Ben & Sam's Best of Bridgeport

Ben & Sam
Ben & Sam's Best of Bridgeport

Coffee

We have 3 great local coffee shops in easy walking distance - you can't go wrong with any of them!
A slightly longer walk, but worth it for some of the best coffee in the city. Simple hipster vibe. Premium pricing. The Las Nubes beans are Ben’s favorite, amazing for french press or cold brew. Plentiful indoor and outdoor seating and remote work friendly.
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Bridgeport Coffeehouse
3101 S Morgan St
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A slightly longer walk, but worth it for some of the best coffee in the city. Simple hipster vibe. Premium pricing. The Las Nubes beans are Ben’s favorite, amazing for french press or cold brew. Plentiful indoor and outdoor seating and remote work friendly.
Ben’s favorite haunt, with a consistent local crowd. Reasonable prices, indoor and outdoor seating, and remote work friendly. Very unique space, with a punk rock / skater vibe. Try the ham and cheese croissant, sourced locally from Bridgeport Bakery, or the Mackalope sandwich for breakfast - pancakes instead of bread!
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Jackalope Coffee & Tea House
755 W 32nd St
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Ben’s favorite haunt, with a consistent local crowd. Reasonable prices, indoor and outdoor seating, and remote work friendly. Very unique space, with a punk rock / skater vibe. Try the ham and cheese croissant, sourced locally from Bridgeport Bakery, or the Mackalope sandwich for breakfast - pancakes instead of bread!
Clean, bright, mid-century modern decor and an on-site roastery. Premium pricing. The coffee is good, but the sandwiches are excellent and truly worth the money. Limited indoor and outdoor seating.
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Bad Owl Coffee Roasters
3315 South Morgan Street
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Clean, bright, mid-century modern decor and an on-site roastery. Premium pricing. The coffee is good, but the sandwiches are excellent and truly worth the money. Limited indoor and outdoor seating.

Food

Our favorite places to eat within easy walking distance!
Delicious and affordable wraps and plates with both meat and veggie options. Casual.
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Zaytune Mediterranean Grill
3129 S Morgan St
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Delicious and affordable wraps and plates with both meat and veggie options. Casual.
Hidden at the back of this small grocery is the best taqueria counter in the area. Split the 3-lb “baby burrito” with a friend or two.
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Martinez Supermarket
3301 S Morgan St
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Hidden at the back of this small grocery is the best taqueria counter in the area. Split the 3-lb “baby burrito” with a friend or two.
Family-owned and operated. Sandwiches, pasta, and soup with outdoor seating.
Soluri's
3142 S Morgan St
Family-owned and operated. Sandwiches, pasta, and soup with outdoor seating.
Nicely presented Japanese restaurant with a big menu and excellent ramen. Open until midnight or later most nights.
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Shinya Ramen House - Midnight Diner 深夜食堂
3240 S Halsted St
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Nicely presented Japanese restaurant with a big menu and excellent ramen. Open until midnight or later most nights.
Casual storefront eatery offering Greek staples in plated, wrap, and bowl form, along with burgers and authentic dessert.
GREEK PRIME
Casual storefront eatery offering Greek staples in plated, wrap, and bowl form, along with burgers and authentic dessert.
Reasonably priced and delicious Chinese restaurant, offering both authentic and American-style dishes. The signature dumplings and potstickers are hand-made and fantastic.
Four Seasons Dumplings 四季饺子馆
Reasonably priced and delicious Chinese restaurant, offering both authentic and American-style dishes. The signature dumplings and potstickers are hand-made and fantastic.
Hipster styling meets authentic Mexican recipes. Small menu, but everything is amazing. Limited indoor seating and a large and attractive patio.
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Antique Taco
1000 W 35th St
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Hipster styling meets authentic Mexican recipes. Small menu, but everything is amazing. Limited indoor seating and a large and attractive patio.
Chicago locals only eat deep dish on special occasions (or never!). Phil's serves an outstanding example of tavern-style, which is the "everyday" Chicago pizza. Simple interior with ample seating.
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Phil's Pizza
1102 W 35th St
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Chicago locals only eat deep dish on special occasions (or never!). Phil's serves an outstanding example of tavern-style, which is the "everyday" Chicago pizza. Simple interior with ample seating.

Bars / Breweries

Liquor store and hipster bar in one, serving a variety of rare and unique craft beers. People come from all over the city, the region, and even from out of state to visit.
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Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st St
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Liquor store and hipster bar in one, serving a variety of rare and unique craft beers. People come from all over the city, the region, and even from out of state to visit.
The local watering hole, and a great place to catch some local color, especially before or after a Sox game.
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Bernice's Tavern
3238 S Halsted St
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The local watering hole, and a great place to catch some local color, especially before or after a Sox game.
Ultra-hip space, great beer, excellent food.
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Marz Community Brewing Company
3630 S Iron St
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Ultra-hip space, great beer, excellent food.

Groceries

Small local grocery store with fresh produce (including Mexican and Chinese staples), excellent house-made guacamole, and a delicious homemade tamale stand out front.
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Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak Rd
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Small local grocery store with fresh produce (including Mexican and Chinese staples), excellent house-made guacamole, and a delicious homemade tamale stand out front.
Full-size chain grocery store.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
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Full-size chain grocery store.

Drug Stores/Pharmacies

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Walgreens
1554 E 55th St
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CVS
6315 S Pulaski Rd
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Parks

Charming neighborhood park with large playground and open space.
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Wilson Park
4630 N Milwaukee Ave
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Charming neighborhood park with large playground and open space.
Palmisano is a case study in urban renewal: a limestone quarry turned landfill turned park, features a hiking/jogging trail, fishing pond, and impressive views of the Chicago skyline.
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Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
2700 S Halsted St
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Palmisano is a case study in urban renewal: a limestone quarry turned landfill turned park, features a hiking/jogging trail, fishing pond, and impressive views of the Chicago skyline.
A sprawling open space with a playground, soccer fields, and lagoon.
McKinley Park
2210 W Pershing Rd
A sprawling open space with a playground, soccer fields, and lagoon.
An urban oasis, tucked away in the South Loop. Great place for a picnic, with bathrooms and good coffee nearby. Site of the Clarke House Museum, one of the oldest structures in Chicago.
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Chicago Women's Park & Gardens
1801 S Indiana Ave
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An urban oasis, tucked away in the South Loop. Great place for a picnic, with bathrooms and good coffee nearby. Site of the Clarke House Museum, one of the oldest structures in Chicago.

Urgent Care / Hospitals

Just in case.
Physicians Urgent Care has several locations nearby. From personal experience, we recommend the West Loop location.
Physicians Immediate Care - West Loop
600 W Adams St
Physicians Urgent Care has several locations nearby. From personal experience, we recommend the West Loop location.
Nationally ranked major research hospital.
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Rush University Medical Center
1620 W Harrison St
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Nationally ranked major research hospital.