Guidebook for North Center/Lincoln Square
Parks & Nature
This is a short and sweet path along the Chicago River that is maintained by volunteers in the community. Hidden urban oasis.
Riverbank Neighbors Park
West Cullom Avenue This is a short and sweet path along the Chicago River that is maintained by volunteers in the community. Hidden urban oasis.
Welles Playground
2333 W Sunnyside AvePlayground and soon-to-be-open Nature Space
Drinks & Nightlife
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
4632 N Rockwell StChill, friendly, decent bar food.
Cider bar with a good vide, extensive global cider list and other drinks, and a small padio
27 locals recommend
The Northman
233 East RiverwalkCider bar with a good vide, extensive global cider list and other drinks, and a small padio
Neighborhood bar with a large patio and daily drink and food specials. Great for watching sporting events.
16 locals recommend
O'Donovan's
2100 W Irving Park RdNeighborhood bar with a large patio and daily drink and food specials. Great for watching sporting events.
A small tap room with a great atmosphere and loud music. The craft beers are great and the nachos are delicious. It can get crowded for happy hour but I think it's worth the wait.
103 locals recommend
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveA small tap room with a great atmosphere and loud music. The craft beers are great and the nachos are delicious. It can get crowded for happy hour but I think it's worth the wait.
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveNice rooftop and drink selection
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveGreat microbrewery with a games and skiball.
Food Scene
I love this place for a low-key but still nice dinner -- excellent food, good service, low-key vibe.
93 locals recommend
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveI love this place for a low-key but still nice dinner -- excellent food, good service, low-key vibe.
Great, affordable delivery option. We love their chicken adobo and lumpia. Order extra rice!
17 locals recommend
Isla Pilipina Restaurant
15 West Washington StreetGreat, affordable delivery option. We love their chicken adobo and lumpia. Order extra rice!
For an easy but nice lunch or dinner spot you can walk to, this is good. They have an amazing duck soup special, and we have enjoyed their Pad Thai and curry.
Thai Room Restaurant
4022 N Western AveFor an easy but nice lunch or dinner spot you can walk to, this is good. They have an amazing duck soup special, and we have enjoyed their Pad Thai and curry.
I almost put this on the essentials list. You must try their hot fudge!
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveI almost put this on the essentials list. You must try their hot fudge!
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveGreat Neapolitan-style thin crust pizzas.
Oromo Cafe
4703 N Lincoln AveHip coffee shop with craft lattes and healthy small plates
Cute coffee shop in a local bookstore space with outdoor seating as well.
40 locals recommend
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveCute coffee shop in a local bookstore space with outdoor seating as well.
Beans & Bagels
2601 W Leland AveCasual neighborhood coffee shop
Essentials
CVS
5205 N BroadwayJewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveALDI
2431 W Montrose AveWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGreat local market in the heart of Lincoln Square. High-quality meats and dairy, prepared foods, produce and such. A roof-top bar in the warmer months.
91 locals recommend
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveGreat local market in the heart of Lincoln Square. High-quality meats and dairy, prepared foods, produce and such. A roof-top bar in the warmer months.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyArts & Culture
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveEntertainment & Activities
Renovated little local spot with a nice restaurant attached.
104 locals recommend
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveRenovated little local spot with a nice restaurant attached.