Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Our favorite pizza in the neighborhood. Cash Only but worth it.
340 yerel halk öneriyor
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave
340 yerel halk öneriyor
Our favorite pizza in the neighborhood. Cash Only but worth it.
The signature latte of the same name is on our list of crave-able items in the city. A short 10 minute walk from the house.
109 yerel halk öneriyor
Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
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The signature latte of the same name is on our list of crave-able items in the city. A short 10 minute walk from the house.
If you're veggie or vegan (or not!) this spot is one of our go to's. Unique diner inspired vegan dishes and solid non vegan items too. Also the best non-milk milkshakes you've ever had.
136 yerel halk öneriyor
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee Avenue
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If you're veggie or vegan (or not!) this spot is one of our go to's. Unique diner inspired vegan dishes and solid non vegan items too. Also the best non-milk milkshakes you've ever had.
Locally owned and long standing staple Italian in the neighborhood. Thursday evenings they offer a Prix Fixe deal!
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Buona Terra
3608 N California Ave
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Locally owned and long standing staple Italian in the neighborhood. Thursday evenings they offer a Prix Fixe deal!
It's a starbucks!
271 yerel halk öneriyor
Starbucks
210 W North Ave
271 yerel halk öneriyor
It's a starbucks!
Chicago local and now national chain. Fantastic espresso.
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee Ave
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Chicago local and now national chain. Fantastic espresso.
Locally owned spot for killer pie slices and brunch. In warmer months the pie garden is a great spot to hang on sunny days. Can be quite busy on weekends, but worth the wait.
468 yerel halk öneriyor
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 yerel halk öneriyor
Locally owned spot for killer pie slices and brunch. In warmer months the pie garden is a great spot to hang on sunny days. Can be quite busy on weekends, but worth the wait.
This is your brunch spot! Expect a wait during peak hours, but also worth it. Be sure to order off the specials menu. All ingredients are sourced locally.
936 yerel halk öneriyor
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 yerel halk öneriyor
This is your brunch spot! Expect a wait during peak hours, but also worth it. Be sure to order off the specials menu. All ingredients are sourced locally.
Quite possibly one of the best burger you have ever had. Simple 3 item menu burgers / fries / shakes. Order all 3.
161 yerel halk öneriyor
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave
161 yerel halk öneriyor
Quite possibly one of the best burger you have ever had. Simple 3 item menu burgers / fries / shakes. Order all 3.

Drinks & Nightlife

Right at the end of the block and the largest collection of pinball machines in the city. Hands down our favorite bar in the city.
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton Ave
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Right at the end of the block and the largest collection of pinball machines in the city. Hands down our favorite bar in the city.
Large arcade bar with table games, foosball, air hockey and pool. Great for large groups.
139 yerel halk öneriyor
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
139 yerel halk öneriyor
Large arcade bar with table games, foosball, air hockey and pool. Great for large groups.
Local spot for drinks, skeeball and dance parties.
127 yerel halk öneriyor
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
127 yerel halk öneriyor
Local spot for drinks, skeeball and dance parties.
Hip bar with hip folks.
106 yerel halk öneriyor
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
106 yerel halk öneriyor
Hip bar with hip folks.

Essentials

Large Target with Starbucks and full grocery. A quick walk across Western Ave.
394 yerel halk öneriyor
Target
4466 N Broadway
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Large Target with Starbucks and full grocery. A quick walk across Western Ave.
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Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence Ave
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Great small grocery store with bakery, deli and meat counters. Carries lots of local produce/ingredients and a large variety of organic items.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
2500 N Elston Ave
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Great small grocery store with bakery, deli and meat counters. Carries lots of local produce/ingredients and a large variety of organic items.

Parks & Nature

Cute and quiet boulevard park with "natural" playground and a running path.
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Palmer Square Park
2200 N Kedzie Ave
57 yerel halk öneriyor
Cute and quiet boulevard park with "natural" playground and a running path.
The local park. Great playground, soccer field and field house.
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Haas Park
2402 N Washtenaw Ave
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The local park. Great playground, soccer field and field house.
A true hidden gem in Chicago. One of the largest conservatories in the country, with both indoor and outdoor gardens. Entrance is always FREE! Children's gardens both inside and out, provide great access to nature. Perfect for a family outing or a fun date. Open late on Thursday evenings.
258 yerel halk öneriyor
Garfield Park Koruluk Bahçesi
300 N Central Park Ave
258 yerel halk öneriyor
A true hidden gem in Chicago. One of the largest conservatories in the country, with both indoor and outdoor gardens. Entrance is always FREE! Children's gardens both inside and out, provide great access to nature. Perfect for a family outing or a fun date. Open late on Thursday evenings.
Forget that you're in a big city and explore hiking trails through forest, prairie, and marshland. You're sure to see many birds, squirrels, and maybe even deer. Plus, it's free to the public.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
North Park Village Nature Center
5801 N Pulaski Rd
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Forget that you're in a big city and explore hiking trails through forest, prairie, and marshland. You're sure to see many birds, squirrels, and maybe even deer. Plus, it's free to the public.
Historic park with a beautiful field house and boathouse (which includes a restaurant), multiple hiking trails around lagoons, playgrounds and baseball diamonds, plus a free beach!
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Humboldt Park Boathouse
1301 North Humboldt Drive
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Historic park with a beautiful field house and boathouse (which includes a restaurant), multiple hiking trails around lagoons, playgrounds and baseball diamonds, plus a free beach!
All the beaches along Lake Michigan are great, but Foster is usually quiet, has ample parking, a snack shop and restrooms, is family friendly, and has a wheelchair and stroller accessible board walk down to the water. All Chicago beaches have life guards.
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Foster Beach
101 yerel halk öneriyor
All the beaches along Lake Michigan are great, but Foster is usually quiet, has ample parking, a snack shop and restrooms, is family friendly, and has a wheelchair and stroller accessible board walk down to the water. All Chicago beaches have life guards.

Entertainment & Activities

80 year old theater with first run movies, late night cult classics and a full bar.
315 yerel halk öneriyor
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 yerel halk öneriyor
80 year old theater with first run movies, late night cult classics and a full bar.
Iconic bowling alley with restaurant and bar. Short walk from studio.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W Diversey Pkwy
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Iconic bowling alley with restaurant and bar. Short walk from studio.
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Shedd Akvaryumu
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of the only free zoos in the country, it features tons of amazing animals. Many of the exhibits are newly renovated. There is also a full farm and a small, but beautiful conservatory.
1117 yerel halk öneriyor
Lincoln Park Hayvanat Bahçesi
2001 N Clark St
1117 yerel halk öneriyor
One of the only free zoos in the country, it features tons of amazing animals. Many of the exhibits are newly renovated. There is also a full farm and a small, but beautiful conservatory.

Shopping

Locally owned toy store with a great selection of toys, games, and books. The staff is beyond helpful. Perfect to browse for gifts (free wrapping) and let the kids play/read. Check their site for ongoing free story, art, and music times.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Play
3109 W Logan Blvd
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Locally owned toy store with a great selection of toys, games, and books. The staff is beyond helpful. Perfect to browse for gifts (free wrapping) and let the kids play/read. Check their site for ongoing free story, art, and music times.
Great for unique cards, gifts, and Chicago themed items.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Shop 1021
2650 N Milwaukee Ave
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Great for unique cards, gifts, and Chicago themed items.
Stunning flower shop that also carries boutique items.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee Ave
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Stunning flower shop that also carries boutique items.
Great selection of books with a large children's area. Staff is very helpful and friendly.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
City Lit Books
2523 N Kedzie Blvd
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Great selection of books with a large children's area. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Getting Around

Western CTA Blue Line Station. Elevator available
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Western station
1900 N Western Ave
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Western CTA Blue Line Station. Elevator available
California CTA Blue Line Station
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California station
2211 N California Ave
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California CTA Blue Line Station
Divvy Rental is one block from studio. Locations also located throughout the city for easy drop off/pick up.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Divvy
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Divvy Rental is one block from studio. Locations also located throughout the city for easy drop off/pick up.