Kristin’s guidebook
Coffee Favorites
Vegan-friendly lunch & late-night spot with sandwiches, munchies, personal pizzas & full plates.
55 Einheimische empfehlen
Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster AvenueVegan-friendly lunch & late-night spot with sandwiches, munchies, personal pizzas & full plates.
Locally owned cafe with warm & welcoming vibes in a minimalist chic space offering traditional cafe fare
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Ridman's Coffee
4758 N Clark StLocally owned cafe with warm & welcoming vibes in a minimalist chic space offering traditional cafe fare
Locally roasted coffee & pastries in a bright, lofty space that's an offshoot of a bicycle shop.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Heritage Outpost
1325 W Wilson AveLocally roasted coffee & pastries in a bright, lofty space that's an offshoot of a bicycle shop.
Food scene
Pizza & pasta are prepared in an open kitchen & offered with espresso & wines in casual digs.
Munno Pizzeria & Bistro
4656 N Clark StPizza & pasta are prepared in an open kitchen & offered with espresso & wines in casual digs.
Casual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayCasual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.
Modern, no-frills counter-serve dishing up 100% vegan lunch & all-day breakfast.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Kal'ish
1313 W Wilson AveModern, no-frills counter-serve dishing up 100% vegan lunch & all-day breakfast.
Diners can build their own Hawaiian poke & sushi bowls at the counter of this assembly line spot.
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Pokiology
4600 N Magnolia AveDiners can build their own Hawaiian poke & sushi bowls at the counter of this assembly line spot.
Casual hangout serving pizza & other Italian dishes (including numerous gluten-free options).
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Ranalli's
1925 N Lincoln AveCasual hangout serving pizza & other Italian dishes (including numerous gluten-free options).
Upscale farm-to-table bar eats & a large beer & whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
93 Einheimische empfehlen
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StUpscale farm-to-table bar eats & a large beer & whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
Chic sushi restaurant dishing creative rolls with a large bar pouring cocktails & Japanese beers.
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Agami
4712 N BroadwayChic sushi restaurant dishing creative rolls with a large bar pouring cocktails & Japanese beers.
Grocery Essentials
Local supermarket chain with fresh produce, organic products, and an in-house bakery
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Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveLocal supermarket chain with fresh produce, organic products, and an in-house bakery
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveRetail chain selling a range of grocery items, meat & dairy.
Expansive market with fresh produce & a meat counter, plus a daytime coffee bar & cafe.
Uptown Shop & Save
4605 N Sheridan RdExpansive market with fresh produce & a meat counter, plus a daytime coffee bar & cafe.