Andersonville

lgbtq residential · 60640

Andersonville is the rare Chicago neighborhood where a third date can be a hardware-store run and still feel romantic. Clark Street between Foster and Bryn Mawr is dense with wine bars, Swedish bakeries, and queer-owned everything, anchoring a scene that is openly LGBTQ-forward without being gatekept. The dating pool skews settled: thirties-plus, partnered or partnering, dog people. Hopleaf and Simon's Tavern carry the brunt of first-meet drinks. Honest tradeoffs: rents have caught up to the charm, the Red Line walk from Berwyn is longer than it looks in winter, and the vibe rewards earnestness over edge. Bring conversation, not a bit.

23,727

singles 22–50

53%

male

$54,385

median income

$1,413

median rent

The data

Andersonville by the numbers

Andersonville runs male-heavy, about 53% men to 47% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Andersonville is about $54,400.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The City of Chicago, where Andersonville sits, voted about 77% for Harris over Trump in 2024 — the core is heavily Democratic.
● Verified · Cook County / Chicago BOE 2024 canvass
The median renter in Andersonville pays about $1,410 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 23,700 Andersonville residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

21 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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Vibe

21 spots across Andersonville

Andersonville
Activity
Aragon Ballroom
Live music venue★ 4.1 · 5,906
Wheelchair access
Andersonville
Drinks
Little Bad Wolf
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 3,869
Andersonville
Dining
Calo Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,660
Andersonville
Cafés
Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 1,487
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
6056 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,487 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Andersonville
Activity
Lock Chicago Escape Rooms - Evanston
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 1,388
Wheelchair access
Find it
2510 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 1,388 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lock Chicago Escape Rooms - Evanston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Andersonville
Activity
Studio W.I.P. - Uptown Chicago
Painting studio★ 4.9 · 994
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1047 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 994 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Studio W.I.P. - Uptown Chicago.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Andersonville
Dining
Bar Roma
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 942
Andersonville
Drinks
Little Madrid Tapas-Café
Tapas bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 716
Andersonville
Drinks
Simon's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 636
Andersonville
Dining
Oda Mediterranean
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 593
Andersonville
Dining
Vincent
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 530
Andersonville
Dining
Anteprima
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 523
Andersonville
Dining
ORA sushi
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 454
Andersonville
Activity
Le Piano
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.5 · 448
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
6970 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 448 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Le Piano.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 to 11 PM
Tue6 to 11 PM
Wed6 to 11 PM
Thu6 to 11 PM
Fri6 to 11 PM
Sat6 PM to 12 AM
Sun6 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Andersonville
Dining
Regalia bar & restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 440
Andersonville
Activity
Timber Lanes Bowling Alley
Bowling alley★ 4.7 · 412
Wheelchair access
Find it
1851 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 412 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Timber Lanes Bowling Alley.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 12 AM
Tue2 PM to 12 AM
Wed2 PM to 12 AM
Thu2 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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Andersonville
Dining
Jin Ju
Korean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 410
Andersonville
Drinks
Nobody's Darling
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 403
Andersonville
Dining
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 364
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
5553 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 364 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 6 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Andersonville
Cafés
Vaca’s Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 334
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2324 W Giddings St, Chicago, IL 60625
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 334 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Vaca’s Creamery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 9:30 PM
Tue1 to 9:30 PM
Wed1 to 9:30 PM
Thu1 to 9:30 PM
Fri1 to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Delivery · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Site Maps
Andersonville
Activity
Ladd Arboretum
Arboretum★ 4.5 · 33
Wheelchair access
Find it
2024 N McCormick Blvd, Evanston, IL 60201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 33 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ladd Arboretum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8:30 AM to 5 PM
Tue8:30 AM to 5 PM
Wed8:30 AM to 5 PM
Thu8:30 AM to 5 PM
Fri8:30 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Andersonville

Andersonville by the numbers

Local date spots

Aragon Ballroom

Little Bad Wolf

Calo Ristorante

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

Lock Chicago Escape Rooms - Evanston

Studio W.I.P. - Uptown Chicago

Bar Roma

Little Madrid Tapas-Café

Simon's Tavern

Oda Mediterranean

Vincent

Anteprima

ORA sushi

Le Piano

Regalia bar & restaurant

Timber Lanes Bowling Alley

Jin Ju

Nobody's Darling

Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar

Vaca’s Creamery

Ladd Arboretum

Reach Andersonville singles right where they plan dates.