Anything But Square

“What you feel, it’s accepted. Who you are, it’s accepted. You express who you are, and there’s a flow of humanity and love,” says Tony Barbanente, owner of Anto Pizza Chicago, about Rogers Park. 

Taste the fresh, simple flavors of Italy on Jarvis Square. Anto, located at 1547 W Jarvis Avenue in Chicago, offers an outdoor patio, sidewalk dining, indoor dining, pick up and delivery. Visit Anto’s website here.

Charmers Cafe is a beautiful, calming spot in Rogers Park for you to hang out and enjoy a great cup of coffee in a friendly, welcoming environment.

For your daily cup on-the-go or lunch out with a friend, discover fresh, handmade food, locally roasted coffee, a wide range of teas, smoothies and Homer’s ice cream. Charmers Cafe is located at 1500 W Jarvis Ave.

“I love the people. Not just the diversity of culture but the diversity of weirdness in Rogers Park. It’s a great way to get to know the world in this little area."

Carrie Flynn and Annie Cathcart are the owners of the retail boutique Horseplay by Charmers at 7358 N. Greenwood Ave. Discover a unique curated retail and gift boutique with something for everyone, filled with cool, fun, pretty things!

“We’d like for people to feel like Taste is an extension of their living room,” says Sandra Carter, owner Taste Food & Wine.

Rogers Park’s local wine expert, Taste Food & Wine, located at 1506 W Jarvis Ave., serves up wine, craft beer, small-batch spirits, handmade chocolates, cupcakes and cheeses. Taste is a gathering spot for the community to come together and enjoy new things. “Customers are going to come in here and get something that will just be perfect.”

At Jarvis Square Tavern, we bring beer and community together in harmony, in an atmosphere that is welcoming and reflective of the Rogers Park Neighborhood.

We invite all of our neighbors to make Jarvis Square Tavern their go-to spot to relax after work, strike up a conversation and enjoy a few drinks. With our sixteen taps, Jarvis Square Tavern, located at 1502 W Jarvis Ave., explores local craft brews and focus on minority brewers.

R Public House is a neighborhood gastropub that welcomes everyone.

Steps from the CTA Red Line in the heart of Jarvis Square, this restaurant, located at 1508 W Jarvis Ave., provides a comfortable atmosphere for events, entertainment, dinner, cocktails and brunch. As a place for everyone, R Public House embraces inclusion and finds opportunities to give back to the diverse community of Rogers Park.

In pup-friendly Jarvis Square, Rogers Bark offers full-service grooming and styling.

Rogers Bark, a full-service grooming salon for dogs in Rogers Park at 1447 W Jarvis Ave., offers bathing for all breeds of dogs and haircuts from American Kennel Club cuts to a specific style to satisfy you and your furry friend.

Reach your fitness goals in a supportive, welcoming space in Jarvis Square at V TONE Fitness!

Reach your exercise goals with a fully loaded gym while receiving support from a welcoming environment. V Tone Fitness is located at 1550 W Jarvis Ave.

Theatre Above the Law puts the audience first.

Theatre Above the Law, located at 1439 W. Jarvis, challenges the norm by presenting classic and unique stories in relatable ways while mentoring future artists.

Theatre Above the Law chooses and presents productions with an audience-first mentality.  At TATL, we strive to bring classic stories - and new ones - to the community in a fresh way.

Lakeside Treasures is your neighborhood source for beautiful, tastefully-curated, quality antiques.

Owner Betty McDaniel, invites you to explore a delightful antique collection at 1520 W. Jarvis Avenue. With 5 out of 5 stars on Yelp, this local treasure is chock-full of local treasures! One review reads: “I love this place so much! A really sweet neighborhood spot and Betty, who runs the place is really welcoming and wonderful. She has great taste and doesn't limit herself to the same trendy mid-century stuff that everybody else is selling. Her furniture and decor selection is really homey, high quality and unique. It runs the gamut from kitschy beer signs to stately armoires. Highly recommend!”

Elite Auto Repair takes the “dents” out of “accidents”.

We offer complete body and mechanical repairs, 24-hour towing services and snow plowing. Turn to Elite Auto Repair’s expert and trustworthy mechanics. Elite Auto Repair is located at 1524 W Jarvis Ave. Call (773) 274-4474.

Immerse yourself in a creative environment in Jarvis Square at Jarvis Square Pottery!

Gather with friends and neighbors to make and sell pots, garden, dance, sing and play in a welcoming space! Bring your positive creative energy down to 1443 West Jarvis Avenue!