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Anna Shoultz
Illinois Local Expert

Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Lakeview Neighborhood Overview

Ivy, Show Tunes, and Belmont brunches

🧭Bordered by: Irving Park Road to the North, Diversey Parkway is South, Ravenswood Avenue on the West, Lake Michigan, and the Lakefront Trail to the East

📌Well known for: Wrigley Field rainbow crosswalks and calm walks

👕The neighborhood stereotype is: Sports fans meet the 'gayborhood' and lakefront joggers, too

👍Move here for: baseball buzz, lake breezes, comedy nights

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: traffic after games and rent that likes to spike

The vibe around Lakeview is: sporty, rainbowy, brunchy, buzzing

Cubs caps and iconic breakfast spots

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Moving to Lakeview - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare Lakeview against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.