Comments on: Bridgeport, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:02:40 +0000

Hi. I live in Bridgeport and a lot of restaurants you mentioned are ones that I will have to try out!

A few Mexican places that I love are Adelitas and also Martinez supermercado.

Definitely check out Marz brewery if you are in the area.

Also note about safety
Bridgeport has a strong history of white supremacy in the neighborhood and a strong police presence. While the neighborhood is changing, just two years ago there were white vigalantes with baseball bats checking IDS in order for people to get into the neighborhood.

By: Ada

Ada — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:24 +0000

I’ve been to Chicago dozens of times (my dad’s family all lives in the western ‘burbs) and even though I have been to a Sox’s game, I’m not familiar with Bridgeport at all! This post made me think I better rectify that on my next trip. It looks like I’ve been missing out on some seriously amazing restaurants.

By: Melinda

Melinda — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:12:48 +0000

In all my visits to Chicago I have never heard of Bridgeport! Jackelope Coffee looks so funky and fun and I would love to visit that art center. The safety tips are really helpful too.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:24:00 +0000

Some of the Bridgetown Chinese meals look delicious but no good for me as a vegetarian. The eggplant parmesan dish sounds yummy though followed by a nice iced coffee. I also like the sound of the nature park for the skyline.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:26:37 +0000

You’re correct – Bridgeport is not a “tourist hotspot”. In fact, I’ve never heard of it. But after your promise of the culinary scene there, I was hooked. I love the idea of the northern Chinese xiaochi, and Sichuan food, and I love Taiwan-fan; too bad it’s the only one in Chicago?? I bet you can find others. The art center and park both look huge.

I love travel advice that is not related to a specific sight, but rather to a neighborhood, an area, where someone just says “Here’s a cool place to hang out”. That’s what more travelers need.

By: Linda (LD Holland)

Linda (LD Holland) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:27:47 +0000

I must admit we did not get much out of the downtown area when we visited Chicago. On our next visit, I will make a note to visit Bridgeport. Searching for culinary treats would certainly draw me in. I love that there are so many tasty options for different cuisines. But as coffee snobs, we would be sure to work through your list of coffee suggestions. Lots of ways to fuel up to enjoy discovering this area.

By: Polly

Polly — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:39:23 +0000

What a vibrant and colourful neighbourhood! Also there is so much food inspiration in this post – absolutely loving it! I am planning on making it to Chicago soon, so definitely adding this area to my bucket list!

By: Jamie Italiane-DeCubellis

Jamie Italiane-DeCubellis — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:29:41 +0000

I always love a unique view. It’s sounds like there are so many good choices too. My best friend from high school was Taiwanese and his dad was a fabulous cook, so I would love to go there.

By: Kailyn Travels

Kailyn Travels — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:23:28 +0000

I really need to get down to Bridgeport and try some of the restaurants before I move out of the city! I have never seen those long dumplings before, but the Taiwan food sounds interesting to me too. I also can’t believe how many local coffee shops they have!