Elizabeth’s guidebook
Restaurants
Amazing local bakery serving Mexican and French pastries, bread, and sandwiches. During the pandemic it's great for takeaway. Go early since things sell out quickly! One of our favorites is the guava pastry.
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Pan Artesanal Bakery
3724 W Fullerton AveAmazing local bakery serving Mexican and French pastries, bread, and sandwiches. During the pandemic it's great for takeaway. Go early since things sell out quickly! One of our favorites is the guava pastry.
This hidden-gem has meats that are smoked in-house and a seasonal menu. The patio outside is charming. Vegetarians might struggle to find as many options as meat-eaters, but it's also a good place to sit with a local brew on a nice evening.
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Flat & Point
3524 West Fullerton AvenueThis hidden-gem has meats that are smoked in-house and a seasonal menu. The patio outside is charming. Vegetarians might struggle to find as many options as meat-eaters, but it's also a good place to sit with a local brew on a nice evening.
One of our favorite taquerias in Logan Square. The tacos are hearty and so delicious! We recommend trying the L'Patron (vegetarian-friendly) as well as the al pastor.
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L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton AveOne of our favorite taquerias in Logan Square. The tacos are hearty and so delicious! We recommend trying the L'Patron (vegetarian-friendly) as well as the al pastor.
Great Mexican restaurant with a fun vibe inside. Highly recommend the shrimp tacos.
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Tacos Garcia
3327 W Armitage AveGreat Mexican restaurant with a fun vibe inside. Highly recommend the shrimp tacos.
Okay so this isn't Logan Square, but it's an awesome wine-cheese shop in Ukrainian Village, and also a good place for some dinner. We love to get a few takeaway items like the meat & cheese boards and bike over to Humboldt Park for a picnic. (There are a few convenient Divvy stations nearby both!)
** Sometimes they do virtual cheeseboard building classes, so check out their website for dates/times/tickets!
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All Together Now
2119 W Chicago AveOkay so this isn't Logan Square, but it's an awesome wine-cheese shop in Ukrainian Village, and also a good place for some dinner. We love to get a few takeaway items like the meat & cheese boards and bike over to Humboldt Park for a picnic. (There are a few convenient Divvy stations nearby both!)
** Sometimes they do virtual cheeseboard building classes, so check out their website for dates/times/tickets!
A delight for anyone who loves sourdough bread, beer, pizzas, and/or all of the above. It's a neighborhood gem and they do some cool things to support the local area.
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Bungalow by Middle Brow
2840 W Armitage AveA delight for anyone who loves sourdough bread, beer, pizzas, and/or all of the above. It's a neighborhood gem and they do some cool things to support the local area.
Just down the road, it's a sandwich shop + bar that has a slightly different take on modern sandwiches. Generous portions. If you can dine-in, we'd recommend that!
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Wyler Road
3581 W Belden AveJust down the road, it's a sandwich shop + bar that has a slightly different take on modern sandwiches. Generous portions. If you can dine-in, we'd recommend that!
Brand new bakery just around the corner from the Airbnb. Great cakes and treats. Open Th-Su 8-3 or sold out.
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Sugar Moon
3612 W Wrightwood AveBrand new bakery just around the corner from the Airbnb. Great cakes and treats. Open Th-Su 8-3 or sold out.
Popsicles / ice cream place that is one of go-to on warm Chicago days. (Or year-round for ice-cream lovers like Keith.)
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Pretty Cool Ice Cream
2353 N California AvePopsicles / ice cream place that is one of go-to on warm Chicago days. (Or year-round for ice-cream lovers like Keith.)
Love the burgers here. It's pretty low-key, despite being right off the boulevards on the square. Great for an evening out on the patio.
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Mini Mott
3057 W Logan BlvdLove the burgers here. It's pretty low-key, despite being right off the boulevards on the square. Great for an evening out on the patio.
The name says it all - great fried chicken with honey butter and biscuits. We'd call it elevated comfort food?
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston AveThe name says it all - great fried chicken with honey butter and biscuits. We'd call it elevated comfort food?
If you like wine, if you like beer, if you like good food - please go here. It's a bit further south, but you won't regret it.
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueIf you like wine, if you like beer, if you like good food - please go here. It's a bit further south, but you won't regret it.
An adorable soda-fountain style bakery. The pies are worth the trip here alone, but the other food is good too.
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Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveAn adorable soda-fountain style bakery. The pies are worth the trip here alone, but the other food is good too.
Coffee
Not only the closest place for coffee, but one of the best in Logan Square. It's takeaway-only, but there are some garden bench seats on Monticello if you want to sit and enjoy.
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necessary & sufficient coffee
3624 W Wrightwood AveNot only the closest place for coffee, but one of the best in Logan Square. It's takeaway-only, but there are some garden bench seats on Monticello if you want to sit and enjoy.
Excellent coffee combined with a social mission to raise awareness about mental health.
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Sip of Hope Coffee Bar
3039 W Fullerton AveExcellent coffee combined with a social mission to raise awareness about mental health.
Great coffee stop when you're up/down Milwaukee Ave.
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Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee AveGreat coffee stop when you're up/down Milwaukee Ave.
When you need a pick-me-up before or after the farmers market. Large space inside, and a nice patio on the boulevard that is great to relax and people watch at.
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New Wave Coffee
2557 N Milwaukee AveWhen you need a pick-me-up before or after the farmers market. Large space inside, and a nice patio on the boulevard that is great to relax and people watch at.
Cocktails & Bars
This is a fantastic natural wine bar with a fun outdoor patio. You can order food from the Moonlighter (just next door).
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Outside Voices
3204 W Armitage AveThis is a fantastic natural wine bar with a fun outdoor patio. You can order food from the Moonlighter (just next door).
Go midday for a coffee, return at night for a fun cocktail! It's a must for some open-air, summer vibes on Milwaukee Ave.
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Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveGo midday for a coffee, return at night for a fun cocktail! It's a must for some open-air, summer vibes on Milwaukee Ave.
While it's not a bar, it's a great place to get a bottle of wine for those boulevard picnics.
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Diversey Wine
3023 W Diversey AveWhile it's not a bar, it's a great place to get a bottle of wine for those boulevard picnics.
A favorite local taproom with great beer. No food is served but you can have it delivered.
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Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee AveA favorite local taproom with great beer. No food is served but you can have it delivered.
Yes, Chicago has a lot of great breweries, but if you want to try some brews that you likely haven't tried before, this is the place to go. A new-ish, fun, and stylish spot on Milwaukee Ave - they're open all day and also have coffee.
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Pilot Project Brewing
2140 N Milwaukee AveYes, Chicago has a lot of great breweries, but if you want to try some brews that you likely haven't tried before, this is the place to go. A new-ish, fun, and stylish spot on Milwaukee Ave - they're open all day and also have coffee.
Nordic-inspired bar just off the 606 on Kimball. Highly recommend the Smørrebrød Fry Life.
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Ørkenoy
1757 N Kimball AveNordic-inspired bar just off the 606 on Kimball. Highly recommend the Smørrebrød Fry Life.
Easy Does It
2354 North Milwaukee AvenueBig, fun patio! Natural wine! Fun staff!
Beyond Logan Square
If you're going out of Logan - and out of a guidebook - here are some places we think you might enjoy!
A great stopping point in Hyde Park especially for those who are wanting to explore contemporary art on the South Side of Chicago.
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Hyde Park Art Center
5020 S Cornell AveA great stopping point in Hyde Park especially for those who are wanting to explore contemporary art on the South Side of Chicago.
An amazing arts space/library+archive/community center that is worth the trek
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Stony Island Arts Bank
6760 S Stony Island AveAn amazing arts space/library+archive/community center that is worth the trek
When you're in Lincoln Park and you need a second to breath, this lily pond is a serene and quiet escape from the crowds.
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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton PkwyWhen you're in Lincoln Park and you need a second to breath, this lily pond is a serene and quiet escape from the crowds.
A wonderful, indoor green space that's especially perfect for a cold or rainy day.
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Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveA wonderful, indoor green space that's especially perfect for a cold or rainy day.
Unique exhibitions and often free (if you plan ahead) tickets. The gallery is an entire building in Lincoln Park, converted by Tadao Ando (architecture fans, delight!).
Wrightwood 659
659 W Wrightwood AveUnique exhibitions and often free (if you plan ahead) tickets. The gallery is an entire building in Lincoln Park, converted by Tadao Ando (architecture fans, delight!).
A very fun pub with lots of board games. If you're out of Logan Square and/or want to go to a local institution, this is a great option.
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Guthrie's Tavern
1300 W Addison StA very fun pub with lots of board games. If you're out of Logan Square and/or want to go to a local institution, this is a great option.
A cavernous place to hang and play. Especially great if you're already in Fulton Market for dinner.
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Punch Bowl Social Chicago
310 N Green StA cavernous place to hang and play. Especially great if you're already in Fulton Market for dinner.
Nearby To-Do
Activities to do around Logan Square and the surrounding neighborhoods like Avondale, Humboldt Park, and Wicker Park.
Great for indoor rock climbing enthusiasts and newcomers alike. There are several locations around the city.
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First Ascent Avondale
3516 N Spaulding AveGreat for indoor rock climbing enthusiasts and newcomers alike. There are several locations around the city.
Part music venue, part all-day bar; it's a great spot to hang out and experience some up-and-coming artists.
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Sleeping Village
3734 W Belmont AvePart music venue, part all-day bar; it's a great spot to hang out and experience some up-and-coming artists.
Avondale Bowl
3118 N Milwaukee AveA restored bowling alley with a great bar list.
Rent a boat, BYOB, and cruise down the Chicago river. This is a fun way to see the city and hang out on a warm day, particularly if you're celebrating an occasion. You can DIY or hire a driver/tour guide. This is different than the architectural cruises downtown since it's less structured.
Chicago Electric Boat Company
3057 North Rockwell StreetRent a boat, BYOB, and cruise down the Chicago river. This is a fun way to see the city and hang out on a warm day, particularly if you're celebrating an occasion. You can DIY or hire a driver/tour guide. This is different than the architectural cruises downtown since it's less structured.
Shuffleboard fun! Great for a planned evening out with friends.
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
1750 N Milwaukee AveShuffleboard fun! Great for a planned evening out with friends.
Just a bit further south there is a great board game cafe. If you're a solo traveler, or even if you're in a large group, there is a Friday night Meet Up to play games and meet new people!
Chicago Board Game Cafe
1965 N Milwaukee AveJust a bit further south there is a great board game cafe. If you're a solo traveler, or even if you're in a large group, there is a Friday night Meet Up to play games and meet new people!
Video game arcade that is fun for a low-key night out.
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveVideo game arcade that is fun for a low-key night out.
Pizza
We love the Detroit style pizza at Paulie Gee's, but really have never gone wrong with any of the selections.
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Paulie Gee's Logan Square
2451 N Milwaukee AveWe love the Detroit style pizza at Paulie Gee's, but really have never gone wrong with any of the selections.
This is one of our go-to places for pizza. When you can dine-in, it's also great since it's located right on the square. Stop by in the morning if you're looking for a good bagel or coffee before heading to the farmer's market.
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Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveThis is one of our go-to places for pizza. When you can dine-in, it's also great since it's located right on the square. Stop by in the morning if you're looking for a good bagel or coffee before heading to the farmer's market.
Awesome thin-crust pizza, love the build your own options. It's especially great for the large, heated patio.
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Pizza Lobo
3000 West Fullerton AvenueAwesome thin-crust pizza, love the build your own options. It's especially great for the large, heated patio.
It's a bit further (in Wicker Park), but we love both the pizza and beer at Piece. Great if you love thin, New-Haven style pizza. If you also want to try Honey Butter Fried Chicken but you're pressed for time, there is a HBFC pizza here!
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveIt's a bit further (in Wicker Park), but we love both the pizza and beer at Piece. Great if you love thin, New-Haven style pizza. If you also want to try Honey Butter Fried Chicken but you're pressed for time, there is a HBFC pizza here!
Honestly, we think deep dish pizza is good to try once in your life, but it's not necessarily our jam. Should you try it, we like Giordano's the best. There are lots of strong opinions about where to get your Chicago pie - Gino's East and Lou Malnati's are other good options.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveHonestly, we think deep dish pizza is good to try once in your life, but it's not necessarily our jam. Should you try it, we like Giordano's the best. There are lots of strong opinions about where to get your Chicago pie - Gino's East and Lou Malnati's are other good options.
Also a bit further than just down the street, but a good option especially if you like sweeter crusts. The pizzas are generous with the toppings.
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Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveAlso a bit further than just down the street, but a good option especially if you like sweeter crusts. The pizzas are generous with the toppings.
Very much a local favorite for their Inferno pizza. Right now it's delivery-only, I think.
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Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AveVery much a local favorite for their Inferno pizza. Right now it's delivery-only, I think.
Another deep-dish institution, it's outside of Logan but worth the experience. Warning: like most deep-dish, one slice is more than enough for an entire meal.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueAnother deep-dish institution, it's outside of Logan but worth the experience. Warning: like most deep-dish, one slice is more than enough for an entire meal.
One of our favorite pizzerias in Chicago. It's in Lincoln Square, but worth the journey. The pizza is as close as you can get to a trip to Italy. Reservations highly recommended.
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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveOne of our favorite pizzerias in Chicago. It's in Lincoln Square, but worth the journey. The pizza is as close as you can get to a trip to Italy. Reservations highly recommended.
Adding Bungalow to the pizza list because their sourdough crust is worth it.
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Bungalow by Middle Brow
2840 W Armitage AveAdding Bungalow to the pizza list because their sourdough crust is worth it.
Local Shops
A very wonderful independent bookstore. Check their event page for happenings.
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City Lit Books
2523 N Kedzie BlvdA very wonderful independent bookstore. Check their event page for happenings.
Play
3109 W Logan BlvdCute children's toy store, right on the square!
A flower shop, with an assortment of beautiful small housewares and gifts.
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Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee AveA flower shop, with an assortment of beautiful small housewares and gifts.
The Logan Square outpost of this popular vintage shop. There is also a homewares shop just next door. The other location is at Chicago & Damen.
Lost Girls Vintage
2710 North Sawyer AvenueThe Logan Square outpost of this popular vintage shop. There is also a homewares shop just next door. The other location is at Chicago & Damen.
Lots of local goods at this shop, right off the boulevard & square!
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Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdLots of local goods at this shop, right off the boulevard & square!
Dial M For Modern
1818 N Milwaukee AveOne of the best local vintage furniture shops in the area.