Map 33 • Rogers Park / West Ridge

 

Rogers Park / West Ridge

Map 33

As far north as you can go and still be in Chicago, Rogers Park and West Ridge have an intimate, residential feel drawing many families and retirees. Edged by Evanston, the neighborhoods are dotted with gardens, parks, sledding hills, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and jogging paths. Thanks in part to the spill-over population from East Rogers Park and Loyola University, Rogers Park has a tendency to attract academics and students.

Landmarks

• Bernard Horwich JCC • 3003 W Touhy Ave

773-761-9100

Community center with programming for kids/adults, pool/fitness center, senior center, and sports leagues.

• Croatian Cultural Center • 2845 W Devon Ave

773-338-3839

A place where families can relax, socialize, and congregate. Intended to benefit the Croatian community in Chicago (duh).

• High Ridge YMCA • 2424 W Touhy Ave

773-262-8300

Community center with programming for kids/adults, summer activities, child care programs, sport teams, and a pool.

• India Town • W Devon Ave & N Washtenaw Ave

Features Indian and Pakistani shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and more.

• Indian Boundary Park • 2500 W Lunt Ave

773-764-0338

Petting zoo, tennis courts, chess tables, ice rink, skate park, batting cages, spray pool, with seasonal community center classes.

• Thillens Stadium • 6404 N Kedzie Ave

312-742-4870

Chicago landmark. 16 softball fields. Features little league baseball and various other games and benefits.

• Warren Park • 6601 N Western Ave

773-262-6314

Seasonal free entertainment, pony rides, ethnic food festivals, amusement park rides, arts and crafts, winter sledding hill, baseball diamond, picnic pavilions, and dog play areas.

Nightlife

• Cary’s Lounge • 2251 W Devon Ave

773-743-5737

Locals’ place to go for a nightcap.

• McKellin’s • 2800 W Touhy Ave

773-973-2428

Cozy neighborhood Irish bar.

• Mullen’s • 7301 N Western Ave

773-465-2113

Food until 1 am (10 pm on Sundays).

Restaurants

• Annapurna • 2608 W Devon Ave

773-764-1858 • $

Vegetarian fast food.

• Arya Bhavan • 2508 W Devon Ave

773-274-5800 • $$

Northern Indian all-vegetarian.

• Candlelite • 7452 N Western Ave

773-465-0087 • $

Rogers Park pizza institution, with cocktails.

• Chopal Kabab & Steak • 2240 W Devon Ave

773-338-4080 • $

When you need a kebob—late.

• Hema’s Kitchen • 2439 W Devon Ave

773-338-1627 • $$

Like naan other.

• Indian Garden • 2546 W Devon Ave

773-338-2929 • $$

Get your tandoori here.

• Mysore Woodlands • 2548 W Devon Ave

773-338-8160 • $$

One of the better Indian spots in this strip.

• Sabri Nihari • 2502 W Devon Ave

773-465-3272 • $$

No booze here but super way delicious Pakistani food. Let’s go!

• Siam Pasta • 7416 N Western Ave

773-274-0579 • $

Bangkok home cookin’.

• Sukhadia Sweets and Snacks •

2559 W Devon Ave

773-338-5400 • $

Indian sweet maker and caterer.

• Tiffin • 2536 W Devon Ave

773-338-2143 • $$

Most upscale Indian restaurant on Devon, yet moderately priced.

• Uru-Swati • 2629 W Devon Ave

773-381-1010 • $

Vegetarian fast food and snacks.

• Viceroy of India • 2520 W Devon Ave

773-743-4100 • $$

Popular Indian restaurant, vegetarian options.

Most of the action in West Rogers Park occurs on Devon Avenue. Thanks to the culture clash of its residents, the international marketplace is supported by dozens of inexpensive Indian and Pakistani restaurants, Bollywood video rentals, the best saris you’ll find in the States, and a slew of Islamic, Russian, and Jewish bookstores and bakeries.

Shopping

• Al Mansoor Video • 2600 W Devon Ave

773-764-7576

All-in-one Bollywood music and DVD.

• Argo Georgian Bakery • 2812 W Devon Ave

773-764-6322

Some Russian baked goods for your trouble?

• AutoZone • 2555 W Touhy Ave

773-764-5277

Stuff for your car.

• JR Dessert Bakery • 2841 W Howard St

773-465-6733

Over 20 flavors of cheesecakes.

• Levinson’s Bakery • 2856 W Devon Ave

773-761-3174

Always fresh!

• Raj Jewels • 2652 W Devon Ave

773-465-5755

For all your Indian wedding needs.

• Resham’s • 2540 W Devon Ave

773-764-9692

Saris and fabric fill the store.

• Taj Sari Palace • 2553 W Devon Ave

773-338-0177

Beautiful Indian clothing and accessories.

• Tel-Aviv Kosher Bakery • 2944 W Devon Ave

773-764-8877

Under the supervision of Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig!