Lakeview

Chicago | North Side

Overview

Reaching Lake Michigan to the east and sandwiched between Wrigleyville to the north and Lincoln Park to the south, Lakeview sits in the heart of the neighborhoods of Chicago. An eclectic hub of dining, entertainment, and shopping, the streets of Lakeview buzz with activity. The CTA's Brown or Red Lines provide easy access from downtown and other parts of the city.

Shopping

From big chains, like the Gap and Express, to vintage boutiques, like the Buffalo Exchange, Lake View's closet is not limited to any one style.

Anything-goes is the name of the game. Find one-of-a-kind antiques or roam Bed Bath & Beyond for home decor. Gourmet food shops, jewelry stores, and florists are only the beginning of the long list of other shops to visit. For the energetic shopper, Lake View could easily take a day to explore.

Dining/Nightlife

It's all here. Whether a Chicago-style hotdog from Chipmunks or gorgonzola-stuffed dates from erwin, an upscale American cafe, tempt the palate, Lake View offers a taste of it all. Cupcakes, a bakery named for its flagship delicacy, rotates its menu through its repertoire of 60 flavors of cupcakes on a weekly basis. Classic Italian dishes like lasagna, alfredo, and veal saltimbocca are always available at La Tavernetta. The neighborhood has a huge selection of eateries featuring everything from pizza to crepes to Korean cuisine.

Culture/Attractions

Expect the unexpected. The Lake View playbill offers a diverse range of theater experiences. The Briar Street Theater is the current home to the Blue Man Group's unique show, which blends drum rhythms, comedy stunts, and audience participation into a show that is anything but traditional theater. To tickle the funny bone, the Lakeshore Theater features cutting-edge comedy. And the Red Tape Theater dabbles into experimental theatrical presentations--be prepared to offer feedback on the way out. It's an eclectic mix of non-traditional theater.

The Low Down

Do not skimp on time--one of this bustling neighborhood's shops or restaurants is sure to peak everyone's interest. Catch a glimpse of where the locals live. And the neighborhood is also home to one of the larger gay and lesbian populations in Chicago. When the city's downtown skyscrapers get stifling, Lake View will be the breath of fresh air--unique theater and a diverse selection of shops and dining.

 

Listings within the Lakeview Area

 

emcconville

2700 North Wolcott , Chicago, Illinois 60614

 

Soupbox

2943 N. Broadway , Chicago, Illinois 60611

Phone: 773-935-9800

 

Studio BE

3110 N. Sheffield Ave. , Chicago, Illinois 60657

Phone: 773-248-5900

 

The Playground Theater

3209 N. Halstead , Chicago, Illinois 60657

Phone: 773-871-3793

 

A La Turka Restaurant

3134 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-935-6101

 

Ann Sather Restaurant

929 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-348-2378

 

Cafe 28

1800 W. Irving Park Rd. , Chicago, IL 60613

Phone: 773-528-2883

 

Chen's Chinese and Sushi

3506 N Clark St. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-549-9100

 

Chicago's Pizza and Pasta

3114 N. Lincoln , Chicago , IL 60657

Phone: 773-477-2777

 

Cuna

1113 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 312-224-8588

 

Firefly

3335 N. Halsted St , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-525-2505

 

Gino's East

2801 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-327-3737

 

Giordano's

1040 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-327-1200

 

Huddle House Grill

4748 N. Kimball Ave. , Chicago, IL 60625

Phone: 773-588-5363

 

Jack's on Halsted

3201 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-244-9191

 

Nookies Tree

3334 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-248-9888

 

Pompei Pizza

2955 N. Sheffield Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

 

Taqueria Zapata

4742 N. Kimball Ave. , Chicago, IL 60625

Phone: 773-509-0399

 

Billy Hork Galleries

3033 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-528-9090

 

Blue Havana

856 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773.477.4277

 

Borders Books & Music

2817 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-935-3909

 

M2 Boutique

3537 N. Southport , Chicago, IL 60657

 

Paper Boy

1351 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

 

Slaymaker Gallery

936 W. Roscoe , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-935-2785

 

The Coffee & Tea Exchange

3311 N. Broadway , Chicago, IL 60657

 

Unabridged Bookstore

3251 N. Broadway , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-883-9119

 

Big City Tap

1010 W Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-939-9225

 

Bottle Bar

950 W. Wolfram , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-665-5660

 

Cocktail

3359 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-477-1420

 

Crew Bar & Grill

4804 N. Broadway , Chicago, IL 60640

Phone: 773-784-2739

 

Delilah's

2771 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago, IL 60614

Phone: 773-472-2771

 

Elbo Room

2871 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago, IL 60614

Phone: 773-549-5549

 

Fizz Bar & Grill

3220 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-348-6088

 

Gentry

3320 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-348-1053

 

Mad River Bar and Grille

2909 N. Sheffield Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-935-7500

 

Scarlet Bar

3320 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, Illinois 60657

 

The Vic Theatre

3145 N. Sheffield Ave. , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-472-0449

 

Tiny Lounge

4352 N. Leavitt St. , Chicago, IL 60618

 

Uncle Fatty's Rum Resort

2833 N. Sheffield Ave , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-477-3661

 

Conrad Sulzer Regional Library

4455 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago, IL 60625

Phone: 312-744-7616

 

Lakeshore Theater

3175 N. Broadway , Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: 773-472-3492