Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great outdoor seating, with delicious slushie cocktails and a ping pong table! Vegan friendly.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveGreat outdoor seating, with delicious slushie cocktails and a ping pong table! Vegan friendly.
Pizza by the slice, and full bar. Get the pb&j deal (slice of pizza, pbr and a shot of jameson). Also the bourbon icecream! Vegan friendly.
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenuePizza by the slice, and full bar. Get the pb&j deal (slice of pizza, pbr and a shot of jameson). Also the bourbon icecream! Vegan friendly.
Live music on Tues/Weds nights, amazing cuban food. Vegan friendly.
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveLive music on Tues/Weds nights, amazing cuban food. Vegan friendly.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdSuper popular breakfast/brunch spot right on the Square.
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee AveThe Freeze
2815 W Armitage AveGreat old-school ice cream shop around the corner from our home.
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveClassic ice cream sundae shop, a local institution!
Our favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurant in the neighborhood.
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GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage AveOur favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurant in the neighborhood.
Great casual breakfast or brunch spot with lots of outdoor seating. Great biscuits, pie by the slice, cold brew on tap and breakfast sandwiches.
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveGreat casual breakfast or brunch spot with lots of outdoor seating. Great biscuits, pie by the slice, cold brew on tap and breakfast sandwiches.
Amazing, homemade Italian Ice shop, tucked away on side street right by Palmer Square park. Cash only.
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Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
2236 N Sacramento AveAmazing, homemade Italian Ice shop, tucked away on side street right by Palmer Square park. Cash only.
Favorite ramen shop in the city! If the wait is too long, go next door to Wasabi Cafe for tasty sushi and byob.
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Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveFavorite ramen shop in the city! If the wait is too long, go next door to Wasabi Cafe for tasty sushi and byob.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee AveBring your own food!
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGreat local brew-pub.
Awesome late night bar/lounge. Live music on some weekends. Its been around since 1937, and rumor has it that it's haunted!
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueAwesome late night bar/lounge. Live music on some weekends. Its been around since 1937, and rumor has it that it's haunted!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park, great for biking and walking. Check out the Boathouse for beer and wine on the lagoon.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrBeautiful park, great for biking and walking. Check out the Boathouse for beer and wine on the lagoon.
Great new biking and walking trail that stretches from Humboldt Park to Bucktown.
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailGreat new biking and walking trail that stretches from Humboldt Park to Bucktown.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute is awesome!
Essentials
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveWell stocked convenience store, open 24 hrs.
Entertainment & Activities
Great free public pool - perfect for hot days! Open swim is between 1-4pm.
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Holstein Park Public Pool (Outdoor)
2200 N Oakley AveGreat free public pool - perfect for hot days! Open swim is between 1-4pm.