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Logan Square

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The natural redoubt for creative professionals fleeing higher rent and stroller gridlock in Wicker Park, Logan Square’s leafy boulevards seem to sprout new bars and restaurants every month. Milwaukee forms the spread-out strip of commercial activity, where artsy bars mingle with auto shops and tasty 24-hour taquerias.

image Landmarks

• Illinois Centennial Monument •

3100 W Logan Blvd

Every city needs an obelisk or two…

• Logan House • 2656 W Logan Blvd

Renowned for over-the-top holiday décor.

image Nightlife

• Billy Sunday • 3143 W Logan Blvd

773-661-2485

Cocktail-focused bar named after the infamous 1920s prohibitionist.

• Boiler Room • 2210 N California Ave

773-276-5625

Great beer, cocktails, pizza, and, of course, Jameson on draft (!).

• Chicago Distilling Company •

2359 N Milwaukee Ave

872-206-2774

Vodka and whisky production (and sampling) in action.

• Cole’s • 2338 N Milwaukee Ave

773-276-5802

For music buffs, free live music nightly.

• Fireside Bowl • 2648 W Fullerton Ave

773-486-2700

No longer a punk rock venue, it’s just bowling now.

• Longman & Eagle • 2657 N Kedzie Ave

773-276-7110

Bourbon like nobody’s business; also a restaurant and six-room inn.

• The Rocking Horse • 2535 N Milwaukee Ave

773-486-0011

Generically hip bar and brunch spot to bookend your debauchery.

• Scofflaw • 3201 W Armitage Ave

773-252-9700

Neighborhood spot with meticulously crafted gin cocktails.

• Two Way Lounge • 2928 W Fullerton Ave

773-227-5676

This downright rugged bar offers cheap Old Style.

• Whirlaway Lounge • 3224 W Fullerton Ave

773-276-6809

Old Style, old couches, and a truly eclectic jukebox.

• The Whistler • 2421 N Milwaukee Ave

773-227-3530

Classic cocktails, live music, and art gallery all in one!

image Restaurants

• Anong Thai • 2532 N California Ave

773-292-5007 • $

Much closer than Charley Thai, if you live near it.

• Azucar • 2647 N Kedzie Ave

773-486-6464 • $$

Clubby tapas spot.

• Bang Bang Pie Shop • 2051 N California Ave

773-276-8888 • $

Pie, pie, and more homemade pie.

• Buona Terra Ristorante • 2535 N California Ave

773-289-3800 • $$

Logan Square schmoozy Italian.

• Cemitas Puebla • 3129 W Armitage Ave

773-486-8080 • $

Authentic Mexican from the Puebla region.

• Chilapan • 2466 W Armitage Ave

773-697-4597 • $$

Authentic and traditional Mexican cuisine.

• Choi’s Chinese Restaurant •

2638 N Milwaukee Ave

773-486-8496 • $$

Good, fresh Chinese food.

• Cozy Corner Diner & Pancake House •

2294 N Milwaukee Ave

773-276-2215 • $

Perfect if your brunch doesn’t need salmon or capers.

• Dante’s Pizzeria • 3028 W Armitage Ave

773-486-8080 • $

NY-style crust and diverse, fun toppings.

• Dunlay’s on the Square • 3137 W Logan Blvd

773-342-0002 • $$

American food and sports viewing.

• El Cid II • 2645 N Kedzie Blvd

773-395-0505 • $$

Sip a margarita on the summer patio.

• El Nandu • 2731 N Fullerton Ave

773-278-0900 • $$

Argentinian delicacies mixed with music.

• Fat Rice • 2957 W Diversey Pkwy

773-661-9170 • $$$

Fans line up early at this Portuguese-Macanese fusion spot.

• Gaslight Coffee Roasters • 2385 N Milwaukee Ave

$

Coffee fluent in the neighborhood dialect: house roasted, locally sourced.

• Hachi’s Kitchen • 2521 N California Ave

773-276-8080 • $$

Locals rave over this Logan Square sushi spot.

• L’Patron • 2815 W Diversey Ave

773-252-6335 • $$

Downhome taqueria from Rick Bayless alum.

• Longman & Eagle • 2657 N Kedzie Ave

773-276-7110 • $$

Bourbon like nobody’s business; also a restaurant and six-room inn.

• Lula • 2537 N Kedzie Blvd

773-489-9554 • $$

Pan-ethnic nouveau for hipsters.

• Parson’s Chicken & Fish • 2952 W Armitage Ave

773-384-3333 • $$

Comfort-y unassailable fried stuff.

• Philly’s Best • 2436 N Milwaukee Ave

773-276-1900 • $

Gigantic steak sandwiches, et al.

• The Radler • 2375 N Milwaukee Ave

773-276-0270 • $$

Logan Square goes Bavarian.

• Reno • 2607 N Milwaukee Ave

773-697-4234 • $$

Wood-fired bagels by day, artisanal pizzas by night

• Sink | Swim • 3213 W Armitage Ave

773-486-7465 • $$$

Inventive seafood dishes and cocktails from the Scofflaw folks.

• Taqueria Moran • 2226 N California Ave

773-235-2663 • $

Stand apart marinated pork tacos.

• Webster’s Wine Bar • 2601 N Milwaukee Ave

773-292-9463 • $$$

Wine bar with a flair of gastropub.

Even with a (mostly ignored) Starbucks lurking nearby, the businesses clustered around the actual square preserve the ‘hood’s indie status. Pick up Chicago-designed duds at Wolfbait & B-Girls, brave the lines at Lula for innovative, seasonally focused brunch, or secure a bottomless coffee and a controller for the original Nintendo at New Wave Coffee.

image Shopping

• Boulevard Bikes • 2535 N Kedzie Blvd

773-235-9109

Friendly neighborhood bike shop.

• City Lit Books • 2523 N Kedzie Blvd

773-235-2523

Indie bookstore with extensive children’s and Spanish sections.

• Dill Pickle Food Co-op • 3039 W Fullerton Ave

773-252-2667

Tiny as an organic kumquat, but with a dense food selection.

• Disco City Records No. 6 • 2630 N Milwaukee Ave

773-486-1495

Latin music emporium.

• Fleur • 3149 W Logan Blvd

773-395-2770

Not your mother’s floral arrangements, plus handmade goods from locals.

• Half Italian Grocer • 2643 N Milwaukee Ave

773-227-5600

European foodstuffs, prepared food, and great sandwiches.

• Smart Bike Parts • 3031 W Armitage Ave

773-384-3010

Unpretentious Logan Square bike shop.

• Threads, Etc. • 2327 N Milwaukee Ave

773-276-6411

Resale clothes and furniture.

• Tusk • 3205 W Armitage Ave

423-903-7093

Hipster-chic shop mixing vintage and new pieces.

• Village Discount Outlet • 2032 N Milwaukee Ave

866-545-3836

Tons of clothes and weekly specials.

• Wolfbait & B-Girls • 3131 W Logan Blvd

312-698-8685

Two young designers showcase funky wares by dozens of locals.