Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
A grand old theater building right next to a big church; has theater, comedy, arts and other entertainment.
16 locals recommend
Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N Southport AveA grand old theater building right next to a big church; has theater, comedy, arts and other entertainment.
Essentials
The UPS Store
516 N Ogden AveNearest UPS store if you need to mail/pick up something.
This is my local massage place.. It's got an Asian/alternative vibe but you don't have to be into that to enjoy all the services (mmmm).
Shen Shen Health & Harmony
2764 N Lincoln AveThis is my local massage place.. It's got an Asian/alternative vibe but you don't have to be into that to enjoy all the services (mmmm).
The closest large post office. Lines can be long and service poor, but that's Chicago. On the plus side, they do have machines where you can buy postage, and they have slots to drop off your items.
41 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
2339 N California AveThe closest large post office. Lines can be long and service poor, but that's Chicago. On the plus side, they do have machines where you can buy postage, and they have slots to drop off your items.
Whole Paycheck has an outpost here, right under the Fullerton El tracks.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWhole Paycheck has an outpost here, right under the Fullerton El tracks.
Amazing local family-run cleaners and tailors. They clean, press, do alterations, and make magic repairs. Right across from the Starbucks coffee shop.
Ultimate Dry Cleaning
1158 W Wrightwood AveAmazing local family-run cleaners and tailors. They clean, press, do alterations, and make magic repairs. Right across from the Starbucks coffee shop.
This is where I shop for food. It's not very walkable but if you have a car it is close indeed.
131 locals recommend
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveThis is where I shop for food. It's not very walkable but if you have a car it is close indeed.
Menards
2601 N Clybourn AveNearest large hardware store. About 5 min away by car.
Food Scene
Beer and barbeque joint with a big pig on the awning. Outdoor seating on the patio in summer.
11 locals recommend
Barn & Company
Beer and barbeque joint with a big pig on the awning. Outdoor seating on the patio in summer.
Gyros on the Spit
2826 N Lincoln AveRelatively new place to get a gyro.
Jim Noodle & Rice
2819 N Lincoln AveClassic Thai food in a funky little building.
Close to campus, fresh and friendly. Patio seating offers nice view of a local church.
15 locals recommend
Jam 'n Honey
958 W Webster AveClose to campus, fresh and friendly. Patio seating offers nice view of a local church.
Columbian steakhouse serving grilled meats & fish with yucca, plantains, potatoes and yummy sauces.
27 locals recommend
Las Tablas
2942 N Lincoln AveColumbian steakhouse serving grilled meats & fish with yucca, plantains, potatoes and yummy sauces.
The Bagelers Coffeehouse
2461 N Lincoln AveTiny coffee shop with specialty bagels and spreads.
Relatively new sushi spot. Compared to the other sushi options, it's more more upscale than Cafe Furaibo, but more peaceful than Nori.
16 locals recommend
Juno Sushi Chicago
2638 N Lincoln AveRelatively new sushi spot. Compared to the other sushi options, it's more more upscale than Cafe Furaibo, but more peaceful than Nori.
Nori is close to the El tracks and is open late if you need Japanese. I find it loud and the sushi a bit over-elaborate, but this place has been around forever and is always packed.
18 locals recommend
Nori Sushi Chicago-Lincoln Park
954 W Diversey PkwyNori is close to the El tracks and is open late if you need Japanese. I find it loud and the sushi a bit over-elaborate, but this place has been around forever and is always packed.
This pan-Asian place tucked under the El tracks has a very wide selection of cheap and good eats. Try the curry/roti appetizer, it is amazing.
Satay Restaurant
936 W Diversey PkwyThis pan-Asian place tucked under the El tracks has a very wide selection of cheap and good eats. Try the curry/roti appetizer, it is amazing.
Entertainment & Activities
It's Wrigley Field, people. It's about a mile away, so we are close, but not *too* close to the action, if you know what I mean. Walk or take the train 2 stops.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StIt's Wrigley Field, people. It's about a mile away, so we are close, but not *too* close to the action, if you know what I mean. Walk or take the train 2 stops.