Bridgeport Coffee Company
A neighborhood roaster in the heart of Bridgeport, roasting its own beans in a sunny corner cafe.
MingHin Cuisine
A go-to Chinatown Square dim sum house, bright and bustling with carts and Cantonese classics.
Hopleaf
A Belgian-beer haven and Andersonville anchor since 1992, famous for its mussels, frites, and 60-plus taps.
Big Jones
Andersonville’s temple of heritage Southern cooking, from shrimp and grits to a legendary weekend brunch.
Powell’s Books
A Hyde Park used-and-rare bookstore beloved by University of Chicago readers for its deep, sprawling stacks.
Dusty Groove
A world-renowned record shop and reissue label, deep in soul, jazz, funk, and global grooves.
Reckless Records
A Chicago vinyl institution, packed with new and used records and the friendly staff picks that made it famous.
Loaf Lounge
A bread-centric Avondale cafe from Lula and Nightwood alums, serving pastries, sandwiches, and Four Letter Word coffee.
Lula Cafe
A farm-to-table pioneer and the heart of Logan Square dining since 1999, known for its beloved brunch.
Cafe Jumping Bean
Pilsen’s original coffeehouse (since 1994), a neighborhood living room that doubles as a gallery for local artists.