Humboldt Park
Boricua! Just 4 miles west of downtown, Humboldt Park is a vibrant, simmering ethno-dimensional taco wrapped around a bustling 219-acre park. Historically diverse, culturally magnificent, with Scandinavian and Polish roots, Humboldt's now the beating heart of Chicago’s mighty Puerto Rican community. Suffice it to say, we’ve got it all: jibaritos, pierogis, ancient oaks, cold beer, cumbia, slow-pitch, good people.
Space Oddities
The Sinkhole at Thomas & Washtenaw
Shokolad
Scofflaw
Salsedo Press
Roeser's Bakery
Puerto Rico Food & Liquors
Pierogi Street
Papa's Cache Sabroso
Margie's Candies
Lockdown
Tastee Freez
Katherine Anne Confections
Humboldt Park: Fieldhouse
Equally stunning and decrepit.
Humboldt House
Ground Control
For Dog's Sake
Cup & Spoon
C.C. Ferns
Café Colao
Bullhead Cantina
Archie's
Adams & Son Gardens
606 Trail
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C.C. Ferns
- Address
- 2806 West Augusta Boulevard
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Hidden 'round the corner of California and Augusta, CC Ferns is a one of those sweet little spots you always dream of stumbling across. Weekday or weekend, begin your day here with cortado, espresso, or an iced coffee brewed from Ferns' custom Metropolis roast. Mysteriously dubbed “Project X,” it's needfully strong with a cocoa and earth forward flavor, no acidity or bitterness here. Opened in 2015, the cafe is owned by the folks at The California Clipper and shares a backroom with the dimly-lit dive, which has been there since 1937. The bar's liquor license extends to the cafe, making it a Sunday morning mecca where you can pick up an adorably named Boozy Steamer. During the weekday billable hours, maybe stick with a doughnut and cold brew—the steamers do not mess around. We highly recommend the Scotch & Honey, made with Famous Grouse, almond and honey, for a double-edged buzz.