Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Our favorite pizza in the neighborhood. Cash Only but worth it.
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Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave
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Our favorite pizza in the neighborhood. Cash Only but worth it.
The signature latte of the same name is on our list of crave-able items in the city. A short 10 minute walk from the house.
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Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
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The signature latte of the same name is on our list of crave-able items in the city. A short 10 minute walk from the house.
If you're veggie or vegan (or not!) this spot is one of our go to's. Unique diner inspired vegan dishes and solid non vegan items too. Also the best non-milk milkshakes you've ever had.
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The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee Avenue
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If you're veggie or vegan (or not!) this spot is one of our go to's. Unique diner inspired vegan dishes and solid non vegan items too. Also the best non-milk milkshakes you've ever had.
Locally owned and long standing staple Italian in the neighborhood. Thursday evenings they offer a Prix Fixe deal!
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Buona Terra
3608 N California Ave
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Locally owned and long standing staple Italian in the neighborhood. Thursday evenings they offer a Prix Fixe deal!
It's a starbucks!
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Starbucks
210 W North Ave
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It's a starbucks!
Chicago local and now national chain. Fantastic espresso.
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Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee Ave
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Chicago local and now national chain. Fantastic espresso.
Locally owned spot for killer pie slices and brunch. In warmer months the pie garden is a great spot to hang on sunny days. Can be quite busy on weekends, but worth the wait.
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
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Locally owned spot for killer pie slices and brunch. In warmer months the pie garden is a great spot to hang on sunny days. Can be quite busy on weekends, but worth the wait.
This is your brunch spot! Expect a wait during peak hours, but also worth it. Be sure to order off the specials menu. All ingredients are sourced locally.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
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This is your brunch spot! Expect a wait during peak hours, but also worth it. Be sure to order off the specials menu. All ingredients are sourced locally.
Quite possibly one of the best burger you have ever had. Simple 3 item menu burgers / fries / shakes. Order all 3.
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave
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Quite possibly one of the best burger you have ever had. Simple 3 item menu burgers / fries / shakes. Order all 3.

Drinks & Nightlife

Right at the end of the block and the largest collection of pinball machines in the city. Hands down our favorite bar in the city.
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Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton Ave
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Right at the end of the block and the largest collection of pinball machines in the city. Hands down our favorite bar in the city.
Large arcade bar with table games, foosball, air hockey and pool. Great for large groups.
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
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Large arcade bar with table games, foosball, air hockey and pool. Great for large groups.
Local spot for drinks, skeeball and dance parties.
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Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
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Local spot for drinks, skeeball and dance parties.
Hip bar with hip folks.
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The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
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Hip bar with hip folks.

Essentials

Large Target with Starbucks and full grocery. A quick walk across Western Ave.
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Target
4466 N Broadway
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Large Target with Starbucks and full grocery. A quick walk across Western Ave.
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Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence Ave
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Great small grocery store with bakery, deli and meat counters. Carries lots of local produce/ingredients and a large variety of organic items.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
2500 N Elston Ave
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Great small grocery store with bakery, deli and meat counters. Carries lots of local produce/ingredients and a large variety of organic items.

Parks & Nature

Cute and quiet boulevard park with "natural" playground and a running path.
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Park Palmer Square
2200 N Kedzie Ave
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Cute and quiet boulevard park with "natural" playground and a running path.
The local park. Great playground, soccer field and field house.
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Haas Park
2402 N Washtenaw Ave
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The local park. Great playground, soccer field and field house.
A true hidden gem in Chicago. One of the largest conservatories in the country, with both indoor and outdoor gardens. Entrance is always FREE! Children's gardens both inside and out, provide great access to nature. Perfect for a family outing or a fun date. Open late on Thursday evenings.
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Konzervatoř Garfield Park
300 N Central Park Ave
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A true hidden gem in Chicago. One of the largest conservatories in the country, with both indoor and outdoor gardens. Entrance is always FREE! Children's gardens both inside and out, provide great access to nature. Perfect for a family outing or a fun date. Open late on Thursday evenings.
Forget that you're in a big city and explore hiking trails through forest, prairie, and marshland. You're sure to see many birds, squirrels, and maybe even deer. Plus, it's free to the public.
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North Park Village Nature Center
5801 N Pulaski Rd
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Forget that you're in a big city and explore hiking trails through forest, prairie, and marshland. You're sure to see many birds, squirrels, and maybe even deer. Plus, it's free to the public.
Historic park with a beautiful field house and boathouse (which includes a restaurant), multiple hiking trails around lagoons, playgrounds and baseball diamonds, plus a free beach!
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Humboldt Park Boathouse
1301 North Humboldt Drive
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Historic park with a beautiful field house and boathouse (which includes a restaurant), multiple hiking trails around lagoons, playgrounds and baseball diamonds, plus a free beach!
All the beaches along Lake Michigan are great, but Foster is usually quiet, has ample parking, a snack shop and restrooms, is family friendly, and has a wheelchair and stroller accessible board walk down to the water. All Chicago beaches have life guards.
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Foster Beach
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All the beaches along Lake Michigan are great, but Foster is usually quiet, has ample parking, a snack shop and restrooms, is family friendly, and has a wheelchair and stroller accessible board walk down to the water. All Chicago beaches have life guards.

Entertainment & Activities

80 year old theater with first run movies, late night cult classics and a full bar.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
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80 year old theater with first run movies, late night cult classics and a full bar.
Iconic bowling alley with restaurant and bar. Short walk from studio.
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Diversey River Bowl
2211 W Diversey Pkwy
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Iconic bowling alley with restaurant and bar. Short walk from studio.
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Akvarium Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of the only free zoos in the country, it features tons of amazing animals. Many of the exhibits are newly renovated. There is also a full farm and a small, but beautiful conservatory.
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Zoo Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark St
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One of the only free zoos in the country, it features tons of amazing animals. Many of the exhibits are newly renovated. There is also a full farm and a small, but beautiful conservatory.

Shopping

Locally owned toy store with a great selection of toys, games, and books. The staff is beyond helpful. Perfect to browse for gifts (free wrapping) and let the kids play/read. Check their site for ongoing free story, art, and music times.
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Play
3109 W Logan Blvd
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Locally owned toy store with a great selection of toys, games, and books. The staff is beyond helpful. Perfect to browse for gifts (free wrapping) and let the kids play/read. Check their site for ongoing free story, art, and music times.
Great for unique cards, gifts, and Chicago themed items.
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Shop 1021
2650 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great for unique cards, gifts, and Chicago themed items.
Stunning flower shop that also carries boutique items.
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Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee Ave
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Stunning flower shop that also carries boutique items.
Great selection of books with a large children's area. Staff is very helpful and friendly.
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City Lit Books
2523 N Kedzie Blvd
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Great selection of books with a large children's area. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Getting Around

Western CTA Blue Line Station. Elevator available
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Western station
1900 N Western Ave
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Western CTA Blue Line Station. Elevator available
California CTA Blue Line Station
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California station
2211 N California Ave
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California CTA Blue Line Station
Divvy Rental is one block from studio. Locations also located throughout the city for easy drop off/pick up.
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Divvy
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Divvy Rental is one block from studio. Locations also located throughout the city for easy drop off/pick up.