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This enclave, on the north side of the city, is the heart of Chicago’s German Town, and thanks to close proximity with the popular neighborhood of Andersonville – known for its Swedish beginnings – it’s an easy choice for those looking to honor the culinary resplendency of bratwurst and bier before heading east to learn some new Scandinavian drinking songs.
Between Montrose and Lawrence Avenues, the major thoroughfare of Lincoln Avenue becomes a stretch of hand-laid cobblestone where many of the houses reflect the long German heritage of the area. Mixed in with cool old cottages and cozy bungalows, visitors will find unique apothecaries, Belgian bakeries, Euro-themed boutiques, and, of course, a good plug of traditional German eateries and taverns.
Not surprisingly, the German American Fest is held here in September, promising more lederhosen-adorned accordion players than most could imagine. All-year long, however, Lincoln Square remains a wholly unpretentious part of town to shop, eat, and drink one too many mammoth-sized mugs of beer.
Ambient / Brunch / Burgers / Casual
Party Earth Review Although the word “lounge” might evoke images of a see-and-be-seen downtown hotspot, Tiny Lounge – located in cute and cozy Lincoln Square – is literally and figuratively far from velvet ... more
4352 North Leavitt Street
Chicago, IL 60618
20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Artists
Party Earth Review Located along a busy stretch of Lincoln Avenue called Karl Laschet Straße, Hüettenbar is a popular bar in a neighborhood known for its rich German-American past. Featuring murals of ... more
4721 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
20s / Arcade Games / Bar / Beer / TVs
Party Earth Review A haven for beer and burger lovers, neighborhood favorite The Bad Apple combines a sizeable drinks list with a gut-busting menu of gourmet beef sure to satiate even the hungriest hipster ... more
4300 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618