John’s guidebook
Coffee Favorites
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
53 personas locales recomiendan
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StHigh-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Please do not lean against the doors! Hip coffee shop with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
17 personas locales recomiendan
Standing Passengers
1458 W Chicago AvePlease do not lean against the doors! Hip coffee shop with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
Grocery Essentials
Local gourmet grocery with fresh produce, great food choices, and a thoughtfully curated beer/wine/liquor selection.
6 personas locales recomiendan
Market Select
912 N Ashland AveLocal gourmet grocery with fresh produce, great food choices, and a thoughtfully curated beer/wine/liquor selection.
Local grocery chain with a wide selection, organic products, fresh produce, and various types of alcohol.
866 personas locales recomiendan
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLocal grocery chain with a wide selection, organic products, fresh produce, and various types of alcohol.
Food scene
Kung Fu Pizza Bar
1225 N Milwaukee AveWalk-up window for classic NY style & deep dish slices.
Asian-inspired plates & craft cocktails served amid funky furnishings & communal tables. They have an out of this world burger, but it’s only served at the bar.
84 personas locales recomiendan
Mott St
1401 N Ashland AveAsian-inspired plates & craft cocktails served amid funky furnishings & communal tables. They have an out of this world burger, but it’s only served at the bar.
Hip Southwestern dining, bar & brunch in a funky, brick-lined room with art, mirrors & ductwork.
94 personas locales recomiendan
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveHip Southwestern dining, bar & brunch in a funky, brick-lined room with art, mirrors & ductwork.
Creative New American tasting menus are offered with wine pairings & cocktails in a chic setting.
7 personas locales recomiendan
Temporis
933 N Ashland AveCreative New American tasting menus are offered with wine pairings & cocktails in a chic setting.
Pappanino's Pizza II
925 North Ashland AvenueClosest pizza place to the apartment.
Awesome affordable sushi that is a BYOB. Make a reservation on weekend evenings. Love the Spicy Mango Avocado Salad!
111 personas locales recomiendan
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveAwesome affordable sushi that is a BYOB. Make a reservation on weekend evenings. Love the Spicy Mango Avocado Salad!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local dive bar, dating to 1897, with vintage decor, neon beer signs & a pool table.
36 personas locales recomiendan
The Chipp Inn
832 N Greenview AveOur local dive bar, dating to 1897, with vintage decor, neon beer signs & a pool table.
Neighborhood brewery specializing in botanic beers with all natural ingredients, the restaurant and bar are beautiful, as well!
87 personas locales recomiendan
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveNeighborhood brewery specializing in botanic beers with all natural ingredients, the restaurant and bar are beautiful, as well!
One of the city's most reputable cocktail bars. No reservations. Only craft products used. Proper attire requested.
355 personas locales recomiendan
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveOne of the city's most reputable cocktail bars. No reservations. Only craft products used. Proper attire requested.