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Insider's Guide to Campus

Discover the best spots and hidden gems around DePaul's Lincoln Park campus. This guide highlights favorite local restaurants, cafes, and must-visit places that students and staff love. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, a cozy coffee shop, or a sweet treat, you'll find something memorable just steps from campus.

Good Eats

The Bagelers

2461 N. Lincoln Ave.

“Chicago-style” bagels, cozy cafe vibes, and an extravagant spread of cream cheeses!

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Home Slice

938 W. Webster Ave.

Far more than just pizza! Home Slice is a DePaul student favorite and it just so happens to be a very Instagram-worthy local pizza spot.

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Pequod’s

2207 N. Clybourn Ave.

You can’t go wrong grabbing Pequods for an authentic Chicago pizza experience.

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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

2024 N. Halsted St.

Chicago’s original tapas restaurant and one of our favorite dinner spots in the city!

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Bourgeois Pig Cafe

738 W. Fullerton Ave.

Stepping inside this cafe is like being transported back in time! Stop by for coffee in this historic brownstone cafe and you won’t be disappointed.

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Sweet Mandy B’s

1208 W. Webster Ave.

A DePaul student favorite, Sweet Mandy B’s is sure to give you the sugar rush you need to keep exploring campus.

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Molly’s Cupcakes

2536 N. Clark St.

Headed to the lake? Take a detour to stop by Molly’s Cupcakes first!

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Campus Landmarks

The Fullerton Train Station

It only takes 15-20 minutes to get in between campuses! Included in the cost of tuition is unlimited access to all CTA busses and trains during any academic quarter.

Sullivan Athletic Center

You’ll find yourself here to catch a sports game or meet up with your friends before Vincentian Service Day! DePaul pride is everything, so gear up because on Thursdays We Wear Blue!

Student Center

The Stu (as DePaulians call it) is the place to be any night. The Stu serves as our main dining and meeting space! You can also find support services, like our Office of Student Involvement, Dean of Students and our Office of Health Promotion and Wellness headquartered here.

Arts and Letters Hall

Students love Arts and Letters for its mesmerizing views of the city from the 4th floor. You’ll have small discussion based classes here and you’ll always find the coziest alcoves to study in between classes!

Schmitt Academic Center, Levan & O’Connell

These interconnected buildings are the trifecta of resource centers, classes and computer labs! The SAC is home to the Pit, the classic DePaul study spot right in front of the Bean (some of the best coffee on campus!) Never miss a beat with the internship search and stop by the Career Center to meet with advisors and game plan your future.

John T. Richardson Library

The JTR (as our students lovingly call it) is the best study spot on campus. 4 floors of study space are perfect for an all nighter or doing group work with friends in our interactive group labs!

The Quad

When the library isn’t cutting it, you can find students studying on the Quad! Home to our Involvement Fair, Taste of DePaul, Vincentian Service Day BBQs, Tree Lighting Ceremonies and more, the good times awaiting you here are endless!

Residence Halls

You can find the majority of our residence halls on Clifton Ave and Racine, with a few others (Seton and Corcoran) scattered around campus! You absolutely can’t go wrong living on campus. The biggest decision you’ll make is deciding between suite style and community style dorms which determines if you and your roommate share a bathroom with another room or an entire floor.

St. Vincent’s Circle

This one isn’t labeled but we’ve got a secret for you! In between the Richardson Library and the Schmitt Academic Center, you can find a statue of our university namesake St. Vincent de Paul. We dare you to stand in the middle of the circle in front of the statue and ask the question, “What must be done?” You’ll hear a special echo jump right at you!