Where You Can Be You
While on Howard Street, you can find an international array of cuisine options, creatively charged art and theater, and easy access to the beach, Lake Michigan and Chicago's North Shore. Howard Street is a welcoming area where the allure of Brooklyn meets the culture and vibrancy of New Orleans.
Explore Howard Street’s Local Restaurants, Shops and Experiences!
Freddie's Modern Kung Fu
Freddie promotes ultimate wellness in body, mind, and spirit through training in fitness, martial arts, and meditation. His goal is to promote Chinese culture and Chinese martial arts through the expression of Eastern philosophy and modern martial art techniques for current times. Located at 1642 W. Howard Street.
Rogers Park Taproom and Coffee House is more of a purpose than a place and that purpose is community.
That’s why they are all about connecting hyper-local Chicago brewers and other producers with the residents of Rogers Park. Located at 1615 W. Howard Street.
C: Yinmeng Liu
Serving the Rogers Park community since 1982.
Michael Hume’s father opened the Caribbean American Baking Co. in the early 80’s and Michael has made this local gem one of the biggest producers and resellers of the finest Jamaican-style baked products in the midwest.
Located at 1539 W. Howard Street.
Factory Theater productions aim to challenge you, make you think, and make you glad you found Howard Street.
Watch Managing Director Phil Claudnic and Ensemble Member Tim Amos share the secret behind their unexpected, unapologetic theatrical experiences. Factory Theater is located at 1623 W. Howard Street.
"You get the best of both on Howard Street, the city and the suburbs," says Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine Owner Lenice Levy.
Good To Go Jamaican Restaurant, at 711 W. Howard Street, brings Jamaica to Chicago with jerk chicken, oxtail, rum punch, imported coffee and more!
“Our vision is a diverse and resilient neighborhood filled with knowledgeable and self-reliant cyclists,” says Tzippora Rhodes from The Recyclery Collective.
The Recyclery is a nonprofit, educational community bike shop on Chicago's edge. Volunteer, donate, partner and discover a welcoming community of cyclists at 7628 N. Paulina Street near the CTA Howard Station.
Discover a superb living experience on Howard Street.
Elevation Lofts features 38 studios and two-story loft apartments, plus a fitness center, rooftop deck with a fire pit, a grilling station and zen garden with incredible views.
At 1531 W. Howard Street, Elevation Lofts is committed to "meaningful living" - a walkable lifestyle where neighbors become friends, where building materials are earth friendly and where a genuine community can thrive.
Authentic and delicious, family-owned Redz Belizean boasts the flavors of Belize with an Afro-Caribbean, Latin-influenced flare.
Stop in 7605 N. Paulina Street for fried king fish, stewed oxtail, beef patties and more!
Willye B. White Park District is home base for kids, family and community.
Irma Rizzo has been part of the Chicago Park District since she was sixteen. “It’s meant a lot to me in my life, and I hope to bring that support to the kids at Willye B. White,” says Irma. From baseball to gymnastics, chess to fencing, arts and crafts to guitar, Willye B. White, at 1610 W. Howard Street, is at the center of activity for kids and families on Howard Street.
Whether you are a buffalo wings epicure or looking for a quick snack, Buffalo Joe’s offers juicy chicken wings coated in the special, homemade “Joe’s” sauce.
Pair wings or a burger with Buffalo Chip waffle-fries for a tasty lunch, or cater Buffalo Joe’s for your next event. “People come from all over Chicagoland and Indiana, and keep coming back for years and years,” says owner Enock Anderson. Visit Buffalo Joe’s at 1841 W. Howard Street today and taste the secret sauce for yourself.
People are coming from all over Chicagoland to get a taste from Hungry Mama’s.
Serving soul food from recipes passed down by family members and everything is fresh, 100% real food, and made from scratch. Visitors have to try their famous Jerk Chicken Alfredo.
Located at 1636 W. Howard Street.
Since 1994, Neville Muir has brought life, home and auto insurance to thousands of residents.
“I treat all my clients as though it is me getting the policy,” says Neville, owner of Insurance Center at 1937 W. Howard Street. “We serve everybody. Clients speak many languages and come from all over the world. We want to make the insurance system easy for them to access and understand.”
“For both the audience and the performer, it’s inclusive and embracing,” says Theo Ubique Artistic Director Fred Anzevino.
Theo Ubique brings cabaret theater to Howard Street with its boutique Broadway productions and riveting dramas - not to mention themed, three-course dinners and drinks served by cast members. Theo Ubique is located at 721 W. Howard Street.
Serving up breakfast and brunch.
Friendly service, breakfast favorites, warm coffee, affordable prices, all of this and more at this locally-owned brunch nook.
Located at 7557 N. Paulina Street, Pete’s Grill is serving delicious food without breaking the bank.
Hairz R Us: Fresh cuts, good company.
For 17 years, Michael Smith has welcomed new and old friends into Hairz R Us, 2039 W. Howard Street, located just west of the Howard CTA station, on Chicago’s edge. Stop in and see him and his team.
Home to over 80 languages spoken daily and a plethora of globally favored restaurants, Howard Street and Rogers Park is a place where you can be you - and all are welcome.
Explore this creatively charged neighborhood on the edge of Chicago and Evanston, near the CTA Red/Purple/Yellow Line stop and steps from Lake Michigan.
Transport yourself to a Caribbean island at Lady B Boutique.
Featuring authentic, high quality Caribbean clothing for all ages, Lady B -- located at 1547 W. Howard Street -- is a store unlike any other on Chicago’s Edge. Stop in and say hello to Lady B!
At Lost Eras, you can get lost in yourself. In another time. Another place.
Where else can you find period accurate props, film grade costumes plus art and antiques? Make a trip to Howard Street and see Charlotte Walters, who has been "keeping it weird" for thirty-plus years. Lost Eras. It's a Howard Street treasure. Located at 1511 W. Howard Street.
"From Oslo to Ohio, Howard Street is a place where people play together," says Cally Raduenzel, owner of Curls & Company, which specializes in cutting curly hair.
A pop culture-themed salon, Curls & Company pipes in 80's music and hangs British pop art on the walls. It's a salon with a twist, er, curl. Located at 1627 W. Howard Street.
If it's a beautiful day for a ballgame, start or end your journey (or both) to the Friendly Confines with a stop on Howard Street.
Not only do we have parking and the Red Line (an easy 20 minute ride to the ballpark), we have lively cafes, cool watering holes and globally-flavored restaurants. Howard Street. Cub fan friendly.
Since 1993, sneakerheads across the Chicagoland area have flocked to P&J Footwear on Howard Street.
Steps from the Howard Street red line, P&J offers it all - from retro shoes to the latest releases. P&J has established itself as the northside's premier sneaker destination, right on Chicago’s Edge at 1643 W. Howard Street.
Perhaps you have tasted Badou Senegalese Cusine’s food at Taste of Chicago or at a local street festivals, so you know you are in for a treat and even if you have not, you are in for a culinary adventure!
Badou Senegalese Cuisine is a casual restaurant in Chicago, IL that offers a range of traditional Senegalese meat and vegetarian dishes. Located at 1947 W. Howard Street.