Things to Do in Lake View East, Chicago Known for its large LGBT population, hosting a pride parade and Northalsted Market Days. It contains Wrigleyville, surrounding Wrigley Field, and the Belmont Theater District near the Belmont 'L' station.
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Lincoln Park ★
The 1.5-mile-long park from which the neighborhood draws its name is dotted with statues of people with ties to Chicago or Germany (like Goethe), and features plenty of paths for running wide-open green space for sports, and even a rowing…
Unabridged Bookstore ★ 4.9 · 1.2k
Veteran bookseller featuring a wide variety of general & children's literature plus LGBT titles.
Every day 10 AM – 7 PM
Gramaphone Records ★ 4.8 · 325
This funky record store with a clubby vibe stocks a selection of dance music & underground tunes.
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 6 PM
Sat 12 PM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
Windy City Sweets ★ 4.5 · 292
Classic candy store filled with colorful confections, plus homemade fudge, ice cream & gift baskets.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM Where to eat & drink in Lake View East
The Coffee & Tea Exchange ★ 4.8 · 943· $1–10
Independent shop/coffee roaster selling beans & teas from around the world since 1975.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
Wake N Bakery Lakeview ★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Easygoing coffee shop specializing in cannabis-infused teas, coffees, lemonades & sweet treats.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 8 PM
Fri 8 AM – 10 PM
Sat 8 AM – 10 PM
Sun 8 AM – 8 PM
Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe ★ 4.6 · 1.3k· $10–20
Quaint local bakeshop offering unique cakes, cupcakes, breakfast pastries, brownies & more.
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 8 AM – 8 PM
Thu–Fri 8 AM – 11 PM
Sat 8 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 8 PM
Rocks lakeview ★ 4.4 · 1.4k· $10–40
Local bar with basic pub food & dozens of beers & whiskeys plus TV sports & outdoor seating.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 12 AM
Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 12 AM
Barrel cheese & wine ★ 4.7 · 231· $30–40
Mon–Thu 3 PM – 1 AM
Fri 3 PM – 2 AM
Sat 3 PM – 2 AM
Sun 3 PM – 12 AM
The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen ★ 4.7 · 1.6k· $30–40
Relaxed Middle Eastern restaurant offering Kurdish cooking plus beer & wine, coffee & tea.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 4 PM – 10 PM
Sat 9 AM – 10 PM
Sun 9 AM – 9 PM
Shawarma & Grill At Lakeview ★ 4.8 · 614· $10-20
Every day 11 AM – 12:30 AM
The Crepe Shop ★ 4.8 · 1.1k· $10–20
Sweet & savory crepe options with full coffee bar in a rustic space with high-top communal seating.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 9 PM
Matisse Tavern & Grill ★ 4.8 · 854· $20–30
Bar & grill with globally influenced pub grub in a space with TVs, a fireplace & an outdoor patio.
Mon–Thu Closed
Fri 12 PM – 2 AM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Replay Lakeview ★ 4.5 · 750· $20–30
Vintage video games entertain patrons of this funky arcade bar with beer, bourbon & cocktails.
Mon–Thu 2 PM – 2 AM
Fri 12 PM – 2 AM
Sat 12 PM – 3 AM
Sun 12 PM – 2 AM
Aura Coffee & Roastery ★ 4.9 · 170· $1–10
Every day 7 AM – 8:30 PM
Wang's ★ 4.7 · 255
Intimate, gay-friendly cocktail lounge with vintage China-inspired decor, low lighting & DJs.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 11 PM
Fri 4 PM – 12 AM
Sat 4 PM – 12 AM
Sun 4 PM – 11 PM Planning time in Lake View East?
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1 Lincoln Park 2 Unabridged Bookstore 3 The Coffee & Tea Exchange 4 Gramaphone Records 5 Wake N Bakery Lakeview 6 Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe 7 Rocks lakeview 8 Barrel cheese & wine 9 The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen 10 Shawarma & Grill At Lakeview Ready to plan Lake View East? Turn these Lake View East picks into a day-by-day Chicago plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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