MUSIC, DELIS, RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOPS

MUSIC

Empty Bottle 1035 N Western Ave

Bar hosting alternative bands and indie music

DELIS

Kasia’s Deli 2101 W Chicago Ave.

Open since 1982. Known for their famous pierogis served to political dignitaries and celebrities

Ann’s Bakery & Deli 2158 W Chicago Ave

Known for their European Rye Bread. Great Eastern European Deli and Food.

COFFEE SHOPS

Star Lounge 2521 W Chicago

Known for great coffee. Serves sandwiches and pastries.

Café Ballou 939 N Western Ave

Coffee shop that hosts movie nights, poetry nights and occasionally live music.

RESTAURANTS

Mr. Brown’s Lounge 2301 W Chicago Ave.

Jamaican restaurant with a casual setting featuring reggae art and music.

Skokolad 2524 W Chicago Ave 

Ukrainian/American menu. Outstanding cakes and pastries. 

A Tavola 2148 W Chicago Ave

Ranked # 1in America’s 10 Best Secret Eats by Forbes Magazine. Authentic dishes from Italian region from Chief Daniel Bocik. 

Salsa Picante 949 N Western Ave

Great Mexican Cuisine

Sunrise Café 2012 W Chicago Ave.

Great breakfast menu.

Thai Basil 937 N Damen Ave.

Combination of Thai and Vietnamese dishes.

Tryzub Restaurant 2201 W Chicago Ave. 

Modern Ukrainian Food

Old Lviv 2228 W Chicago Ave

Buffet style Ukrainian food. Stuffed cabbage, pierogis and schnitzels frequently served.

Tamale Guy Chicago 2018 W Chicago Ave.

Claudio Velez has a cult following for his tamales