Old Irving and more Guidebook
Food scene
(Caution: not vegetarian)
It's tough to have good BBQ in the city because of the smoke. They slow cook everything and have good sides and desserts. Right around the corner.
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Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski Rd(Caution: not vegetarian)
It's tough to have good BBQ in the city because of the smoke. They slow cook everything and have good sides and desserts. Right around the corner.
Cheeky corner cafe on the corner of Irving and Avondale (< 5 minute walk from house). Try their Oatmeal Cookie Latte!
22 recommandé par les habitants
Backlot Coffee
2006 Central StCheeky corner cafe on the corner of Irving and Avondale (< 5 minute walk from house). Try their Oatmeal Cookie Latte!
Really tasty italian - pizza, salads, pastas etc. and has been claimed to be one of the top 5 best pizza spots in Chicago.
27 recommandé par les habitants
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
3638 N Pulaski RdReally tasty italian - pizza, salads, pastas etc. and has been claimed to be one of the top 5 best pizza spots in Chicago.
7 minute walk. Local brewery with outdoor seating
37 recommandé par les habitants
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park Rd7 minute walk. Local brewery with outdoor seating
5 minute drive from the house. Take home only. Hole in the wall but trust me you won't regret it, best sushi in Chicago and awesome prices.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Lawrence Fish Market
3920 West Lawrence Avenue5 minute drive from the house. Take home only. Hole in the wall but trust me you won't regret it, best sushi in Chicago and awesome prices.
Close to the architecture tour. Really cute, bohemian restaurant on the river w/ indoor or outdoor seating. I recommend making a reservation before. All of their appetizers are good - esp. the baba ganoush.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Beatnik On The River
180 North Wacker DriveClose to the architecture tour. Really cute, bohemian restaurant on the river w/ indoor or outdoor seating. I recommend making a reservation before. All of their appetizers are good - esp. the baba ganoush.
My favorite coffee in Chicago. Several locations
135 recommandé par les habitants
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveMy favorite coffee in Chicago. Several locations
Sightseeing
The Chicago architecture tour by boat is absolutely gorgeous. If you're going any time outside of summer, bring a blanket and bundle up because it gets chilly.
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First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrThe Chicago architecture tour by boat is absolutely gorgeous. If you're going any time outside of summer, bring a blanket and bundle up because it gets chilly.
Absolutely stunning conservatory and free. I'd recommend making a reservation online. It's worth the drive.
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Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveAbsolutely stunning conservatory and free. I'd recommend making a reservation online. It's worth the drive.
This park has my ultimate favorite view of the Chicago skyline. Can't beat it.
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Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 S Wentworth AveThis park has my ultimate favorite view of the Chicago skyline. Can't beat it.
Frederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn AveSanctuaire d'oiseaux de Montrose Point
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StFree
Maison d'adoration baha'ie
100 Linden AveStunning architecture
Perfect for a walk or run. You choose the length. Out and back.
229 recommandé par les habitants
Piste Lakefront
Lakefront TrailPerfect for a walk or run. You choose the length. Out and back.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful area to walk around. Great food, shops, coffee, bookstores. This neighborhood you can easily have a great time walking around with no plan.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveBeautiful area to walk around. Great food, shops, coffee, bookstores. This neighborhood you can easily have a great time walking around with no plan.
Lake View
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr