Exploring Avondale
Food scene
La Nonna is located right between historic homes and a neighborhood church, where you'd expect to see any other apartment building, but that makes it even more charming. They're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offer both Argentine and Italian cuisines. If you just want something quick you can also carry out coffee and a couple empanadas. Their patio is small but very charming if you can get a seat there!
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La Nonna
3400 N Lawndale AveLa Nonna is located right between historic homes and a neighborhood church, where you'd expect to see any other apartment building, but that makes it even more charming. They're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offer both Argentine and Italian cuisines. If you just want something quick you can also carry out coffee and a couple empanadas. Their patio is small but very charming if you can get a seat there!
Honey Butter Fried Chicken is absolutely delicious and nothing on the menu disappoints. If you like your fried chicken spicy you can also order a side of ghost pepper honey to dip into. If you have vegetarians in your group, they offer fried tofu as a sub for chicken. They also serve cocktails and craft beer to enjoy with your meal on the patio.
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston AveHoney Butter Fried Chicken is absolutely delicious and nothing on the menu disappoints. If you like your fried chicken spicy you can also order a side of ghost pepper honey to dip into. If you have vegetarians in your group, they offer fried tofu as a sub for chicken. They also serve cocktails and craft beer to enjoy with your meal on the patio.
Kuma's Corner is most well known for their different burgers and heavy music. The Avondale location is the original that opened in 2005. Since then, they have been featured on food shows and in articles countless times. They also offer a unique burger each month and plenty of craft and local beers. If you aren't into heavy metal music but want to try it out, you can also order for carry out on their website or get it delivered!
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveKuma's Corner is most well known for their different burgers and heavy music. The Avondale location is the original that opened in 2005. Since then, they have been featured on food shows and in articles countless times. They also offer a unique burger each month and plenty of craft and local beers. If you aren't into heavy metal music but want to try it out, you can also order for carry out on their website or get it delivered!
If you're looking for an upscale meal in Avondale, look no further than the Korean restaurant, Parachute. This restaurant is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark (Chef Beverly was on Top Chef Season 9!). This restaurant was notably awarded a Michelin star back in 2016. Parachute was closed for the past year or so for renovations but is now back open to customers!
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Parachute
3500 N Elston AveIf you're looking for an upscale meal in Avondale, look no further than the Korean restaurant, Parachute. This restaurant is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark (Chef Beverly was on Top Chef Season 9!). This restaurant was notably awarded a Michelin star back in 2016. Parachute was closed for the past year or so for renovations but is now back open to customers!
Another upscale restaurant for a night out, Wherewithall offers a prix fixe four course menu that gets updated weekly or a small menu of more consistent offerings at their bar. This is another restaurant by the same team as Parachute restaurant (and located in the same space). This is a great neighborhood spot to celebrate a special occasion.
Wherewithall
3472 N Elston AveAnother upscale restaurant for a night out, Wherewithall offers a prix fixe four course menu that gets updated weekly or a small menu of more consistent offerings at their bar. This is another restaurant by the same team as Parachute restaurant (and located in the same space). This is a great neighborhood spot to celebrate a special occasion.
Smoque BBQ located nearby in the Old Irving Park neighborhood (just next to Avondale) has been drawing people from all over the city and suburbs for nearly 20 years. They serve barbequed meats a la carte, on a sandwich, or as part of a platter with sides. Smoque has patio seating that's open in the summer and it's BYOB so you can bring some refreshments to enjoy with their BBQ.
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Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdSmoque BBQ located nearby in the Old Irving Park neighborhood (just next to Avondale) has been drawing people from all over the city and suburbs for nearly 20 years. They serve barbequed meats a la carte, on a sandwich, or as part of a platter with sides. Smoque has patio seating that's open in the summer and it's BYOB so you can bring some refreshments to enjoy with their BBQ.
Eden is a newly reopened restaurant that is currently offering breakfast, lunch and coffee/tea/smoothies (dinner coming soon!). They have their own greenhouse that supplies their kitchen, where they offer fresh and ingredient-focused dishes. It's a beautifully decorated space to sit and enjoy the neighborhood.
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Eden Chicago
2734 W Lake StEden is a newly reopened restaurant that is currently offering breakfast, lunch and coffee/tea/smoothies (dinner coming soon!). They have their own greenhouse that supplies their kitchen, where they offer fresh and ingredient-focused dishes. It's a beautifully decorated space to sit and enjoy the neighborhood.
If you're hoping to try Chicago Deep Dish pizza but don't want to leave the neighborhood, there's a Lou Malnati's carry-out location nearby! If you want the sit down experience, there are lots of other locations around the city too. For sausage fans, the Chicago Classic is made on their Buttercrust and has a whole layer of italian sausage. If you prefer veggies, go for The Lou which has garlic spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes. You can also build your own with any toppings you like.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveIf you're hoping to try Chicago Deep Dish pizza but don't want to leave the neighborhood, there's a Lou Malnati's carry-out location nearby! If you want the sit down experience, there are lots of other locations around the city too. For sausage fans, the Chicago Classic is made on their Buttercrust and has a whole layer of italian sausage. If you prefer veggies, go for The Lou which has garlic spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes. You can also build your own with any toppings you like.
Giordano's is another great spot to try Chicago Style Deep Dish pizza (theirs is actually stuffed). This location offers dine in or carry out. If you don't want the heaviness of deep dish, their thin crust is also really popular!
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveGiordano's is another great spot to try Chicago Style Deep Dish pizza (theirs is actually stuffed). This location offers dine in or carry out. If you don't want the heaviness of deep dish, their thin crust is also really popular!
This cute sandwich spot was opened by Becca and Cam (a husband and wife team) who used to be a part of the Honey Butter Fried Chicken staff. She offers creative sandwiches, sides and Cam offers fresh donuts on the menu as well.
TriBecca’s Sandwich Shop
2949 West Belmont AvenueThis cute sandwich spot was opened by Becca and Cam (a husband and wife team) who used to be a part of the Honey Butter Fried Chicken staff. She offers creative sandwiches, sides and Cam offers fresh donuts on the menu as well.
Portillo's is a Chicago classic! While you'll find different locations around the city, we have one right here in Avondale that opened in 2020. You can try their well-loved Italian beef sandwiches (we love them with "hot peppers" which is how they refer to the popular local condiment, giardiniera) or get a Chicago-style hot dog with all the toppings. If you're looking for a treat, they offer Cake Shakes which are a blend a slice of their famous chocolate cake with a creamy milkshake.
Portillo's Chicago (Addison)
Portillo's is a Chicago classic! While you'll find different locations around the city, we have one right here in Avondale that opened in 2020. You can try their well-loved Italian beef sandwiches (we love them with "hot peppers" which is how they refer to the popular local condiment, giardiniera) or get a Chicago-style hot dog with all the toppings. If you're looking for a treat, they offer Cake Shakes which are a blend a slice of their famous chocolate cake with a creamy milkshake.
Activities
Avondale Bowl is a retro bowling alley (down to the manual paper scorecards) that offers cocktails, draft beers, and wine. This spot is mainly geared towards the 21+ crowd, but parents or guardians can bring their children with until 7:30 pm nightly. If you'd like, you can reserve a bowling lane ahead of time online. You can also bring your own food, so feel free to pick up from a local restaurant on the way!
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Avondale Bowl
3118 N Milwaukee AveAvondale Bowl is a retro bowling alley (down to the manual paper scorecards) that offers cocktails, draft beers, and wine. This spot is mainly geared towards the 21+ crowd, but parents or guardians can bring their children with until 7:30 pm nightly. If you'd like, you can reserve a bowling lane ahead of time online. You can also bring your own food, so feel free to pick up from a local restaurant on the way!
With insects dating back to 1910, this collection of more than 2,500 insect and taxidermy animals has a focus on sustainable foraging and only removing things that will never be missed in nature. Check out this local bug museum and education center for a family friendly activity.
The Insect Asylum
With insects dating back to 1910, this collection of more than 2,500 insect and taxidermy animals has a focus on sustainable foraging and only removing things that will never be missed in nature. Check out this local bug museum and education center for a family friendly activity.
Fantastic option for Korean/Asian grocery shopping, but a fantastic spot to pick up a snack. Right outside the entrance they have a stand with fresh mandu (large Korean dumplings) that are a great value. Inside they also have a lot of other prepared food options and snacks.
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Joong Boo Market
3333 N Kimball AveFantastic option for Korean/Asian grocery shopping, but a fantastic spot to pick up a snack. Right outside the entrance they have a stand with fresh mandu (large Korean dumplings) that are a great value. Inside they also have a lot of other prepared food options and snacks.
Breweries/Bars
Metropolitan Brewing offers an awesome patio with lots of seating, located right on the North Branch of the Chicago River. This is a fantastic spot to visit during the summer months, but they also have indoor seating for the colder parts of the year. They brew German-style lagers served on draft as well as cans and bottles for carry out. You can also bring your own food or order your favorite spot for delivery to the brewery. It's also dog-friendly so there's another great reason to visit!
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Metropolitan Brewing
3057 N Rockwell StMetropolitan Brewing offers an awesome patio with lots of seating, located right on the North Branch of the Chicago River. This is a fantastic spot to visit during the summer months, but they also have indoor seating for the colder parts of the year. They brew German-style lagers served on draft as well as cans and bottles for carry out. You can also bring your own food or order your favorite spot for delivery to the brewery. It's also dog-friendly so there's another great reason to visit!
Revolution Brewing is a favorite to many. If you're looking for their brewpub to sit at a smaller table and have a meal with your beer, head to their location just down Milwaukee Ave in neighboring Logan Square. If you're into the taproom scene, this location in Avondale is great. It features German beer hall-inspired tables, high ceilings, and a view into the brewery itself where they fill kegs and cans for distribution. You can also book a guided tour of the brewery for about $15.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveRevolution Brewing is a favorite to many. If you're looking for their brewpub to sit at a smaller table and have a meal with your beer, head to their location just down Milwaukee Ave in neighboring Logan Square. If you're into the taproom scene, this location in Avondale is great. It features German beer hall-inspired tables, high ceilings, and a view into the brewery itself where they fill kegs and cans for distribution. You can also book a guided tour of the brewery for about $15.
This is a great neighborhood bar that also has a large food menu if you're looking for something to eat while you're at it. In the warmer months, they open up a large patio area to sit and enjoy the neighborhood's vibe.
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The Avondale Tap
3634 W Belmont AveThis is a great neighborhood bar that also has a large food menu if you're looking for something to eat while you're at it. In the warmer months, they open up a large patio area to sit and enjoy the neighborhood's vibe.
Great bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. They have bumper pool, a fire pit, and plenty of picnic tables. A good spot to have happy hour during the week, or hang out on the weekend.
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Central Park Bar
2924 North Central Park AvenueGreat bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. They have bumper pool, a fire pit, and plenty of picnic tables. A good spot to have happy hour during the week, or hang out on the weekend.
Sleeping Village offers a bar with plenty of different beers on tap, but is also a great neighborhood option for enjoying a patio when the weather is nice. This spot is also a music and comedy venue, so check out their schedule to see who is playing!
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Sleeping Village
3734 W Belmont AveSleeping Village offers a bar with plenty of different beers on tap, but is also a great neighborhood option for enjoying a patio when the weather is nice. This spot is also a music and comedy venue, so check out their schedule to see who is playing!
Known for spiked slushies and craft cocktails in a neighborhood bar setting (this is their Chicago outpost, with the original location in the Nolita neighborhood in New York City)
Mother's Ruin
Known for spiked slushies and craft cocktails in a neighborhood bar setting (this is their Chicago outpost, with the original location in the Nolita neighborhood in New York City)
Neighborhoods
Logan Square is known as a "thriving community of artists, musicians, and the indie spirit" but it has also become one of the more popular neighborhoods in Chicago over the past couple decades. If you take a walk straight down Milwaukee Avenue, you'll pass countless restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and venues. There are also plenty of great parks to relax at.
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Logan Square
Logan Square is known as a "thriving community of artists, musicians, and the indie spirit" but it has also become one of the more popular neighborhoods in Chicago over the past couple decades. If you take a walk straight down Milwaukee Avenue, you'll pass countless restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and venues. There are also plenty of great parks to relax at.
Irving Park is full of beautiful, historic Chicago homes. Many homes in this neighborhood have been preserved or restored to keep the original look. The beautiful tree-lined streets and large lots will have you feeling like you've left the city for the moment. There are also lots of great parks, restaurants, and breweries to stop at.
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Irving Park
Irving Park is full of beautiful, historic Chicago homes. Many homes in this neighborhood have been preserved or restored to keep the original look. The beautiful tree-lined streets and large lots will have you feeling like you've left the city for the moment. There are also lots of great parks, restaurants, and breweries to stop at.
Coffee Shops/Cafes
The Brewed is a horror-themed coffee shop (a play on "The Brood") here in Avondale. If you love horror movies, you'll enjoy the theme throughout the space including posters, figurines and murals. If you just want to stop by for coffee and a snack, they serve HalfWit coffee (a local roaster) and pastries from local bakeries.
The Brewed
2843 North Milwaukee AvenueThe Brewed is a horror-themed coffee shop (a play on "The Brood") here in Avondale. If you love horror movies, you'll enjoy the theme throughout the space including posters, figurines and murals. If you just want to stop by for coffee and a snack, they serve HalfWit coffee (a local roaster) and pastries from local bakeries.
Caravanserai is the Avondale location of local coffee roaster, Dark Matter Coffee. The interior is brightly decorated and the lattes are strong. If you want to bring some home with you, they sell their beans and canned coffee as well.
Caravanserai
2901 W Belmont AveCaravanserai is the Avondale location of local coffee roaster, Dark Matter Coffee. The interior is brightly decorated and the lattes are strong. If you want to bring some home with you, they sell their beans and canned coffee as well.
This local coffee shop has a bunch of interesting latte options like rosemary & sea salt caramel, beet root, and lavender. They also have plenty of traditional coffee options and teas on the menu. Their coffee is from Reprise Roasters located just north of Chicago in Evanston. The interior has a comfy retro vibe and the staff is friendly!
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The Avondale Coffee Club
3185 N Elston AveThis local coffee shop has a bunch of interesting latte options like rosemary & sea salt caramel, beet root, and lavender. They also have plenty of traditional coffee options and teas on the menu. Their coffee is from Reprise Roasters located just north of Chicago in Evanston. The interior has a comfy retro vibe and the staff is friendly!
Loaf Lounge is a new neighborhood bakery/cafe opened by Chicago chef and pastry chef couple offering freshly baked breads, sandwiches, and other baked goods. They also serve coffee and tea. If you've watched The Bear on TV, you'll be excited to try the chocolate cake developed by their pastry chef for the show.
Loaf Lounge
2934 North Milwaukee AvenueLoaf Lounge is a new neighborhood bakery/cafe opened by Chicago chef and pastry chef couple offering freshly baked breads, sandwiches, and other baked goods. They also serve coffee and tea. If you've watched The Bear on TV, you'll be excited to try the chocolate cake developed by their pastry chef for the show.