Guidebook for Chicago
Getting Around
Damen & Thomas station
#50 Damen Bus
Western & Thomas station
#49 Western Bus
Division station
Division Blue Line 'L' Stop
Division & Leavitt station
#70 Division Bus
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveDamen-O'Hare Blue Line 'L' Stop
Chicago's Bike Share Program with over 400 stations to pick up and drop bikes off all over the city.
www.divvybikes.com/how-it-works
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Divvy
Chicago's Bike Share Program with over 400 stations to pick up and drop bikes off all over the city.
www.divvybikes.com/how-it-works
Food Scene
Family-owned cafe offering locally roasted coffee, house-baked pastries & sandwiches in homey digs.
Francesca's Cafe
Family-owned cafe offering locally roasted coffee, house-baked pastries & sandwiches in homey digs.
Offbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveOffbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.
Hip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
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Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StHip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
Relaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
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The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueRelaxed spot with a rustic vibe serving breakfast & basic American cafe fare along with beer & wine.
Cozy spot known for gnocchi with a small, seasonal menu of Italian fare made from local ingredients.
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a tavola
2148 W Chicago AveCozy spot known for gnocchi with a small, seasonal menu of Italian fare made from local ingredients.
BYO counter serve for fried chicken dishes made from carefully sourced birds plus homestyle sides.
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Leghorn Chicken
BYO counter serve for fried chicken dishes made from carefully sourced birds plus homestyle sides.
Funky neighborhood BYOB featuring hearty American comfort food & vegetarian eats in a rustic room.
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Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveFunky neighborhood BYOB featuring hearty American comfort food & vegetarian eats in a rustic room.
A great spot to get Chicago's famous deep-dish & they also have great thin-crust pies plus Italian entrees.
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Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta
2056 West Division StreetA great spot to get Chicago's famous deep-dish & they also have great thin-crust pies plus Italian entrees.
American fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
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Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StAmerican fare & house granola in a homey counter-serve space with a patio. Lines likely on weekends.
Pulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StPulled chicken & pork, ribs & brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
Genteel seasonal Southern cuisine, bourbon & craft cocktails served in an airy, rustic-chic setting.
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Buck's
1700 W Division StGenteel seasonal Southern cuisine, bourbon & craft cocktails served in an airy, rustic-chic setting.
Burgers, brunch & other American eats in a small, counter-serve space with a BYOB policy & patio.
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Birchwood Kitchen
2211 West North AvenueBurgers, brunch & other American eats in a small, counter-serve space with a BYOB policy & patio.
A Famous Spot - Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveA Famous Spot - Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout.
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StTrendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a sleek space.
Argentinean empanadas & special sauces in a contemporary storefront offshoot of a food truck. BYOB.
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5411 Empanadas | Wicker Park
2045 W North AveArgentinean empanadas & special sauces in a contemporary storefront offshoot of a food truck. BYOB.
Rustic, wood-accented hot spot serving meaty BBQ, Southern fare & housemade-moonshine cocktails.
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Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland AvenueRustic, wood-accented hot spot serving meaty BBQ, Southern fare & housemade-moonshine cocktails.
Whimsical bakery & cafe serving sweet treats plus breakfast & lunch fare in a storybook-like setting.
A Baker's Tale - CLOSED :(
2127 W Division StWhimsical bakery & cafe serving sweet treats plus breakfast & lunch fare in a storybook-like setting.
Eastern European deli known for homemade pierogi, with imported foods, beer, wine & liquor.
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Rich's Deli
857 N Western AveEastern European deli known for homemade pierogi, with imported foods, beer, wine & liquor.
Parks & Nature
Children’s playground with interactive water spray feature, a community garden, ornamental fountain, dog friendly area, baseball field, basketball courts & an athletic field.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveChildren’s playground with interactive water spray feature, a community garden, ornamental fountain, dog friendly area, baseball field, basketball courts & an athletic field.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge grocery store.
Great market with local focused groceries. Small and cute.
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Plenty Grocery & Deli
2036 West Division StreetGreat market with local focused groceries. Small and cute.
Drinks & Nightlife
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.