Albany Park & Irving Park East

The residents of the Chicago neighborhood of Albany Park and Irving Park East cannot be easily classified. Since the Ravenswood El began bringing commerce into the neighborhood around Lawrence and Kimball almost 100 years ago, immigrants from many different cultures have made Albany Park and Irving Park East their new home. As a result, the neighborhood's residents now speak an estimated 25+ different languages. This diversity is rarely matched by other Chicago communities and offers a vast array of cultural experiences.
A stretch of Lawrence Avenue has been dubbed Seoul Drive due to the collection of Korean-owned shops and businesses in the area; approximately 40% of the businesses in this neighborhood are Korean-owned. One can also find Italian, Japanese, Jewish, Palestinian and many other culturally-oriented shops, restaurants and businesses in Albany Park and Irving Park East. You can eat at Gigio's Pizza and Thai Touch Restaurant and then shop at Khyam Meat and Grocery without leaving the neighborhood.
Albany Park and Irving Park East border on the Chicago River, providing some very scenic spots and parks for dining, living and recreation.
Located at the northern end of CTA's Brown Line [Ravenswood], Albany Park sits halfway between the Loop and O'Hare Airport.
Featured in Albany Park & Irving Park East:
Albany Park & Irving Park East Dining
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Ferndell and Marias Restaurant
3956 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0840
Cuisine: American
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Cafe Lutz
2458 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-7785
Cuisine: European
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Nancy's Original Stuffed Pizza
3970 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-8182
Cuisine: Pizza/Italian
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Arun's Thai Restaurant
4156 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-1909
Cuisine: Thai
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Hot Shots Bar
5151 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60625
773-334-5338
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Chicago Kalbi Korean Restaurant
3752 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 604-8183
Cuisine: Asian
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Mirabell Restaurant & Lounge
3454 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-1962
Cuisine: German
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Sabatino's Restaurant & Lounge
4441 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 283-8331
Cuisine: Italian
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Thai Little Home Cafe
4747 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 478-3944
Cuisine: Thai
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Montrose Saloon
2933 W. Montrose
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-7663
Albany Park & Irving Park East Resources
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Kindred Hospital
2544 W. Montrose
Chicago, IL 60618
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Swedish Covenant Hospital
5145 N. California
Chicago, IL 60625
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Post Office
2522 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60625
Albany Park & Irving Park East Entertainment
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Lincoln Square Lanes
484 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-8191
Albany Park & Irving Park East Shopping
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Aldi Foods
2431 W Montrose
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-7785
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John's Food Mart
4947 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 588-5256
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Good Byes
3505 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 604-8183
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Harvestime Foods
2532 Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 989-4400
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Clark Market
4853 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60625
773.479.2262
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Thrift & Resale
3240 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60625
773-486-6520
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Peek Inn
2933 W. Irving Park
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-5197
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Le Ballet Petit School
4630 N. Francisco
Chicago, IL 60625
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Waters Elementary
4540 N. Cambell
Chicago, IL 60625
Albany Park & Irving Park East Schools
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Early Learning Center
3021 W. Montrose
Chicago, IL 60618
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Our Lady of Mercy
4416 N. Troy
Chicago, IL 60625
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Gospel Outreach Christian School
2800 W. Cullom
Chicago, IL 60618
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Newton Bateman School
4220 N. Richmond
Chicago, IL 60618
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Transfiguration School
5044 N. Rockwell
Chicago, IL 60625







