Guidebook for Berwyn
Food Scene
Julia's fave brunch spot. Comfy environment, good coffee, drinks, affordable meal by Stephanie Izzard! Can accommodate a variety of eaters. (GF options)
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Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StJulia's fave brunch spot. Comfy environment, good coffee, drinks, affordable meal by Stephanie Izzard! Can accommodate a variety of eaters. (GF options)
Good for brunch dates. Super cute, super yummy. Sesasonal menu items. Can't go wrong here.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdGood for brunch dates. Super cute, super yummy. Sesasonal menu items. Can't go wrong here.
Brunch spot with generous portions. Accommodates all types of eaters. Delicious Gluten Free options. They have great kiddie baskets with toys and activities.
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5020 N Sheridan RdBrunch spot with generous portions. Accommodates all types of eaters. Delicious Gluten Free options. They have great kiddie baskets with toys and activities.
Great whiskey drinks, brunch and cocktails. Duck confit hash is soooo good!
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveGreat whiskey drinks, brunch and cocktails. Duck confit hash is soooo good!
Perfectly romantic and cool with out being pretentious. A short walk from the legendary Fitzgerald's Night Club. Great outdoor patio, and brunch on weekends.
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Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits
6727 Roosevelt RdPerfectly romantic and cool with out being pretentious. A short walk from the legendary Fitzgerald's Night Club. Great outdoor patio, and brunch on weekends.
Charming little spot. Home made Italian ice. Cash only. Our fave is lemon w/ real lemon chunks.
Gina's Italian Ice
6737 Roosevelt RdCharming little spot. Home made Italian ice. Cash only. Our fave is lemon w/ real lemon chunks.
Conga Cuban Cafe
6836 Windsor AvenueTasty plantain sandwiches.
Burger Antics
3740 Grand BlvdOur favorite burgers, period. SO GOOD + great craft brews.
One of our favorite restaurants. Great vibe. Super date worthy. Signature dish is incredible. Every detail or restaurant is thoughtfully executed. Great drinks. You'll likely share a table with other patrons. It's a bit of a drive from our place but well worth it - plenty to do and see in Logan Square.
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveOne of our favorite restaurants. Great vibe. Super date worthy. Signature dish is incredible. Every detail or restaurant is thoughtfully executed. Great drinks. You'll likely share a table with other patrons. It's a bit of a drive from our place but well worth it - plenty to do and see in Logan Square.
Really great bar food. Decent beer selection. Sports bar. Kinda loud. Not romantic but you'll leave with a happy belly.
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Lavergne's Tavern
6546 Windsor AveReally great bar food. Decent beer selection. Sports bar. Kinda loud. Not romantic but you'll leave with a happy belly.
GO HERE FOR HOT DOGS. Classic Chicago style hot dog and sausage place.
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Big Guy's Sausage Stand
7021 Roosevelt RdGO HERE FOR HOT DOGS. Classic Chicago style hot dog and sausage place.
Great little taco place w/ many more delicious items on menu, plus they have jamaica. The vibe is quaint. Good friendly service.
Tacos Y Salsa
6346 W 26th StGreat little taco place w/ many more delicious items on menu, plus they have jamaica. The vibe is quaint. Good friendly service.
Our fave Thai restaurant w/ delivery available. Try the curry w/ pumpkin! Vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options.
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Bodhi Thai Bistro
6211 Roosevelt RdOur fave Thai restaurant w/ delivery available. Try the curry w/ pumpkin! Vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options.
This is our favorite spot for brunch and dinner. Organic, vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options, great service and good cup of coffee. It takes the classic American diner and makes it feel upscale but comfy. Prices are reasonable in spite of the beautiful interior.
Prasino
93 South La Grange RoadThis is our favorite spot for brunch and dinner. Organic, vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options, great service and good cup of coffee. It takes the classic American diner and makes it feel upscale but comfy. Prices are reasonable in spite of the beautiful interior.
If you're gluten free and want donuts go here. You will not be disappointed. They also serve Dark Matter cold brew which makes it all the more perfect. Vegan options also available.
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Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
50 W Randolph StIf you're gluten free and want donuts go here. You will not be disappointed. They also serve Dark Matter cold brew which makes it all the more perfect. Vegan options also available.
How to make a foodie very happy - burrata, squid ink pasta and braised short rib. They also are great with specific dietary needs. Sample meats in the deli, wine and cheeses in a giant three floor mall dedicated to Italian food. SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StHow to make a foodie very happy - burrata, squid ink pasta and braised short rib. They also are great with specific dietary needs. Sample meats in the deli, wine and cheeses in a giant three floor mall dedicated to Italian food. SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!
Lunges 'n Lattes
6805 Stanley AveParks & Nature
*Julia's faves. Free entry. Free parking. Family friendly. Check for kids events. Romantic. Jungle in the winter. Good place to get warm. Great in summer too! Pack a lunch, eat in the indoor picnic area or buy a snack from the gift shop.
Garfield Park is a high crime pocket of the city. The conservatory is beauitful and worth the trip. There is usually security personel on the premsis but we do not reccommend taking public transit here unless you are in a group.
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Conservatorio de Garfield Park
300 N Central Park Ave*Julia's faves. Free entry. Free parking. Family friendly. Check for kids events. Romantic. Jungle in the winter. Good place to get warm. Great in summer too! Pack a lunch, eat in the indoor picnic area or buy a snack from the gift shop.
Garfield Park is a high crime pocket of the city. The conservatory is beauitful and worth the trip. There is usually security personel on the premsis but we do not reccommend taking public transit here unless you are in a group.
If you're wanting something to do a bit outside the city, this is a great option. Kid friendly, so many places for them to explore and run around, plus the current hidden troll exhibit looks really cool - giant troll sculptures hidden throughout the grounds.
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The Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53If you're wanting something to do a bit outside the city, this is a great option. Kid friendly, so many places for them to explore and run around, plus the current hidden troll exhibit looks really cool - giant troll sculptures hidden throughout the grounds.
Just a few blocks North of us. Great for kiddos, runners, frisbee golfers and people watching.
Proksa Park
3001 Wisconsin AveJust a few blocks North of us. Great for kiddos, runners, frisbee golfers and people watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the coolest venues for live music in the country. This is a must for Americana, Bluegrass and Blues fans. Great drinks in the sidebar!
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FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt RdOne of the coolest venues for live music in the country. This is a must for Americana, Bluegrass and Blues fans. Great drinks in the sidebar!
Cool. Hip. Simplistic brewery. In the Veltway district of Berwyn and near Fitzgerald's night club.
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Kingslahger Brewing Company
6806 Roosevelt RdCool. Hip. Simplistic brewery. In the Veltway district of Berwyn and near Fitzgerald's night club.
Midwestern gem of a dive-bar music venue. Seen many great shows here.
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The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveMidwestern gem of a dive-bar music venue. Seen many great shows here.
This is a must if you're into cider and great food. Cute little crowded spot in Lincoln Square neighborhood. A bit of a hike from our place but worth it if you're planning to catch a show at Old Town School of Folk, or happen to be up that way.
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The Northman
233 East RiverwalkThis is a must if you're into cider and great food. Cute little crowded spot in Lincoln Square neighborhood. A bit of a hike from our place but worth it if you're planning to catch a show at Old Town School of Folk, or happen to be up that way.
Entertainment & Activities
There's no place like the Music Box - the live organ player takes song requests before the feature. It's quirky and romantic. They serve traditional movie theatre snacks and also cocktails.
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Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveThere's no place like the Music Box - the live organ player takes song requests before the feature. It's quirky and romantic. They serve traditional movie theatre snacks and also cocktails.
This is super short drive from our home.. Much larger than the Lincoln Park Zoo, with kid's area, petting zoo, splash pad, dolphins, primate exhibit, bird house, seals, giraffes and many many more... several playgrounds, spots to grab a bite or a drink and overall we're lucky this is so near!
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Zoológico de Brookfield
8400 W 31st StThis is super short drive from our home.. Much larger than the Lincoln Park Zoo, with kid's area, petting zoo, splash pad, dolphins, primate exhibit, bird house, seals, giraffes and many many more... several playgrounds, spots to grab a bite or a drink and overall we're lucky this is so near!
Everything Else
The most special place for songwriters, treasure hunters and audiophiles. Don't miss the bathroom. Val is a hoot - insightful, witty, generous story teller with a killer taste in music.
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Val's Halla Records
239 Harrison StThe most special place for songwriters, treasure hunters and audiophiles. Don't miss the bathroom. Val is a hoot - insightful, witty, generous story teller with a killer taste in music.
Arts & Culture
In our own backyard, or just a town over. See the home of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveIn our own backyard, or just a town over. See the home of Frank Lloyd Wright.