Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Misericordia Greenhouse Inn restaurant

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.

Lifeline Theatre

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

Piatto Pronto

Italian deli offering to-go sandwiches, soups & salads plus olive oil, jam & other imported food.

Oda Mediterranean Cafe

Showing both Mediterranean and Eastern European influences, Andersonville’s Oda Mediterranean Café offers traditional favorites like kebabs and Turkish bread, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as, of course, some outstanding cocktails and wine.

Cary’s Lounge

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

Alexander's Restaurant

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

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.

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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,

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.

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.

Taste of Peru

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

Touche

Chicago's leather bar since 1977.

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.

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.

M. Henry

Andersonville's popular brunch spot almost always has a line of regulars eagerly awaiting a taste of the blackberry bliss cakes, drunken eggs and lemon crab and shrimp-cake benedicts.

Arya Bhavan

Casual vegetarian/vegan eatery serving Northern Indian eats in an unpretentious setting.

Pressure Billiards & Café

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

Uni-Mart One-Stop Shopping - Chicago

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

Tiffin: The Indian Kitchen

Classic Indian cuisine, clay-oven-fired dishes & a lunch buffet in a simple but spacious venue.

Dak

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

The Granville Anvil

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

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.

Uru-Swati

Corner eatery specializing in vegetarian provisions from Northern & Southern India.

Misericordia Greenhouse Inn

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

Sabri Nehari - Chicago

Since 1977, this Pakistani restaurant has served a wide range of interesting and authentic dishes in a friendly atmosphere.

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.

Khan B.B.Q.

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

Udupi Palace

Neighborhood Indian eatery whipping up classic vegetarian specialties in an unassuming space.

Ethiopian Diamond - Broadway

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

Ann Sather - Granville

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