Things to Do in Lake View East, Chicago

Lake View East is 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.

Lincoln ParkCity Park
Unabridged BookstoreBookstore
The Coffee & Tea ExchangeCoffee Shop

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Top things to do in Lake View East

Lincoln Park
City 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…
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Unabridged Bookstore
★ 4.9 · 1.2k
Bookstore
Veteran bookseller featuring a wide variety of general & children's literature plus LGBT titles.
Every day
10 AM – 7 PM
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Gramaphone Records
★ 4.8 · 323
Record Store
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
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Windy City Sweets
★ 4.5 · 291
Chocolate Shop
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
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Where to eat & drink in Lake View East

The Coffee & Tea Exchange
★ 4.8 · 935
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Independent shop/coffee roaster selling beans & teas from around the world since 1975.
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Wake N Bakery Lakeview
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Bakery
Easygoing coffee shop specializing in cannabis-infused teas, coffees, lemonades & sweet treats.
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Barrel cheese & wine
★ 4.7 · 229
Wine Bar· $30–40
Mon–Thu
3 PM – 1 AM
Fri
3 PM – 2 AM
Sat
3 PM – 2 AM
Sun
3 PM – 12 AM
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Shawarma & Grill At Lakeview
★ 4.8 · 596
Shawarma· $10–20
Every day
11 AM – 12:30 AM
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Matisse Tavern & Grill
★ 4.8 · 854
Gastropub· $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
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Replay Lakeview
★ 4.5 · 745
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Vintage video games entertain patrons of this funky arcade bar with beer, bourbon & cocktails.
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The Chicago Diner, Lakeview
★ 4.7 · 3.4k
Diner· $$
Hearty plates of diverse vegetarian & vegan diner fare dished out in casual surrounds.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
10 AM – 10 PM
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