Guide to Cubs Game Day in the Southport Corridor & Roscoe Village
Cubs Opening Day is coming up on April 7. You can hear the cheers from Wrigley Field and feel the energy of fans walking around sporting Cubs gear on game days along the Southport Corridor. Roscoe Village is just west of Wrigley Field and a great place to catch the Addison bus to take you to the stadium or enjoy a lovely stroll while browsing neighborhood shops and stopping at a local bar for a drink. Read our guide for how to make the most of a Cubs game day with shops and restaurants along the Southport Corridor and Roscoe Village whether you’re watching the game at Wrigley Field or in front of the TV.
Southport Corridor
Shop along the Southport Corridor for Cubs apparel. The Denim Lounge for Men has stylish Cubs t-shirts, hats socks and jackets in store. Check out their online store and find even more goodies in their shop. BabyDolls Boutique is the place to go for Cubs apparel for kids! Browse their online store and their shop along the Southport Corridor for more! Cathy Lancaster Gallery created custom baseballs in her patterns! Stop in her gallery located on Addison on your way to the game. Browse some other popular shops along the street such as Krista K Boutique, Alice & Wonder, Click Shoes & More, The Guild, Discover CBD and Primrose!
Didn’t get tickets to the game? Head to a Southport Corridor Bar to watch nearby and still hear the cheers from the stadium. Toons Bar & Grill has delicious bar eats, friendly staff and a great atmosphere to watch the Cubs game. The Butcher's Tap has a wonderful expanded sidewalk cafe and indoor seating to enjoy some drinks and food while you watch the game and take in the Cubs energy with fans walking along the sidewalk.
Enjoy a sweet treat. Stop into Candyality to browse their amazing candy selection and find some nostalgic favorites! Find out your candy personality based on what you pick at checkout. Southport Grocery & Cafe offers delicious baked goods from cupcakes to rice krispie treats, so stop in for something delicious and check out the tasty offerings in their grocery section while you’re there. Jeni's Ice Cream near the Southport Brown Line Station is the perfect game day treat to enjoy while exploring the wonderful art and shopping along the Southport Corridor.
Grab a bite to eat from a local restaurant. In our Beyond Wrigley virtual neighborhood tour, we highlighted Cafe Tola as a Cubs player favorite for their delicious empanadas. Give them a try and order a cafe beverage to go with it! Steingold's is on the north end of the Southport Corridor and has some seriously amazing sandwiches that you can order from their takeout window. Corridor Brewery is a micro brewpub serving the freshest beer that comes straight from their tap and delicious eats using ingredients from local farms. Coalfire Pizza serves delicious wood-fired pizza with a great sidewalk cafe and lovely staff. Crosby's Kitchen is a family favorite serving comforting midwestern-influenced dishes. Coda di Volpe serves Southern Italian cuisine specializing in pizza Napoletana. Tango Sur is a popular Argentinian steakhouse with delicious eats. Tuco & Blondie is a perfect spot if you’re looking to enjoy margaritas and tacos on a lovely patio. Doña Tola is abuelita inspired, authentic Mexican cooking featuring slow braised comfort foods by Chef Victoria Salamanca.
Enjoy more entertainment before or after the game. Music Box Theatre is a neighborhood staple where you can watch a movie with some classic movie theater snacks! Aura Candle Bar offers a fun candle making experience where you can create your own scented candle with over 100 fragrance options for you to choose from! Check out our Lakeview Low-Line Art Walk adventure, which is a virtual walking tour to explore the beautiful murals throughout Southport Corridor and the Lakeview Low-Line! Catch a theater performance at Mercury Theater.
Roscoe Village
Grab a drink with friends at a local bar and sport your Cubs gear in Roscoe Village! The Village Tap, Four Treys Tavern, Roscoe Village Pub, Four Moon Tavern, The Reveler, Commonwealth Tavern, and Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant have excellent drink selections and a great atmosphere to watch the game and catch up with friends.
Enjoy a delicious meal at local restaurants for dine-in or takeout. For classic game-day eats, head to John’s Place, The Region or Bartoli’s Pizzeria. Volo Restaurant Wine Bar, Le Sud, and Savannah Supper Club are great spots for a tasty meal in a beautiful atmosphere, while Same Same offers fantastic Thai food. For breakfast, check out Kitsch'n on Roscoe, Orange Restaurant, and Lucy’s Cafe!
Browse neighborhood shops to check out their unique offerings and support local, such as Winnie Cooper Boutique, Moondance Chicago, Cinnamon Boutique, A Pied or Kickin', Cubbington's Cabinet, Ellie Thompson + Co, And Studio, RoscoeBooks, The Denim Lounge, Denim Lounge in Motion, or Kenneth Ludwig!
Keep your energy up to cheer extra loud during the game with coffee and sweet treats from a local spot, such as Botanical Cafe or Dip and Sip Donuts!
Are you planning on watching the game from home? Our neighborhood liquor stores have you covered! Pick-up game day drinks from Brix Catering, Lush Wine & Spirits, or Miska's Liquors!
A new season of baseball = a new you too! Get ready for game day by visiting Conexion Salon & Spa, Lik Salon, Blossom Nails, or Sugar Pop Salon.
Find more local businesses in Lakeview and Roscoe Village in our online business directory here.