Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This place had fabulous food and beer! Farm to table type of a restaurant but on the classier side. They have happy hours of $1 oysters! (Best deal in the city!)
12 locals recommend
Acre
5308 N Clark StThis place had fabulous food and beer! Farm to table type of a restaurant but on the classier side. They have happy hours of $1 oysters! (Best deal in the city!)
This is a must do for breakfast or lunch! Also see m.Henry on clark street (the sister restaurant in Andersonville).
8 locals recommend
m.henrietta
1133 West Granville AvenueThis is a must do for breakfast or lunch! Also see m.Henry on clark street (the sister restaurant in Andersonville).
This is a great breakfast/lunch joint! Over sixty years ago she decided what Chicago needed was another restaurant- generous homemade meals, warm hospitality and a genuine concern for their welfare.
52 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N BroadwayThis is a great breakfast/lunch joint! Over sixty years ago she decided what Chicago needed was another restaurant- generous homemade meals, warm hospitality and a genuine concern for their welfare.
This is a Coffee joint that is a MUST SEE, but they also have a variety of breakfast/lunch foods (many vegetarian options). Taking a walk over to Clark street is worth your time.
53 locals recommend
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark StThis is a Coffee joint that is a MUST SEE, but they also have a variety of breakfast/lunch foods (many vegetarian options). Taking a walk over to Clark street is worth your time.
Great Space to get coffee/ do some work (free internet). This is a Chicago based coffee company and a jewel of the north side!
54 locals recommend
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveGreat Space to get coffee/ do some work (free internet). This is a Chicago based coffee company and a jewel of the north side!
Nations 1st ever organically certified rooftop garden! This restaurant will not disappoint, and had a wide selection of sustainable foods. Dinner/Lunch recommended.
70 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveNations 1st ever organically certified rooftop garden! This restaurant will not disappoint, and had a wide selection of sustainable foods. Dinner/Lunch recommended.
Well known sushi joint that has been on some Chicago food listings. If you like sushi this is a great place to check out/ they will make some interesting rolls if you ask.
36 locals recommend
Tanoshii
5547 N Clark StWell known sushi joint that has been on some Chicago food listings. If you like sushi this is a great place to check out/ they will make some interesting rolls if you ask.
This is artistic-creation burger joint with a very GLBTQ focused and outgoing atmosphere. Check out Mary's Attic for "MaryOke" (Karaoke), drag shows and other fun events!
65 locals recommend
Hamburger Mary's
This is artistic-creation burger joint with a very GLBTQ focused and outgoing atmosphere. Check out Mary's Attic for "MaryOke" (Karaoke), drag shows and other fun events!
Big Jones brings you delicious dinner, brunch, and lunch inspired by Southern cooking from New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, the Carolina Lowcountry, and Appalachia.
78 locals recommend
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StBig Jones brings you delicious dinner, brunch, and lunch inspired by Southern cooking from New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, the Carolina Lowcountry, and Appalachia.
Essentials
Dominick's Finer Foods
This is the large local grocery store- you will find everything you need!
This has a smaller selection of groceries that are more healthy/natural/vegetarian. They also have a farmers market on the street outside on Saturday mornings during the growing season.
8 locals recommend
True Nature Health Foods
7000 N Glenwood AveThis has a smaller selection of groceries that are more healthy/natural/vegetarian. They also have a farmers market on the street outside on Saturday mornings during the growing season.
Drinks & Nightlife
This mostly gay man bar is worth a visit! Small bar with formal atmosphere (you don't have to be formal but the service it). Very strong drinks. 1 will most likely do!
63 locals recommend
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveThis mostly gay man bar is worth a visit! Small bar with formal atmosphere (you don't have to be formal but the service it). Very strong drinks. 1 will most likely do!
Fine Food. Better Beers, Wines & Spirits. Belgian Specialties. This is a MUST DO. Huge selection of beers and food way beyond bar food standards. Try the mussels.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StFine Food. Better Beers, Wines & Spirits. Belgian Specialties. This is a MUST DO. Huge selection of beers and food way beyond bar food standards. Try the mussels.
Everything Else
Name says it all. This place makes their own ice cream and does it WELL. Many interesting flavors.
39 locals recommend
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StName says it all. This place makes their own ice cream and does it WELL. Many interesting flavors.