Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
20-25 minute walk. You can walk to Sheridan Red line stop and take it to Addision stop (NOTE: this saves you like 3 blocks). Bars/Restaurants along Clark Street, right outside Wrigleyfield
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St20-25 minute walk. You can walk to Sheridan Red line stop and take it to Addision stop (NOTE: this saves you like 3 blocks). Bars/Restaurants along Clark Street, right outside Wrigleyfield
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayFamous place. Live Music. Old Al Capone hangout.
Food Scene
Closest Mexican restaurant that is good. True restaurant and NOT a late night "i'm drunk and want Mexican food" type place. A little trek if walk/maybe 20-25 minute walk, Montrose bus, drive, or cab
11 locals recommend
Mixteco Grill
1601 West Montrose AvenueClosest Mexican restaurant that is good. True restaurant and NOT a late night "i'm drunk and want Mexican food" type place. A little trek if walk/maybe 20-25 minute walk, Montrose bus, drive, or cab
Horizon Cafe
3805 North BroadwayHuge portions, good breakfast and lunch. Dine in/Carry out/ delivery
IHOP
3760 N Halsted StIHOP, 24/7
Fantastic Brunch!! Be prepared for a wait!! they offer carry out. If you dine in, it is worth the wait. Great food & service (despite servers being busy)
111 locals recommend
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5020 N Sheridan RdFantastic Brunch!! Be prepared for a wait!! they offer carry out. If you dine in, it is worth the wait. Great food & service (despite servers being busy)
Starbucks
210 W North Ave10 minute walk for Starbucks
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveCozy coffee shop. Great sandwiches!
They have a hotdog named: Godzilla
Limited indoor setting. Great place for pre/post Cubs Game
19 locals recommend
Byron's Hotdogs
1017 W Irving Park RdThey have a hotdog named: Godzilla
Limited indoor setting. Great place for pre/post Cubs Game
1/2 block from home. Good food and very reasonable. Carry out, delivery. NOT a dine in place. Check out Groupon.com as they sometimes have deals on this place.
10 locals recommend
BoJono's Pizzeria
4187-4189 N Clarendon Ave1/2 block from home. Good food and very reasonable. Carry out, delivery. NOT a dine in place. Check out Groupon.com as they sometimes have deals on this place.
Vietnamese food. Always packed!! Good food. Several other vietnamese restaurants next door but this one is the best. Bubble tea offered as several of these places. Not too far a walk from home.
81 locals recommend
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayVietnamese food. Always packed!! Good food. Several other vietnamese restaurants next door but this one is the best. Bubble tea offered as several of these places. Not too far a walk from home.
Thai Aroma
4142 North BroadwayGood thai place, walking distance, and BYOB!!
Demera Restaurant
4801 N Broadway10-15 walk for good Ethiopian Food
Everything Else
SUBWAY®Restaurants
77 W Jackson BlvdNext to the Target
Want to ride a bike on the Lake path?? Divvy offers bike rentals at $7/day. Google Divvy. They offer several bike ''depots" throughout the city and along the lake path
19 locals recommend
Divvy
Want to ride a bike on the Lake path?? Divvy offers bike rentals at $7/day. Google Divvy. They offer several bike ''depots" throughout the city and along the lake path
Montrose Beach. 20 minute walk to get to "beach" (sand/water area) for swimming
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach. 20 minute walk to get to "beach" (sand/water area) for swimming
RED LINE SHERIDAN STOP
Red line runs 24/7
7-Eleven
1404 W Pratt BlvdCorner of Broadway and Buena Ave. Nice for quick bite or purchase
Target
4466 N BroadwayTarget with good selection of produce and other groceries
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadwaylarge grocery store. Open until 11pm most days
Drinks & Nightlife
The Reservoir
844 W Montrose AveBar walking distance
Holiday Club
4000 N Sheridan RdGreat service, decent food & drink selection
Above average pizza and good food. Cheap beer. Nice little outdoor seating area in summer
37 locals recommend
Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern
4091 N BroadwayAbove average pizza and good food. Cheap beer. Nice little outdoor seating area in summer
Neighborhood bar with good food, good whiskey and beer selection. Outdoor seating in summer
63 locals recommend
The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena AveNeighborhood bar with good food, good whiskey and beer selection. Outdoor seating in summer
Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayBigger size bar with weekend brunch
Good Mexican food. Crowded on weekends, fairly empty on weekdays. About 10-15 Walk. (From Condo, take a right to the Corner of Buena/Claredon, Take a left on Claredon- Restaurant will be on right
24 locals recommend
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North BroadwayGood Mexican food. Crowded on weekends, fairly empty on weekdays. About 10-15 Walk. (From Condo, take a right to the Corner of Buena/Claredon, Take a left on Claredon- Restaurant will be on right
Essentials
Sells some fresh fruit, to-go snacks, drug store, and misc items
25 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
953 W Irving Park RdSells some fresh fruit, to-go snacks, drug store, and misc items
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveDiscount Grocery Store