Matt’s guidebook
Favorite neighborhood restaurants and bars
Hip, comfy Greek restaurant with updated & classic fare plus cocktails, ouzo service, wine & beer.
Avli Taverna
1335 W Wrightwood AveHip, comfy Greek restaurant with updated & classic fare plus cocktails, ouzo service, wine & beer.
Farm-to-table American eats plus housemade ciders, craft beer, cocktails & tap wines in tavern digs.
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Farm Bar
1300 W Wellington AveFarm-to-table American eats plus housemade ciders, craft beer, cocktails & tap wines in tavern digs.
Casual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueCasual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late.
Sleek, urban spot for New American fare, plus cocktails, craft beer & bar bites served until late.
21 persone del luogo consigliano
LOKaL
2500 North Ashland AvenueSleek, urban spot for New American fare, plus cocktails, craft beer & bar bites served until late.
Broken Barrel Bar is a chef-driven tailgate party with inventive cuisine and house-smoked meats. Great outdoor patio.
Broken Barrel Bar
2548 North Southport AvenueBroken Barrel Bar is a chef-driven tailgate party with inventive cuisine and house-smoked meats. Great outdoor patio.
Farm-to-table American fare in rustic space with exposed brick, old library books & distressed wood.
10 persone del luogo consigliano
The Monkey's Paw
2524 N Southport AveFarm-to-table American fare in rustic space with exposed brick, old library books & distressed wood.
Laid-back bar with baskets of wings & different sauces plus wraps, salads & other pub grub staples.
11 persone del luogo consigliano
Bird's Nest
2500 N Southport AveLaid-back bar with baskets of wings & different sauces plus wraps, salads & other pub grub staples.
Offbeat hangout offering beer, wine & coffee plus snacks in laptop-free digs with books & games.
6 persone del luogo consigliano
kibbitznest books, brews & blarney
2212 N Clybourn AveOffbeat hangout offering beer, wine & coffee plus snacks in laptop-free digs with books & games.
Deep-dish & thin-crust pies anchor a menu of pasta, ribs & more at this counter-service pizzeria.
29 persone del luogo consigliano
The Art of Pizza
3033 N Ashland AveDeep-dish & thin-crust pies anchor a menu of pasta, ribs & more at this counter-service pizzeria.
Hip, laid-back bar with dozens of self-serve taps for beer, wine, cocktails, kombucha & coffee.
Tapster Lincoln Park
1059 W Wrightwood AveHip, laid-back bar with dozens of self-serve taps for beer, wine, cocktails, kombucha & coffee.
Sleek spot for refined New American fare & cocktails in an airy space with an outdoor fireplace.
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Tied House
3157 N Southport AveSleek spot for refined New American fare & cocktails in an airy space with an outdoor fireplace.
Hip, mural-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails & a seasonal patio.
20 persone del luogo consigliano
Broken English Taco Pub
2576 N Lincoln AveHip, mural-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails & a seasonal patio.
Coffee shops
Coffee Lab & Roasters
2823 N Lincoln AveVibrant coffee shop that specializes in Specialty Coffee & Espresso.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlArtisanal coffee drinks pair with baked goods & sandwiches at this casual cafe with a large patio.
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Colectivo Coffee
2530 N Clark StArtisanal coffee drinks pair with baked goods & sandwiches at this casual cafe with a large patio.