Best cider selection in Wicker Park, plus lots of beers that are out of the ordinary.
Put on your big-kid pants and order two Saigon Crepes. It's not even worth pretending you can eat just one.
The black cherry and chocolate peanut butter ice cream are pretty hard to beat, especially after a long summer bike ride. You'll find racks in the parking area behind the shop.
Check out the rack of local comics near the back. Lots of cool zines still being put out in the Chicago area. Makes for good stocking stuffers too.
Absinthe happy hour from 6 - 8pm. Chase down that green fairy, just make sure you're not driving afterwards.
The best specialty coffee shop in Jiyugaoka is also the earliest to open. 9am still doesn't make it a commuter stop, but that makes it all the better for lingering over your latte.
Grab a couple of onigiri for your day's adventure, and a Premium Boss latte if you require an extra jump start.
The garlic squid and BBQ pork make for a lovely meal here. The fact that they're both gluten friendly puts this place over the top in Jiyugaoka.
The prepared food options at Japanese supermarkets are generally excellent, and are really the only healthy way to consistently eat on the cheap during an extended stay in Tokyo. Here's no exception.
Best gluten-free menu in Andersonville and, alongside Big Jones, the sit-down spot with the tastiest options.
Grab a couple of margaritas before your flight and float away to your destination.
The essential point-and-pick sushi restaurant in Jiyugaoka for those with limited-to-nonexistent Japanese language skills. Gaijin rejoice!
Beautiful cappuccino with a darker-roasted espresso than you find in many Tokyo coffee shops.
