Ravenswood Guidebook

Amanda
Ravenswood Guidebook

Food Scene

Oldest and cutest ice cream shoppe in Chicago. A must-visit!
179 recommandé par les habitants
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 recommandé par les habitants
Oldest and cutest ice cream shoppe in Chicago. A must-visit!
Known for their weekend brunch, seafood, and...cereal.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose Ave
31 recommandé par les habitants
Known for their weekend brunch, seafood, and...cereal.
Michelin-rated Neapolitan-style pizzeria with lovely outdoor patio.
83 recommandé par les habitants
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside Ave
83 recommandé par les habitants
Michelin-rated Neapolitan-style pizzeria with lovely outdoor patio.
For your caffeine addiction.
135 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd
135 recommandé par les habitants
For your caffeine addiction.
Quaint grocery / deli / café created by a Wisconsin mushroom farmer. Offers locally-sourced & crafted goods. Prepared food (sandwiches, soups, salads) is organic & farm-to-table.
10 recommandé par les habitants
River Valley Farmer's Table
1820 W Wilson Ave
10 recommandé par les habitants
Quaint grocery / deli / café created by a Wisconsin mushroom farmer. Offers locally-sourced & crafted goods. Prepared food (sandwiches, soups, salads) is organic & farm-to-table.
Chicago deep dish!
163 recommandé par les habitants
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale Ave
163 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago deep dish!
The best Venezuelan food in Chicago!
15 recommandé par les habitants
BienMeSabe Venezuelan Cafe & Restaurant
1637 W Montrose Ave
15 recommandé par les habitants
The best Venezuelan food in Chicago!
With a menu of at least 100 gourmet sandwiches, this place is super fun! Nice outdoor patio right on the central square in the adjacent neighborhood of Lincoln Square.
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 North Lincoln Avenue
With a menu of at least 100 gourmet sandwiches, this place is super fun! Nice outdoor patio right on the central square in the adjacent neighborhood of Lincoln Square.
Our favorite breakfast / brunch spot! It’s small and quite busy on the weekends, so get there early!
52 recommandé par les habitants
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen Ave
52 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite breakfast / brunch spot! It’s small and quite busy on the weekends, so get there early!
For coffee, sandwiches, quiche, and homemade pie, this unique little spot is the best! Tucked away inside Lillstreet Art Center.
19 recommandé par les habitants
First Slice
4664 N Manor Ave
19 recommandé par les habitants
For coffee, sandwiches, quiche, and homemade pie, this unique little spot is the best! Tucked away inside Lillstreet Art Center.
Nice spot to order coffee and a breakfast sandwich before hopping on the Brown Line to head downtown for the day.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Spoken Cafe
1812 W Montrose Ave
12 recommandé par les habitants
Nice spot to order coffee and a breakfast sandwich before hopping on the Brown Line to head downtown for the day.

Arts & Culture

Enjoy a slice of pie at Slice Café, peruse the gallery (ceramics and jewelry), shop the excellent gift store, and peek at artists working in the studios.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood Ave
12 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy a slice of pie at Slice Café, peruse the gallery (ceramics and jewelry), shop the excellent gift store, and peek at artists working in the studios.

Drinks & Nightlife

Trendy whiskey bar with fabulous rooftop lounge. Good food too.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose Ave
72 recommandé par les habitants
Trendy whiskey bar with fabulous rooftop lounge. Good food too.
Extremely well-prepared cocktails and food. Dark, sexy lounge atmosphere.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt St
35 recommandé par les habitants
Extremely well-prepared cocktails and food. Dark, sexy lounge atmosphere.
Head to their tasting room for a local brew, and fill up a growler to take home!
47 recommandé par les habitants
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler Ave
47 recommandé par les habitants
Head to their tasting room for a local brew, and fill up a growler to take home!
We love their smash burgers!! All their food is really great. Combine dinner and a movie at the Davis Theater next door!
Carbon Arc Bar & Board
4620 N Lincoln Ave
We love their smash burgers!! All their food is really great. Combine dinner and a movie at the Davis Theater next door!

Essentials

Who doesn't love TJ's?
360 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
360 recommandé par les habitants
Who doesn't love TJ's?
The closest grocery store to our place. Also this chain's flagship location - a jaw-dropping monstrosity with a live pianist, wine bar, and confusing array of gourmet products.
171 recommandé par les habitants
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Ave
171 recommandé par les habitants
The closest grocery store to our place. Also this chain's flagship location - a jaw-dropping monstrosity with a live pianist, wine bar, and confusing array of gourmet products.
You probably would've missed the rooftop beer garden at this European specialty grocery / deli! Grab a brewski with that schnitzel, and don't forget the fresh pierogis on the way out!
91 recommandé par les habitants
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln Ave
91 recommandé par les habitants
You probably would've missed the rooftop beer garden at this European specialty grocery / deli! Grab a brewski with that schnitzel, and don't forget the fresh pierogis on the way out!

Shopping

Fab selection of jewelry, handbags, accessories, home goods, art, and greeting cards!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Hazel
1835 W Montrose Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
Fab selection of jewelry, handbags, accessories, home goods, art, and greeting cards!
Step back in time at this old-fashioned apothecary store with an unbelievable selection of all-natural health & beauty products. Knowledgable staff will offer recommendations and samples.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln Ave
52 recommandé par les habitants
Step back in time at this old-fashioned apothecary store with an unbelievable selection of all-natural health & beauty products. Knowledgable staff will offer recommendations and samples.
Giant antiques warehouse. Really fun to just wander around!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Architectural Artifacts, Inc.
1065 N Ravenswood Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
Giant antiques warehouse. Really fun to just wander around!
Worldly home decor shop.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Alapash New Home (and Terrariums)
7 recommandé par les habitants
Worldly home decor shop.

Parks & Nature

297 recommandé par les habitants
Montrose Beach
297 recommandé par les habitants
63 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Welles
2333 W Sunnyside Ave
63 recommandé par les habitants

Getting Around

Hop on the Brown Line Southbound to get to The Loop, where you can transfer at a number of stations to get nearly anywhere in the city. If you’re heading to the Michigan Ave shopping district, transfer to the Red Line at Belmont and ride to the Chicago stop.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Montrose Brown Line Station
17 recommandé par les habitants
Hop on the Brown Line Southbound to get to The Loop, where you can transfer at a number of stations to get nearly anywhere in the city. If you’re heading to the Michigan Ave shopping district, transfer to the Red Line at Belmont and ride to the Chicago stop.
There are two Divvy bike share stations near us -- at Montrose / Wolcott and Montrose / Paulina. Day pass is $15/day. Ride along the Lakeshore Path, and dock the bike at most any popular destination within the city!
31 recommandé par les habitants
Divvy
31 recommandé par les habitants
There are two Divvy bike share stations near us -- at Montrose / Wolcott and Montrose / Paulina. Day pass is $15/day. Ride along the Lakeshore Path, and dock the bike at most any popular destination within the city!