Visiting Lakeview, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cafe to a Cajun/Creole spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Lakeview, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Two Hearted Queen
Two Hearted Queen, a spot to score coffee, tea and more, is the highest rated business in the neighborhood. Yelpers give the business, located at 1201 W. Roscoe St. (between Lakewood and Racine avenues), five stars out of 261 reviews.
Get your java fix with its signature drink, the Queen of the Night mocha with coconut milk, Hawaiian lava salt and fresh ground peppercorn, an iced chai and a green tea matcha latte. If you draw a Queen of Hearts from the deck at the register, you score 50 percent off your order, according to Yelpers.
Hungry? Grab breakfast sandwiches or pastries. There's blueberry scones and croissants filled with almond or chocolate. Try a Queen panini with with egg, avocado, spinach, tomato and sriracha aioli on gluten-free bread.
2. Panes Bread Cafe
Panes Bread Cafe, a spot to score sandwiches, desserts and salads, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 732 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3002 N. Sheffield Ave. (between Nelson Street and Wellington Avenue) to see for yourself.
Stop by this cafe for lunch or brunch on Sundays; the regular menu features a variety of pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches.
Must-try items include the French toast topped with baked apples and maple syrup and the Turkey sandwich on fresh tomato bread (it comes with fresh avocado, roasted red peppers, spicy mayonnaise).
3. Lowcountry Lakeview
Check out Lowcountry Lakeview, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 562 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Cajun/Creole spot, which offers seafood and desserts, at 3343 N. Clark St. (between Buckingham Place).
Inspired by family road trips to Gulf coast, the owners set out to share the experience of digging into bags to enjoy some lowcountry style seafood, notes the business' website.
At this nautical-themed eatery, get your fill of Southern seafood boils, cocktails and beer. Cajun fries, jalapeño corn bread, beignets with vanilla custard and deep fried Oreos are also on the menu.
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