Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Super close and easily one of the best restaurants in the area! It has great cocktails/beer list, and amazing mussels! It's very small though, so I suggest getting a reservation.
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The Bluebird
1749 N Damen Ave
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Super close and easily one of the best restaurants in the area! It has great cocktails/beer list, and amazing mussels! It's very small though, so I suggest getting a reservation.
If it's winter, this is a no-brainer for the namesake alone! Amazing food but really really amazing desserts. Very small so try and grab a reservation!
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
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If it's winter, this is a no-brainer for the namesake alone! Amazing food but really really amazing desserts. Very small so try and grab a reservation!
A nice little hidden spot that always has a table open. It's got great sushi, cocktails, and really great scallop/pork/chicken buns.
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Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen Ave
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A nice little hidden spot that always has a table open. It's got great sushi, cocktails, and really great scallop/pork/chicken buns.
Vegan heaven! Even my boyfriend who is the ultimate carnivore loves the food here.
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Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee Ave
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Vegan heaven! Even my boyfriend who is the ultimate carnivore loves the food here.
THE BEST DONUTS EVER! Only open til 2pm I believe so make sure you go before the goods are all gone!
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Glazed and Infused
1576 North Milwaukee Avenue
12 moradores locais recomendam
THE BEST DONUTS EVER! Only open til 2pm I believe so make sure you go before the goods are all gone!
Best tacos ever!. The outdoor seating is also great in the summer but be prepared for a wait. Or enjoy your wait with a margarita.There's also a take-out side for something a little quicker.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Best tacos ever!. The outdoor seating is also great in the summer but be prepared for a wait. Or enjoy your wait with a margarita.There's also a take-out side for something a little quicker.
My favorite Thai spot in the area. Not a particularly short walk, but they deliver!
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Silom 12
1846 N Milwaukee Ave
14 moradores locais recomendam
My favorite Thai spot in the area. Not a particularly short walk, but they deliver!
Great outdoor spot for some yummy Mexican food. Definitely check it out if Big Star is too packed.
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Las Palmas Restaurant
1835 W North Ave
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Great outdoor spot for some yummy Mexican food. Definitely check it out if Big Star is too packed.
A cute, kitschy Italian spot that is embedded in a nice little neighborhood. The pasta is great and half of it is a bar so you can eat and watch hockey if need be!
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Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia Ave
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A cute, kitschy Italian spot that is embedded in a nice little neighborhood. The pasta is great and half of it is a bar so you can eat and watch hockey if need be!
A great brunch spot with a cute outdoor patio for summertime. It's BYOB so be sure to stop at the 7-11 on the way!
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Birchwood Kitchen
2211 West North Avenue
46 moradores locais recomendam
A great brunch spot with a cute outdoor patio for summertime. It's BYOB so be sure to stop at the 7-11 on the way!
Okay, I know this isn't close, but it's a great Italian spot. The patio is FAB and they give you blankets when it's chilly out! Plus it's by other shops and restaurants that are fun to check out too.
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Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division St
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Okay, I know this isn't close, but it's a great Italian spot. The patio is FAB and they give you blankets when it's chilly out! Plus it's by other shops and restaurants that are fun to check out too.
Best Indian and Nepalese food in the area. They also deliver. It's a good idea to get reservations though because it can get pretty busy!
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Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee Ave
46 moradores locais recomendam
Best Indian and Nepalese food in the area. They also deliver. It's a good idea to get reservations though because it can get pretty busy!
Amazing BBQ with North Carolina style sauces (vinaigrette style). Great fried pickels. And, wait for it... MOONSHINE bloody marys!
34 moradores locais recomendam
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland Avenue
34 moradores locais recomendam
Amazing BBQ with North Carolina style sauces (vinaigrette style). Great fried pickels. And, wait for it... MOONSHINE bloody marys!
Awesome, very cheap Mediterranean food! It's BYOB so check out W-Grocer across the street before you go! There's also a little ourdoor patio too.
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Sultan's Market
2057 W North Ave
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Awesome, very cheap Mediterranean food! It's BYOB so check out W-Grocer across the street before you go! There's also a little ourdoor patio too.
A great, classy take on Southern comfort food. Lots of great bourbon/whiskey drinks too. The patio is fabulous as well.
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The Southern
1840 W North Ave
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A great, classy take on Southern comfort food. Lots of great bourbon/whiskey drinks too. The patio is fabulous as well.
A cute little brunch spot!
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toast
2046 N Damen Ave
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A cute little brunch spot!
My favorite coffee spot in the area, hands down! I mean, how many places have Deloreans in them?!
131 moradores locais recomendam
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave
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My favorite coffee spot in the area, hands down! I mean, how many places have Deloreans in them?!
A great little vegetarian/vegan spot with an outdoor patio. Very hipster but hey, you're staying in Wicker Park right?
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Handlebar
2311 W North Ave
140 moradores locais recomendam
A great little vegetarian/vegan spot with an outdoor patio. Very hipster but hey, you're staying in Wicker Park right?

Everything Else

If you want to pamper yourself on your vacay and get your nails done and don't want to go too far, this is a great little spot!
Pinky Nail
1508 N Damen Ave
If you want to pamper yourself on your vacay and get your nails done and don't want to go too far, this is a great little spot!
If you brought your dog and cat or just want to bring them a souvenir, this place has the best natural treats and toys!
Kriser's Natural Pet
1658 N Milwaukee Ave
If you brought your dog and cat or just want to bring them a souvenir, this place has the best natural treats and toys!
The blue line! So close and takes you downtown pretty easily as well as O'Hare.
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Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave
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The blue line! So close and takes you downtown pretty easily as well as O'Hare.

Drinks & Nightlife

Arcade game heaven! They also have a pretty great beer list too.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
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Arcade game heaven! They also have a pretty great beer list too.
Really great pizza, a fun atmosphere, a brewery, AND live-band Karaoke (Saturdays only) wrapped up in one. They deliver too, but when it's this close, why not walk!
488 moradores locais recomendam
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
488 moradores locais recomendam
Really great pizza, a fun atmosphere, a brewery, AND live-band Karaoke (Saturdays only) wrapped up in one. They deliver too, but when it's this close, why not walk!
BEST BEER LIST. That is all.
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
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BEST BEER LIST. That is all.
Awesome cocktails! A really nice date spot that's a little fancy. It'shard to find though because there's no signage. It's kind of a secret :)
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
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Awesome cocktails! A really nice date spot that's a little fancy. It'shard to find though because there's no signage. It's kind of a secret :)

Shopping

Purses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art books. Yay!
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Marc Jacobs
11 E Walton St
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Purses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art books. Yay!
For the athletes/yoga fans out there, this place has great workout gear!
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lululemon
3556 N Southport Ave
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For the athletes/yoga fans out there, this place has great workout gear!
A really cute, crafty place that sells greeting cards, handmade books, and other fun things. Be sure to say hey to Maude the pug!
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Paper Doll
2027 West Division Street
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A really cute, crafty place that sells greeting cards, handmade books, and other fun things. Be sure to say hey to Maude the pug!
Silly of me to suggest a Walgreens, but this one is awesome. It used to be a bank so you literally buy vitamins out of a vault. Open 24-HRs too!
1601 N Milwaukee Ave
1601 North Milwaukee Avenue
Silly of me to suggest a Walgreens, but this one is awesome. It used to be a bank so you literally buy vitamins out of a vault. Open 24-HRs too!
Great little store with really nice shoes. Fun to check out.
City Soles
1710 N Milwaukee Ave
Great little store with really nice shoes. Fun to check out.

Essentials

A high-end, cute little grocery store that has the best basics you can find, plus cute flowers, craft beers, local ice cream and more.
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Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia Ave
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A high-end, cute little grocery store that has the best basics you can find, plus cute flowers, craft beers, local ice cream and more.