Chicago/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 24, 2020
Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhoodPick Me Up Cafe | Photo: Adria Nicole W./Yelp

Spending time in Lakeview? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cafe to a coffee shop

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. Pick Me Up Cafe

Photo: Adria Nicole W./Yelp

Topping the list is New American, vegan and breakfast and brunch spot Pick Me Up Cafe. Located at 3408 N. Clark St. (between Roscoe Street and Newport Avenue.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 928 reviews on Yelp. Look for vegan nachos, vegan pancakes and vegan macaroni and cheese on the menu.

2. Deluxe Tattoo

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Next up is tattoo spot Deluxe Tattoo, situated at 1459 W. Irving Park Road (between Greenview and Janssen avenues). With five stars out of 492 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The artists can do "everything from a simple name to full sleeve work," according to the website.

3. Dark Horse Tap & Grille

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Pub, beer garden and traditional American spot Dark Horse Tap & Grille is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3443 N. Sheffield Ave. (between Newport Avenue and Clark Street), four stars out of 222 reviews. According to the website, the spot offers tacos, burgers and margaritas.

4. Two Hearted Queen

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Two Hearted Queen, a spot to score coffee and tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 274 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1201 W. Roscoe St. (between Lakewood and Racine avenues.) to see for yourself. The spot has been open since 2015, according to the website.


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