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A big city like Chicago can't survive without the mom and pop businesses of this city. Most Midwesterners know that once you get rid of mom and pop, nothing tastes good. These stores know how to make you feel at home away from home. Instead of going to Subway, where their sandwiches taste like cardboard, why not support your local businesses? Don't forget to clean your plate and ask for seconds.
Letizia's Natural Bakery
Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
I discovered this place when I was on many a quest for coffee one afternoon. When I walked in, a young guy behind the counter began a conversation with me about the owner, Letizia. He said, “If there is one thing you should know about this place, it’s Letizia. She is like a mother to everyone.”
Its a small cafe filled with tables and desk lamps to do some reading by.Every baked good you can think of is here at
Letizia’s and it’s made with all natural ingredients (hince the name). From Paninis to pies, they’ve got ‘em and don’t think you’ll stop with just the panini.
I discovered this place when I was on many a quest for coffee one afternoon. When I walked in, a young guy behind the counter began a conversation with me about the owner, Letizia. He said, “If there is one thing you should know about this place, it’s Letizia. She is like a mother to everyone.”
Its a small cafe filled with tables and desk lamps to do some reading by.Every baked good you can think of is here at
Letizia’s and it’s made with all natural ingredients (hince the name). From Paninis to pies, they’ve got ‘em and don’t think you’ll stop with just the panini.
Sultan's Market
Sultan's Market
2057 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Falafel anyone? My friends and I ride our bikes over to Sultan’s just to get a huge tub of hummus, falafel and pita bread. I recently discovered that they also have natural aloe water. Yeah, didn’t know you could drink aloe.
They have tons of Middle Eastern candies and strange drinks that we don’t see over here in the US. Dried dates and little savory candies are fun to snack on.
Falafel anyone? My friends and I ride our bikes over to Sultan’s just to get a huge tub of hummus, falafel and pita bread. I recently discovered that they also have natural aloe water. Yeah, didn’t know you could drink aloe.
They have tons of Middle Eastern candies and strange drinks that we don’t see over here in the US. Dried dates and little savory candies are fun to snack on.
T-Shirt Deli Co
1739 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Want a shirt to stay or to go? Made fresh daily, you can design your own shirt, or order a designed and custom made for you and your shirt. You can even design underwear with your face on it. Believe me, I’ve looked into this one.
Just don’t piss ’em off or they might spit on your shirt.
Want a shirt to stay or to go? Made fresh daily, you can design your own shirt, or order a designed and custom made for you and your shirt. You can even design underwear with your face on it. Believe me, I’ve looked into this one.
Just don’t piss ’em off or they might spit on your shirt.
Lula Cafe
Weber's Bakery
El Guapo recommended!!
This south side Chicago landmark has been family owned for three generations. It’s the only place I know in the city where customers will drive two hours on a Sunday morning to pick up baked goods and not even think twice about it.
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
Pivot, EcoSmart Fashion
El Guapo recommended!!
As Chicago’s first clothing store devoted to “ecofashion” all the clothes at this West Loop boutique use organic or sustainable materials.
Not only do they sell nice clothes, but the owner is super-generous and is always looking to give back to the Chicago community, so that’s an added plus.
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
La Pasadita Restaurant
1132 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Eat a taco. Vote For Obama.
Eat a taco. Vote For Obama.
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
La Pasadita Restaurant
1141 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Location # 2. 5 doors down from the original.
Location # 2. 5 doors down from the original.
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
La Pasadita
1142 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Location # 3 across the street from Location # 2.
WTF?? I don’t get it either. But I don’t care.
El Guapo says “Da me los tacos”. Nom nom nom.
La Pasadita Tacos = small slice of heaven.
Location # 3 across the street from Location # 2.
WTF?? I don’t get it either. But I don’t care.
El Guapo says “Da me los tacos”. Nom nom nom.
La Pasadita Tacos = small slice of heaven.
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
Old Town Ale House
El Guapo recommended!!
Probably the best bar in Chicago. All the crusty old regulars at this divey Old Town watering hold have there faces painted up on the walls. There are also some interesting nudey paintings on the walls painted by the owner, including a new one of VPILF, Sarah Palin.
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
Letizia Herself!
I’ve never met Letizia, but she looks sweet like mom, right?
Olivia's
Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
No need to go to a huge grocery store conglomerate, you’ll just get lost in there anyway. There are too many isles!
Located in the heart of Bucktown, this quaint little market has all the little essentials you need for your cabinets and refrigerators. Plus, healthy options to grab when you’re on the go.
No need to go to a huge grocery store conglomerate, you’ll just get lost in there anyway. There are too many isles!
Located in the heart of Bucktown, this quaint little market has all the little essentials you need for your cabinets and refrigerators. Plus, healthy options to grab when you’re on the go.
The Heartland Cafe
New Heartland Cafe Inc the
7000 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Want to pretend you’re not in the city anymore? Maybe you’re homesick. The Heartland Cafe is a Bohemian getaway in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
There is a little general store beside the cafe with natural cleaning products, coffee, and hippie clothes! Family owned and they will welcome you into it. Just be sure to order the fried green tomatoes!
Want to pretend you’re not in the city anymore? Maybe you’re homesick. The Heartland Cafe is a Bohemian getaway in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
There is a little general store beside the cafe with natural cleaning products, coffee, and hippie clothes! Family owned and they will welcome you into it. Just be sure to order the fried green tomatoes!
Where To Find 'Em
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
THEIR COFFEE IS AMAZING!!! This hipster cafe has become one of my favorite places to get breakfast and a cup of coffee. Located in Logan Square, Lula has a casual bohemian, casual atmosphere that no chain restaurant can EVER recreate.
THEIR COFFEE IS AMAZING!!! This hipster cafe has become one of my favorite places to get breakfast and a cup of coffee. Located in Logan Square, Lula has a casual bohemian, casual atmosphere that no chain restaurant can EVER recreate.
The Grouch- Mom & Pop Killer
This video was just recently released and is all about Mom & Pop shops. If you want to know more about The Grouch, there’s and interview with him HERE
added by Dead C 11/12/2008
Weber's Bakery
7055 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Legend has it that guys have proposed to their girlfriends just so they could get some of Weber’s famous buttercream wedding cake. Whether the legend is true or not, the bottom line is the stuff is good. You should try it.
El Guapo also recommends Grandpa’s Rye Bread.
Legend has it that guys have proposed to their girlfriends just so they could get some of Weber’s famous buttercream wedding cake. Whether the legend is true or not, the bottom line is the stuff is good. You should try it.
El Guapo also recommends Grandpa’s Rye Bread.
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
Pivot Boutique
1101 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Wanna look cool, save the planet and walk away with bucketloads of good karma? Come to this place and kill three birds with one stone.
Wanna look cool, save the planet and walk away with bucketloads of good karma? Come to this place and kill three birds with one stone.
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
La Pasadita
El Guapo recommended!!
Since El Guapo moved to Chicago from LA, this is the best carne asada taco that I’ve found in Chicago.
This family-owned hole-in-the-wall has been serving up grindy tacos to Chicagoans since 1976. The weird part about this place is that there are three different locations all on the SAME block??!! Not sure if they got this real estate business strategy from the game of Monopoly or what, but who cares, these tacos are bueno. Go to any one of the taquerias. You won’t be dissapointed .
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
a la Card, Chicago: The Best Way to Find Your Favorite Mom N Pop Restaurant
El Guapo recommended!!
Quite possibly the best purchase I’ve made since I’ve been in Chicago. A la Card is like a Mom and Pop version of the Zagat guide only much, much cooler and with way better restaurants.
Basically, the guide is a deck of 52 cards. Each card describes an awesome owner-operated restaurant in the city ranging from fancy-schmancy French cuisine to hole in the wall Thai food and taco joints. The best part is that each card is also a $10 gift certificate to the restaurant it describes so you get to find great new mom and pop restaurants and you also get a little discount on your meal to boot.
You can pick up a deck at a number of indie food stores around the city or purchase them online
added by ElGuapo 11/13/2008
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I like how you put all three El Pasadita locals on there. It is quite bizarre that they are all on the same block.
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