Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This is the best place for super strong coffee and good people watching right on the 606! At night they have wine and drinks too.
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Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveThis is the best place for super strong coffee and good people watching right on the 606! At night they have wine and drinks too.
Iconic old school Italian. Great food and ambiance. It's a great local hang out.
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Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveIconic old school Italian. Great food and ambiance. It's a great local hang out.
If you've heard of the famous Au Cheval, with long wait times and delicious food, this is an awesome gem for those staying in Bucktown. It's their hamburger outpost. Cheaper, quicker. Stop by for lunch!
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveIf you've heard of the famous Au Cheval, with long wait times and delicious food, this is an awesome gem for those staying in Bucktown. It's their hamburger outpost. Cheaper, quicker. Stop by for lunch!
Come for the desserts and stay for all of the other great food and ambiance.
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveCome for the desserts and stay for all of the other great food and ambiance.
This is another local lovers fav. This Costa Rican restaurant is meat heavy and oh so delicious.
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveThis is another local lovers fav. This Costa Rican restaurant is meat heavy and oh so delicious.
Great ramen at a good price. Great fast lunch stop!
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Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Great ramen at a good price. Great fast lunch stop!
Want a delicious burger? This is your spot in Bucktown. Great beer selection too.
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Umami Burger Wicker Park
1480 N Milwaukee AveWant a delicious burger? This is your spot in Bucktown. Great beer selection too.
Looking for good pizza? Piece is a great place and can accommodate larger groups.
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveLooking for good pizza? Piece is a great place and can accommodate larger groups.
This is a great place to check out for a nibble, coffee, and to check out the local market goods!
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The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen AveThis is a great place to check out for a nibble, coffee, and to check out the local market goods!
One of my favorite brunches in the city. A decadent menu! Often you will have a wait time...heads up!
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveOne of my favorite brunches in the city. A decadent menu! Often you will have a wait time...heads up!
The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveLove this neighborhood gem for brunch!
This is just as much a nightlife spot as a restaurant. Quite a scene. Great bar, good food and even better people watching!
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveThis is just as much a nightlife spot as a restaurant. Quite a scene. Great bar, good food and even better people watching!
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StBBQ to the max. A local's favorite!
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveVegan perfection!
If you want to grab some cheap, delicious eats on your way back to the house, check out Sultans Market. Mediterranean goodness that's been there for years!
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Sultan's Market
2057 W North AveIf you want to grab some cheap, delicious eats on your way back to the house, check out Sultans Market. Mediterranean goodness that's been there for years!
This little french gem has been in the neighborhood long before Bucktown was the hippest place to be. Dine like a local at this iconic French bistro. Cozy, quaint and romantic.
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Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen AveThis little french gem has been in the neighborhood long before Bucktown was the hippest place to be. Dine like a local at this iconic French bistro. Cozy, quaint and romantic.
BYOB sushi! Often a huge line but a great local spot for fresh sushi rolls.
80 recommandé par les habitants
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueBYOB sushi! Often a huge line but a great local spot for fresh sushi rolls.
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveBreakfast/brunch heaven!
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveAwesome taco shop -- hip scene!
Come here for coffee. Sit back and work with other hipsters while watching the world go by.
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveCome here for coffee. Sit back and work with other hipsters while watching the world go by.
Drinks & Nightlife
This venue is all locals and has an amazing craft beer selection! Hang out, play games, meet locals!
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveThis venue is all locals and has an amazing craft beer selection! Hang out, play games, meet locals!
This is another local "dive" bar. If you want to avoid a scene but want a solid cocktail, go here!
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
This is another local "dive" bar. If you want to avoid a scene but want a solid cocktail, go here!
This is a cocktail junkies dream. It's hard to spot (it has a hidden entrance), but the cocktails are dreamy. A speakeasy feel with expert bartenders.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveThis is a cocktail junkies dream. It's hard to spot (it has a hidden entrance), but the cocktails are dreamy. A speakeasy feel with expert bartenders.
An arcade bar with billiards, air hockey, games, games and games....and a full bar.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveAn arcade bar with billiards, air hockey, games, games and games....and a full bar.
Friday and Saturday night dance party. This place doesn't look like a club, but it draws locals like crazy. You feel like you're dancing in someone's apartment.
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Dannys
Friday and Saturday night dance party. This place doesn't look like a club, but it draws locals like crazy. You feel like you're dancing in someone's apartment.
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StGreat beer and drink list. Local crowd.
Some of the best music in Chicago and a local's favorite. Hipster hangout for up and coming acts.
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The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveSome of the best music in Chicago and a local's favorite. Hipster hangout for up and coming acts.
Sightseeing
Anyone visiting Chicago should check out "the Bean" and grab a picture and wander around Millennium and Grant Parks. Just take the El to any loop stop!
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Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StAnyone visiting Chicago should check out "the Bean" and grab a picture and wander around Millennium and Grant Parks. Just take the El to any loop stop!
Entertainment & Activities
Bucktown Athletic Club
2040 W North AveLocal gym!
Parks & Nature
Local park (with a dog park if you brought your pup with!). Great place to walk and take in a farmer's market in the nice months.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveLocal park (with a dog park if you brought your pup with!). Great place to walk and take in a farmer's market in the nice months.
The 606 Trail (also called the Bloomingdale Trail) is the perfect place to get some air, take a run and check out the neighborhood.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueThe 606 Trail (also called the Bloomingdale Trail) is the perfect place to get some air, take a run and check out the neighborhood.
Also called "the Bucktown Country Club" by locals, this local park is the only public pool anywhere nearby. In the summer great place to catch some rays and take a dip.
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Holstein Park Public Pool (Outdoor)
2200 N Oakley AveAlso called "the Bucktown Country Club" by locals, this local park is the only public pool anywhere nearby. In the summer great place to catch some rays and take a dip.
Arts & Culture
On the first Friday of every month, this building which is full of private studio spaces, opens up to the public. You can browse through the eclectic mix of studios and meet the artists.
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The Flatiron Arts Building
1579 N Milwaukee AveOn the first Friday of every month, this building which is full of private studio spaces, opens up to the public. You can browse through the eclectic mix of studios and meet the artists.
Shopping
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveVinyl vinyl vinyl...an iconic Chicago record store.
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveOne of Chicago's oldest used book stores.
Asrai Garden
1935 W North AveA unique floral boutique.