La Boulangerie bakery and cafe is on the row of shops and cafes that run towards the lake from the Belmont El Stop in Lakeview. It is one of two, the older and original location is in Logan Square at 2569 N Milwaukee Ave. They bake their own bread and have a really good selection…
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Troquet by LM – a French Bar
I have to admit a slight bias towards Troquet by LM on the corner of Wolcott and Montrose as it is my neighbourhood bar. It is primarily a French style bar, but it does serve some good food as well. It is part of the LM family that includes LM Bistro recently moving to 111 W…
Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe – North Center
The Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe is located near to the at 3720 N Lincoln Ave. I happened across it purely by chance, opting for some exercise on my way to Whole Foods I decided to walk between Montrose and Paulina El stations, half way it felt a bit foolish as the temperature was 25F and I was…
First Slice (Albany Park) – Great Cause, Great Food, Even Great Salad
First Slice in Albany Park is one of a group of three community service non profit cafes in the Chicago area. This one is located at 4664 N Manor Ave, Chicago between Francisco Ave and Leland Ave, and is practically 5 steps from the Francisco Brown Line El Station and it is almost impossible to…
