Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Cafe Mustache serves Bridgeport Coffee, roasted on the south side of chicago. Plus they recently added a bar and extended their hours.
68 locals recommend
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee AveCafe Mustache serves Bridgeport Coffee, roasted on the south side of chicago. Plus they recently added a bar and extended their hours.
This modern diner recently opened up on the square and it's a total winner. The egg salad sandwich on rosemary bread is out of this world. Great options for meat eaters and veggies alike.
46 locals recommend
Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveThis modern diner recently opened up on the square and it's a total winner. The egg salad sandwich on rosemary bread is out of this world. Great options for meat eaters and veggies alike.
This restaurant and bar is new to the local scene, with a bg emphasis on drinks and brunch. I haven't been yet, so let me know what you think,
57 locals recommend
Wyler Road
3581 W Belden AveThis restaurant and bar is new to the local scene, with a bg emphasis on drinks and brunch. I haven't been yet, so let me know what you think,
Great breakfast spot. It's been around forever and has great pancakes.
88 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveGreat breakfast spot. It's been around forever and has great pancakes.
Chicago totally wins on 24 hour diners, most of them golden.
6 locals recommend
Golden Nugget Pancake House
2406 W Diversey AveChicago totally wins on 24 hour diners, most of them golden.
This 24 hour diner was featured on an episode of the This American Life radio show and is a reliable standby for good simple food.
11 locals recommend
Golden Apple Grill & Breakfast House
2971 N Lincoln AveThis 24 hour diner was featured on an episode of the This American Life radio show and is a reliable standby for good simple food.
A perfect restaurant that serves up a combo of diner breakfast classics and korean comfort food. Plus, they're open late.
6 locals recommend
Rice'N Bread
3435 N Sheffield AveA perfect restaurant that serves up a combo of diner breakfast classics and korean comfort food. Plus, they're open late.
Lula cafe is a longtime neighborhood standby with excellent food and a cozy scene. It's quite popular, so be prepared for a line on sunday mornings.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdLula cafe is a longtime neighborhood standby with excellent food and a cozy scene. It's quite popular, so be prepared for a line on sunday mornings.
A new place that opened up recently with a huge outdoor garden. They serve food, craft beers and cocktails and have a sport vibe.
72 locals recommend
Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton AveA new place that opened up recently with a huge outdoor garden. They serve food, craft beers and cocktails and have a sport vibe.
Getting Around
The Logan Square blue line stop is about a six block (10 minute) walk from the apartment. From there you can go direct to O'Hare Airport, or downtown to the loop.
135 locals recommend
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
The Logan Square blue line stop is about a six block (10 minute) walk from the apartment. From there you can go direct to O'Hare Airport, or downtown to the loop.
Divvy bikes are a great way to get around the city. This bike station is only five minutes from the apartment, and sets you up to get on the 606 elevated bike trail.
39 locals recommend
Divvy
Divvy bikes are a great way to get around the city. This bike station is only five minutes from the apartment, and sets you up to get on the 606 elevated bike trail.
Essentials
Super convenient full service grocery store. They have everything you need, plus some organic fruits and vegetables and a gluten free section.
128 locals recommend
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveSuper convenient full service grocery store. They have everything you need, plus some organic fruits and vegetables and a gluten free section.
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey Ave24 hour convenience store and laundromat
Parks & Nature
The 606 pathway is an elevated bike and walking trail built on an old railway line. It starts at the McCormick YMCA, and stretches down to Ashland avenue. There is an on ramp at Drake avenue which leads directly to the Divvy station at Fullerton and Drake.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueThe 606 pathway is an elevated bike and walking trail built on an old railway line. It starts at the McCormick YMCA, and stretches down to Ashland avenue. There is an on ramp at Drake avenue which leads directly to the Divvy station at Fullerton and Drake.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local music ranging from country crooners to northern soul djs, craft cocktails, and a really delightful back garden. Be prepared for a line on the weekends, this place is cozy.
185 locals recommend
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveGreat local music ranging from country crooners to northern soul djs, craft cocktails, and a really delightful back garden. Be prepared for a line on the weekends, this place is cozy.
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGood food and locally brewed beer
Burlington Bar
3425 W Fullerton AveNice laid back bar, good music.
Nice bar for fancy mixed drinks, and they serve some tasty bar food as well- the fries are quite tasty.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveNice bar for fancy mixed drinks, and they serve some tasty bar food as well- the fries are quite tasty.
The nearest bar to the house, looks like a nice place
136 locals recommend
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueThe nearest bar to the house, looks like a nice place
Entertainment & Activities
This old school movie theater was recently renovated to feature cushy chairs and a full service bar for the nearly first run movies and camp classics that they show. Luckily they didn't renovate the prices, adult tix are still well under $10.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveThis old school movie theater was recently renovated to feature cushy chairs and a full service bar for the nearly first run movies and camp classics that they show. Luckily they didn't renovate the prices, adult tix are still well under $10.
Sightseeing
Want to get to the top of a skyscraper without buying a ticket? Go to the bar/lounge at the Signature Room and you get the view for the cost of an overpriced coffee and cake. Be aware that it's 21+ in the evenings.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveWant to get to the top of a skyscraper without buying a ticket? Go to the bar/lounge at the Signature Room and you get the view for the cost of an overpriced coffee and cake. Be aware that it's 21+ in the evenings.