North Center

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About this Neighborhood

North Center is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, on the North Side, running from Montrose Avenue south to Diversey Parkway and from the Chicago River east to Ravenswood Avenue. It takes in Northcenter, Roscoe Village, St. Ben's and Hamlin Park, with a population of 31,867. The Brown Line stops at Addison, Irving Park and Montrose. The mapped count is 24 restaurants, 10 coffee shops, 8 fitness spots, 5 grocery stores and 2 parks, for a Vibe Score of 47. Pubs, beer gardens, bars and breweries fill four of the eight most-visited categories, with a German restaurant and a coffee shop alongside. Park coverage is the thin spot at 2.