Logan Square/Chicago Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Wicker Park & Bucktown are neighboring areas that you can get to via the Blue Line (3 stops down to Damen) or the 606 Trail. This is a bustling area with plenty of shopping, coffeeshops, bars and restaurants centered around the “6 corners” intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveWicker Park & Bucktown are neighboring areas that you can get to via the Blue Line (3 stops down to Damen) or the 606 Trail. This is a bustling area with plenty of shopping, coffeeshops, bars and restaurants centered around the “6 corners” intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues.
Wicker Park & Bucktown are neighboring areas that you can get to via the Blue Line (3 stops down to Damen) or the 606 Trail. This is a bustling area with plenty of shopping, coffeeshops, bars and restaurants centered around the “6 corners” intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues.
55 locals recommend
Bucktown
Wicker Park & Bucktown are neighboring areas that you can get to via the Blue Line (3 stops down to Damen) or the 606 Trail. This is a bustling area with plenty of shopping, coffeeshops, bars and restaurants centered around the “6 corners” intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues.
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Sightseeing
Walk, run or bike “The 606” — a 2.7-mile elevated rail trail running east–west from Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood to Logan Square. In 2015, the city converted a former train line into an elevated greenway, which forms the backbone of the linear park and trail network called The 606. It’s a great way to explore the area from above and get some exercise. To get to the closest entrance, walk south down Spaulding Ave, past Armitage — the entrance ramp will be on your right immediately after you pass under the 606 Trail bridge (make sure to check out Dayglow for coffee or Ørkenoy for food/drinks if you're hungry before/after the trail — both are located just past the Spaulding trail entrance on Bloomingdale). The Spaulding entrance sits on the more western end of the trail, so head east (take a right when you get to the top of the ramp) if you're up for a longer walk (goes to Wicker Park/Bucktown).
25 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail and Park
West Bloomingdale AvenueWalk, run or bike “The 606” — a 2.7-mile elevated rail trail running east–west from Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood to Logan Square. In 2015, the city converted a former train line into an elevated greenway, which forms the backbone of the linear park and trail network called The 606. It’s a great way to explore the area from above and get some exercise. To get to the closest entrance, walk south down Spaulding Ave, past Armitage — the entrance ramp will be on your right immediately after you pass under the 606 Trail bridge (make sure to check out Dayglow for coffee or Ørkenoy for food/drinks if you're hungry before/after the trail — both are located just past the Spaulding trail entrance on Bloomingdale). The Spaulding entrance sits on the more western end of the trail, so head east (take a right when you get to the top of the ramp) if you're up for a longer walk (goes to Wicker Park/Bucktown).
Head to the square (aka Logan Square Park, home to the Illinois Centennial Monument) to grab some food and do some people-watching — there are plenty of great restaurants, cocktail bars and coffee shops surrounding the square.
16 locals recommend
Logan Square Park
Head to the square (aka Logan Square Park, home to the Illinois Centennial Monument) to grab some food and do some people-watching — there are plenty of great restaurants, cocktail bars and coffee shops surrounding the square.
Palmer Square is a great park to see some cute dogs and hang out among locals — just a few blocks from the house. Grab a picnic blanket, some beer or a bottle of wine or some Miko’s Italian Ice (located right off the park) before heading down to Palmer Square for the evening.
57 locals recommend
Palmer Square Park
2200 N Kedzie AvePalmer Square is a great park to see some cute dogs and hang out among locals — just a few blocks from the house. Grab a picnic blanket, some beer or a bottle of wine or some Miko’s Italian Ice (located right off the park) before heading down to Palmer Square for the evening.
Humboldt Park is a 207-acre park that is home to a large, historic fieldhouse, an inland beach, a historic boat house and lagoons, and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture. Paddle through the lagoon on a giant swan paddle boat at Humboldt Park Boathouse. Browse the amazing home goods at Humboldt House or plant selection at Adams & Son Gardens. Swing by La Palma Puerto Rican Restaurant for a jibarito, a plantain-based dish that was invented in Chicago.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrHumboldt Park is a 207-acre park that is home to a large, historic fieldhouse, an inland beach, a historic boat house and lagoons, and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture. Paddle through the lagoon on a giant swan paddle boat at Humboldt Park Boathouse. Browse the amazing home goods at Humboldt House or plant selection at Adams & Son Gardens. Swing by La Palma Puerto Rican Restaurant for a jibarito, a plantain-based dish that was invented in Chicago.
Coffee shops & cafes
Logan Square has a ton of great coffee shops. Here are some of our favorites!
Our favorite coffee shop in town. They serve Dark Matter Coffee, the best (and strongest) coffee roaster in town, and they’re not-for-profit in support of suicide prevention.
18 locals recommend
Sip of Hope Coffee Bar
3039 W Fullerton AveOur favorite coffee shop in town. They serve Dark Matter Coffee, the best (and strongest) coffee roaster in town, and they’re not-for-profit in support of suicide prevention.
Great coffee shop — our go-to when we want a change of pace from Sip of Hope.
44 locals recommend
Damn Fine Coffee Bar
3317 W Armitage Ave Great coffee shop — our go-to when we want a change of pace from Sip of Hope.
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveFour Letter Word Coffee
3022 W Diversey AvePassion House Coffee Roasters
2631 N Kedzie AveDayglow
1757 N Kimball AveFrench bakery & cafe serving breads, crepes, sandwiches & pastries, plus coffee & tea.
57 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan BlvdFrench bakery & cafe serving breads, crepes, sandwiches & pastries, plus coffee & tea.
Old-school cafe fare, like grilled cheese & root beer floats, with a relaxed vibe. They serve coffee to go as well.
46 locals recommend
Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveOld-school cafe fare, like grilled cheese & root beer floats, with a relaxed vibe. They serve coffee to go as well.
Food scene
Seasonal New American plates & craft cocktails. Amazing food and vibe! If you see an open reservation, we suggest you grab it :).
65 locals recommend
Giant
3209 W Armitage AveSeasonal New American plates & craft cocktails. Amazing food and vibe! If you see an open reservation, we suggest you grab it :).
A Logan Square staple and must-visit. Longman & Eagle serves farm-to-table fare and put Logan Square on the Chicago food map. Go there for brunch, dinner or just a drink.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveA Logan Square staple and must-visit. Longman & Eagle serves farm-to-table fare and put Logan Square on the Chicago food map. Go there for brunch, dinner or just a drink.
Another Logan staple that’s been open since 1999. Visit Lula for brunch or carry-out.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdAnother Logan staple that’s been open since 1999. Visit Lula for brunch or carry-out.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks served in this lively local hangout in Wicker Park
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks served in this lively local hangout in Wicker Park
Humboldt Park’s first brewery, Ørkenoy sits inside the Kimball Arts Center just off the 606 trail, featuring farmhouse-style beers, shareable plates, smorrebrod (Scandanavian open-faced sandwiches), and “Neo-Nordic tiki” cocktails.
7 locals recommend
Ørkenoy
1757 N Kimball AveHumboldt Park’s first brewery, Ørkenoy sits inside the Kimball Arts Center just off the 606 trail, featuring farmhouse-style beers, shareable plates, smorrebrod (Scandanavian open-faced sandwiches), and “Neo-Nordic tiki” cocktails.
Wood-fired BBQ place with seasonal vegetables, house-made cheese and amazing wine.
6 locals recommend
Flat & Point
3524 West Fullerton AvenueWood-fired BBQ place with seasonal vegetables, house-made cheese and amazing wine.
Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton AveSharing plates & craft cocktails served on a massive seasonal patio.
Laid-back bar with burgers, salads, craft beers & cocktails + a seasonal patio.
31 locals recommend
The Moonlighter
3204 W Armitage AveLaid-back bar with burgers, salads, craft beers & cocktails + a seasonal patio.
Sports bar and grill right on our street (about 4 blocks up Sawyer) with a classic Tex- Mex menu & agave and whiskey drinks plus craft beer. Great walkable option!
9 locals recommend
The Old Plank
2700 N Milwaukee AveSports bar and grill right on our street (about 4 blocks up Sawyer) with a classic Tex- Mex menu & agave and whiskey drinks plus craft beer. Great walkable option!
Great spot to grab a sandwich or charcuterie board, glass of wine or cocktail.
7 locals recommend
Lardon
2200 N California AveGreat spot to grab a sandwich or charcuterie board, glass of wine or cocktail.
Pizza places
Chicago has a ton of great pizza spots — here are our local faves.
Best pizza in town, hands-down. This is where (true) Chicagoans go to get their deep-dish fix.
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn Avenue Best pizza in town, hands-down. This is where (true) Chicagoans go to get their deep-dish fix.
Newer place with delicious New York-style pizza with a big outdoor patio and a great cocktail menu.
9 locals recommend
Pizza Lobo
3000 West Fullerton AvenueNewer place with delicious New York-style pizza with a big outdoor patio and a great cocktail menu.
Delicious pizza — try the Detroit-style “US Pizza Cup Winner” pie. You won’t regret it.
44 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's Logan Square
2451 N Milwaukee AveDelicious pizza — try the Detroit-style “US Pizza Cup Winner” pie. You won’t regret it.
Great local place for wood-fired pizza, amazing bagels (pick some up for breakfast!) and pasta.
340 locals recommend
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveGreat local place for wood-fired pizza, amazing bagels (pick some up for breakfast!) and pasta.
Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AveNo-frills, thin-crust pizza — great for take-out or delivery.
Cocktail bars & breweries
Logan Square is known for its huge range of cocktail bars and breweries. Here are our top picks.
Top-notch, gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub food served in a super cozy bar.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveTop-notch, gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub food served in a super cozy bar.
Hip, triangular bar with open-air windows and delicious Latin-inspired cocktails.
85 locals recommend
Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveHip, triangular bar with open-air windows and delicious Latin-inspired cocktails.
Trendy new (dog-friendly!) brewery with a stylish interior and board games.
66 locals recommend
Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee AveTrendy new (dog-friendly!) brewery with a stylish interior and board games.
Tiki bar with 275 kinds of rum & Asian eats. Great spot for a date night.
356 locals recommend
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveTiki bar with 275 kinds of rum & Asian eats. Great spot for a date night.
Brewery incubator, tasting room, & cafe. Great outdoor patio and wide selection of beers brewed onsite!
18 locals recommend
Pilot Project Brewing
2140 N Milwaukee AveBrewery incubator, tasting room, & cafe. Great outdoor patio and wide selection of beers brewed onsite!
Great cocktail bar with sidewalk seating. Excellent spot for people-watching.
144 locals recommend
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdGreat cocktail bar with sidewalk seating. Excellent spot for people-watching.
Hip little wine bar with an outdoor patio and amazing wine selection.
10 locals recommend
Outside Voices
3204 W Armitage AveHip little wine bar with an outdoor patio and amazing wine selection.
Grocery stores
Best places to pick up food and essentials.
A community owned grocery store offering local and sustainably sourced foods plus specialty items. Great selection of wine and local beer.
89 locals recommend
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveA community owned grocery store offering local and sustainably sourced foods plus specialty items. Great selection of wine and local beer.
Standard (family-owned!) supermarket chain with everything you need.
128 locals recommend
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveStandard (family-owned!) supermarket chain with everything you need.
Corner store at the end of our block. Great for simple items (milk, cereal, etc), plus a great local craft beer selection.
Vishu Food Inc
3235 W Fullerton AveCorner store at the end of our block. Great for simple items (milk, cereal, etc), plus a great local craft beer selection.