Wine, Beer, and Liquor
- Andersonville Wine and Spirits – Best selection
- Rayans – Next best
- Clark Haus – Also good
Coffee
Grocery, Pharmacy & Sundry
- 7-Eleven
- Mariano’s
- Jewel-Osco
- Clark Haus
- Walgreens
- Middle East Bakery & Grocery – Excellent food to go
- Edgewater Produce
Breweries (Malt Row)
- Eater’s full guide
Favorites: - Half Acre – Large beer garden & taproom with kitchen
- Spiteful
- Is/Was
- Begyle
- Forbidden Root
Wine Bar
- Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar – Has Fromagerie & Tasting Room next door
Beer & Frites (Belgian)
Thai
Korean
Tavern / Gastropub / Eclectic / Global / American
Italian
- Bar Roma
- Anteprima
- Munno – Small menu but very good
- Calo Ristorante – Old school
Italian Deli
Mexican (Ranked)
- Cescas – Pretty good
- Primo Chuki’s – Decent
- Lindo Guadalajara – 24 hrs, “in case of emergency”
Brunch
- Big Jones – Southern / New Orleans
- Kanela Breakfast Club
Brunch / Diner
Fried Chicken & Fish (plus Negroni slushies)
Bakery / Cafe / Wine
Bakery (Asian & European)
- La Pâtisserie P – Best croissants in the city
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
- Middle East Bakery & Grocery – Cafeteria-style with limited seating
Israeli & Middle Eastern
Dive Bars
- Simon’s
- Carol’s Pub – Country vibe
- Farragut’s on Clark
- Green Mill
Cannabis
Farmer’s Market
- Wednesdays, 3–8pm at Catalpa Ave & Clark St.
Map link
Shopping
- Boutiques and antiques along Clark St. from Foster to Bryn Mawr
Spa & Massage
Neighboring Neighborhoods Worth Exploring
- Lincoln Square – “Adorable”
- Uptown – “Still up and coming”
- Edgewater – “Quiet”
Outdoor Recreation
- One mile west of Lakefront Trail at Lawrence Ave.