Welcome to Logan Square
Known for its lush historic boulevards, Logan Square lies northwest of downtown Chicago. The greater Logan Square area includes the neighborhoods of Logan Square, Bucktown, Palmer Square, and parts of Kosciuszko Park and Belmont Gardens.
The neighborhood is known for its historic architecture, diverse community, and vibrant arts and culture scene. You’ll find a number of art galleries, street art murals, theaters, and music venues, as well as several parks and outdoor spaces, including the 606 trail.
At the center of Logan Square is the three-way intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, Logan Boulevard and Kedzie Boulevard. There you’ll find the Illinois Centennial Monument which was built in 1918 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Illinois becoming a state.
A thriving commercial corridor extends from the square along Milwaukee Avenue and hosts a diverse roster of notable restaurants, shops, and bars. The wide boulevards are home to stunningly preserved Victorian homes and historic mansions.
Tucked away throughout the neighborhood, you’ll find numerous restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, and breweries offering a wide range cuisine and refreshments. And there are plenty of parks and green spaces that residents enjoy year-round.
Transportation is plentiful, with easy access to the Edens Expressway (90/94), many CTA Blue Line EL stops, a Metra commuter train station, and bus lines that cross the neighborhood.
Logan Square Real Estate
Homebuyers in Logan Square will find historic mansions, 3-flats, modern condo complexes and townhouses, new construction properties, multi-unit buildings, and mixed-use buildings.
Stately greystones, grand Victorian estates, brick vintage walk-ups, and classic Chicago-style bungalows lend the neighborhood a majestic old-world nostalgia that harkens back to when the city was just developing.
Additionally, there are a variety of apartment buildings, ranging from small walk-up buildings to larger complexes with amenities such as fitness centers and rooftop pools. Multi-unit buildings, including two- to four-flat buildings, are also popular among investors and owner-occupants looking to generate rental income.
Logan Square also has many mixed-use buildings that combine residential and commercial space. These properties often feature retail or office space on the ground floor, with apartments or condos on the upper floors.
Overall, Logan Square offers a wide range of real estate options to fit different lifestyles and budgets, making it a popular neighborhood for Chicago homebuyers.
What To Do in Logan Square
- Check out the street art - There are many unique and colorful murals and street art installations throughout Logan Square, many of which are created by local artists. Many residents and tourists make sure to snap a pic at the Greetings from Chicago mural on Milwaukee Ave.
- Attend a festival - Logan Square hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year, including the Logan Square Arts Festival, the Chicago Latino Film Festival, and the Square Roots Music Festival.
- Catch a cult film at The Logan - The Logan Theatre is a vintage movie house that has been revamped to include a cozy bar and lounge. It screens everything from first-run films to cult classics to indie favorites. It also hosts the annual Chicago Underground Film Festival, the longest-running underground film fest in the world.
- Take a ride on the 606 (formerly Bloomingdale Trail) - Built on the site of old railroad tracks, the 606 trail is a pedestrian and bike thoroughfare. Vibrant and eclectic public art lines the street-level concrete walls.
- Spend a Sunday morning at the Farmer’s Market - The Logan Square Farmers Market is held every Sunday during the summer months and offers a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, and artisanal products.
- Stroll along the boulevards - This is a favorite pastime of locals. Just take a walk down the shady tree-lined streets and marvel at the beautiful homes along the way.
- Pick a restaurant, any restaurant - You will not be disappointed. Logan Square’s restaurant scene is booming, with everything from casual eateries, hidden speakeasies, speciality cocktail bars, and brew pubs, to fine dining.
- Grab some coffee - There are plenty of unique coffee houses keeping the residents of Logan Square caffeinated. New Wave Coffee, Sip of Hope, Damn Fine Coffee Bar, Chiqueolatte are just a few of the must-trys.
- Try a Jibarito - A Jibarito is a Puerto Rican sandwich that is made with flattened and fried green plantains instead of bread. It usually contains meat (such as steak or chicken), lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise or garlic-flavored sauce. The sandwich is said to have originated in Chicago's Puerto Rican community in the 1990s, and the sandwich has become a beloved symbol of the neighborhood's cultural diversity and heritage. Today, there are many restaurants and food stands in the neighborhood that serve Jibaritos, but residents always sing the praises of Jibaritos y Mas on the corner of Fullerton and Kimball.
- Grab a bite at an outdoor patio - Parsons Chicken and Fish, Park and Field, and Bang Bang Pie are just a few of the beloved outdoor patio dining options in Logan Square.
- Hang out in the park - The parks and boulevards of Logan Square are well-loved and well-used. On any given day, you’ll find residents and guests lounging in a hammock, reading on a blanket, playing with pets, building snowmen, enjoying picnics, practicing circus arts, or holding impromptu concerts.
