Chicago - Wrigleyville - All Types

3819 N. Southport Ave., Chicago 60613
773-975-5858

Lulu Belle's Pancake House

If you've never had a proper Southern breakfast you might want to prepare much in the same way those guys prepare to eat 40 hot dogs in one sitting. As in, get both your mind your stomach ready f... read more

1625 W. Irving Park , Chicago 60613
773-281-7447

The Piggery

Seems that Chicagoans can't get enough pig these days. Enter another pork-centric place, where juicy, flavorful baby back ribs take the stage. There's nothing fancy about The Piggery, but that's th... read more

3466 N. Clark St., Chicago 60657
773-880-2222

Rockwood Place

Wrigleyville staple The Central dropped the name, removed their ugly subway tiles, nixed the sparkly red banquettes, and reinvented with a few red lightbulbs and wall treatments. Decor's sadly the ... read more

3313 N. Clark St., Chicago
773-348-3313

Shochu

Loosely modeled after Japanese izakayas, late-night bars that serve sushi and other dishes, this excellent small-plate restaurant is named for a clear liquor whose strength is somewhere between sak... read more

3124 N Broadway St, Chicago
(773) 248-7872

Sura Thai Bistro

Is it more Thai, more gay, more romantic or more neighborhoody? Is it cheesy or just kitschy? And does any of the above matter when the food is this intensely good? This futuristic Lakeview/Boystow... read more

2934 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago 60657
773-770-0700

Kirkwood Bar & Grill

The former Pops for Champagne took its bubbly and headed up north last year, making room for this sports lounge from the Four Corners Tavern Group. This bar and grill is a chill place to catch the ... read more

3827 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
(773) 477-9840

Stubbs Café

Remember the coffee shop you used to go to back in college where you could buy a cheap mug and read free alt-weeklies all afternoon without anyone giving you the stink-eye? That’s this place, excep... read more

3726 N. Broadway St., Chicago 60613
773-871-8887

Charlie's Chicago

Boystown's only gay country bar is a line-dancin', two-steppin' extravaganza in the early evenings, but after 2AM Charlie's transforms into a packed, raging after-hours non-country dance club. On a... read more

3317 N. Broadway, Chicago 60657
773-296-6800

Wakamono

Henry Chang recently opened this bite-sized sushi spot across the street from his equally-as-minimalist, but über-hip Asian eatery Pingpong. Fresh fish is featured in the maki rolls, occasional DJs... read more

3709 N. Southport Ave., Chicago 60613
773-472-6717

Mint Julep

To draw in smart shoppers, Mint Julep's owner, Sara Bruno, has come up with a pretty sweet deal. Half the store is filled with clothing under $100, the other half includes higher-end designers with... read more

3641 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60657
773-325-2233

Circuit

This massive gay dance club is filled with gangsta wannabies, transgendered folk and cutie-pie boys all shaking their shit on a dance floor that gets cooled down with dry ice. Rotating DJs make Cir... read more

3552 N. Southport Ave., Chicago 60657
773-665-0100

Southport Grocery

Lately, this clean and bright gourmet market/café on Southport has gotten more press for its cupcakes than its fresh, seasonal breakfast, brunch and lunch fare. Not that we don't agree that the fro... read more

3458 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60657
773-975-9244

Hydrate

The former Manhole has turned into a premier gay dance club on Halsted. The interior redecoration continues with foam-core cutouts with revolving themes. Mercifully free of the gay top-40 anthems, ... read more

3301 N. Clark St., Chicago 60657
773-248-1155

Socca

Chef Roger Herring became known for his fresh chickpea crepes he served up at the Green City market before he opened this spacious restaurant on a prominent Lakeview corner. The savory crepes, or ... read more

3423 N. Southport Ave., Chicago 60657
773-528-2220

Coobah

From dinner until the late-night dining crowd sets in, Coobah is one of Wrigleyville's non-sports bars that buzzes all night. Known for its Latin-fusion dishes, late hours (the kitchen closes at mi... read more

3335 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60657
773-525-2505

Firefly

You can get a reasonably priced dinner until after 1AM at this funky little bistro in the heart of Boystown. Escargot and steak-with-blue-cheese-fondue sandwiches, addictive pommes frites and Parme... read more

3311 N. Clark St., Chicago 60657
773-281-3310

Mia Francesca

A standard spot for first dates, it's worth the wait for a table at any of the 16 bustling locations of Mia around the Chicagoland area. This friendly spot features reasonably priced, tasty Italia... read more

3400 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago 60657
773-281-8222

Penny's

Penny's is a classic noodle shop (now a Chicago chain) under the L tracks that's enjoyed enduring popularity despite its teeny tiny space and so-so wok and noodle dishes. Still, budget-conscious t... read more

3441 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago 60657
773-477-9273

The Yard

While chocolate martinis and scarlet walls used to be served up at the Pepper Lounge, you'll find a bevy of brews and a laid-back vibe at The Yard, which opened in its place last summer. The emphas... read more

3322 N. Broadway St., Chicago 60657
773-281-7575

Pingpong

You'll swear you're not in Wrigleyville anymore when you saunter into this über-hip BYOB spot with only a handful of tables and a minimalist white interior. The never-ending Pan-Asian menu will sat... read more