5411 Empanadas
2850 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
5411 (named after the international dialing code for Buenos Aires, Argentina) started in 2009, when the three founders decided they wanted to bring a piece of their country to Chicago. It started very small, but a good product and word-of-mouth made their little dream grow from just deliveries to one of the most successful food trucks in the country. Watch them continue to grow from their private Clark street patio!
Angelina Ristorante
3561 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Italian Tradition and Intimate Dining Established in 1988, Angelina Ristorante has been serving traditional Italian cuisine inspired by a long history of classic recipes. Angelina continues to bring her family and friends together in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, including on their cute sidewalk cafe.
Ann Sather
3415 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Featuring a menu filled with Scandinavian dishes punctuated with an abundance of American breakfast and lunch favorites, Ann Sather is favorite spot for a quick breakfast or a relaxed brunch with family and friends. Try dining al fresco on their sidewalk cafe for brunch to make your experience next-level!
Avenue Tavern
2916 N Broadway St Chicago, Illinois 60657
If you’re a Michigan State fan, this place is for you. This restaurant serves salads, burgers & many other bar foods at an affordable price. Relax outside on their sidewalk patio and enjoy a cold beverage while cheering on MSU!
Black & Caspian
2908 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Known for its excellent service and stunning food experiences, this modern Mediterranean restaurant and wine bistro marries traditional and oriental influences into an experience you’ll remember. What better way to celebrate life’s special moments than with great wine, food and ambiance?
Bolivar and Lincoln
3349 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657
Bolivar & Lincoln brings the experience of traditional Venezuelan cuisine and culture straight to the heart of Wrigleyville. This Cafe has compiled a selection of the country’s most popular dishes, like their famous (and mouth-watering) Arepas, Empanadas, and Tequeños. Nothing beats trying a new cuisine than through authentic family recipes!
Bombay Wraps
3149 1/2 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Bombay Wraps is Chicago’s first fast casual Indian concept focusing on authentic, fresh, and fast Indian fare in a modern, fun environment. Bombay Wraps has taken the best of Indian food – complex flavors, rich aromas, abundant variety and delicious slow-cooked recipes – and made it simple, fast and approachable by serving them in Wraps, Sandwich Rolls, and Bowls. Enjoy their incredible variety on their charming sidewalk cafe.
Buena Vista
3147 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Buena Vista is a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant who have brought authentic cuisine since 2004. The Ramirez family prides themselves on having a family member in Buena Vista at all times to serve the neighborhood family. This restaurant is BYOB so don’t forget to bring your favorite drink and experience quality Mexican cuisine on their charming sidewalk patio!
Clark St. Dog
3040 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60657
Get ready for a go-to hot dog destination by day, sports bar by night! Get the best of both worlds at Clark St. Dog by enjoying their Chicago-style hot dog while sipping on a cold Goose Island for only $3.50 every day of the week. Hot dogs + cold beer + patio = the best!
Drew’s on Halsted
3201 N Halsted St Chicago, Illinois 60657
This cozy, laid back restaurant is the perfect place to catch up friends for drinks. In the heart of Boystown on Halsted, enjoy delicious gourmet American food while enjoying their full-service bar & cute outdoor patio. You can’t miss out on their Happy Hour Sunday-Friday where they have $5 appetizers, $5 beer & wine, $5 mimosas and $5 house cocktails.
DryHop Brewers
3155 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
DryHop makes exclusive craft beers available only here in Lakeview East. Every dish that comes from their kitchen is inspired by the craft beer they brew and designed to mirror our neighborhood attitude. Prepare to discover the absolute perfection of drinking a craft beer at the source on their sidewalk patio on a sunny, summer day.
Esencia Urban Kitchen
3351 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Esencia Urban Kitchen is Mexican inspired cuisine, plus some delicious sweets. All their dishes are inspired by the owner’s family recipes, which adds to the authenticity of this corner treasure. Order one of the many great dishes on the menu, and enjoy the sidewalk cafe!
Fancy Plants
613 W Briar Pl, Chicago, IL 60657
This quaint, vegan café is new addition to the neighborhood with a cute, quiet sidewalk cafe, tucked away off of Broadway. Perfect for a light bite on the go as well as a sit down, one-of-a-kind vegan meal. Michelin award winning chef and Owner, Kevin Schuder, is always serving up something new and has already introduced new cuisine from his international travels.
Figo Wine Bar
3207 N Sheffield Ave Chicago, Illinois 60657
This Italian tapas restaurant is perfect if you enjoy wine and shareable plates. They have an extensive, sommelier selected wine list along with a great cocktail menu. All their pasta is made in house with fresh, local ingredients! You don’t want to miss on this unique, modern Italian cuisine while eating outside in their adorable cafe.
Flub A Dub Chub
3021 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
If you love hot dogs and burgers, you will love this Chicago-style hot dog and burger emporium. Enjoy their extremely affordable, delicious food on their unique sidewalk cafe. They were rated one of Chicago’s best places to get a Chicago-style hot dog, and you know how picky Chicagoans are about their hot dogs.
Hutch American Bistro
3301 N Clark St Chicago, Illinois 60657
This rustic eatery is a popular spot for some great traditional American food, like soup, salad, sandwiches and much more! On the corner of Clark & Aldine, their wrap around sidewalk cafe is always full of Cubs fans on a game day. If you stop to eat on your way to the game, show your ticket and get 20% off!
Intelligentsia Coffee
3123 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
This spacious high-end coffee bar serving fresh roasted brews is the original location for the Intelligentsia company. This is the perfect place to sip on some coffee or tea while studying or working. Catch some rays while sipping on your latte at their quaint Broadway sidewalk cafe!
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream
2951 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Johnson’s delicious ice cream is a family-operated business that has been open for over 67 years. Opened in 1950, Grandpa Johnson started his business in Ohio and has inspired 3 generations after to work in the ice cream business. Stop by and support this loving family while having delicious ice cream on their Broadway sidewalk cafe!
Joy’s Noodles and Rice
3257 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
This casual Thai restaurant is a delicious spot with a cute sidewalk patio out front. Their food is raved about– especially their curry. This is a popular group dining spot on weeknights, so make sure to grab a few friends and check this place out!
Kirkwood Bar & Grill
2934 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
This gorgeous, wood-accented bar is the perfect sports bar for college sports enthusiasts. This bar loves Indiana & Nebraska, so you can always catch their games on here, even on their outdoor patio! Catch a Monday night football game here during the season while also playing some Monday night trivia.
Kubo Chicago
1232 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
This Filipino restaurant is simply delicious, and their patio is simply adorable. It is a traditional Filipino dwelling place made of genuine green materials, such as nipa leaves for the roof and split bamboo for the wall and floor. It is considered as a cultural heritage and symbol of togetherness.
Lark
3441 N Halsted St Chicago, Illinois 60657
Lark’s dining experience is hip, fun, and perfect for date nights . The food menu features “best of” casual comfort food including artisan wood-fired pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and entrées. Enjoy their signature cocktails while playing a game under their string-lit patio.
Little Wok
3144 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Little Wok brings you a modern approach to Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Dig in to their sophisticated, yet authentic, interpretation of your favorite Asian dishes on their sidewalk cafe right on Broadway. Their large menu and variety of dishes will please everyone!
Maison Marcel
3114 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
This French bakery offers delicious, healthy pastries along with salads, sandwiches, and crowd favorite macaroons. Grab a coffee, your favorite book, or a close friend and savor their delicious cuisine on their quaint sidewalk patio. Sit back and relax at this extremely aesthetically pleasing bakery!
Mediterranean Express
905 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657
Mediterranean Express Cafe offers fast casual Lebanese meals that are always delicious, affordable, and feature fresh ingredients. They understand that life can be hard, so they make it easy with a simple 3-step menu, or try one of their amazing specials like the award winning house specialty express burger and falafel. With Halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and keto options, there’s truly something for everyone!
Milt’s Barbeque for the Perplexed
3411 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
This American style BBQ joint has great food and mission– they strive on being a part of their community and making their guests feel connected. They have speakers come from around the world to address issues of politics, history, spirituality, humor and more and donate 100% of the proceeds to charity. Dine on their barbecue while enjoying the sights and sounds of Broadway on their cute sidewalk cafe.
Mortar and Pestle
3108 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
This modern-American corner café serves delicious brunch food with a lighter alternative selection. The cuisine is culturally diverse and always has a good crowd. Mortar & Pestle is only open until 3PM so get in early to try their popular avocado toast on their Broadway-adjacent sidewalk cafe!
PingPong
3322 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Ping Pong is a trendy casual dining restaurant that comes to life each day. Their meals are inspired by a healthy diet of simple and fresh Asian flavors and the good company of close friends. There patio is perfect for dinner and well-made cocktails.
Renaldi’s Pizza
2827 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
This old-school pizzeria introduced Spingione’s Pizza over 45 years ago. Spingione’s means “light and fluffy” in Sicilian. This pizza has been made for generations in Sicilian homes, yet never has the recipe been reproduced by commercial establishments. Stop in and try this unique pizza on their sidewalk cafe on a beautiful Chicago evening!
Replay- Lakeview
3439 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Looking for a different experience for your night out? This place has you covered. Replay brings beer, bourbon & arcade game lovers together in one place. With 26 new weekly drafts beers, 56 different types of bourbon, a great outdoor patio and 18 vintage arcade games, this place guarantees a great time.
Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse
3443 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Who doesn’t love a Mexican Steakhouse? Revolucion takes an inventive approach on typical Mexican comfort dishes, along with delicious steaks! Looking for somewhere fun for brunch with bright, sunny decor? Look no further! We have two words for you: Bottomless. Mimosas.
ROCKS- Lakeview
3463 N Broadway Chicago, Illinois 60657
Burgers, Beers & Whiskey. Those 3 words are music to our ears. This local corner bar has something for everyone to enjoy. Outstanding food, comfortable outdoor patio, awesome beer selection– what else could you ask for? This place seriously ROCKS!
Roebuck
3159 N Broadway Chicago, Illinois 60657
This hip brewpub is the perfect place to kick back and gather with friends, grab a pint after work, and enjoy a tasty wood-fired pizza. Between their selection of creative and flavorful pizza toppings, craft beer straight from DryHop Brewers next door, and fancy cocktails made by acclaimed Chicago bar veterans, your tastebuds will never get bored.
Shiawase Japanese Restaurant
3422 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Shiawase is a traditional Japanese restaurant with a modern twist. Some of their dishes are even served with fun lights as garnish! This Japanese restaurant has rapidly become a neighborhood favorite, and their sidewalk cafe is a great plus!
Soupbox
2943 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Some days you just need a good bowl of soup, and their sunny sidewalk cafe is the perfect place to enjoy that. Soupbox takes this ultimate comfort food out of it’s “comfort zone” and beyond. They serve fresh, rich soups everyday with choices including Low-fat, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Spicy/Non-Spicy, Dairy-free, and Vegan options.
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee
3300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Stan’s Donuts is a signature Chicago experience! With donuts, coffee, and now cookies, Stan’s is the perfect meeting place to catch up with a friend. Stan’s has locations all around the city, and our Lakeview location has a patio perfect for catching some rays.
Starbucks
3030 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
The Starbucks on Broadway is tucked next to the Mariano’s and has a shady covered patio. What’s your go to Starbucks order?
Tanuki Sushi Bar
3006 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Tanuki Sushi bar is a Japanese and Asian restaurant that presents dishes that are authentic and contemporary. This quaint but trendy BYOB stop chooses the finest ingredients to serve customers the finest dishes, and their sidewalk patio is the perfect place to enjoy their food!
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
The Coffee & Tea Exchange is an emporium of tea and coffee from around the word. Stop and find the perfect gift, or take some time for yourself on their patio. They have the perfect reading patio with an awesome mural on their wall!
The Original Pancake House
616 W. Diversey Pky. Chicago, Illinois 60614
Pancakes and everything you crave in your perfect breakfast await you at the Original Pancake House. They follow traditional recipes for their pancakes with other breakfast items on the menu, as well. The large outdoor sidewalk patio is a summer dream destination.
The River Kitchen and Bar
2909 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Enjoy American inspired shared plates and exclusive craft cocktails in an energetic, social atmosphere, especially on their sunny, sidewalk patio. Join The River on the weekends for drag performances over brunch. Its refined environment is ideal for happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch, or your private event.
Trader Todd’s
3216 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Trader Todd’s is Chicago’s great destination for Karaoke! Their year-round tropical atmosphere helps us get away from the unpredictable Chicago weather. With a beer garden, seafood-filled bar menu, tropical cocktails, outdoor seating, and much more, Trader Todd’s is great for a night out!
Turkitch
616 W. Diversey Pky. Chicago, Illinois 60614
Turkitch delivers a fast casual Turkish dining experience perfect for dining in or out. Their sidewalk patio is a great spot to start your day or socialize over lunch. Love it so much you want to take it home? Turkitch has an entire line of packaged Turkish classics that can be made at home.
Vaughan’s Pub Lakeview
2917 N Sheffield Ave Chicago, Illinois 60657
Located a mile south of Wrigley Field, Vaughan’s Pub has a large craft and import beer selection. Vaughan’s is a great place to watch sports in a pub atmosphere or enjoy their delicious pub food on their Sheffield sidewalk cafe.
Veggie Grill
614 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Veggie Grill renders the impossible possible: nutritious food that is convenient, affordable, craveable and made 100% from plants. Their menu features burgers, sandwiches, salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas, and house-made desserts prepared with hearty, plant-based proteins and fresh ingredients. Sit outside under their sunny umbrellas for a bright lunch or dinner experience!
Wilde Bar and Restaurant
3130 N Broadway St Chicago, Illinois 60657
Dining at Wilde, you will be charmed by this Irish bar and restaurant. Their large menu has options for everyone including an entire Gluten-Free brunch menu! Bring on the Brunch! Come expecting a good time, great food, and enjoy your time inside or out- the patio is as charming as it is inside!
Windy City Sweets
3308 N Broadway St Chicago, Illinois 60657
Named one of Chicago’s best candy stores by Chicago Best magazine and one of the Best Ice Cream shop in the US by Cosmopolitan Magazine, Windy City Sweets is our go-to neighborhood ice cream and candy shop. Enjoy a scoop or a one-of-a-kind handmade sweet treat on their Broadway sidewalk patio!
Yellowtail Sushi Bar & Asian Kitchen
3136 N Broadway St Chicago, Illinois 60657
Yellow Tail has the perfect tucked away patio located on the center of Broadway. Enjoy the plates and sushi, while taking in the neighborhood. There’s never a slow or dull day on Broadway, making this a spot to observe the neighborhood.
Yoshi’s Café
3257 N Halsted St Chicago, Illinois 60657
Yoshi’s award-winning food has been capturing hearts and taste buds for generations. Located on Halsted in the famous Boystown neighborhood, Yoshi’s has weekly drink specials perfect for their gorgeously adorned patio. Get ready for Wine Wednesday with food you won’t forget.
Zizi’s Cafe
2825 N Sheffield Ave Chicago, Illinois 60657
Known for their kebabs and Mediterranean food, Zizi’s authentic meals start with hearty, handmade bread brought to you with their friendly staff. Their shaded patio is the perfect place to cool down during the hot Chicago summer. Zizi’s has been highly reviewed by neighbors and travelers for their large affordable eats!