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A mix of historic homes and new developments, with a growing number of trendy restaurants and bars like Kuma's Corner and Revolution Brewery.

A mix of historic homes and new developments, with a growing number of trendy restaurants and bars like Kuma's Corner and Revolution Brewery.

  • Bucket O' Blood Books and RecordsBucket O' Blood Books and RecordsRecord Store
  • Joong Boo MarketJoong Boo MarketMarket
  • Three Stars VintageThree Stars VintageAntique Market
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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Avondale

  • Bucket O' Blood Books and Records in Avondale, Chicago

    Bucket O' Blood Books and Records

    ★ 4.8 · 573
    Record Store

    Quirky shop for sci-fi, fantasy, horror & other books, plus indie rock, punk & metal records.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Joong Boo Market in Avondale, Chicago

    Joong Boo Market

    ★ 4.6 · 4.7k
    Market

    Asian supermarket for produce, meat & dry goods plus a fast-food Korean restaurant.

    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Three Stars Vintage in Avondale, Chicago

    Three Stars Vintage

    ★ 4.9 · 130
    Antique Market

    Retailer specializing in eclectic secondhand goods, from chic handbags to vintage home accents.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • St. Hyacinth Basilica in Avondale, Chicago

    St. Hyacinth Basilica

    ★ 4.8 · 357
    Basilica

    Grand red-brick Polish cathedral dedicated in 1921 & featuring an ornate Baroque interior.

    Mon–Fri
    5:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    5:30 AM – 2 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Books4Cause Free Bookstore in Avondale, Chicago

    Books4Cause Free Bookstore

    ★ 4.9 · 242
    Bookstore

    A bookstore offering donated books for free to promote reading.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Avondale

  • Magnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop in Avondale, Chicago

    Magnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop

    ★ 4.9 · 481
    Coffee Roastery

    A family-owned, Colombian-owned roastery in Chicago that offers freshly roasted single-origin coffee.

    Every day
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Podlasie Club in Avondale, Chicago

    Podlasie Club

    ★ 4.6 · 184
    Nightclub· $20–30

    A dance and night club located in Chicago, Illinois.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    8 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • The Brewed in Avondale, Chicago

    The Brewed

    ★ 4.8 · 421
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    Discover The Brewed, a unique coffee shop in Chicago

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

More about Avondale

Milwaukee Avenue serves as the main strip for dining and nightlife, while the St. Hyacinth Basilica stands as a notable landmark in the area.

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Map of Avondale with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Bucket O' Blood Books and Records
  2. 2Joong Boo Market
  3. 3Three Stars Vintage
  4. 4Magnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
  5. 5Podlasie Club
  6. 6St. Hyacinth Basilica
  7. 7Books4Cause Free Bookstore
  8. 8The Brewed

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