Community-focused spots for spectacular coffee and light snacks. Smack in the middle of Uptown.

Super friendly spot hidden in the heart of Andersonville. You will spend the day lingering.

Close-up magic on the outskirts of Andersonville and Uptown. Beautifully appointed deco space with terrazo and all the trimmings, housed in former commercial laundry. Cocktails and snacks available. Catch a full show or spontaneously stop in at the bar for some slight-of-hand card trickery.

Freshly milled flour helps produce the breads, croissants and pastries baked and served in this sophisticated Andersonville cafe. Coffee and sandwiches available.

Well edited selection of art supplies, writing instruments, desk accessories, fine papers and ceramics. Presented in a lovely shop.

Enter the spectacular 1928 Lawrence House, a former apartment house in Uptown. Bring your espresso to the vaulted historic and intriguing lobby full of artifacts and sip away. Cocktail perfection at Larry’s. Check out the backyard, boxing rink and basement original swimming pool if you can.

Unique blends featured in simple, modern cafes. Serious about coffee.

Well edited selection of home furnishings and interior design studio.

Mooncakes, sponge cakes, dim sum, honey noodles, walnut cookies, butterfly cookies, lotus root cakes, winter melon tarts, baked and steamed buns of all kinds including custard, bbq pork, ham and egg, coconut… and much more. Order your special occasion cakes here.

Yes, you might be lucky enough to capture this event, or better yet, participate in it. It moves all over town so the chances you will see it are slim… and only once a month! Celebrate your bike and explore neighborhoods of Chicago you never knew existed. Grab some Dew&JD and your favorite candy to share with this vibrant community. Plan to attend the last Friday of every month at Daley Plaza for an energy-charged ride. “Happy Friday!”