Nora’s local favorites

Nora
Nora’s local favorites

fun places in the neighborhood

Stop in the lobby just to take a peek! A former library, this building now serves over 6,000 students a week taking lessons in music and dance. It's also an excellent venue to see live music.
103 yerel halk öneriyor
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave
103 yerel halk öneriyor
Stop in the lobby just to take a peek! A former library, this building now serves over 6,000 students a week taking lessons in music and dance. It's also an excellent venue to see live music.
If you have kids, head here in any season. There's a fence around the play lot and my nephew makes lots of new friends each visit.
Winnemac Park Playground
5101 N Leavitt St
If you have kids, head here in any season. There's a fence around the play lot and my nephew makes lots of new friends each visit.
Paths for walking, picnicking, ball fields. Beautiful in every season.
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt St
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Paths for walking, picnicking, ball fields. Beautiful in every season.
First-run movie theater right in Lincoln Square.
104 yerel halk öneriyor
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln Ave
104 yerel halk öneriyor
First-run movie theater right in Lincoln Square.
Groundswell is a Chicago roaster company and many local restaurants serve their brew. This is one of their two coffee shops. They are serious about coffee here. Walk through Winnemac Park and take a right on Damen Ave. A lovely place to work or take a break.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
4839 N Damen Ave
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Groundswell is a Chicago roaster company and many local restaurants serve their brew. This is one of their two coffee shops. They are serious about coffee here. Walk through Winnemac Park and take a right on Damen Ave. A lovely place to work or take a break.

shopping

Indi bookstore with excellent staff pics-- and wine! Owned by Suzy, a good friend.
40 yerel halk öneriyor
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln Ave
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Indi bookstore with excellent staff pics-- and wine! Owned by Suzy, a good friend.
A wonderful place to buy Chicago themed gifts. I stop here for last-minute gifts because I always find something!
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Neighborly
4710 W Division St
12 yerel halk öneriyor
A wonderful place to buy Chicago themed gifts. I stop here for last-minute gifts because I always find something!
Another shop with great Chicago themed gifts, all from local artists. I love the t-shirts.
Sacred Art
4619 N Lincoln Ave
Another shop with great Chicago themed gifts, all from local artists. I love the t-shirts.
A German grocery store and butcher shop. There's a restaurant on the roof in the summer, but it's a fun place to pick up some unusual groceries (and delicious European chocolates) any time of year.
91 yerel halk öneriyor
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln Ave
91 yerel halk öneriyor
A German grocery store and butcher shop. There's a restaurant on the roof in the summer, but it's a fun place to pick up some unusual groceries (and delicious European chocolates) any time of year.

Food scene

Great owners, wonderful food. The neighborhood loves this place for ordering out, but it's usually not too crowded when eating in.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Essence of India
4601 N Lincoln Ave
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Great owners, wonderful food. The neighborhood loves this place for ordering out, but it's usually not too crowded when eating in.
One of the best Korean restaurants in the city, just a few blocks away. You can dine-in for Korean barbeque with grills at your table, or order pick-up with a short walk.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
San Soo Gab San
5247 N Western Ave
21 yerel halk öneriyor
One of the best Korean restaurants in the city, just a few blocks away. You can dine-in for Korean barbeque with grills at your table, or order pick-up with a short walk.
Gather has delicious food and a great atmosphere. It's not too loud or too big. For special occasions, or just a great meal.
67 yerel halk öneriyor
Gather
4539 N Lincoln Ave
67 yerel halk öneriyor
Gather has delicious food and a great atmosphere. It's not too loud or too big. For special occasions, or just a great meal.
Hip busy restaurant with amazing food and drinks. Make reservations or just enjoy a drink at the large central bar when waiting for your table.
23 yerel halk öneriyor
The Warbler
4535 N Lincoln Ave
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Hip busy restaurant with amazing food and drinks. Make reservations or just enjoy a drink at the large central bar when waiting for your table.
If you want to experience a great Chicago steakhouse without heading downtown, head to Artango just a few blocks away! Tango dancers and even tango lessons on certain nights. Argentinian beef-- yum.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Artango Bar & Steakhouse
4767 N Lincoln Ave
20 yerel halk öneriyor
If you want to experience a great Chicago steakhouse without heading downtown, head to Artango just a few blocks away! Tango dancers and even tango lessons on certain nights. Argentinian beef-- yum.
If you love Italian, Caro Mio will become your new favorite Italian restaurant! You'll be thinking about it for days later. Order the homemade pasta dish of the day.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Caro Mio Italian Restaurant
4603 N Lincoln Ave
14 yerel halk öneriyor
If you love Italian, Caro Mio will become your new favorite Italian restaurant! You'll be thinking about it for days later. Order the homemade pasta dish of the day.
Our Lincoln Square authentic French option. For special occasions, with a cozy neighborhood bistro atmosphere.
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Bistro Campagne
4518 N Lincoln Ave
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Our Lincoln Square authentic French option. For special occasions, with a cozy neighborhood bistro atmosphere.
Authentic Japanese dining and fresh sushi in Lincoln Square. Popular, but you won't need a reservation. Happy hour drinks and sushi before 6pm.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Miku Sushi
4514 N Lincoln Ave
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Authentic Japanese dining and fresh sushi in Lincoln Square. Popular, but you won't need a reservation. Happy hour drinks and sushi before 6pm.
Right in Giddings Plaza, Jerry's has a huge menu and is great for families. They welcome kids and have a large kids menu. Drag Queen brunch for kids once a month is also popular and fun.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Jerry's Sandwiches
4739 N Lincoln Ave
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Right in Giddings Plaza, Jerry's has a huge menu and is great for families. They welcome kids and have a large kids menu. Drag Queen brunch for kids once a month is also popular and fun.
Vegan ice cream that's not just for vegans! A soft-serve ice cream shop where you won't miss the dairy. Everything is good, from the homemade waffle cones to the vegan bakery items. Open late, usually until 9pm every day.
Vaca’s Creamery
Vegan ice cream that's not just for vegans! A soft-serve ice cream shop where you won't miss the dairy. Everything is good, from the homemade waffle cones to the vegan bakery items. Open late, usually until 9pm every day.
Huge menu with so many vegan and vegetarian options. A good brunch place or to order delivery. I've loved every vegan option I've ordered. A bit farther away but still only a 1.5 mile walk.
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Pick Me Up Cafe
4882 North Clark Street
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Huge menu with so many vegan and vegetarian options. A good brunch place or to order delivery. I've loved every vegan option I've ordered. A bit farther away but still only a 1.5 mile walk.
If you want the best deep-dish pizza, my favorite is Lou Malnati's! The crust of Lou Manati's is a bit like sweet cornbread and the North Center location is a perfect 1.0 mile walk from the Airbnb. Follow Lincoln Avenue south to Montrose.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - North Center/Lincoln Square
If you want the best deep-dish pizza, my favorite is Lou Malnati's! The crust of Lou Manati's is a bit like sweet cornbread and the North Center location is a perfect 1.0 mile walk from the Airbnb. Follow Lincoln Avenue south to Montrose.
A local brunch favorite. Friendly service and Mexican brunch options. Good smoothies and good ambiance.
Pastores Brunch
A local brunch favorite. Friendly service and Mexican brunch options. Good smoothies and good ambiance.