🌍 Taste the World on One Street 🌯 🥘 Albany Park Food Crawl 🍽️

🍽️ Flavors of Albany Park – Lawrence East Route 🌍

Expect a mouthwatering journey through Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines—all in one neighborhood!

🗓 Wednesday, June 25, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Check-in Location: 3403 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
🎟️ TICKET REQUIRED – Buy your ticket BEFORE you RSVP!
🎫 🎟 BUY TICKETS HERE
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New Year. New Route. New Restaurants. New Management.
Last year was a mixed bag, but we’re giving this incredible food crawl one more shot—this time with the Lawrence East Route, featuring new businesses and improved organization. Join us for a delicious evening sampling global cuisines right in Albany Park!
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🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS (select Lawrence East Route!):

• $40 – Adults
• $13 – Kids (12 and under)
• $25 – Students (with ID)
• $25 – Seniors (60+) ← most of us will use this discount!

🛑 Tickets often sell out—buy your ticket BEFORE RSVPing here on Meetup!
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📍 Start Location: 3403 W Lawrence Ave
🚶‍♀️ Ends about 6 blocks away from start – plan ahead if driving!
⏱️ Schedule:

• 5:00 PM – Group meets at check-in
• Get your Tasting Passport (your ticket for samples!)
• Enjoy a self-paced stroll to each stop

Running late? Call the host to catch up! Most stops are along Lawrence Ave.
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🍴 Lawrence East Route Stops + Addresses (2025):

1. Nighthawk – 4744 N Kimball Ave
2. SUBO Filipino Kitchen – 4712 N Kimball Ave
3. Arzan Cafe – 4702 N Kimball Ave
4. Rosita’s Tacos & Cocina – 3336 W Lawrence Ave
5. Lockal Bar & Pizzeria – 3301 W Lawrence Ave
6. Kabobi – Persian & Mediterranean Grill – 3224 W Lawrence Ave
7. Restaurante Guatemalteco Tikal Sabor Chapin–3216 W Lawrence Ave
8. Antepli Mediterranean Grill – 4849 N Kedzie Ave
9. Campesino Restaurant – 3207-09 W Lawrence Ave
10. El Fogón de Elena Restaurante – 3149 W Lawrence Ave
11. Pupuseria & Restaurant El Cuscatleco – 3125 W Lawrence Ave
12. La Michoacana Chicago – 3108 W Lawrence Ave
13. Taqueria y Carnitas Don Valdez – 3119 W Lawrence Ave
14. PrimeTime Bar & Grill – 3057 W Lawrence Ave
15. Brü Coffeeworks – 3005 W Lawrence Ave

Take your time, enjoy generous samples, and soak up Albany Park’s incredible diversity! Expect a world tour of cuisine—from Guatemalan pupusas and Persian kebabs to Filipino BBQ and Salvadoran sweets.
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🚗 Getting There:

• CTA-accessible: Use CTA Trip Planner – close to Kimball Brown Line and buses
• Driving? Metered parking on Lawrence, Kedzie, Kimball
• Side street parking is limited – watch for permit zones
• Some lot parking near Kimball/Lawrence intersection

🔗 More info on the event
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📌 No Show Policy:

• 3 no-shows without updating = 3-month RSVP freeze
• RSVP changes close at event start time
• Always check in with host at the event
• Multiple no-shows = removal from the group

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🎉 Come hungry, bring a friend, and get ready to eat your way around the world—right in Albany Park! Let’s support local businesses, try new flavors, and enjoy one of Chicago’s most vibrant culinary events together!