The Bloomingdale Trail’s path through Bucktown, Humboldt Park and Logan Square means its entry points are within pedaling distance from some of the neighborhoods’ tastiest restaurants and bars. I’ve narrowed the options to three recommendations within a brisk walk or a quick bike ride from the access points noted below. Cheers!
Western end of the trail
Entry points: Ridgeway Avenue/Lawndale Avenue/Drake Avenue/Spaulding Avenue
Try stopping by …
Weegee’s Lounge (3659 W. Armitage Ave. 773-384-0707) for shuffleboard and simple, classic cocktails
Rosa’s Lounge (3420 W. Armitage Ave. 773-342-0452) for beer and live blues.
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(3315 W. Armitage Ave. 773-772-9446) for vegetarian and vegan fare.Heading east
Entry points at: Albany/Whipple Street/Humboldt Boulevard
Try stopping by …
La Bomba (3221 W. Armitage Ave. 773-394-0106) for tasty Puerto Rican specialties
Parson’s Chicken & Fish (2952 W. Armitage Ave. 773-384-3333) for fried chicken and frozen negronis
Scofflaw (3201 W. Armitage Ave. 773-252-9700) for summery craft cocktails
You’re just about halfway
Entry points: California/Rockwell Street
Try stopping by …
90 Miles Cuban Cafe (2540 W. Armitage Ave. 773-227-2822) for smoothies, coffee and killer Cuban food
Bang Bang (2051 N. California Ave. 773-276-8888) for made-from-scratch biscuits and pie
Boulevard Sports Lounge (2645 W. North Ave. 773-687-8456) for nachos, wings and things
Strolling east
Entry points: Western Avenue/”Park 567″ – Milwaukee Avenue/Leavitt Street
Try stopping by …
Handlebar (2311 W. North Ave. 773-384-9546) for craft brews on the patio
Belly Shack (1912 N. Western Ave. 773-252-1414) for Asian-Latin fusion fast-food and soft-serve
West on North (2509 W. North Ave. 773-278-7710) for wallet-friendly bar food
Eastern end of the trail
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Entry points: Churchill Park-Damen Avenue/Wood Street/Walsh Park at Marshfield Avenue and Ashland Avenue
Try stopping by …
Miko’s Italian Ice (1846 N. Damen Ave.) for fruity ice treats, weather permitting
Pizza House 1647 (1647 W. Cortland St. 773-252-3500) for double-dough pizza and frosty mugs of beer
Goddess & Grocer (1640 N. Damen Ave. 773-342-3200) for breakfast on the second-floor terrace