Logan Square/Chicago Guidebook

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Logan Square/Chicago Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Wicker Park & Bucktown are neighboring areas that you can get to via the Blue Line (3 stops down to Damen) or the 606 Trail. This is a bustling area with plenty of shopping, coffeeshops, bars and restaurants centered around the “6 corners” intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
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Wicker Park & Bucktown are neighboring areas that you can get to via the Blue Line (3 stops down to Damen) or the 606 Trail. This is a bustling area with plenty of shopping, coffeeshops, bars and restaurants centered around the “6 corners” intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues.
Wicker Park & Bucktown are neighboring areas that you can get to via the Blue Line (3 stops down to Damen) or the 606 Trail. This is a bustling area with plenty of shopping, coffeeshops, bars and restaurants centered around the “6 corners” intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues.
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Bucktown
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Wicker Park & Bucktown are neighboring areas that you can get to via the Blue Line (3 stops down to Damen) or the 606 Trail. This is a bustling area with plenty of shopping, coffeeshops, bars and restaurants centered around the “6 corners” intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen Avenues.
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Andersonville
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Lincoln Park
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Sightseeing

Walk, run or bike “The 606” — a 2.7-mile elevated rail trail running east–west from Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood to Logan Square. In 2015, the city converted a former train line into an elevated greenway, which forms the backbone of the linear park and trail network called The 606. It’s a great way to explore the area from above and get some exercise. To get to the closest entrance, walk south down Spaulding Ave, past Armitage — the entrance ramp will be on your right immediately after you pass under the 606 Trail bridge (make sure to check out Dayglow for coffee or Ørkenoy for food/drinks if you're hungry before/after the trail — both are located just past the Spaulding trail entrance on Bloomingdale). The Spaulding entrance sits on the more western end of the trail, so head east (take a right when you get to the top of the ramp) if you're up for a longer walk (goes to Wicker Park/Bucktown).
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Bloomingdale Trail u Park
West Bloomingdale Avenue
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Walk, run or bike “The 606” — a 2.7-mile elevated rail trail running east–west from Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood to Logan Square. In 2015, the city converted a former train line into an elevated greenway, which forms the backbone of the linear park and trail network called The 606. It’s a great way to explore the area from above and get some exercise. To get to the closest entrance, walk south down Spaulding Ave, past Armitage — the entrance ramp will be on your right immediately after you pass under the 606 Trail bridge (make sure to check out Dayglow for coffee or Ørkenoy for food/drinks if you're hungry before/after the trail — both are located just past the Spaulding trail entrance on Bloomingdale). The Spaulding entrance sits on the more western end of the trail, so head east (take a right when you get to the top of the ramp) if you're up for a longer walk (goes to Wicker Park/Bucktown).
Head to the square (aka Logan Square Park, home to the Illinois Centennial Monument) to grab some food and do some people-watching — there are plenty of great restaurants, cocktail bars and coffee shops surrounding the square.
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Logan Square Park
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Head to the square (aka Logan Square Park, home to the Illinois Centennial Monument) to grab some food and do some people-watching — there are plenty of great restaurants, cocktail bars and coffee shops surrounding the square.
Palmer Square is a great park to see some cute dogs and hang out among locals — just a few blocks from the house. Grab a picnic blanket, some beer or a bottle of wine or some Miko’s Italian Ice (located right off the park) before heading down to Palmer Square for the evening.
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Il-Park Palmer Square
2200 N Kedzie Ave
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Palmer Square is a great park to see some cute dogs and hang out among locals — just a few blocks from the house. Grab a picnic blanket, some beer or a bottle of wine or some Miko’s Italian Ice (located right off the park) before heading down to Palmer Square for the evening.
Humboldt Park is a 207-acre park that is home to a large, historic fieldhouse, an inland beach, a historic boat house and lagoons, and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture. Paddle through the lagoon on a giant swan paddle boat at Humboldt Park Boathouse. Browse the amazing home goods at Humboldt House or plant selection at Adams & Son Gardens. Swing by La Palma Puerto Rican Restaurant for a jibarito, a plantain-based dish that was invented in Chicago.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Dr
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Humboldt Park is a 207-acre park that is home to a large, historic fieldhouse, an inland beach, a historic boat house and lagoons, and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture. Paddle through the lagoon on a giant swan paddle boat at Humboldt Park Boathouse. Browse the amazing home goods at Humboldt House or plant selection at Adams & Son Gardens. Swing by La Palma Puerto Rican Restaurant for a jibarito, a plantain-based dish that was invented in Chicago.

Coffee shops & cafes

Logan Square has a ton of great coffee shops. Here are some of our favorites!
Our favorite coffee shop in town. They serve Dark Matter Coffee, the best (and strongest) coffee roaster in town, and they’re not-for-profit in support of suicide prevention.
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Sip of Hope Coffee Bar
3039 W Fullerton Ave
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Our favorite coffee shop in town. They serve Dark Matter Coffee, the best (and strongest) coffee roaster in town, and they’re not-for-profit in support of suicide prevention.
Great coffee shop — our go-to when we want a change of pace from Sip of Hope.
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Damn Fine Coffee Bar
3317 W Armitage Ave
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Great coffee shop — our go-to when we want a change of pace from Sip of Hope.
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Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee Ave
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Four Letter Word Coffee
3022 W Diversey Ave
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Passion House Coffee Roasters
2631 N Kedzie Ave
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Dayglow
1757 N Kimball Ave
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French bakery & cafe serving breads, crepes, sandwiches & pastries, plus coffee & tea.
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La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan Blvd
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French bakery & cafe serving breads, crepes, sandwiches & pastries, plus coffee & tea.
Old-school cafe fare, like grilled cheese & root beer floats, with a relaxed vibe. They serve coffee to go as well.
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Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie Ave
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Old-school cafe fare, like grilled cheese & root beer floats, with a relaxed vibe. They serve coffee to go as well.

Food scene

Seasonal New American plates & craft cocktails. Amazing food and vibe! If you see an open reservation, we suggest you grab it :).
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Giant
3209 W Armitage Ave
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Seasonal New American plates & craft cocktails. Amazing food and vibe! If you see an open reservation, we suggest you grab it :).
A Logan Square staple and must-visit. Longman & Eagle serves farm-to-table fare and put Logan Square on the Chicago food map. Go there for brunch, dinner or just a drink.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
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A Logan Square staple and must-visit. Longman & Eagle serves farm-to-table fare and put Logan Square on the Chicago food map. Go there for brunch, dinner or just a drink.
Another Logan staple that’s been open since 1999. Visit Lula for brunch or carry-out.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
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Another Logan staple that’s been open since 1999. Visit Lula for brunch or carry-out.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks served in this lively local hangout in Wicker Park
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks served in this lively local hangout in Wicker Park
Humboldt Park’s first brewery, Ørkenoy sits inside the Kimball Arts Center just off the 606 trail, featuring farmhouse-style beers, shareable plates, smorrebrod (Scandanavian open-faced sandwiches), and “Neo-Nordic tiki” cocktails.
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Ørkenoy
1757 N Kimball Ave
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Humboldt Park’s first brewery, Ørkenoy sits inside the Kimball Arts Center just off the 606 trail, featuring farmhouse-style beers, shareable plates, smorrebrod (Scandanavian open-faced sandwiches), and “Neo-Nordic tiki” cocktails.
Wood-fired BBQ place with seasonal vegetables, house-made cheese and amazing wine.
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Flat & Point
3524 West Fullerton Avenue
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Wood-fired BBQ place with seasonal vegetables, house-made cheese and amazing wine.
Sharing plates & craft cocktails served on a massive seasonal patio.
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Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton Ave
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Sharing plates & craft cocktails served on a massive seasonal patio.
Laid-back bar with burgers, salads, craft beers & cocktails + a seasonal patio.
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The Moonlighter
3204 W Armitage Ave
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Laid-back bar with burgers, salads, craft beers & cocktails + a seasonal patio.
Sports bar and grill right on our street (about 4 blocks up Sawyer) with a classic Tex- Mex menu & agave and whiskey drinks plus craft beer. Great walkable option!
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The Old Plank
2700 N Milwaukee Ave
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Sports bar and grill right on our street (about 4 blocks up Sawyer) with a classic Tex- Mex menu & agave and whiskey drinks plus craft beer. Great walkable option!
Great spot to grab a sandwich or charcuterie board, glass of wine or cocktail.
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Lardon
2200 N California Ave
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Great spot to grab a sandwich or charcuterie board, glass of wine or cocktail.

Pizza places

Chicago has a ton of great pizza spots — here are our local faves.
Best pizza in town, hands-down. This is where (true) Chicagoans go to get their deep-dish fix.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn Avenue
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Best pizza in town, hands-down. This is where (true) Chicagoans go to get their deep-dish fix.
Newer place with delicious New York-style pizza with a big outdoor patio and a great cocktail menu.
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Pizza Lobo
3000 West Fullerton Avenue
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Newer place with delicious New York-style pizza with a big outdoor patio and a great cocktail menu.
Delicious pizza — try the Detroit-style “US Pizza Cup Winner” pie. You won’t regret it.
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Paulie Gee's Logan Square
2451 N Milwaukee Ave
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Delicious pizza — try the Detroit-style “US Pizza Cup Winner” pie. You won’t regret it.
Great local place for wood-fired pizza, amazing bagels (pick some up for breakfast!) and pasta.
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Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great local place for wood-fired pizza, amazing bagels (pick some up for breakfast!) and pasta.
No-frills, thin-crust pizza — great for take-out or delivery.
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Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage Ave
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No-frills, thin-crust pizza — great for take-out or delivery.

Cocktail bars & breweries

Logan Square is known for its huge range of cocktail bars and breweries. Here are our top picks.
Top-notch, gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub food served in a super cozy bar.
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
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Top-notch, gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub food served in a super cozy bar.
Hip, triangular bar with open-air windows and delicious Latin-inspired cocktails.
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Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee Ave
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Hip, triangular bar with open-air windows and delicious Latin-inspired cocktails.
Trendy new (dog-friendly!) brewery with a stylish interior and board games.
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Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee Ave
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Trendy new (dog-friendly!) brewery with a stylish interior and board games.
Tiki bar with 275 kinds of rum & Asian eats. Great spot for a date night.
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Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey Ave
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Tiki bar with 275 kinds of rum & Asian eats. Great spot for a date night.
Brewery incubator, tasting room, & cafe. Great outdoor patio and wide selection of beers brewed onsite!
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Pilot Project Brewing
2140 N Milwaukee Ave
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Brewery incubator, tasting room, & cafe. Great outdoor patio and wide selection of beers brewed onsite!
Great cocktail bar with sidewalk seating. Excellent spot for people-watching.
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Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd
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Great cocktail bar with sidewalk seating. Excellent spot for people-watching.
Hip little wine bar with an outdoor patio and amazing wine selection.
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Outside Voices
3204 W Armitage Ave
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Hip little wine bar with an outdoor patio and amazing wine selection.

Grocery stores

Best places to pick up food and essentials.
A community owned grocery store offering local and sustainably sourced foods plus specialty items. Great selection of wine and local beer.
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The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee Ave
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A community owned grocery store offering local and sustainably sourced foods plus specialty items. Great selection of wine and local beer.
Standard (family-owned!) supermarket chain with everything you need.
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Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton Ave
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Standard (family-owned!) supermarket chain with everything you need.
Corner store at the end of our block. Great for simple items (milk, cereal, etc), plus a great local craft beer selection.
Vishu Food Inc
3235 W Fullerton Ave
Corner store at the end of our block. Great for simple items (milk, cereal, etc), plus a great local craft beer selection.