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Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets is an oasis of confections in Edgewater. Creamy, buttery frozen custard is the centerpiece of this homey cafe, available in cones, concretes, sundaes, and shakes. The rest of the menu sports a variety of cupcakes and pastries, chocolates, candies, and other desserts.

Alexander's Restaurant

Small, solid neighborhood diner with a menu of basic fare and a wide variety of breakfast dishes, served all day.

Simi's

Located in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood, Simi’s was founded based on our desire to find a West African cuisine in Chicago that prioritizes ambiance, taste, and customer service.

Khan B.B.Q.

Kebabs, naan, tandoori fish & chicken & other standards dished in an unassuming counter-serve space.

Romanian Kosher Sausage Co.

A full-service butcher shop, opened by the Loeb family in 1957 and now in the hands of the third and fourth generation, Romanian makes all of its own glatt-kosher deli meats and sausages. Along with meat by the pound, you can also get sandwiches made to order. Service can be brusque.

The Granville Anvil

Unpretentious gay bar offering beer, cocktails & patio seating in a warm atmosphere.

Vee-Vee's African Restaurant

One of the most recognized African restaurants in the Windy City, Vee Vee's is a staple at the Taste of Chicago. The food here is West African focused, with an emphasis on classic Nigerian fare.

Touche

Chicago's leather bar since 1977.

Ann Sather - Granville

Popular, colorful chain offering up Swedish-American breakfast & brunch comfort food.

Lifeline Theatre

This intimate theater known for staging literary adaptations also offers shows & camps for kids.

Sauce and Bread Kitchen

The Edgewater cafe and market specializes in local ingredients and products and makes it a mission to employ neighborhood youth. Customers may dine in or carry out.

Misericordia Greenhouse Inn

American diner with a classic menu at the Misericordia home for developmentally disabled adults.

Moody's Pub

In the summer come for the amazing beer garden; while winters are ideal for cozying up to the fireplace. Regulars also claims that Moody's serves the best burger in town.

Más allá del Sol

The owners of Los Nopales have set up shop in Edgewater with this Latin American- and Mexican-influenced restaurant. Traditional dishes such as chicken mole, tamales and carne asada (grilled skirt steak) may be found on the menu. There's also a number of Latin libations, including margaritas with house-made ingredients, sangria and mojitos.

Indie Cafe

Executive Chef Iggy Waranon and Co-Owner Gui Prasartkul came to Chicago in 1998 to study the arts of photography(Governor State University) and film making(the School of the Art Institute of Chicago)

SUMMER

Thai and pan-Asian dishes include traditional curries and stir-fried noodles. Steps away from the Granville stop on the Red Line in Rogers Park,

Dak

This casual Korean restaurant specializes in wings and other Korean taste treats.

Taste of Peru

This small Peruvian restaurant serves authentic South American fare in large portions. Seafood i a specialty.

XO Marshmallow

Whimsical cafe serving gourmet marshmallows & related treats with a full array of coffee drinks.

Metropolis Coffee Company

Edgewater coffeehouse is best known for its superb java, which is roasted in small batches. You'll also find fresh pastries and sandwiches plus occasional live acts, from music to spoken-word events.

Fireside Restaurant

Housed in an early 20th-century roadhouse, the Fireside offers home-style food with a Cajun kick in an ultra-casual setting. More than 60 beer brands are available, and the summertime patio is a neighborhood favorite.

Pressure Billiards & Café

Contemporary pool hall & entertainment venue with live comedy, TVs, drinks & bar food.

Ras Dashen

Casual spot featuring a traditional Ethiopian menu with both meat & vegetarian options & a full bar.

Raven Theatre Company

Established in 1983, Raven focuses on American classics, as well as new and lesser-known projects that illuminate the "American Experience." Limited free parking is available in the theater's lot, entered from northbound Clark Street.

Uncommon Ground on Devon

The second Uncommon Ground location embraces an organic philosophy and the environment. It grows some of its produce in a certified-organic farm on the roof.

Cary’s Lounge

A great little neighborhood bar. No thirst is too big or too small here at Cary's Lounge!

Uni-Mart One-Stop Shopping - Chicago

Convenience store & market stocking an assortment of Filipino grocery & prepared items.

Misericordia Hearts & Flour Bakery

This bakery is operated by the residents of Misericordia, a mission of the Sisters of Mercy that has been providing services for persons in need since 1921. Originally a home for unwed mothers, since 1954, it has supported children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities.

Waterfront Cafe

Lakefront cafe at Berger Park offers salads, sandwiches and hot dogs, with regular live music and proximity to the Coach House Theater.

Ethiopian Diamond - Broadway

Casual restaurant & bar featuring Ethiopian stews (both meat & veggie) & weekly live music.