Guidebook for Chicago
Getting Around
Buy a 24-hour Divvy bike pass here to bike around the city. Keep in mind Divvy bikes must be checked in at a station every 30 minutes.
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Divvy
Buy a 24-hour Divvy bike pass here to bike around the city. Keep in mind Divvy bikes must be checked in at a station every 30 minutes.
Buy a 24-hour Divvy bike pass here to bike around the city. Keep in mind Divvy bikes must be checked in at a station every 30 minutes.
Divvy Station
Buy a 24-hour Divvy bike pass here to bike around the city. Keep in mind Divvy bikes must be checked in at a station every 30 minutes.
Access the Brown and Purple lines here, or ride one stop north to Fullerton for the Red line train.
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Armitage station
Access the Brown and Purple lines here, or ride one stop north to Fullerton for the Red line train.
Essentials
Walgreens
953 W Irving Park RdTrader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StConveniently located on the corner, but staff can be a bit unfriendly.
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7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyConveniently located on the corner, but staff can be a bit unfriendly.
CVS
771 N Ogden AveFood Scene
Awarded three Michelin stars and named one of the world's top 10 restaurants by several publications. It's an amazing experience if it's in the budget and you can get a reservation.
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted StAwarded three Michelin stars and named one of the world's top 10 restaurants by several publications. It's an amazing experience if it's in the budget and you can get a reservation.
Starbucks
210 W North AveUpscale coffee shop with baked goods, and a breakfast & lunch menu.
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Le Pain Quotidien
1000 W Armitage AveUpscale coffee shop with baked goods, and a breakfast & lunch menu.
Dee's
1114 W Armitage AveNeighborhood Chinese restaurant just down the street since 1983.
Happening pizza place with nice outdoor seating when the weather is good.
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Homeslice
938 W Webster AveHappening pizza place with nice outdoor seating when the weather is good.
Burger place across the street, serves a good burger and fries, but perhaps a bit pricey.
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Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage AveBurger place across the street, serves a good burger and fries, but perhaps a bit pricey.
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StGood tacos, just down the street at Halsted.
Recently opened ice cream shop, always a crowd.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveRecently opened ice cream shop, always a crowd.
Long-standing neighborhood walk-up window ice cream shop with sidewalk seating.
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Annette's Italian Ice
2009 N Bissell StLong-standing neighborhood walk-up window ice cream shop with sidewalk seating.
Gourmet donut and coffee shop--sometimes sells out of more popular donuts.
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Glazed and Infused
939 West Armitage AvenueGourmet donut and coffee shop--sometimes sells out of more popular donuts.
Good place for Spanish tapas with half-priced cocktails on Monday and half-priced bottles of wine on Tuesday.
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StGood place for Spanish tapas with half-priced cocktails on Monday and half-priced bottles of wine on Tuesday.
Bakery with delicious cupcakes, pies, cookies, and other desserts.
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Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster AveBakery with delicious cupcakes, pies, cookies, and other desserts.
Steamed bagel sandwiches, great for breakfast or lunch--a go-to spot in the neighborhood.
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Chicago Bagel Authority - Armitage
953 W Armitage AveSteamed bagel sandwiches, great for breakfast or lunch--a go-to spot in the neighborhood.
Nashville-style fried chicken, awesome biscuits.
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The Budlong Hot Chicken
1008 W Armitage AveNashville-style fried chicken, awesome biscuits.
Popular local pizza spot nearby the movie theater--can be a bit of a wait during busy times, but great pizza!
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenuePopular local pizza spot nearby the movie theater--can be a bit of a wait during busy times, but great pizza!
Parks & Nature
Fullerton Beach
Trebes Park
2250 N Clifton AveNeighborhood park with baseball field and children's playground.
Adams Playground Park
1919 N Seminary AveKid-oriented, neighborhood park.
North Avenue Beach
Large public park with Wizard of Oz themed statues, playground, and space for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and tennis.
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Oz Park
2021 N Burling StLarge public park with Wizard of Oz themed statues, playground, and space for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and tennis.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly dive bar down the street with karaoke on the weekends, and a dart board.
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Shoe's Pub
1134 W Armitage AveFriendly dive bar down the street with karaoke on the weekends, and a dart board.
Marquee Lounge
1973 N Halsted StLocal bar with pool tables available in the back room.
Music venue and event space located a brief walk down Armitage.
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Park West
322 W Armitage AveMusic venue and event space located a brief walk down Armitage.
Nearby brewery and pub where local brand Goose Island started. Closed for renovations in January, but should be re-opened soon.
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Goose Island Brewhouse
1800 N Clybourn AveNearby brewery and pub where local brand Goose Island started. Closed for renovations in January, but should be re-opened soon.
Sightseeing
University campus a couple blocks west.
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DePaul University Welcome Center
2400 N Sheffield AveUniversity campus a couple blocks west.
Entertainment & Activities
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StYoga studio, offers a free week for new customers.
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveMovie theater with comfortable recliner seating.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo just a one mile walk down Armitage.