Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Most people know Rocking Horse as just being a bar, but their best kept secret is the weekend brunch! Where else can you get caramel apple french toast? It is delicious!
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The Rocking Horse
2535 N Milwaukee AveMost people know Rocking Horse as just being a bar, but their best kept secret is the weekend brunch! Where else can you get caramel apple french toast? It is delicious!
When Spring rolls around again, come to Miko's for Italian ice in fresh fruit flavors- cantaloupe, pineapple, peach, strawberry, coconut, kiwi, and more! It's sweet and refreshing on a hot summer day.
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Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
2236 N Sacramento AveWhen Spring rolls around again, come to Miko's for Italian ice in fresh fruit flavors- cantaloupe, pineapple, peach, strawberry, coconut, kiwi, and more! It's sweet and refreshing on a hot summer day.
Hachi's has fresh delicious sushi in an inviting but cozy space. Oh and they have green tea creme brulee. Weird, right? Oh no. Mouthwatering is more like it.
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Hachi's Kitchen
2521 N California AveHachi's has fresh delicious sushi in an inviting but cozy space. Oh and they have green tea creme brulee. Weird, right? Oh no. Mouthwatering is more like it.
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueSuper easy walk to get here. Yummy pizza and hipster watching.
Feel like pancakes and eggs on Saturday morning but don't feel like making them? Mosey on over to Cozy Corner where you can get a cheap breakfast and no one cares if you are still in your pajamas.
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveFeel like pancakes and eggs on Saturday morning but don't feel like making them? Mosey on over to Cozy Corner where you can get a cheap breakfast and no one cares if you are still in your pajamas.
Yummy affordable Cuban food in a warm bright setting. They have an enclosed patio thats open year round and you can dine in or order out. Make sure to get a mango tea before you go! So refreshing!
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveYummy affordable Cuban food in a warm bright setting. They have an enclosed patio thats open year round and you can dine in or order out. Make sure to get a mango tea before you go! So refreshing!
Standard pizza and Italian food, though if you are trying to eat gluten-free, they have a variety of options available.
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Marcello's Father and Son Restaurant
2475 N Milwaukee AveStandard pizza and Italian food, though if you are trying to eat gluten-free, they have a variety of options available.
I'm not even the biggest fan of bbq, but I love this place. They try to change up their menu once in a while and they have yummy seasonal desserts!
Brand BBQ Market
2824 W Armitage AveI'm not even the biggest fan of bbq, but I love this place. They try to change up their menu once in a while and they have yummy seasonal desserts!
They offer cheap authentic Mexican food and they're open 24/7 which is super convenient . My favorite is the shrimp tacos. Mmmm my mouth is watering now.
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Arturo's Tacos
2001 N Western AveThey offer cheap authentic Mexican food and they're open 24/7 which is super convenient . My favorite is the shrimp tacos. Mmmm my mouth is watering now.
The coffee is nothin' less than fantastic here. If you're a fan of flavored or weird varieties of coffee, then this is your place. Coffee with banana, avocado, or coconut? Yes indeed.
Nothin' Less Coffee House
2642 North Milwaukee AvenueThe coffee is nothin' less than fantastic here. If you're a fan of flavored or weird varieties of coffee, then this is your place. Coffee with banana, avocado, or coconut? Yes indeed.
Affordable Mexican fusion food can be found here. I've only been there for breakfast/brunch, but everything I've had is amazing. Their potatoes? Oh my god. You might need to go just for those.
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Cafe Con Leche
2714 N Milwaukee AveAffordable Mexican fusion food can be found here. I've only been there for breakfast/brunch, but everything I've had is amazing. Their potatoes? Oh my god. You might need to go just for those.
Local coffee shop that is less than one block from the apartment. They also feature yummy cupcakes and Nice Cream, handmade ice cream made in the Chicagoland area.
2313 N Milwaukee Ave
2313 North Milwaukee AvenueLocal coffee shop that is less than one block from the apartment. They also feature yummy cupcakes and Nice Cream, handmade ice cream made in the Chicagoland area.
Some of the best philly steak sandwiches outside of Philadelphia. They are greasy and messy but oh-so-good. Best to avoid if you are on a diet.
2436 N Milwaukee Ave
2436 North Milwaukee AvenueSome of the best philly steak sandwiches outside of Philadelphia. They are greasy and messy but oh-so-good. Best to avoid if you are on a diet.
Argentine cuisine at a reasonable price. Lunch options are usually under $11 and dinner entrees range from $13-$20.
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El Nandu Restaurant
2731 W Fullerton AveArgentine cuisine at a reasonable price. Lunch options are usually under $11 and dinner entrees range from $13-$20.
Letizia's Fiore
Delicious coffee, muffins, pastries all in a local natural bakery.
It can get a little loud in here, but I'll give them a pass because everything is delicious. Meateater? The ribs are awesome. Vegetarian? Try the sage pasta. Dessert lover? Skillet cookie!!!!
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Dunlays On the Square
3137 West Logan BoulevardIt can get a little loud in here, but I'll give them a pass because everything is delicious. Meateater? The ribs are awesome. Vegetarian? Try the sage pasta. Dessert lover? Skillet cookie!!!!
So this place isn't in Logan Square, but it is easily accessed by the blue line. The tapas are incredible and the dark lighting makes for a romantic atmosphere.
Blue Star Bistro and Wine Bar
1209 N Noble StSo this place isn't in Logan Square, but it is easily accessed by the blue line. The tapas are incredible and the dark lighting makes for a romantic atmosphere.
Delicious Chinese food with a pleasant and upscale atmosphere. Don't let the outside fool you. This place should be on your list. Best lobster bisque and crab rangoon I've had anywhere.
2830 N Milwaukee Ave
2830 North Milwaukee AvenueDelicious Chinese food with a pleasant and upscale atmosphere. Don't let the outside fool you. This place should be on your list. Best lobster bisque and crab rangoon I've had anywhere.
For brunch, expect a twist in the standard breakfast foods...like salmon benedict, savory pancakes, or the green eggs and ham (mmm pesto!). Super easy to walk to from my place!
2200 N California Ave
2200 North California AvenueFor brunch, expect a twist in the standard breakfast foods...like salmon benedict, savory pancakes, or the green eggs and ham (mmm pesto!). Super easy to walk to from my place!
Authentic Mexican dining with super friendly service. Whether you are new to mole or an aficionado, try the mole sampler. It is superb! Also, their drinks are strong and usually under $8.
Real Tenochtitlan
2451 North Milwaukee AvenueAuthentic Mexican dining with super friendly service. Whether you are new to mole or an aficionado, try the mole sampler. It is superb! Also, their drinks are strong and usually under $8.
Easy to get to via the blue line, this cafe features a wide variety of vegetarian and gluten-free fare.
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Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveEasy to get to via the blue line, this cafe features a wide variety of vegetarian and gluten-free fare.
Only 2 minutes away from the Damen blue line stop, this is one of my favorite places for brunch. It's not light, but it is delicious!
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveOnly 2 minutes away from the Damen blue line stop, this is one of my favorite places for brunch. It's not light, but it is delicious!
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StClassic Chicago style pizza
Classic Italian entrees for dinner, and a gourmet spin on brunch 10-3 on the weekends.
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Francesca's Fiore
7407 Madison StClassic Italian entrees for dinner, and a gourmet spin on brunch 10-3 on the weekends.
Looking for something new to try? Head over to Belly Shack (take the blue line to Western) and you can sample Korean and Vietnamese cuisine.
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Belly Shack
1912 North Western AvenueLooking for something new to try? Head over to Belly Shack (take the blue line to Western) and you can sample Korean and Vietnamese cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Revolution is the cool casual neighborhood bar that the locals love and visitors shouldn't miss. They have a free brewery tour every Saturday and the food is anything but standard bar fare.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveRevolution is the cool casual neighborhood bar that the locals love and visitors shouldn't miss. They have a free brewery tour every Saturday and the food is anything but standard bar fare.
Delicious food inside a dark but welcoming bar/restaurant. Come on Sunday nights for free trivia!
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Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California AveDelicious food inside a dark but welcoming bar/restaurant. Come on Sunday nights for free trivia!
Some may call Marble a dive, but whatever you want to call it, Marble has awesome specials every day, like 50 cent tacos or 1/2 price burgers. Oh and they take the Marble theme quite literally.
3281 W Armitage Ave
3281 West Armitage AvenueSome may call Marble a dive, but whatever you want to call it, Marble has awesome specials every day, like 50 cent tacos or 1/2 price burgers. Oh and they take the Marble theme quite literally.
Everything Else
Chicago landmark that is known for their old fashioned sundaes and family size desserts. Just know that it's popular---you might be waiting outside for a bit just to get a table!
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveChicago landmark that is known for their old fashioned sundaes and family size desserts. Just know that it's popular---you might be waiting outside for a bit just to get a table!
I don't have a washer or dryer, but this laundromat is open 24/7 and it is just a few blocks from my place. Walk next door to Dunkin Donuts while you wait.
Bubbleland
2249 N Milwaukee AveI don't have a washer or dryer, but this laundromat is open 24/7 and it is just a few blocks from my place. Walk next door to Dunkin Donuts while you wait.
Wanting to stretch and de-stress on your vacation? Walk over to Tula Yoga Studio, where they offer a variety of yoga classes for only $15 a class.
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Tula Yoga Studio
2827 W Belden AveWanting to stretch and de-stress on your vacation? Walk over to Tula Yoga Studio, where they offer a variety of yoga classes for only $15 a class.
Come over to Mixed Motion Art, where you can try Zumba, Hip Hop, and other dance aerobic classes. Classes range from $12-$15.
2355 N Milwaukee Ave
2355 North Milwaukee AvenueCome over to Mixed Motion Art, where you can try Zumba, Hip Hop, and other dance aerobic classes. Classes range from $12-$15.
Quirky performing arts theatre that is easily accessible by the blue line. Taking the blue line from my apartment, it is less than 10 minutes away.
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Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division StQuirky performing arts theatre that is easily accessible by the blue line. Taking the blue line from my apartment, it is less than 10 minutes away.
Among other shows, Gorilla features a roster of nerdy burlesque performances, with saucy takes on LOTR, Mario, Star Trek, and Indiana Jones.
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Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown
1919 North Milwaukee AvenueAmong other shows, Gorilla features a roster of nerdy burlesque performances, with saucy takes on LOTR, Mario, Star Trek, and Indiana Jones.
Essentials
Come get your produce and other groceries here at California and Milwaukee Produce. The store isn't very big, but their fruits and veggies are always super fresh. It is right next door to Cozy Corner
2294 N Milwaukee Ave
2294 North Milwaukee AvenueCome get your produce and other groceries here at California and Milwaukee Produce. The store isn't very big, but their fruits and veggies are always super fresh. It is right next door to Cozy Corner
Shopping
Hopefully you won't need any medication during your vacation, but if so, CVS is only a half mile away. Drinks, dry food, and travel size toiletries can also be purchased here.
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CVS
2053 North Milwaukee AvenueHopefully you won't need any medication during your vacation, but if so, CVS is only a half mile away. Drinks, dry food, and travel size toiletries can also be purchased here.
Adorable toy store. Awesome toys ranging from books, puppets, train sets, puzzles, dinosaurs, and more.
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Play
3109 W Logan BlvdAdorable toy store. Awesome toys ranging from books, puppets, train sets, puzzles, dinosaurs, and more.