Named as the best caramel corn in the country by Saveur Magazine, Nuts on Clark offers a great selection of gourmet popcorn, nuts and chocolate. The original location on Clark Street has been around for over 30 years, and new locations can now be visited in O'Hare and Midway Airports, and at Union Station and Soldier Field.
3830 N. Clark St. | 773.549.6622
Los Caminos De Michoacan
Mexican
A small but well-regarded Mexican restaurant, Los Caminos de Michoacan serves the classic dishes. It is especially popular as a late night option for cheap food. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
Open since 1953 and kitty-corner to Wrigley Field, the Cubby Bear is one of the premier places for Cubs fans to eat and drink before, during and after Cubs games. Popular year-round, the Cubby Bear also has live music every night of the week.
A few blocks away from the crowds of Clark Street, this laid back bar is known for its large collection of board games that customers can play for free while enjoying a nice cold beverage. While in-house food options are limited to frozen pizzas, Guthrie's offers takeout menus from many nearby restaurants that deliver to the bar.
With a focus on local ingredients (including those grown on the rooftop of their second location in Edgewater), Uncommon Ground serves an exciting array of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, as well as desserts, alcoholic drinks and some of the best coffee around. Artwork on the walls, a cozy fireplace, and daily live music performances add to the atmosphere and make this cafe truly "uncommon."
Voted "America's Favorite Sports Bar" by ESPN's Cold Pizza in 2004, this bar began as a hot dog stand that sold beer by the pail in the 1930s. After a few ownership and name changes, it became Murphy's Bleachers in 1980 and is now one of the most popular Cubs game day destinations.
Providing "Southern hospitality on the Northside of Chicago," the Houndstooth Saloon is especially popular on Sundays and Thursdays for country music night.
3369 N. Clark St. | 773.244.1166
Emerald City Coffee
Dining
A cozy coffee shop right under the Sheridan EL station, Emerald City Coffee has plenty of chairs and sofas, books to read, and even computers available to rent.
3938 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773.857.3041
Bernie's Tavern
American (Traditional)
Bernie's Tavern's great beer garden and proximity to Wrigley Field make it the bar of choice for many Cubs fans.
Ian's Pizza started in Madison, WI in 2001 and since arriving in Wrigleyville in 2008 has become one of the area's most popular eateries. Ian's is known for their unique pizza toppings like Mac n' Cheese, BBQ Steak and Fries, and Lasagna Marinara.
3463 N. Clark St. | 773.525.4580
Cullen's Bar & Grill
American (Traditional)
To experience an Irish pub reminiscent of those on the Emerald Isle itself, head to Cullen's Bar & Grill. The primarily Irish staff pours the perfect pint of Guinness and serves Irish comfort foods like macaroni and (aged Irish cheddar) cheese, shepherd's pie, and mother Cullen's meat loaf.
This unimposing Thai restaurant is considered by many to be a hidden neighborhood gem. Featured on WTTW's Check, Please! in 2008, TAC stands for Thai Authentic Cuisine, and their menu lives up to the name.
3930 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773.327.5253
Sushi in the Southport Corridor
Sushi Bars
Southport Avenue has several great sushi restaurants, including Sushi Mura (3647 N. Southport Ave.), which is known for its high quality food, and the romantic and uniquely decorated Lips Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar (3705 N. Southport Ave.).
3647 N. Southport Ave.
Bars and Restaurants in the Southport Corridor
Various
Southport Avenue has numerous popular bars and restaurants, including D'Agostino (1351 W. Addison St.), Sopo Lounge (3418 N. Southport Ave.) and Mystic Celt (3443 N. Southport Ave.). Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
3418 N. Southport Ave.
Latin Cuisine in the Southport Corridor
Latin American
Southport Avenue offers a variety of Latin restaurants, including the Tapas favorite Bull-eh-Dia's (3651 N. Southport Ave.), the Argentinean steakhouse Tango Sur (3763 N. Southport Ave.) and the Latin-fusion restaurant Coobah (3423 N. Southport Ave.).
3651 N. Southport Ave.
Snacks and Cafés in the Southport Corridor
Various
Several cafés and snack spots along Southport Avenue add to the area's friendly and welcoming character: Southport Grocery and Café (3552 N. Southport Ave.) sells homemade dishes as well as domestically produced grocery goods; Julius Meinl (3601 N. Southport Ave.) is an authentic Austrian coffeehouse and cafe; and Candyality (3425 N. Southport Ave.) sells nostalgic and hard-to-find candy.
3552 N. Southport Ave.
Bars near Waveland Avenue
Various
The nightlife-friendly stretch of Clark St. continues north of the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Rockit Bar and Grill (3700 N. Clark), Casey Moran's (3660 N. Clark) and Yak-Zies (3710 N. Clark) are still Cubs season hot spots, but the late night bar Trace (3714 N. Clark) and the seafood tapas–serving Raw Bar & Grill (3720 N. Clark) offer something distinct.
3710 N. Clark St.
Bars on Clark Street from Newport to Cornelia Avenues
Various
Clark Street packs the bars in between Newport and Cornelia Avenues. Find everything from German bratwurst and steins at Uberstein (3478 N. Clark St.), to tapas at The Bar Celona (3474 N. Clark St.) to a bar famous for its humongous sandwiches, Lucky's Sandwich Co. (3472 N. Clark St.), to popular hangout spots like Rebel Bar & Grill (3462 N. Clark St.) and Rockwood Place (3466 N. Clark St.).
3474 N. Clark St.
Bars at Clark Street & Newport Avenue
Various
Where Newport Avenue intersects Clark Street, some smaller but popular bars adorn the intersection corners, such as Dark Horse Tavern (3443 N. Sheffield Ave.), Purple Haze (3415 N. Clark St.), and Risque (3419 N. Clark St.). Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
3419 N. Clark St.
Restaurants on Clark & Roscoe Streets
Various
Slightly further south of the crowded bar scene in Wrigleyville are some more relaxed cafés and restaurants, well suited for dining. For an authentic Irish pub with a fireplace, visit Johnny O'Hagan's (3408 N. Clark St.), or for an authentic Mexican diner you can try El Jardin Cafe (3401 N. Clark St.). Lastly, Pick-Me-Up (3408 N. Clark St.) is a popular diner, open 24 hours on weekends. Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
3408 N. Clark St.
Asian Cuisine at Clark Street & Sheffield Avenue
Asian Fusion
The intersection of Clark Street & Sheffield Avenue offers a few nice options for Asian cuisine, including the aptly named Cozy Rice and Noodles (3546 N. Sheffield Ave.), and the more upscale Chen's Chinese & Sushi (3506 N. Clark).
3456 N. Sheffield Ave.
Bars on Clark Street from Cornelia Avenue to Eddy Street
Various
From Cornelia Avenue to Eddy Street, Clark Street offers an impressive list of sports bars and popular nightlife destinations such as Red Ivy (3525 N. Clark St.), Moe's Cantina (3518 N. Clark St.), and John Barleycorn (3524 N. Clark St.).
3524 N. Clark St.
Bars on Clark Street from Eddy Street to Addison Street
Various
Just the short strip of Clark Street from Addison Street to Eddy Street offers several places to get a meal and drinks, such as Goose Island Brewpub (3535 N. Clark St.), Vines (3554 N. Clark St.) and even the arcade bar Sluggers (3540 N. Clark St.).
