Best Local: Where to go in Rogers Park near Morgan at Loyola Station

Explore the Neighborhood Surrounding our Corporate Apartment Location in Rogers Park

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Rogers Park isn’t the fast-paced, buzzing Chicago Loop. But, it does have the Best Local spots to make it an exciting destination all its own. Situated on the northern borders of the city, Rogers Park is home to our beautiful corporate apartment location Morgan at Loyola Station. Step outside the cozy confines of your temporary housing and experience what the area has to offer.

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Plan your weekend around the happenings at Best Local Mayne Stage (1328 W Morse). You can find music and theater at this venue, including up-and-coming local talent. This place showcases talent to suit every taste: jazz, rock, comedy, drama, dance nights, and more. Feel free to bring your appetite to the show too—Mayne Stage has a pub attached. Just a 14-minute walk from the Morgan!

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For an exotic culinary treat, head to Best Local Taste of Peru (6545 N Clark). You’ll dine on authentic Peruvian fare at this family-owned and -operated restaurant. The press-worthy dishes here are all seafood, like the ceviche, paella, lobster, shrimp cocktail and more. For a tasty adventure, try the yucca a la huancaina, which is fried yuca under a fresh cheese sauce. Just a 13-minute walk from Morgan!

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Kick your feet up for a quiet afternoon in Best Local Morse Fresh Market (1430 W Morse Ave.). Grab a cup of quality coffee (Sol brews Bow Truss Coffee Roasters, Passion House coffee and more) and a Glazed and Infused doughnut or other baked good from Southport Grocery and Café or Bennison’s Bakery. This spot also hosts open mic nights, and serves as a venue for private events and gallery for local artists. Just a 6-minute ride on the red line el from Morgan!