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DePaul / Wrightwood / Sheffield
Map 29
College students rule the scene with DePaul University’s central location, filling the neighborhood with fun-filled late nights and early morning walks-of-shame, while still maintaining a vibrant academic environment for both students and residents (consider the free DePaul Art Museum). Less raucous areas have an upscale collection of restaurants and boutiques for those who can afford to live on the charming tree-lined residential streets.
Landmarks
• Cortland Street Drawbridge •
1440 W Cortland St
Built in 1902 by John Ernst Erickson, this innovative leaf-lift bridge changed the way the world built bridges, and vice versa.
• DePaul University • 2400 N Sheffield Ave
312-362-8000
The country’s largest Catholic university.
• McCormick Row House District •
830 W Chalmers Pl
Quaint example of late 19th-century urban planning and architecture.
• Pumpkin House • 1052 W Wrightwood Ave
A Halloween spectacle of lighted pumpkins.
• Victory Gardens Biograph Theater •
2433 N Lincoln Ave
773-871-3000
Site of gangster John Dillinger’s infamous death in 1934.
Nightlife
• Bird’s Nest • 2500 N Southport Ave
773-472-1502
Cheap wings, live music, and plenty of bros.
• Delilah’s • 2771 N Lincoln Ave
773-472-2771
Punk rock dive specializing in whisky.
• The Hideout • 1354 W Wabansia Ave
773-227-4433
Haven for alt-country and other quirky live tune-age.
• Irish Eyes • 2519 N Lincoln Ave
773-348-9548
…are often crying.
• Kincade’s • 950 W Armitage Ave
773-348-0010
Happy-hour sports bar.
• Lincoln Hall • 2424 N Lincoln Ave
773-525-2501
Rock concert venue serving food and drink.
• Local Option • 1102 W Webster Ave
773-348-2008
Neighborhood hole-in-the-wall and proud of it.
• Rose’s Lounge • 2656 N Lincoln Ave
773-327-4000
DePaul dive chock full of tchotchkes and cheap beer.
• Tripoli Tap • 1147 W Armitage Ave
773-477-4400
Quality bar food.
• Wrightwood Tap • 1059 W Wrightwood Ave
773-549-4949
Neighborhood feel-good spot.
Restaurants
• Ada Street • 1664 N Ada St
773-697-7069 • $$$
Small plates and backyard dining tucked into an industrial corridor.
• Ambrosia Café • 1963 N Sheffield Ave
773-404-4450 • $
Smoothies and hookahs? Huh.
• Butcher & the Burger • 1021 W Armitage Ave
773-697-3735 • $$
DIY gourmet burger joint.
• Derby • 1224 W Webster Ave
773-248-0900 • $$
Horse racing-themed bar and grill for every bourbon need.
• Devil Dawgs • 2147 N Sheffield Ave
773-281-4300 • $
Chicago-style hot dogs with requisite crazy toppings.
• Glazed & Infused • 939 W Armitage Ave
312-226-5556 • $
Doughnuts are the new cupcakes.
• Goose Island • 1800 N Clybourn Ave
312-915-0071 • $
Pub grub at its best.
• Homeslice • 938 W Webster Ave
312-789-4900 • $$
Pizza from the Pacific Northwest? Yep, it’s a thing.
• Ja’ Grill • 1008 W Armitage Ave
773-929-5375 • $$
Fun, authentic Jamaican in Lincoln park? Go figure.
• Jam ‘n Honey • 958 W Webster Ave
773-327-5266 • $$
Creative, classic breakfast restaurant also serving lunch and dinner.
• Juno Sushi • 2638 N Lincoln Ave
773-935-2000 • $$$$
Splurge-worthy sushi tasting menus.
• Pequod’s Pizzeria • 2207 N Clybourn Ave
773-327-1512 • $$
Signature deep dish with a caramelized crust.
• Ringo • 2507 N Lincoln Ave
773-248-5788 • $
All-u-can-eat & BYOB. Nice.
• Sai Café • 2010 N Sheffield Ave
773-472-8080 • $$$
Traditional sushi place.
• The Squared Circle • 2418 N Ashland Ave
773-904-8170 • $$
How many pizzerias boast a female pro-wrestler as owner?
• State • 935 W Webster Ave
773-975-8030 • $$$
Flashy service-oriented spot with concierge service.
• Sweet Mandy B’s • 1208 W Webster Ave
773-244-1174 • $
Picture-perfect sweet shoppe.
• Taco & Burrito House • 1548 W Fullerton Ave
773-665-8389 • $
Super-cheap burrito shack, open very late.
Facets runs a slate of obscure art-house films and rents DVDs as well. For music, The Hideout draws Bloodshot Records fans with its basement rec-room ambience and Lincoln Hall brings musical acts into the heart of the neighborhood. Aging punk rockers tipple a vast array of spirits at Delilah’s. Armitage Avenue boasts a variety of boutiques.
Shopping
• Art Effect • 934 W Armitage Ave
773-929-3600
”A modern day general store” for everything fabulous.
• Balance Health + Wellness •
1901 N Clybourn Ave
773-472-0560
Striving to help clients return to a state of balance.
• Dirk’s Fish • 2070 N Clybourn Ave
773-404-3475
Carry-out fresh fish and seafood spot.
• Intermix • 841 W Armitage Ave
773-404-8766
The NYC shopper’s mecca.
• Jayson Home • 1885 N Clybourn Ave
773-248-8180
Dedicated to making sure you live beautifully.
• Kaveri • 1211 W Webster Ave
773-296-2141
Boutique lines by designers like Trovata and Ulla Johnson.
• The Left Bank • 1155 W Webster Ave
773-929-7422
Jewelry and home décor.
• Lush Cosmetics • 859 W Armitage Ave
773-281-5874
Handmade soaps and natural cosmetics—too bad they aren’t edible!
• Roy’s Furniture • 2455 N Sheffield Ave
773-248-7878
For the IKEA grad.
• Tabula Tua • 1015 W Armitage Ave
773-525-3500
Housewares.
• Wine Discount Center • 1826 N Elston Ave
773-489-3454
Wine warehouse—free tastings every Saturday.