Things to Do in Lakeview, Chicago

A lively area with a mix of young residents and plenty of dining, shopping, and nightlife options. It's home to Wrigley Field and the Belmont Theater District, with popular spots like the Southport Corridor and Diversey, Clark, and Broadway streets for local boutiques and eateries.

Cielito ParadiseCoffee Shop
Dark Matter Coffee - Osmium Coffee BarCoffee Shop
Levant Coffee Lakeview (Takeout Only)Coffee Shop

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Top things to do in Lakeview

Alice & Wonder - Southport
Home Goods
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Three Avenues Bookshop
★ 4.9 · 146
Bookstore
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Lakeview

Cielito Paradise
★ 4.9 · 465
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Every day
7 AM – 5 PM
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Dark Matter Coffee - Osmium Coffee Bar
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Coffeehouse for java, iced coffee on draft, baked goods & more in a quirky, industrial space.
Every day
6 AM – 9 PM
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Levant Coffee Lakeview (Takeout Only)
★ 4.8 · 585
Coffee Shop· $1–10
A modern, grab-and-go coffee shop in Lakeview East, known for signature iced drinks and an order-ahead pickup model.
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Bonus Round Game Cafe
★ 4.8 · 529
Café & Bakery· $10–20
Coffee, beer & wine are offered with light fare in a funky setting with 300 board games available.
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 10 PM
Fri
4 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
★ 4.5 · 1.5k
Bar· $20–30
Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
10 AM – 3 AM
Sun
10 AM – 12 AM
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Little Goat Diner
★ 4.7 · 10.5k
Diner· $20–30
Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics.
Every day
8 AM – 9 PM
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Guthries Tavern
★ 4.6 · 619
Bar· $10–20
Neighborhood watering hole with lots of board games & microbrews in a cozy, laid-back setting.
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Happy Camper Pizza
★ 4.8 · 4.1k
Pizza· $20–60
Thin-crust pizza & salads with full bar in a sprawling setting with 3 outdoor areas, plus DJs & TVs.
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Itoko
★ 4.8 · 1.9k
Japanese· $50–100
Mon–Wed
4:30 PM – 9 PM
Thu
4:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
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Ella Elli
★ 4.7 · 745
Restaurant· $40–90
Italian-Mediterranean sharing plates & classic cocktails in swanky digs with lounge & booth seating.
Mon–Wed
4 PM – 9 PM
Thu
4 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
5 PM – 9 PM
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Tribu Caffe
★ 4.9 · 294
Breakfast· $10–20
A traditional American breakfast restaurant that also offers a mix of Latin-American dishes, aiming to be a community space for enjoying food and company.
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Coffee Lab & Roasters
★ 4.8 · 433
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Trendy coffee roastery & shop dispensing hot & cold specialty drinks, plus pastries.
Every day
7 AM – 6 PM
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Replay Lincoln Park
★ 4.3 · 2.2k
Bar· $20–30
Vintage video games entertain patrons of this funky arcade bar with beer, bourbon & cocktails.
Mon–Thu
6 PM – 2 AM
Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
1 PM – 3 AM
Sun
1 PM – 2 AM
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Two Hearted Queen
★ 4.6 · 581
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Cozy cafe featuring java drinks, light fare & Wi-Fi in a laid-back ambiance with comfy seating.
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