Home to roughly 100,000 proud Chicagoans, Lakeview is a mix of energy. The neighborhood is unofficially divided into smaller enclaves: Lakeview East, West Lakeview, Southport Corridor, Boystown & Wrigleyville. It's a mix of the bustling, the peaceful and everything in between. Here you'll find tourists and residents alike vying for space at popular restaurants, cafes, biergartens, boutiques, parks & the lakefront. It's also home to many of the city's "bests" in several categories.
At the corner of Wellington & Broadway, a distinctive blue striped awning marks a Lakeview East favorite, Bobtail. It's the kind of place that no matter the time of day or season, is always housing someone looking to have a scoop or two. And in summer, there are usually lines out the door to prove it. Having lived at this intersection for a few years, it takes serious willpower not to snag another punch on the loyalty card. Go for the Cubby Crunch, waffle cone. It doesn't disappoint. Or bring back a pint to share.
