out.
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Quenchers Saloon
[Cash Only] Impressive selection of international beers plus live music or stand-up (depending on the night); this is a local, lesser appreciated haunt that I would highly recommend checking out.
[Cash Only] All old-school arcade games and pinball--this is a bar that's hard to pass up! Decent selection of beer and cocktails, it's well worth checking out. We love it for those nights we want to be a little more low-key, but don't want to stay in.
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Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton Ave[Cash Only] All old-school arcade games and pinball--this is a bar that's hard to pass up! Decent selection of beer and cocktails, it's well worth checking out. We love it for those nights we want to be a little more low-key, but don't want to stay in.
A fairly new club, Annex has already been recognized as one of the great up-and-coming clubs booking some of the best talent. It's a huge space that gradually opens as the night progresses and more people flow in. Well-stocked bar and a cool atmosphere!
Annex Nightclub Chicago
1958 W North AveA fairly new club, Annex has already been recognized as one of the great up-and-coming clubs booking some of the best talent. It's a huge space that gradually opens as the night progresses and more people flow in. Well-stocked bar and a cool atmosphere!
Essentials
A local grocer, Fresh Market has all you could need for your basics. I love this place. They're always looking to improve and are incredibly customer oriented. Right on Western, it's easy to pop in on the walk home from the blue line (we generally shop by the day).
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Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western AveA local grocer, Fresh Market has all you could need for your basics. I love this place. They're always looking to improve and are incredibly customer oriented. Right on Western, it's easy to pop in on the walk home from the blue line (we generally shop by the day).
For all your Target needs. Just a half mile north--about 10 minutes walking!
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Target
4466 N BroadwayFor all your Target needs. Just a half mile north--about 10 minutes walking!
Sightseeing
Taking after the High Line in NYC, our 606 trail is an old El track converted to an elevated public walking-park. Great for running/biking/walking (especially in the spring/summer/fall) and for unique views of West Town (it runs from Wicker Park, Bucktown and Logan Square). The 606 (formally the "Bloomingdale Trail") boasts interesting sculpture installations and summer events. With multiple on/off points, you can take in as much or as little as you like--definitely worth checking out!
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailTaking after the High Line in NYC, our 606 trail is an old El track converted to an elevated public walking-park. Great for running/biking/walking (especially in the spring/summer/fall) and for unique views of West Town (it runs from Wicker Park, Bucktown and Logan Square). The 606 (formally the "Bloomingdale Trail") boasts interesting sculpture installations and summer events. With multiple on/off points, you can take in as much or as little as you like--definitely worth checking out!
Parks & Nature
Boasting an open air, public pool in the summer (and a wade-pool for young kids), a baseball pitch, green space for Frisbee/soccer/etc., indoor basket ball, and playground, this is a great place to spend a little time outdoors.
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Holstein Park Public Pool (Outdoor)
2200 N Oakley AveBoasting an open air, public pool in the summer (and a wade-pool for young kids), a baseball pitch, green space for Frisbee/soccer/etc., indoor basket ball, and playground, this is a great place to spend a little time outdoors.
Entertainment & Activities
Old style theatre (boasting only 4 screens), there's always the best selection of films; and regular events (screenings of old films, themed movies etc.). The best part? With all the regular movie go-tos like popcorn and soda, you can grab a beer to enjoy while watching your film. Perfect for a date night, for theatre lovers, or anyone looking to appreciate the old-school atmosphere.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveOld style theatre (boasting only 4 screens), there's always the best selection of films; and regular events (screenings of old films, themed movies etc.). The best part? With all the regular movie go-tos like popcorn and soda, you can grab a beer to enjoy while watching your film. Perfect for a date night, for theatre lovers, or anyone looking to appreciate the old-school atmosphere.
A mix of bumper cars and Lacross (yes, this exists) it's hard to not have fun. Grab some friends, drink some beer, and get competitive! We've had multiple group parties here and have always had a blast.
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WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W Webster AveA mix of bumper cars and Lacross (yes, this exists) it's hard to not have fun. Grab some friends, drink some beer, and get competitive! We've had multiple group parties here and have always had a blast.