Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Earl's BBQ
4835 North Austin AvenueGreat BBQ in walking distance
BRGRBELLY Portage Park
5739 W Irving Park RdGreat gormet burgers and craft beer
Beefbelly
4800 North Central AvenueCraft Chicago style beefs
Cochinita Taco Co.
3938 N Central AveCraft tacos. Great patio area.
Clasic Chicago hotdog place. It has all the favorites: gyros, burgers, Chicago style hotdogs (but, you have to remind them to put on the sport peppers), pizza puffs, Italian beefs, Polish sausages... And, the fries are amazing.
Broiler's Flip
6009 W Montrose AveClasic Chicago hotdog place. It has all the favorites: gyros, burgers, Chicago style hotdogs (but, you have to remind them to put on the sport peppers), pizza puffs, Italian beefs, Polish sausages... And, the fries are amazing.
Hagen's Fish Market
5635 W Montrose AveFreash fish to take home and cook or eat there. Unique find in the neighborhood.
Looking for deep dish pizza? This is where you order from. You can walk here and dine in or order it to the house.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveLooking for deep dish pizza? This is where you order from. You can walk here and dine in or order it to the house.
Ruk Sushi & Thai
4700 N Kimball AveSushi and Tahi
Great bakery walking distance from the house. Polish bakery classics are on the menu as well as donughts and cup cakes.
Delightful Pastries
5927 W Lawrence AveGreat bakery walking distance from the house. Polish bakery classics are on the menu as well as donughts and cup cakes.
Looking for something other than a chain coffee shop? The Perkolator (how do you not sing Cajmere when you hear the name?!) is the best local coffee shop walking distance. It's a cute space connected to a vinal shop. Kid friendly, they have toys for the little ones.
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Perkolator
6032 W Irving Park RdLooking for something other than a chain coffee shop? The Perkolator (how do you not sing Cajmere when you hear the name?!) is the best local coffee shop walking distance. It's a cute space connected to a vinal shop. Kid friendly, they have toys for the little ones.
Pho No.1 Vietnamese Cuisine
5914 W Lawrence AveVietnamese walking distance from the house
A little out of the way, about 1 0 minute drive, but seriously worth it. This bakery has the most AMAZING chocolate frosted cake donut. Seriously, after you eat one you will order a dozen.
Allegretti's Bakery
7717 W Lawrence AveA little out of the way, about 1 0 minute drive, but seriously worth it. This bakery has the most AMAZING chocolate frosted cake donut. Seriously, after you eat one you will order a dozen.
If you want one last Chicago dinner before getting on the Blue Line to catch your flight, dine at Gale Street Inn. It's a clasic in the neighborhood. Great ribs, steaks, salads, and drinks.
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Gale Street Inn Chicago
4914 N Milwaukee AveIf you want one last Chicago dinner before getting on the Blue Line to catch your flight, dine at Gale Street Inn. It's a clasic in the neighborhood. Great ribs, steaks, salads, and drinks.
Taqueria Amigo Chino 2
5959 W Lawrence AveMexican. The dishes are huge. Walking distance from the house.
This is a resturant that belongs in one of the more trendy neighborhoods in Chicago. It's only better because it's not a crowded.
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Community Tavern
4038 N Milwaukee AveThis is a resturant that belongs in one of the more trendy neighborhoods in Chicago. It's only better because it's not a crowded.
If you are looking for Chicago style thin crust pizza, order from here. It is walking distance as well.
Pete's Pizza #2
5847 W Montrose AveIf you are looking for Chicago style thin crust pizza, order from here. It is walking distance as well.
Smakosz Restaurant
5619 W Lawrence AveAuthentic Polish resturant walking distance from the house.
Edelweiss German American Cuisine
7650 W Irving Park RdAuthentic German food
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish pub walking distance from the house. Good athmosphere, a local bar - but not a local dive bar.
Galvin's Public House
5901 West Lawrence AvenueIrish pub walking distance from the house. Good athmosphere, a local bar - but not a local dive bar.
City Tap and Grill
7320 W Irving Park RdGood bar food and large drink selection. Late 20s early 30s crowd.
Parks & Nature
Playground closest to the house. Slides, swings, splash pad, climbing structures, running loop. field house with bathrooms.
Dunham Park
4638 N Melvina AvePlayground closest to the house. Slides, swings, splash pad, climbing structures, running loop. field house with bathrooms.
If you are a runner, this park has a great running path and the loop around the park is a mile long.
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Portage Park
If you are a runner, this park has a great running path and the loop around the park is a mile long.
Entertainment & Activities
About 20 minutes from the house. Venue for concerts and shows
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Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RdAbout 20 minutes from the house. Venue for concerts and shows
Closest movie theater. About 20 minutes from the house
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AMC Village Crossing 18
7000 Carpenter RdClosest movie theater. About 20 minutes from the house
Casino about a 20 minute drive away, and also right off the Blue Line.
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Rivers Casino
3000 S River RdCasino about a 20 minute drive away, and also right off the Blue Line.
Getting Around
The Jefferson Park Transit Center is a mile and a half from the house. About a 20 minute walk, a quick drive (and you can usually find free street park a block away from the station), a short bus ride, or a $7 Uber/Lyft ride to the station. Has access to other buses, the Pace bus, the Metra, and the Blue Line. The Blue Line will take you to O'Hare in one direction and Downtown in the other.
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Jefferson Park CTA Station
The Jefferson Park Transit Center is a mile and a half from the house. About a 20 minute walk, a quick drive (and you can usually find free street park a block away from the station), a short bus ride, or a $7 Uber/Lyft ride to the station. Has access to other buses, the Pace bus, the Metra, and the Blue Line. The Blue Line will take you to O'Hare in one direction and Downtown in the other.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
4729 N Central AveLocal grocery
Butera Market
4761 N Nagle AveGrocery store in walking distance
CVS
5205 N BroadwayDrug store with a Minute Clinic for medical needs
Shopping
Target, Kohls, Carson Piere Scott and some Chain resturants
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Harlem Irving Plaza
4104 N Harlem AveTarget, Kohls, Carson Piere Scott and some Chain resturants