Wrigleyville
Named after Chicago’s famous Wrigley Field, this north side neighborhood is packed with energy, especially when the Cubs are in town. All summer long the streets are filled with local fans and out-of-towners dressed in jeans, Cubs t’s and baseball caps who flock to the field in support of their favorite baseball team. Stop by before or after a game and you’ll swear you’re walking through a giant street fair.
Despite its bustling streets with constant traffic jams and limited parking (most lots are reserved for Cubs games), Wrigleyville remains one of Chicago’s most popular residential neighborhoods. You can bet that many of its inhabitants are under the age of 30, but there are also plenty of families that live here. As you may have guessed, one of the biggest perks to owning a home in Wrigleyville is its close proximity to the field. On game days, locals barely have to leave the house to get to the bleachers.
One of the smartest things to do, especially while visiting on game days, is to seek dining advice from Wrigleyville locals, as the ballpark food has earned a reputation as some of the worst in the Major Leagues. Do yourself a favor and head to one of the neighborhood’s independent eateries instead. You’ll have to wait in line for a while, especially if you head to the popular Uncommon Ground, but you won’t care once you’re noshing on the restaurants signature sweet potato fries and prairie mac n’ cheese. If a greasy breakfast plate or pancake stacks are more your style, move it a few blocks south to Salt and Pepper Diner.
There are plenty of dining spots ranging from cheap joints to casual elegance, but Wrigleyville really shines when it comes to local watering holes. This Chicago neighborhood has almost as many pubs as it does housing and they are always jam-packed. Locals who aren’t so interested in the shoulder-to-shoulder atmosphere of the fans’ favorite bars, tend to head farther north where the bars are still bustling, but slightly less crowded.
Many residents of Wrigleyville feel like they’re living the American Dream—the neighborhood is, after all, home to our country’s favorite pastime. In fact, you can even find a few white picket fences surrounding some of the single-family detached homes. But most of the housing in this neighborhood consists of mid-rise buildings (some complete with rooftop bleachers for watching the Cubs play), modern condos and a few charming brownstones. A one or two bedroom will cost you around $370,000, but if you’ve got the time to scavenge high and low, you very well may find a place under $200,000. The more lavish condos jump in price to $650,000 or more and detached single-family homes are well over a million.
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Dining in Wrigleyville
| Beat Kitchen 2100 W Belmont Ave Cuisine: American |
Deleece 4004 N Southport Ave Cuisine: American |
Emerald City 2852 N Clark St Cuisine: Vegetarian |
| Erwin Restaurant 2925 N Halsted St Cuisine: American |
Hungry Tomato 3109 North Halsted St Cuisine: American |
Chicago's Pizza 3114 N Lincoln Cuisine: Pizza |
| Jack's on Halsted 3201 N Halsted St Cuisine: American |
Kit Kat Lounge 3700 N Halsted St Cuisine: American |
Moti Mahal 1035 W Belmont Cuisine: Indian |
| Kitsch'n on Roscoe 2005 W Roscoe Cuisine: American |
Du Yee 3203 N Clark St Cuisine: Asian |
Shabu-ya 3475 N. Clark St Cuisine: Asian |
| Cousin's 2833 N Broadway St Cuisine: American |
BD's Mongolian Barbeque 3330 N Clark St Cuisine: Barbeque/Asian |
Heaven on Seven on Clark 3478 N Clark St Cuisine: American |
| Arriba Mexico 3140 N Lincoln Ave Cuisine: Mexican |
Cafe 28 1800 W Irving Park Rd Cuisine: American |
Chicago Diner 3411 N Halsted St Cuisine: Diner |
| Little Bucharest 3001 N Ashland Cuisine: European |
La Creperie 2845 N Clark St Fl 1 Cuisine: French |
Mr. Thai 3811 N Ashland Cuisine: Thai |
| Half Shell Restaurant and Bar 676 W Diversey Pkwy Cuisine: Seafood |
Ethiopian Village 3462 N Clark St Cuisine: Ethiopian |
Always Thai 1825 W Irving Park Rd Cuisine: Thai |
| Angelina's Ristorante 3561 N Broadway St Cuisine: Italian |
Fernando's Restaurant 3450 N Lincoln Ave Cuisine: Italian |
Scoozi! 410 W. Huron St. Cuisine: Italian |
| Bars & Clubs: | ||
| Bungalow Bar & Lounge 1622 W. Belmont |
Fizz Bar & Grill 3220 N. Lincoln |
Lakeview Links 3206 N. Wilton |
| Metro 3730 N. Clark |
Schuba's 3159 N. Southport |
Sheffield's 3258 N. Clark |
| Circuit 3641 N. Halsted |
Cocktail 3359 N. Halsted |
Duke of Perth 2913 N. Clark |
| Manhole 3458 N. Halsted |
Roscoe's 3354 N. Halsted |
Sidetrack 3345 N. Halsted |
| Spin 3201 N. Halsted |
Town Hall Pub 3340 N. Halsted |
Berlin 954 W. Belmont |
Resources in Lakeview & Wrigleyville
| Hospitals Illinois Masonic Medical Center 3002 N. Ashland Illinois Masonic Hospital 2835 N. Sheffield St. Joseph's 2913 N. Commonwealth |
Post Office 3026 N. Ashland |
Entertainment in Lakeview & Wrigleyville
| About Face Theatre 1222 W. Wilson |
Bailiwick Repertory Theater 1229 W. Belmont |
| Belmont Rocks Briar & Lake Michigan |
Brew & View at the Vic Theatre 3145 N. Southport |
| Dog Beach Belmont Harbor (northern tip) |
Music Box Theatre 3733 N. Southport |
| Southport Lanes 3325 N. Southport |
Wrigley Field 1060 W. Addison |
Shopping in Lakeview & Wrigleyville
| Century Mall 2828 N. Clark |
Evil Clown CDs 3418 N. Halsted |
| Gallimaufry Gallery 3345 N. Halsted |
GayMart 3457 N. Halsted |
| Brown Elephant Resale 3651 N. Halsted |
Toyscape 2911 N. Broadway |
Schools in Lakeview & Wrigleyville
| Augustus H. Burley School 1630 W. Barry |
Louis J. Agassiz School 1420 W. Grace |
| Horace Greeley School 832 W. Sheridan |
Nathaniel Hawthorne School 3319 N. Clifton |
| Inter-American Magnet 919 W. Barry |
St. Alphonsus School 1439 W. Wellington |
| James G. Blaine School 1420 W. Sheridan |
St. Luke Lutheran School 1500 W. Belmont |
| John V. Le Moyne School 851 W. Waveland |
Lakeview Academy 716 W. Addison |
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