Old Irving Park Guidebook
Best Dine-In
This little gem right down the street is actually one of the most popular barbeque joints in Chicago! Enjoy some food on their heated outdoor patio, or order ahead and walk over to pick up your food from their takeout window.
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Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdThis little gem right down the street is actually one of the most popular barbeque joints in Chicago! Enjoy some food on their heated outdoor patio, or order ahead and walk over to pick up your food from their takeout window.
Just 4 blocks away - one of the coolest breweries in Chicago! Eris specializes in ciders but also has a wide selection of beers and a food menu that accommodates meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and gluten-free diets. The building is actually a former Masonic temple and features 20-foot ceilings in the indoor dining room. It also features a huge outdoor patio.
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ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park RdJust 4 blocks away - one of the coolest breweries in Chicago! Eris specializes in ciders but also has a wide selection of beers and a food menu that accommodates meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and gluten-free diets. The building is actually a former Masonic temple and features 20-foot ceilings in the indoor dining room. It also features a huge outdoor patio.
Old Irving Brewing Co.
4419 W Montrose AveVery fun atmosphere and great beer!
Just a couple of blocks away - this local chain puts a fun spin on popular Asian dishes such as sushi, pad thai, and general tsao chicken.
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Hot Woks Cool Sushi
3930 N Pulaski RdJust a couple of blocks away - this local chain puts a fun spin on popular Asian dishes such as sushi, pad thai, and general tsao chicken.
We LOVE this place for breakfast! Our favorite dishes are the chorizo hash and the Croissant Sandwich.
Breakfast House & Coffee Bar
4328 West Irving Park RoadWe LOVE this place for breakfast! Our favorite dishes are the chorizo hash and the Croissant Sandwich.
Eggsperience Irving Park
4925 West Irving Park RoadThis place has a really great ambiance and yummy breakfast/lunch food.
A local favorite and great place to try a Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef sandwich!
Portillo's Chicago (Addison)
A local favorite and great place to try a Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef sandwich!
This place is seriously so much fun! They have shelves and shelves full of board games that you can play, great decor, staff that are super attentive and enthusiastic about games, and yummy Puerto Rican food. It is also very family-friendly - they even have a shelf of kids' games.
Stay and Play Game Cafe
This place is seriously so much fun! They have shelves and shelves full of board games that you can play, great decor, staff that are super attentive and enthusiastic about games, and yummy Puerto Rican food. It is also very family-friendly - they even have a shelf of kids' games.
This place is trendy, bright, cheerful, and has great Peruvian food! The menu has a lot of options and does a good job of explaining the dishes for people who might not be as familiar with Peruvian food.
Peru Criollo
This place is trendy, bright, cheerful, and has great Peruvian food! The menu has a lot of options and does a good job of explaining the dishes for people who might not be as familiar with Peruvian food.
Best Takeout
Great family-owned local spot with classic Colombian dishes. We highly recommend getting a whole or half rotisserie chicken!
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Brasa Roja Pulaski
3556 N Pulaski RdGreat family-owned local spot with classic Colombian dishes. We highly recommend getting a whole or half rotisserie chicken!
Every Chicagoan has an opinion on who makes the best deep-dish pizza, and for many that is Lou Malnati's. Lucky for you, there's a Lou Malnati's takeout-only restaurant just a couple of blocks away! If deep dish isn't your thing, they also offer thin crust options.
If you're looking for a dine-in deep dish pizza experience, I'd recommend checking out Gino's East downtown.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveEvery Chicagoan has an opinion on who makes the best deep-dish pizza, and for many that is Lou Malnati's. Lucky for you, there's a Lou Malnati's takeout-only restaurant just a couple of blocks away! If deep dish isn't your thing, they also offer thin crust options.
If you're looking for a dine-in deep dish pizza experience, I'd recommend checking out Gino's East downtown.
Very popular local spot for Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and coffee. Be sure to call 20-30 minutes ahead to order, as this place is always busy!
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Bia's Café Marianao
4323 W Addison StVery popular local spot for Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and coffee. Be sure to call 20-30 minutes ahead to order, as this place is always busy!
Ok, if you're a coffee lover you've probably already searched for the nearest Starbucks and found that there is one just a few blocks away. But I encourage you to check out this little local gem that's a much closer walk and offers great drinks, delicious pastries, and a number of to-go breakfast options!
Backlot Coffee
Ok, if you're a coffee lover you've probably already searched for the nearest Starbucks and found that there is one just a few blocks away. But I encourage you to check out this little local gem that's a much closer walk and offers great drinks, delicious pastries, and a number of to-go breakfast options!