Chicago To Do

1. Yes Thai

8.2
5211 N Damen Ave (btwn Farragut & Foster), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Bowmanville · 13 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer Lettvin: Absolutely delicious. Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and order the Crab Rangoon appetizer! You won't regret it.

2. Half Acre Beer Company

4257 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Cullom & Hutchinson), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Center · 119 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Taproom now has food! Delicious shared plates and burritos. Pineapple pork burrito was amazing.

3. Gene’s Sausage Shop

9.1
4750 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence Ave & Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Ravenswood · 71 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The corned beef sandwich is the total package: fantastic corned beef and fresh rye bread generously flecked with caraway seeds, tangy pickles, a stone-ground mustard, and horseradish cheddar cheese.

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4. Gather

9.0
4539 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Wilson Ave & Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews

Jessica M.Jessica Marhee: Brussel Sprouts cannot be overlooked! The Mussels were the best I have ever had! Everything here is high quality and reasonably priced. I will go here time and again

5. Opart Thai House Restaurant

4658 N Western Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Ravenswood · 60 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The most authentic Thai food in Chicago. They have the best Tom Ka Ghai soup and fried whole fish with red curry sauce. The boys and I eat there at least once a week. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Dess

6. Cafe Selmarie

4729 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence & Leland at Giddings Plaza), Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 65 tips and reviews

AlisonAlison: This is my absolute favorite spot in the city for pastries/desserts. My favorite is the fruit custard tart, but everything is just delicious!

7. Nhu Lan Bakery

9.0
2612 W Lawrence Ave (at N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 54 tips and reviews

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: Awesome and inexpensive sandwiches (about $3). I crave the shrimp spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce regularly.

8. The Bad Apple

9.1
4300 N Lincoln Ave (at W Cullom Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Center · 200 tips and reviews

Jeff E.Jeff Early: Nice burger, atmosphere, a haven for beer lovers. Good quality but no where near the best burger, top 26 maybe. But go the rest of the menu is creative and delicious

9. Baker Miller

4610 N Western Ave (Wilson), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Ravenswood · 22 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The flagship shop serves up lox sandwiches, grits and oatmeal all day in the cozy cafe. Don't miss out on the baked goods, from oversized peanut butter cookies to hand pies. Read more.

10. Bistro Campagne

8.8
4518 N Lincoln Ave (at W Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Ravenswood · 37 tips and reviews

Irena S.Irena Simons: We loved it, great food, fish was very taste!!! My friends had steak love it!!

11. Winnemac Park

9.1
5001 N Leavitt St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Park · Ravenswood · 36 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew White: Beautiful prairie flowers. Hidden paths. Great family park.

12. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips and reviews

Jennifer N.Jennifer Neahring: Amazing single cask Scotches, which match well with the hearty beef stew. My friend said the veggie burger was the best she had ever had.

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13. Merz Apothecary

9.0
4716 N Lincoln Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pharmacy · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews

BRINK MagazineBRINK Magazine: Super helpful staff and incredible old-fashioned goodies. You can get lost in here for hours-- it's that wonderful! www.brinkmagonline.com

14. Hazel

8.6
1902 W Montrose Ave (at Wolcott Ave.), Chicago, IL
Jewelry Store · Ravenswood · 17 tips and reviews

keidra c.keidra chaney: I get great jewelry here, and funky, unique gifts for friends.

15. Luella's Southern Kitchen

8.9
4609 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Eastwood Ave & W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Ravenswood · 36 tips and reviews

Lauren H.Lauren H: Chicken & waffles and catfish tacos are outstanding!

16. Glenn's Diner & Seafood House

1820 W Montrose Ave (at Wolcott Ave.), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Ravenswood · 113 tips and reviews

Tony F.Tony Francione: Breakfast anytime, great selection of craft beers, awesome service, and the seafood is really fresh! One of my absolute fav places in the city!!!

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17. Paciugo Gelato

2324 W Giddings St (at Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Ravenswood · 36 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: This place has a slew of interesting flavors, and you get to pick three. My favorites include campfire banana, blueberry lavender, and black pepper olive oil. Trust me—it’s good. Read more.

18. Northman

4333 N Lincoln (Pensacola Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Center · 25 tips and reviews

Heather D.Heather D: Try a cider cocktail, the house cider and the Spanish cider. Food was delicious (amazing fish and chips) and we finished our meal with the sipping vinegar. Staff is attentive and knowledgeable.

19. The Book Cellar

8.5
4736 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Lawrence Ave & W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian MacQueen: Great local, cozy bookstore with a coffee shop inside. And they serve wine and beer, too!

20. Monti's

9.1
4757 N Talman Ave (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 40 tips and reviews

Kevin Z.Kevin Zimmerman: Awesome Philly Cheesesteak!! great craft beer selection too ($1 off beers on Monday) :-)

21. Over Easy

4943 N Damen Ave (btwn W Ainslie St & W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Ravenswood · 95 tips and reviews

Thon L.Thon Lorenz: Over Easy is the best breakfast I have ever had. The special menu always changes. Try the bacon pancakes!

22. Tiny Lounge

4352 N Leavitt St (btwn N Lincoln Ave. & W Montrose Ave.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · North Center · 75 tips and reviews

DiDi: I have a love for the roasted seasonal vegetables. Especially the beets! They make delicious whiskey sours with a creamy top and soaked cherries. Not maraschinos.

23. Amy's Candy Bar

8.5
4704 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Candy Store · Ravenswood · 14 tips and reviews

Adelaide J.Adelaide Jenkins: sea salt chocolate covered toffee is to die for

24. Empirical Brewery Taproom

1801 W Foster Ave (Ravenswood), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Ravenswood · 14 tips and reviews

Pam P.Pam P.: 8 beers on draft tonight, nice varied selection. They have beer flights. Empirical taps a firkin every Friday. Tonight it's their oatmeal stout with vanilla and molasses. Local food trucks also visit

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25. Handlebar

9.1
2311 W North Ave (btwn Oakley & Claremont), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 128 tips and reviews