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pins and buttons galore, made to order by super nice people!
Busy Beaver Button Co.
3407 W Armitage Ave
pins and buttons galore, made to order by super nice people!
Browse our neighborhood library, a small, quiet place.
6 locals raden deze aan
Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public Library
3030 W Fullerton Ave
6 locals raden deze aan
Browse our neighborhood library, a small, quiet place.
Regular yoga classes, plus massage treatment rooms (we know many local therapists)
19 locals raden deze aan
Moksha Yoga Center
2528 W Armitage Ave
19 locals raden deze aan
Regular yoga classes, plus massage treatment rooms (we know many local therapists)

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood place where you may find your lost marbles! Inexpensive, with decent bar snacks and burgers. Outdoor patio.
11 locals raden deze aan
Marble
3281 W Armitage Ave
11 locals raden deze aan
Neighborhood place where you may find your lost marbles! Inexpensive, with decent bar snacks and burgers. Outdoor patio.
A new citywide favorite, and right on our block! Stylishly upgraded, serving appetizer plates and fancy cocktails.
584 locals raden deze aan
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
584 locals raden deze aan
A new citywide favorite, and right on our block! Stylishly upgraded, serving appetizer plates and fancy cocktails.
Upscale Latin bar/restaurant, often featuring live music.
Tumbao
3213 W Armitage Ave
Upscale Latin bar/restaurant, often featuring live music.
Live music!
3425 W Fullerton Ave
3425 West Fullerton Avenue
Live music!
Not really in our neighborhood, but visit the upstairs lounge and you'll be transported back to early 20th Century Chicago. Pricey but nice.
37 locals raden deze aan
The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln Ave
37 locals raden deze aan
Not really in our neighborhood, but visit the upstairs lounge and you'll be transported back to early 20th Century Chicago. Pricey but nice.
Great selection, plus outdoor patio. A neighborhood favorite.
17 locals raden deze aan
Quenchers Saloon
17 locals raden deze aan
Great selection, plus outdoor patio. A neighborhood favorite.
live music
185 locals raden deze aan
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
185 locals raden deze aan
live music
live music
70 locals raden deze aan
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee Ave
70 locals raden deze aan
live music
Off the beaten track, a local favorite
53 locals raden deze aan
Weegee's Lounge
3659 W Armitage Ave
53 locals raden deze aan
Off the beaten track, a local favorite

Food Scene

When you just need a big floppy slice, NY style.
92 locals raden deze aan
Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage Ave
92 locals raden deze aan
When you just need a big floppy slice, NY style.
Great, quiet and local lunch spot. Shakes and smoothies!
Manchester Veterinary Clinic
156 Spencer St
Great, quiet and local lunch spot. Shakes and smoothies!
French pastries to go! Super fresh breads, and crepes too. BYO coffee (sad but true)
57 locals raden deze aan
La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan Blvd
57 locals raden deze aan
French pastries to go! Super fresh breads, and crepes too. BYO coffee (sad but true)
Coffee biscuits and pie. What more do you need?
468 locals raden deze aan
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals raden deze aan
Coffee biscuits and pie. What more do you need?
I scream, you scream, we all scream, for Ice Cream!
179 locals raden deze aan
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 locals raden deze aan
I scream, you scream, we all scream, for Ice Cream!
Get the "Ipsento" (coconut milk, chilli & honey in your latte, mmm)
109 locals raden deze aan
Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
109 locals raden deze aan
Get the "Ipsento" (coconut milk, chilli & honey in your latte, mmm)
Bar/restaurant and local brewery. Lively! (book ahead)
724 locals raden deze aan
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals raden deze aan
Bar/restaurant and local brewery. Lively! (book ahead)
A Logan Square Classic, with innovative and attractive brunches, etc. (book ahead)
936 locals raden deze aan
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 locals raden deze aan
A Logan Square Classic, with innovative and attractive brunches, etc. (book ahead)
vegan & vegetarian, yay!
80 locals raden deze aan
GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage Ave
80 locals raden deze aan
vegan & vegetarian, yay!
Neighbors look forward to the seasonal opening of Mikos' Italian Ice stand. Grab a cup and enjoy a walk around the neighborhood on a sunny day.
West Lyndale Street
West Lyndale Street
Neighbors look forward to the seasonal opening of Mikos' Italian Ice stand. Grab a cup and enjoy a walk around the neighborhood on a sunny day.
Watch the cooks hand-toss your pizza in the open kitchen, while you sip on unique cocktails. Fun, CTA themed bar/eatery. Outdoor patio.
152 locals raden deze aan
The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue
152 locals raden deze aan
Watch the cooks hand-toss your pizza in the open kitchen, while you sip on unique cocktails. Fun, CTA themed bar/eatery. Outdoor patio.
One of our long-standing favorites. Yummy shakes, veggie options- try the boiled yucca with garlic!
109 locals raden deze aan
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 locals raden deze aan
One of our long-standing favorites. Yummy shakes, veggie options- try the boiled yucca with garlic!
It's the tiny place, covered in murals. Food is great and affordable, atmosphere is fun and sometimes there's live music. Pretty close to the Western stop on CTA Blue Line.
182 locals raden deze aan
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
182 locals raden deze aan
It's the tiny place, covered in murals. Food is great and affordable, atmosphere is fun and sometimes there's live music. Pretty close to the Western stop on CTA Blue Line.
Upscale vegan. This is the 2nd location of a Chicago favorite.
136 locals raden deze aan
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee Avenue
136 locals raden deze aan
Upscale vegan. This is the 2nd location of a Chicago favorite.
Cozy neighborhood cafe, with a big garden (outside) and thrift store (next door).
2917 W Armitage Ave
2917 West Armitage Avenue
Cozy neighborhood cafe, with a big garden (outside) and thrift store (next door).
New in 2013, a sibling restaurant to the very popular Longman & Eagle (also in Logan Square). The outdoor patio-bar on the boulevard is a place to enjoy fancy drinks while you wait for a table.
2952 W Armitage Ave
2952 West Armitage Avenue
New in 2013, a sibling restaurant to the very popular Longman & Eagle (also in Logan Square). The outdoor patio-bar on the boulevard is a place to enjoy fancy drinks while you wait for a table.
Has never let us down. (love the sparkly roller-disco tablecloths!)
3327 W Armitage Ave
3327 West Armitage Avenue
Has never let us down. (love the sparkly roller-disco tablecloths!)
Usually pretty quick service. Hip.
113 locals raden deze aan
New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee Ave
113 locals raden deze aan
Usually pretty quick service. Hip.
It's superb. Yummy food, too, and sometimes live music.
68 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee Ave
68 locals raden deze aan
It's superb. Yummy food, too, and sometimes live music.
They do it all: coffee bar & deli by day, bar & music venue by night. Across the street from The Blue Line CTA (California stop)
32 locals raden deze aan
Township
32 locals raden deze aan
They do it all: coffee bar & deli by day, bar & music venue by night. Across the street from The Blue Line CTA (California stop)
Not just coffee & muffins anymore! Letizia's opened as a bakery in the Ukranian Village in the 1990s. This is their 2nd location, a winebar & restaurant.
11 locals raden deze aan
Letizia's Fiore
11 locals raden deze aan
Not just coffee & muffins anymore! Letizia's opened as a bakery in the Ukranian Village in the 1990s. This is their 2nd location, a winebar & restaurant.
A franchise, but they do have a great location, and have been in Logan Square longer than most of the other coffee shops.
271 locals raden deze aan
Starbucks
210 W North Ave
271 locals raden deze aan
A franchise, but they do have a great location, and have been in Logan Square longer than most of the other coffee shops.
Handmade sweetness! They do a little bit of coffee, too.
2745 W Armitage Ave
2745 West Armitage Avenue
Handmade sweetness! They do a little bit of coffee, too.
Mostly, it's about the ice cream. Nothing fancy.
2815 W Armitage Ave
2815 West Armitage Avenue
Mostly, it's about the ice cream. Nothing fancy.
For an American diner experience, you can't go wrong here. Right next to the California stop on CTA Blue Line
88 locals raden deze aan
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee Ave
88 locals raden deze aan
For an American diner experience, you can't go wrong here. Right next to the California stop on CTA Blue Line
Gelato! Small, family-run business.
Heavenly Cafe
2662 N Sawyer Ave
Gelato! Small, family-run business.
Sleek, and yummy. Good for people-watching
108 locals raden deze aan
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee Ave
108 locals raden deze aan
Sleek, and yummy. Good for people-watching
Affordable burgers & more
35 locals raden deze aan
Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California Ave
35 locals raden deze aan
Affordable burgers & more
An old neighborhood favorite. Inexpensive.
29 locals raden deze aan
Taqueria Moran
2226 N California Ave
29 locals raden deze aan
An old neighborhood favorite. Inexpensive.
I love the architecture. Everyone else loves the burgers.
152 locals raden deze aan
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave
152 locals raden deze aan
I love the architecture. Everyone else loves the burgers.
A new neighborhood favorite
126 locals raden deze aan
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey Ave
126 locals raden deze aan
A new neighborhood favorite
Vegan-Vegetarian-Korean, in an old bar. Legendary.
Dragon Lady Lounge Corporation
3188 N Elston Ave
Vegan-Vegetarian-Korean, in an old bar. Legendary.

Sightseeing

Historic park, nicely restored. Used by everyone from tiny tots to tightrope walkers. Great spot for a picnic!
49 locals raden deze aan
Palmer Square
49 locals raden deze aan
Historic park, nicely restored. Used by everyone from tiny tots to tightrope walkers. Great spot for a picnic!
One of the biggest and oldest parks in the city. Enjoy a stroll around the lagoon, or perhaps a bike ride. Scenic!
17 locals raden deze aan
Allstate Field
1440 N Humboldt Dr
17 locals raden deze aan
One of the biggest and oldest parks in the city. Enjoy a stroll around the lagoon, or perhaps a bike ride. Scenic!
Useful train stop. 1 mile walk South down Kedzie Blvd. to us!
135 locals raden deze aan
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
135 locals raden deze aan
Useful train stop. 1 mile walk South down Kedzie Blvd. to us!
Useful train station (3/4 mile from us)
50 locals raden deze aan
California & Milwaukee station
50 locals raden deze aan
Useful train station (3/4 mile from us)
Approximate location of CTA blue line (Western/Milwaukee stop) 1 mile from us.
9 locals raden deze aan
Milwaukee & Western station
9 locals raden deze aan
Approximate location of CTA blue line (Western/Milwaukee stop) 1 mile from us.
Historic green space, framed by mansion-style greystone flats. The weekly Farmer's Market is held here, Sundays, in summer..
Logan Blvd
2430 W Logan Blvd
Historic green space, framed by mansion-style greystone flats. The weekly Farmer's Market is held here, Sundays, in summer..
Quiet neighborhood park with a lot of history- and an outdoor pool.
25 locals raden deze aan
Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley Ave
25 locals raden deze aan
Quiet neighborhood park with a lot of history- and an outdoor pool.
Local park. Fitness center, adult kickball and newly refurbished Soccer turf. (sponsored in part by Machester City UK Football Club & Embassy of the UAE)
13 locals raden deze aan
Haas Park
2402 N Washtenaw Ave
13 locals raden deze aan
Local park. Fitness center, adult kickball and newly refurbished Soccer turf. (sponsored in part by Machester City UK Football Club & Embassy of the UAE)
Historic park, nicely restored. Used by everyone from tiny tots to tightrope walkers. Great spot for a picnic!
57 locals raden deze aan
Palmer Square Park
2200 N Kedzie Ave
57 locals raden deze aan
Historic park, nicely restored. Used by everyone from tiny tots to tightrope walkers. Great spot for a picnic!
My favorite building in the city... I think! Tourist info is available here, as well as lunchtime concerts, public art galleries & more. Stunning architecture! (used to be a public library).
203 locals raden deze aan
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
203 locals raden deze aan
My favorite building in the city... I think! Tourist info is available here, as well as lunchtime concerts, public art galleries & more. Stunning architecture! (used to be a public library).
good-to-know: this is where Red and Blue CTA train lines come together (also you can transfer to Orange, Brown, and other lines here)
14 locals raden deze aan
Clark/Lake station
14 locals raden deze aan
good-to-know: this is where Red and Blue CTA train lines come together (also you can transfer to Orange, Brown, and other lines here)
Skydeck! Closer to other tourist attractions, Magnificent Mile, and the lakefront. As an altertnative to the Skydeck, enjoy a cocktail in the Signature Lounge on the 96th Floor.
295 locals raden deze aan
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan Ave
295 locals raden deze aan
Skydeck! Closer to other tourist attractions, Magnificent Mile, and the lakefront. As an altertnative to the Skydeck, enjoy a cocktail in the Signature Lounge on the 96th Floor.
So much to love: Lurie Gardens, "The Bean", a bandshell with an auditorium hidden underneath, and of course, the serpentine pedestrian bridge over Columbus Drive
1243 locals raden deze aan
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 locals raden deze aan
So much to love: Lurie Gardens, "The Bean", a bandshell with an auditorium hidden underneath, and of course, the serpentine pedestrian bridge over Columbus Drive
Old and very scenic. Has light/music shows in summer, and sometimes a live orchestra practices here.
219 locals raden deze aan
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus Dr
219 locals raden deze aan
Old and very scenic. Has light/music shows in summer, and sometimes a live orchestra practices here.
Field Museum of Natural Hitory, Adler Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium are here.
65 locals raden deze aan
Museum Campus
65 locals raden deze aan
Field Museum of Natural Hitory, Adler Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium are here.
Hosts exhibitions and performances year-round. Offers jazz "Tuesdays on the Terrace" in summer, free of charge
532 locals raden deze aan
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave
532 locals raden deze aan
Hosts exhibitions and performances year-round. Offers jazz "Tuesdays on the Terrace" in summer, free of charge
Free, historic zoo. Close to Nature Museum, Conservatory, and beaches.
1117 locals raden deze aan
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals raden deze aan
Free, historic zoo. Close to Nature Museum, Conservatory, and beaches.
Is it a Full Moon? As long as it's not a Friday or Saturday, you'll see the drummers & fire spinners out here, just after dusk, every full moon in warm weather.
101 locals raden deze aan
Foster Beach
101 locals raden deze aan
Is it a Full Moon? As long as it's not a Friday or Saturday, you'll see the drummers & fire spinners out here, just after dusk, every full moon in warm weather.
Tourist mecca: Children's Museum, Shakespeare Theatre, IMAX Cinema, WBEZ Radio, Stained Glass Museum, oodles of restaurants & souvenir shops. Plus lake cruises, Ferris Wheel & Tropical Garden!
933 locals raden deze aan
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
933 locals raden deze aan
Tourist mecca: Children's Museum, Shakespeare Theatre, IMAX Cinema, WBEZ Radio, Stained Glass Museum, oodles of restaurants & souvenir shops. Plus lake cruises, Ferris Wheel & Tropical Garden!
Learn about our city of bridges, and take an inner tour of a bridge tower on Michigan Ave.
6 locals raden deze aan
The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
99 Chicago Riverwalk
6 locals raden deze aan
Learn about our city of bridges, and take an inner tour of a bridge tower on Michigan Ave.
See the city by river front! Rent a kayak by hour/day, or go on a tour. Lakefront locations at Montrose Beach & North Ave Beach
9 locals raden deze aan
Kayak Chicago
1220 N Magnolia Ave
9 locals raden deze aan
See the city by river front! Rent a kayak by hour/day, or go on a tour. Lakefront locations at Montrose Beach & North Ave Beach

Arts & Culture

Newly restored, old-timey cinema. Heart of Logan Square!
315 locals raden deze aan
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 locals raden deze aan
Newly restored, old-timey cinema. Heart of Logan Square!
Live Blues with no fuss; a great hometown joint
101 locals raden deze aan
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
101 locals raden deze aan
Live Blues with no fuss; a great hometown joint
New in 2012, the 2nd Floor Logan Square Arts Center
6 locals raden deze aan
Hairpin Arts Center
2810 N Milwaukee Ave
6 locals raden deze aan
New in 2012, the 2nd Floor Logan Square Arts Center
Bowling alley, a local favorite. Also known for their bar/venue.
29 locals raden deze aan
Fireside Bowl
2646 W Fullerton Ave
29 locals raden deze aan
Bowling alley, a local favorite. Also known for their bar/venue.
Surprise! Hidden away next to the river, a night of fun awaits... (also they have a bar/restaurant)
25 locals raden deze aan
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W Diversey Pkwy
25 locals raden deze aan
Surprise! Hidden away next to the river, a night of fun awaits... (also they have a bar/restaurant)
New venue, looks like a keeper: $5 Jazz nights 8:30-11:30 Wednesdays. BYOB
Logan Square Studio
2341 N Milwaukee Ave
New venue, looks like a keeper: $5 Jazz nights 8:30-11:30 Wednesdays. BYOB
Once the ViaDuct Theater, now a shared Jazz Club & Experimental Dance venue, you can still experience the vintage 40s charm of the House Bar and enjoy a live show.
Viaduct Theater
3111 North Western Avenue
Once the ViaDuct Theater, now a shared Jazz Club & Experimental Dance venue, you can still experience the vintage 40s charm of the House Bar and enjoy a live show.

Essentials

Your local shop for organics & bulk foods.
89 locals raden deze aan
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee Ave
89 locals raden deze aan
Your local shop for organics & bulk foods.
Surprisingly good range of food, beer and liquors. Plus, a Post Office outlet
113 locals raden deze aan
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey Ave
113 locals raden deze aan
Surprisingly good range of food, beer and liquors. Plus, a Post Office outlet
Stylish European-style market, with Italian deli/cafe at the back.
29 locals raden deze aan
Half Italian
2643 North Milwaukee Avenue
29 locals raden deze aan
Stylish European-style market, with Italian deli/cafe at the back.
Need milk? How about a jicama?
3334 W Armitage Ave
3334 West Armitage Avenue
Need milk? How about a jicama?

Shopping

sometimes you need a shop... also the Armitage bus stops here.
246 locals raden deze aan
Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
246 locals raden deze aan
sometimes you need a shop... also the Armitage bus stops here.
Best selection! Instruments from all over the world. A place to find hidden treasure, or just a new saxophone reed.
Andy's Music Chicago
3139 N Elston Ave
Best selection! Instruments from all over the world. A place to find hidden treasure, or just a new saxophone reed.
Friendly, well-stocked bookshop that hosts frequent events & readings
32 locals raden deze aan
City Lit Books
2523 N Kedzie Blvd
32 locals raden deze aan
Friendly, well-stocked bookshop that hosts frequent events & readings
Pick up a little something for yourself, or a gift for someone lucky!
65 locals raden deze aan
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan Blvd
65 locals raden deze aan
Pick up a little something for yourself, or a gift for someone lucky!
Great selection and very friendly owner
A Touch of Vintage
2506 N California Ave
Great selection and very friendly owner
Where grown-up artists shop
ArtSupply.com
Where grown-up artists shop
Something for the little ones, a toy and gift shop
21 locals raden deze aan
Play
3109 W Logan Blvd
21 locals raden deze aan
Something for the little ones, a toy and gift shop
Candy!
Dulcelandia
3855 W Fullerton Ave
Candy!
specializing in horror & sci-fi
7 locals raden deze aan
Bucket O' Blood Books and Records
3182 N Elston Ave
7 locals raden deze aan
specializing in horror & sci-fi
used books, a store loved by locals
2360 N Milwaukee Ave
2360 North Milwaukee Avenue
used books, a store loved by locals
if you need a fix... or a custom build
Smart Bike Parts
3031 W Armitage Ave
if you need a fix... or a custom build
friendly & helpful staff
8 locals raden deze aan
Boulevard Bikes
2769 N Milwaukee Ave
8 locals raden deze aan
friendly & helpful staff
for those essential basics
13 locals raden deze aan
Gap Factory
2778 N Milwaukee Ave
13 locals raden deze aan
for those essential basics