2141-45 W. Fletcher St

Roscoe Village: Adjacent to Lakeview--one of Chicago's best known residential neighborhoods--sits the relatively quiet Roscoe Village, a quaint, understated, yet somehow animated neighborhood that strikes a surprising balance that few other neighborhoods can pull off. Yet Roscoe Village manages that balance with grace. Originally developed as a residential neighborhood for the area's factory workers, Roscoe Village has plenty of Chicago's usual offerings: brownstones, bungalows, and, in keeping with the area's popularity, factory spaces-turned-condos. Nicknamed "The Village Within the City," this neighborhood's main business avenue--Roscoe Street--is the area's natural meeting point with an abundance of locally owned restaurants and shops. If you like brunch, you'll feel right at home in Roscoe Village. This neighborhood has many destination brunch spots as well as old-school institutions, but Roscoe Village isn't just serving up eggs and bacon. You can find everything from Cuban fare and sushi to Turkish cuisine and deep-dish pizza along Roscoe Street alone. While day-to-day errands and going out could hardly be more convenient, your commute downtown is not so simple. On the far, far eastside of Roscoe Village are two Brown Line stations, which take you directly to the Loop in about 40 minutes. But those who live in the heart of the neighborhood will have to navigate the city's bus routes to get to the Downtown area, or at least be prepared for a decent walk to the train station. There is some good news here though: the interstate is just a few minutes to the west and south, so those who are in the habit of driving or ride sharing to work have little to worry about. And there's no denying that once you are back within the confines of Roscoe Village, you really don't need to leave, as all of your entertainment and shopping needs can be accomplished on foot. Walk score: 84/100 Transit score: 64/100 Bike score: 82/100