Avondale / Logan square Local Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Logan Square/Avondale developed as a working-class community between 1890 and 1920 as industry rose up along the rail lines and the river. By 1920, the population exceeded 38,000. More than one-quarter of these residents were foreign-born, mostly Germans along with some Swedes and Austrians. By 1930 Poles constituted 33 percent of the population of 48,000. Poles remained the dominant ethnic group until 1980, but by 1990 Hispanics accounted for 37 percent of the total population.
With easy access to downtown, historic architecture, picturesque green belt boulevards, multi-cultural heritage, and relatively affordable rents, Logandale today is a magnet for young professionals, artists, up-and-coming restauranteurs and families. It is incredibly vibrant with endless options for food, drink, entertainment. From all of us in Logandale, welcome to the neighborhood!
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Avondale
Logan Square/Avondale developed as a working-class community between 1890 and 1920 as industry rose up along the rail lines and the river. By 1920, the population exceeded 38,000. More than one-quarter of these residents were foreign-born, mostly Germans along with some Swedes and Austrians. By 1930 Poles constituted 33 percent of the population of 48,000. Poles remained the dominant ethnic group until 1980, but by 1990 Hispanics accounted for 37 percent of the total population.
With easy access to downtown, historic architecture, picturesque green belt boulevards, multi-cultural heritage, and relatively affordable rents, Logandale today is a magnet for young professionals, artists, up-and-coming restauranteurs and families. It is incredibly vibrant with endless options for food, drink, entertainment. From all of us in Logandale, welcome to the neighborhood!
Live Music
Local music venue- check online to see if there's a show tonight!
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Sleeping Village
3734 W Belmont AveLocal music venue- check online to see if there's a show tonight!
Best live music small venue in Chicago for up and coming artists- check their calendar.
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Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveBest live music small venue in Chicago for up and coming artists- check their calendar.
Sightseeing
St. Hyacinth Basilica
3636 W Wolfram StGrand historic Polish Cathedral
Illinois Centennial Monument
3150 W Logan BlvdBars
Best Irish pub in the city with outdoor beer garden.
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Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
3471 N Elston AveBest Irish pub in the city with outdoor beer garden.
Narrow, salvaged-chic corner bar with more than 200 beers on the menu plus pub grub, great place to play darts!
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Small Bar
2956 N Albany AveNarrow, salvaged-chic corner bar with more than 200 beers on the menu plus pub grub, great place to play darts!
The Avondale Tap
3634 W Belmont AveLocal favorite bar.
Local brewery - great selection of beers.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveLocal brewery - great selection of beers.
Metropolitan Brewing
3057 N Rockwell StBrewery on the riverfront
Open 24hrs, 1 block away - and they do oven-baked whole pizzas here.
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7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyOpen 24hrs, 1 block away - and they do oven-baked whole pizzas here.
Local bar, also serves food. Very pretty inside, ladies tend to like this place.
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BiXi Beer
2515 N Milwaukee AveLocal bar, also serves food. Very pretty inside, ladies tend to like this place.
My favorite bar, best from 9pm-midnight Friday and Saturday. Come before 10pm or you will need to wait in line.
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Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite bar, best from 9pm-midnight Friday and Saturday. Come before 10pm or you will need to wait in line.
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveOpen late, generally the place to go after Estereo
My favorite club in the West Loop - usually you need to pay the bouncer to get upstairs which is where you want to be. Less pretentious than other clubs but still has upscale clientele. Very crowded and fun, if this is your scene.
Bandit
841 W Randolph StMy favorite club in the West Loop - usually you need to pay the bouncer to get upstairs which is where you want to be. Less pretentious than other clubs but still has upscale clientele. Very crowded and fun, if this is your scene.
Food scene
Creative new american food, emphasis on seasonal farm-to-table ingredients. Also a great brunch spot
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdCreative new american food, emphasis on seasonal farm-to-table ingredients. Also a great brunch spot
Best sushi and sake with a well priced all you can eat option & large outdoor patio
Sushi Taku-Logan Square
2283 N Milwaukee AveBest sushi and sake with a well priced all you can eat option & large outdoor patio
Upscale new american food, former Michelin-starred restaurant
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveUpscale new american food, former Michelin-starred restaurant
Cafe Tola #2
3324 N California AveGreat food
Big Kids
2545 North Kedzie BoulevardSubstantial sandwiches, wraps & snacks served in a laid-back restaurant with a patio.
El Cid
2645 N Kedzie AveMy favorite Mexican place
Mic Duck's
3401 West Belmont AvenueOpen til 3am - I recommend the steak burrito
Place is not in Avondale- but I recommend ordering from here for the best Chicago Deep Dish
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenuePlace is not in Avondale- but I recommend ordering from here for the best Chicago Deep Dish
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston AveSimply divine.
Friendship
2830 North Milwaukee AvenueGood slightly upscale sit-down Chinese place- food is good.