Greater Lakeview embodies the best of every thriving Chicago neighborhood - great restaurants and shopping, easy access to public transportation, and neighborhood charm. Whether it’s shopping in the Southport Corridor or watching a Cubs game at Wrigley Field, Lakeview is equally dedicated to a family lifestyle as it is to a vibrant nightlife.

The Neighbors: College students, young professionals, and dedicated baseball fans.

What to Expect: A “sports and spirits” energy that lasts from day to night. 

The Lifestyle: A flurry of game day and lakefront activity.

Unexpected Appeal: Phenomenal entertainment at historic venues.

The Market: Affordable vintage walk-ups, pricier single-family homes and condos, and a burgeoning array of high-end, mixed-use developments.

You’ll Fall in Love With: The palpable energy and terrific access to the lake.

1. Bittersweet: Quaint bakery/cafe offering specialty cakes, cookies, and bread, plus sweet and savory pastries.

2. Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar: Brick-oven pizza, pasta, and antipasto top the menu at this modern, casual Italian wine bar.

3. Angelina Ristorante: Longtime neighborhood standby for classic Italian dining and champagne brunch amid old-world decor.

4. Julius Meinl: Globally sourced coffees, teas, and espressos, as well as a mouthwatering menu full of Viennese flavor.

5. Wrigley Field: Baseball park home to the Chicago Cubs.

6. Wood: Stylish spot with small and large New American plates, handcrafted drinks, and a walk-up Frites window.

7. Whole Foods: Eco-minded chain with natural and organic grocery items, housewares, and other products.

8. Trickery Chicago: Trickery is Chicago’s most entertaining and intimate magic show. You and the rest of the audience are going to laugh, be amazed, and have fun. Plus BYOB.

9. Heritage Bicycle General Store: Bright bike store/cafe offering custom-built cycles and services, plus java drinks and free WiFi.

10. Southport Lanes: Bowling alley with hand-set lanes, billiards, bar area, pub food, and a vintage vibe.