Things to Do in Avondale, Chicago

A mix of historic homes and new developments, with a growing number of trendy restaurants and bars like Kuma's Corner and Revolution Brewery. Milwaukee Avenue serves as the main strip for dining and nightlife, while the St. Hyacinth Basilica stands as a notable landmark in the area.

Bucket O' Blood Books and RecordsRecord Store
Joong Boo MarketMarket
Three Stars VintageAntique Market

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Top things to do in Avondale

Bucket O' Blood Books and Records
★ 4.8 · 556
Record Store
Quirky shop for sci-fi, fantasy, horror & other books, plus indie rock, punk & metal records.
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Joong Boo Market
★ 4.6 · 4.6k
Market
Asian supermarket for produce, meat & dry goods plus a fast-food Korean restaurant.
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Three Stars Vintage
★ 4.9 · 129
Antique Market
Retailer specializing in eclectic secondhand goods, from chic handbags to vintage home accents.
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St. Hyacinth Basilica
★ 4.8 · 348
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
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Books4Cause Free Bookstore
★ 4.9 · 222
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
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Where to eat & drink in Avondale

Magnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
★ 4.9 · 464
Coffee Roastery
A family-owned, Colombian-owned roastery in Chicago that offers freshly roasted single-origin coffee.
Every day
7 AM – 4 PM
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Podlasie Club
★ 4.5 · 172
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
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The Brewed
★ 4.8 · 396
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Discover The Brewed, a unique coffee shop in Chicago
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