Things to Do in Uptown, Chicago

Uptown has a lively Southeast Asian community centered around Argyle Street and features residential areas like Sheridan Park and Buena Park. It's also close to Andersonville, which is known for being upscale and lesbian-friendly.

CariñoMexican
Fat Cat Bar & GrillCocktail Bar
Old World MarketSpecialty Store

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Top things to do in Uptown

Old World Market
★ 4.3 · 1.0k
Specialty Store
Grocery offering a roster of ethnic spices & specialty foods, plus standard meat, poultry & produce.
Every day
7 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Uptown

Cariño
Michelin ★
Mexican· $$$$
In a cozy corner of Uptown where the train rumbles overhead, Chef Norman Fenton mines his history and his travels to celebrate Mexican cuisine in a distinct, ambitious manner.
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Fat Cat Bar & Grill
★ 4.5 · 2.7k
Cocktail Bar· $$
Bar with 1940s decor featuring comfort-food eats, beers & cocktails plus pool table & sports on TV.
Mon
4 PM – 11 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed
4 PM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
10 AM – 2 AM
Sun
10 AM – 11 PM
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Tweet
★ 4.7 · 2.2k
Brunch· $20–30
Casual American comfort & gluten-free fare, plus a full bar in art-filled surrounds with a patio.
Every day
9 AM – 3 PM
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Big Chicks
★ 4.6 · 817
Beer Garden· $20–30
Upbeat, colorful LGBT-friendly bar with basic eats & weekend DJs amid art-lined walls.
Mon–Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
9 AM – 2 AM
Sun
9 AM – 2 AM
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Everybody's Coffee
★ 4.6 · 645
Coffee Shop· $1–10
This cheery coffeehouse with long bar tables offers baked goods made on-site plus frequent events.
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Sun-Wah BBQ
★ 4.3 · 2.8k
Chinese· $20–30
Long-running Chinese eatery known for its Hong Kong-style BBQ dishes, plus beer & cocktails.
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 2 PM, 2:45 PM – 9 PM
Thu
Closed
Fri
10 AM – 2 PM, 2:45 PM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2 PM, 2:45 PM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 2 PM, 2:45 PM – 9 PM
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Ba Le Sandwich Shop
★ 4.3 · 1.2k
Vietnamese· $10–20
Made-to-order Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches on French bread plus soup, noodle salads & smoothies.
Every day
8 AM – 8 PM
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