Ben & Sam's Best of Bridgeport
Coffee
We have 3 great local coffee shops in easy walking distance - you can't go wrong with any of them!
A slightly longer walk, but worth it for some of the best coffee in the city. Simple hipster vibe. Premium pricing. The Las Nubes beans are Ben’s favorite, amazing for french press or cold brew. Plentiful indoor and outdoor seating and remote work friendly.
81 locals recommend
Bridgeport Coffeehouse
3101 S Morgan StA slightly longer walk, but worth it for some of the best coffee in the city. Simple hipster vibe. Premium pricing. The Las Nubes beans are Ben’s favorite, amazing for french press or cold brew. Plentiful indoor and outdoor seating and remote work friendly.
Ben’s favorite haunt, with a consistent local crowd. Reasonable prices, indoor and outdoor seating, and remote work friendly. Very unique space, with a punk rock / skater vibe. Try the ham and cheese croissant, sourced locally from Bridgeport Bakery, or the Mackalope sandwich for breakfast - pancakes instead of bread!
46 locals recommend
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House
755 W 32nd StBen’s favorite haunt, with a consistent local crowd. Reasonable prices, indoor and outdoor seating, and remote work friendly. Very unique space, with a punk rock / skater vibe. Try the ham and cheese croissant, sourced locally from Bridgeport Bakery, or the Mackalope sandwich for breakfast - pancakes instead of bread!
Clean, bright, mid-century modern decor and an on-site roastery. Premium pricing. The coffee is good, but the sandwiches are excellent and truly worth the money. Limited indoor and outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters
3315 South Morgan StreetClean, bright, mid-century modern decor and an on-site roastery. Premium pricing. The coffee is good, but the sandwiches are excellent and truly worth the money. Limited indoor and outdoor seating.
Food
Our favorite places to eat within easy walking distance!
Delicious and affordable wraps and plates with both meat and veggie options. Casual.
26 locals recommend
Zaytune Mediterranean Grill
3129 S Morgan StDelicious and affordable wraps and plates with both meat and veggie options. Casual.
Hidden at the back of this small grocery is the best taqueria counter in the area. Split the 3-lb “baby burrito” with a friend or two.
8 locals recommend
Martinez Supermarket
3301 S Morgan StHidden at the back of this small grocery is the best taqueria counter in the area. Split the 3-lb “baby burrito” with a friend or two.
Soluri's
3142 S Morgan StFamily-owned and operated. Sandwiches, pasta, and soup with outdoor seating.
Nicely presented Japanese restaurant with a big menu and excellent ramen. Open until midnight or later most nights.
6 locals recommend
Shinya Ramen House - Midnight Diner 深夜食堂
3240 S Halsted StNicely presented Japanese restaurant with a big menu and excellent ramen. Open until midnight or later most nights.
Casual storefront eatery offering Greek staples in plated, wrap, and bowl form, along with burgers and authentic dessert.
GREEK PRIME
Casual storefront eatery offering Greek staples in plated, wrap, and bowl form, along with burgers and authentic dessert.
Reasonably priced and delicious Chinese restaurant, offering both authentic and American-style dishes. The signature dumplings and potstickers are hand-made and fantastic.
Four Seasons Dumplings 四季饺子馆
Reasonably priced and delicious Chinese restaurant, offering both authentic and American-style dishes. The signature dumplings and potstickers are hand-made and fantastic.
Hipster styling meets authentic Mexican recipes. Small menu, but everything is amazing. Limited indoor seating and a large and attractive patio.
23 locals recommend
Antique Taco
1000 W 35th StHipster styling meets authentic Mexican recipes. Small menu, but everything is amazing. Limited indoor seating and a large and attractive patio.
Chicago locals only eat deep dish on special occasions (or never!). Phil's serves an outstanding example of tavern-style, which is the "everyday" Chicago pizza. Simple interior with ample seating.
24 locals recommend
Phil's Pizza
1102 W 35th StChicago locals only eat deep dish on special occasions (or never!). Phil's serves an outstanding example of tavern-style, which is the "everyday" Chicago pizza. Simple interior with ample seating.
Bars / Breweries
Liquor store and hipster bar in one, serving a variety of rare and unique craft beers. People come from all over the city, the region, and even from out of state to visit.
112 locals recommend
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StLiquor store and hipster bar in one, serving a variety of rare and unique craft beers. People come from all over the city, the region, and even from out of state to visit.
The local watering hole, and a great place to catch some local color, especially before or after a Sox game.
17 locals recommend
Bernice's Tavern
3238 S Halsted StThe local watering hole, and a great place to catch some local color, especially before or after a Sox game.
Marz Community Brewing Company
3630 S Iron StUltra-hip space, great beer, excellent food.
Groceries
Small local grocery store with fresh produce (including Mexican and Chinese staples), excellent house-made guacamole, and a delicious homemade tamale stand out front.
170 locals recommend
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdSmall local grocery store with fresh produce (including Mexican and Chinese staples), excellent house-made guacamole, and a delicious homemade tamale stand out front.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveFull-size chain grocery store.
Parks
Wilson Park
4630 N Milwaukee AveCharming neighborhood park with large playground and open space.
Palmisano is a case study in urban renewal: a limestone quarry turned landfill turned park, features a hiking/jogging trail, fishing pond, and impressive views of the Chicago skyline.
38 locals recommend
Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
2700 S Halsted StPalmisano is a case study in urban renewal: a limestone quarry turned landfill turned park, features a hiking/jogging trail, fishing pond, and impressive views of the Chicago skyline.
McKinley Park
2210 W Pershing RdA sprawling open space with a playground, soccer fields, and lagoon.
An urban oasis, tucked away in the South Loop. Great place for a picnic, with bathrooms and good coffee nearby. Site of the Clarke House Museum, one of the oldest structures in Chicago.
7 locals recommend
Chicago Women's Park & Gardens
1801 S Indiana AveAn urban oasis, tucked away in the South Loop. Great place for a picnic, with bathrooms and good coffee nearby. Site of the Clarke House Museum, one of the oldest structures in Chicago.
Urgent Care / Hospitals
Just in case.
Physicians Urgent Care has several locations nearby. From personal experience, we recommend the West Loop location.
Physicians Immediate Care - West Loop
600 W Adams StPhysicians Urgent Care has several locations nearby. From personal experience, we recommend the West Loop location.
Rush University Medical Center
1620 W Harrison StNationally ranked major research hospital.