Andersonville
Many of Andersonville’s original settlers were Swedish and their heritage still thrives in the neighborhood today. Just take a walk down North Clark Street by Foster Avenue. It’s near this bustling intersection that you’ll find the Swedish American Center Museum, one of the real gems of this north side community. The museum has gained even more popularity over the years with its concerts by Swedish singers, fine art exhibits and offering of Swedish language classes. After a trip to the museum, you’d never guess that this cultural hub was once nothing more than a large cherry orchard.
As you might expect, there are also a number of Swedish-inspired restaurants here, but if you’re looking for something truly authentic head to Svea. This 1930s diner specializes in cheap Swedish breakfast plates. The Viking, for one, comes with two eggs, sausage, toast, two Swedish pancakes and potatoes for less than $6. Those with a hankering for something sweet will love the Swedish Bakery, one of Chicago’s most salacious dessert locales. Get here early for the good stuff. The bakery gets so packed in the mornings that you’ve got to take a number and wait it out, like in a meat market — but the free samples will certainly help curb your hunger.
If it’s just a cup of Joe you’re in the mood for, stop by Kopi. This traveler’s-themed cafe doubles as a shopping center where you’ll find an eclectic assortment of items from Moleskine journals to worldly maps—everything you need before beginning a long journey. Fans of the bohemian one-stop shop swear by the hummus plate, served with pita wedges and fresh veggies. There are plenty of other delicious Andersonville dining options, including Korean, contemporary American, Italian and Catalan cuisines.
When you’re not busy tasting the local fare or browsing Andersonville’s cultural nooks, you can head over to one of the neighborhood’s many parks. Be sure to stop by its namesake playlot at the corner of Ashland Avenue and Farragut Street. In the summer, you can spend sunny days at Foster Avenue Beach (an extension of Lincoln Park in the nearby Edgewater neighborhood), it’s complete with restrooms and concessions. And during the winter months, the area is used to cross country ski and snow shoe – always some entertaining outdoor activity going on in this laid-back north side section of Chicago.
Andersonvillle’s residential streets are some of the city’s most beautiful. Big shady trees, three-story flats, rehabbed condos and single-family homes make for an attractive combination of established environment and modern touches. Victorian-style homes amp up the neighborhood scene with their vintage charm and European courtyards, while contemporary developments move in next door with just as much character and appeal. One and two bedroom units in the older brick buildings average around $280,000. But you can also find very affordable condos for between $150,000 and $200,000. Private, single-family homes are rarer in Andersonville, but there are some very nice places that will put you in the $600,000+ price range.
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Dining
in Andersonville
| Atlantique 5101 N Clark St Cuisine: Seafood |
Cafe Boost 5400 N. Clark Cusine: Cafe |
| Cheng's 1116 1/2 Bryn Mawr Cuisine: Asian |
China Star Chinese Restaurant 1126 W Bryn Mawr Ave Cuisine: Asian |
| Edgewater Beach Cafe 5545 N Sheridan Rd Cuisine: American |
Edgewater Lounge Bar 5600 N. Ashland |
| Francesca's on Taylor 1039 W Bryn Mawr Ave Cuisine: Italian |
Kopi A Travelers Cafe 5317 N Clark St Cuisine: Vegetarian |
| La Donna 5146 N Clark St Cuisine: Italian |
Madrigal's Bar 5316 N. Clark |
| Ollie's Bar 1064 W. Berwyn |
Pasteur 5525 N. Broadway Cuisine: French |
| Pauline's 1754 W Balmoral Ave Cuisine: American |
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant 5846 N Broadway Cuisine: Ethiopian |
| Zaky Means Delicious 5204 N Clark St. Cuisine: Middle Eastern |
Resources in
Andersonville
| Hospitals Kindred Chicago Lakeshore 6130 N. Sheridan |
Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library 1210 W. Elmhurst |
Entertainment
in Andersonville
| Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark |
Edgewater Farmer's Market Broadway & Thorndale |
Shopping
in Andersonville
| Broadway Antique Mart 6130 N. Broadway |
Gethsemane Garden Center 5739 N. Clark |
| Paper Trail 5309 N. Clark |
Surrender 5225 N. Clark |
| The Acorn Antiques & Uniques 5241 N. Clark |
Women & Children First 5233 N. Clark |
| EQ 1118 W. Berwyn |
Griffen & Gargoyles 2140 W. Lawrence |
| Perfume Counter, Inc. 1500 Balmoral |
Karma 1750 W. Balmoral |
| Serendipity 5301 N. Clark |
Studio 90 5239 N. Clark |
| Presence 5216 N. Clark |
Las Manos Gallery 5220 N. Clark |
| American Hands 5211 N. Clark |
Cassona 5241 N. Clark |
| Musicians
Network 5505 N. Clark |
Landmark 5301 N. Clark |
Schools
in Andersonville
| Hayt Elementary 1518 W. Granville |
Jose Marti Bilingual Education |
| Lake Shore Schools 5611 N. Clark |
North Side Catholic Academy 5525 N. Magnolia |
| Peirce Elementary 1423 W. Bryn Mawr |
Sacred Heart Schools 650 N. Sheridan |
| Senn High School 5900 N. Glenwood |
St. Gregory's Grade School 1643 W. Bryn Mawr |
| St. Gregory's High School 1677 W. Bryn Mawr |
Swift Elementary 5900 N. Winthrop |
| Trumbull Elementary 5200 N. Ashland |
Westbridge Academy 1610 W. Highland |
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