Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayGreat atmosphere and coffee
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveCool independent coffee shop.
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N BroadwayFair trade coffee, best in the area.
Argo Tea
3135 North BroadwayFor tea drinkers
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N BroadwayGreat brunch. Byob
Melrose Diner
3233 North BroadwayBruch spot
Nookies Tree
3334 N Halsted StBrunch
Starbucks
210 W North Avestandby
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StGreat brunch spot
Good place for champagne brunch, but also a great spot for dinner.
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Angelina Ristorante
3561 North BroadwayGood place for champagne brunch, but also a great spot for dinner.
Revolución Mexican Steakhouse
Good mexican food
Las Mananitas
3523 N Halsted StGood mexican food
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayDecent and cheap. BYOB
Pingpong
3322 N BroadwayDelicious Asian fusion
Wakamono
3313 N BroadwayGood sushi
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayGreat Korean bowls and chicken wings
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StVegetarian
Falafill
3202 North BroadwayDelicious, cheap, and vegetarian.
Great wines and cheeses, and bar/restaurant next door
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Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N BroadwayGreat wines and cheeses, and bar/restaurant next door
Brazilian Bowl Grill
3204 N BroadwayDelicious, cheap Brazilian dishes.
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey ParkwayGood burger place
Jitlada Thai House
3715 North Halsted StreetCheap decent thai right around the corner
Yefseis Cafe
3344 N Halsted StNot chain coffee shop close to apt.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StAnything you need
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayAverage prices
Treasure Island Foods
Kind of like Whole Foods, a little cheaper
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyLove Trader Joe's
Drinks & Nightlife
Good place to watch a game. Good food and beer selection.
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ROCKS lakeview
3463 N BroadwayGood place to watch a game. Good food and beer selection.
DryHop Brewers
3155 N BroadwayGood food and microbrews.
Wang's
3317 N BroadwayCool place to get a cocktail.
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayGood bar food and nice ambiance.
Very cool bar with nice garden and great place to shoot pool
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Ten Cat Tavern
3931 N Ashland AveVery cool bar with nice garden and great place to shoot pool
Right around the corner, bar food is good and they also have brunch. Nice outdoor seating too.
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F. O'Mahony's
3701 North BroadwayRight around the corner, bar food is good and they also have brunch. Nice outdoor seating too.
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 North Halsted StreetVery cool and fun.
Arts & Culture
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StGood selection of movies
Shopping
Kozy's Cyclery - Wrigleyville
3712 N Halsted StBike shop
Johnny Sprockets
5434 N Clark StBike shop