Bridgeport Coffee Company
A neighborhood roaster in the heart of Bridgeport, roasting its own beans in a sunny corner cafe.
Dusty Groove
A world-renowned record shop and reissue label, deep in soul, jazz, funk, and global grooves.
Cafe Jumping Bean
Pilsen’s original coffeehouse (since 1994), a neighborhood living room that doubles as a gallery for local artists.
Valois Restaurant
A cash-only Hyde Park cafeteria running since 1921, famous for hearty breakfasts and its ‘See Your Food’ motto.
Myopic Books
A three-story labyrinth of more than 70,000 used books — one of Chicago’s oldest and largest used bookstores.