Vintage shopping is a lot of work! Here are a few places you can refuel throughout your journey.
Chiqueo Latte: Start your day strong in this cozy Dutch-inspired cafe at 2643 N. Milwaukee Ave. with a flavored latte, filling sandwich, or acai bowl. One of their specialties is an $8.95 iced knafeh latte, which is made with a double shot of espresso, macadamia milk, rose, and pistachio, and topped with rose ricotta cream and kataifi.
Café Con Leche: This Latin restaurant at 2714 N. Milwaukee Ave. is open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., so you can stop by whenever the vintage shopping becomes too overwhelming. Grab a $5.75 café con leche for the road, or stick around for brunch, and they’ll spike it with Kahlúa or Baileys for you.
Andros Taverna: When you’re ready to call it a day and grab dinner, stop by this wood-fired Greek restaurant at 2542 N. Milwaukee Ave. for Mediterranean seafood, roasted lamb, and hearty salads. (They had me at the $14 spicy whipped feta with pita.)
Meadowlark: If you need some extra time to gossip, stop by this moody cocktail bar at 2812 W. Palmer St. Every year, they release a new themed collection of drinks, and their current menu is a tribute to the flora and fauna of the Midwest.
