Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveReally good coffee; open at 7 am M-F
Jam
2853 N Kedzie AveOnly open 7a-3p; Closed Wednesdays but the nicest outdoor space in front.
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee AveAlternative to New Wave
The Harding Tavern
2732 N Milwaukee AveSports bar-ish. Burger is delish; outdoor seating
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueMeat Free Since '83
Delicious sushi and Thai resto. BYOB. Closed Tuesdays.
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Trike Thai Noodles & Sushi
2339 N Milwaukee AveDelicious sushi and Thai resto. BYOB. Closed Tuesdays.
Everything Else
Logan Liquors
2639 N Kedzie AveLiquor, wine, beer, cigarettes. Assorted snacks and gatorades, etc.
All movies are $8; matinees are $5.25. Beer and wine (and popcorn!) for purchase.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveAll movies are $8; matinees are $5.25. Beer and wine (and popcorn!) for purchase.
Walgreens
4010 W Lawrence AveAbout a 10-minute walk
Target
4466 N BroadwayFor all the things
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveCASH ONLY. Serves Stumptown coffee. I have never eaten here, however.
Chase Bank
2228 S Western Ave$$$
Vas Foremost Liquors
2300 N Milwaukee AveWay more extensive selection than Logan Liquors
United States Postal Service
2339 N California AveFor mailing things
Nothing fancy. At all. It's bowling + a bar from the 90s. And it's awesome. Check Groupon for discounts.
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Fireside Bowl
2646 W Fullerton AveNothing fancy. At all. It's bowling + a bar from the 90s. And it's awesome. Check Groupon for discounts.
Sunrise Fresh Market 2
2722 N Milwaukee AveNot the greatest grocery, but has most staples
Gap Factory
2778 N Milwaukee AveEverything is mostly on sale
Drinks & Nightlife
My absolute favorite bar patio and a special crafted cocktail list. Music and performances on certain nights of the week.
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The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveMy absolute favorite bar patio and a special crafted cocktail list. Music and performances on certain nights of the week.
El Cid
2645 N Kedzie AveAffordable Mexican with a great backyard patio
Michelin-starred eatery but with $1 beer and $2 shots on Mondays.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichelin-starred eatery but with $1 beer and $2 shots on Mondays.
Yusho
2853 North Kedzie AvenueRamen Sundays: $25 for ramen, a drink and dessert
Crafted cocktails, attentive bartenders, and a delicious starter menu; outdoor seating
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Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdCrafted cocktails, attentive bartenders, and a delicious starter menu; outdoor seating
Dunlays On the Square
3137 West Logan Boulevard$6 burger Wednesdays; outdoor seating
$10 burger & beer special every day; TVs and sometimes bro-ish; outdoor seating + back patio
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Parts & Labor
2700 North Milwaukee Avenue$10 burger & beer special every day; TVs and sometimes bro-ish; outdoor seating + back patio
A place to dance and find someone for the night. Definitely the 'hood's hook-up bar; open til 2a and 3a.
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The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveA place to dance and find someone for the night. Definitely the 'hood's hook-up bar; open til 2a and 3a.
Always always always crowded and with a line to get in but there's always a great DJ in the back room (no EDM) and lots of dancing; also skeeball and cocktails in tobacco bottles
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Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveAlways always always crowded and with a line to get in but there's always a great DJ in the back room (no EDM) and lots of dancing; also skeeball and cocktails in tobacco bottles
Slippery Slope got more popular and now this place is a bit quieter until later; more lounge-y, too. Back patio with picnic tables and a food truck
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East Room
2354 N Milwaukee AveSlippery Slope got more popular and now this place is a bit quieter until later; more lounge-y, too. Back patio with picnic tables and a food truck
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveMusic and pool. Divey!
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveBeer and food and always a little crowded
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveSecret-ish Tiki bar. Enter through the Chinese resto next door.