O’Donovan’s Pub & Restaurant
Classic neighborhood spot for burgers, taps, and big patio energy.
Website →Easy living, family-friendly streets, and a lively main street vibe.
North Center blends classic Chicago charm with everyday convenience. Centered along its namesake corridor, you’ll find well-kept homes, neighborhood cafés and pubs, strong schools, and parks that keep the community buzzing from spring through first snow. Brown Line access and a rich lineup of small businesses make it city living with a neighborhood heartbeat.
Relaxed and friendly with a steady hum of activity. Mornings start with coffee along Lincoln Avenue; afternoons mean park time, errands, or a bike to the river; evenings bring patio dinners, neighborhood taverns, and live music. It’s city life that never feels hectic.
Developed along late-19th/early-20th-century streetcar lines and near industrial corridors, North Center grew as a working- and middle-class enclave. Its sturdy housing stock, transit, and active community groups helped it evolve into a thriving, family-forward neighborhood—without losing its easygoing character.
Classic neighborhood spot for burgers, taps, and big patio energy.
Website →Beloved Mexican fare—casual, flavorful, and family-friendly.
Website →A locals’ favorite for upgraded diner comforts.
Website →Riverfront patio, community vibe, and rotating taps.
Website →Craft-burger cult favorite with a deep beer list.
Website →Chicago staple for hop-forward beers and a lively taproom.
Website →Accessories and gifts from local and global makers.
Shop →Women’s fashion and accessories in nearby Roscoe Village.
Shop →Neighborhood boutique for clothing, gifts, and décor.
Website →Locally made apparel, millinery, and textiles.
Details →Vintage clothing and accessories from the ’50s–’80s.
Website →Fields, pool, playgrounds, and year-round programs.
Park District →Trails through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna.
Park District →Historic indie cinema with first-run and special series.
Showtimes →Chicago’s classic bowling alley—parties, leagues, and cosmic.
Website →Beloved live-music venue on Lincoln Avenue.
Events →Open-studio events and dozens of working artist spaces.
Visit →Art-discovery platform connecting local artists and galleries.
Website →11,229 people live in North Center, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $92,607. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around North Center, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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| Active | 1.01 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.16 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.58 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.92 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.23 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.91 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.07 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.06 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.57 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.94 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.24 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.63 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.63 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.66 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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North Center has 4,702 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in North Center do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,229 people call North Center home. The population density is 28,445.606 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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