Originally Posted by
JBord
If you don't mind taking an Uber from the blue line station, closer to the lake, you can head to Lincoln Square and try Dovetail, Begyle (right next to each other), and Half Acre, which is maybe 5-6 blocks away. I'll let you Google them and look up tap room times though, because I've only gone on a Saturday or weeknight.
I think this may be a winner. All three of these are open during the day and thanks to roads that go in straight lines, ~15 minutes' bus ride off the Blue. And it looks like there's a decent taqueria or two in that neighborhood.
Thanks!