Things to Do in East Village, Chicago A mix of trendy shops, bars, and restaurants, with plenty of options for food and nightlife.
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Shit Fountain
A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up
Dusty Groove ★ 4.7 · 582
Spiffy storefront stop for rare, new & used LPs & CDs from a wide range of genres, plus DVDs.
Every day 9 AM – 7 PM
Richard's Fabulous Finds ★ 4.9 · 211
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Sat 12 PM – 7 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Steve's Flower Market ★ 4.9 · 2.2k
Flowers in bulk for DIY bouquets, plus professional arrangements & vase rental for events.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
Alexander von Humboldt Park ★ 4.7 · 3.9k
Suburban recreational area with soccer & baseball fields, tennis courts & playgrounds, plus a beach.
Every day 6 AM – 11 PM
Myopic Books ★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Tri-level used-books store stocking 80,000 tomes & hosting periodic concerts & poetry nights.
Every day 12 PM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in East Village · $20–70
Drawing its name, fittingly, from the Tagalog word for “together,” Kasama unites the culinary talents (and fine dining pedigrees) of husband-and-wife team Tim Flores and Genie Kwon.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 9 AM – 3 PM
Sat 9 AM – 3 PM
Sun 9 AM – 3 PM
Provare Chicago ★ 4.8 · 5.9k· $50–100
Chef and co-owner Jourdan Higgs is pushing boundaries at his new restaurant—a small and intimate gem, where Creole and Italian cuisines converge.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri 4 PM – 11 PM
Sat 3 PM – 12 AM
Sun 3 PM – 8 PM
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership ★ 4.8 · 1.3k· $1–10
Offbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.
Every day 6 AM – 6 PM
Batter & Berries ★ 4.5 · 5.0k· $20–30
Bright cafe with creative pancakes, omelets & other breakfast eats plus sandwiches & lunch fare too.
Mon 8 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Thu 9 AM – 2 PM
Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM · $$$$
Schwa is like a punky teenager who refuses to grow up.
The Wormhole ★ 4.6 · 2.1k· $1–10
'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8 AM – 7 PM
Breakfast House ★ 4.6 · 1.3k· $10–30
Corner cafe serving homestyle breakfast & American lunch fare with sidewalk tables & a BYOB policy.
Every day 7 AM – 2:30 PM
Dark Matter Coffee ★ 4.7 · 1.1k· $1–10
Funky art-lined cafe with dark-orange walls & a long bar serving coffee, sandwiches & pastries.
Wake N Bakery Wicker Park ★ 4.8 · 671· $10–20
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 8 PM
Fri 8 AM – 10 PM
Sat 8 AM – 10 PM
Sun 8 AM – 8 PM
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria ★ 4.5 · 2.9k· $20–30
Thin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights.
Mon 11 AM – 10 PM
Tue 11 AM – 4 PM
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM Planning time in East Village?
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1 Kasama 2 Provare Chicago 3 Shit Fountain 4 Dusty Groove 5 Richard's Fabulous Finds 6 Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership 7 Steve's Flower Market 8 Alexander von Humboldt Park 9 Myopic Books 10 Batter & Berries Ready to plan East Village? Turn these East Village picks into a day-by-day Chicago plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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