St Bens

Named for the 100-plus year-old parish at its center, St. Ben's is a strong family-oriented neighborhood offering attractive residential streets and tantalizing cuisine within its scenic borders. Elegant, well-preserved Victorian homes are an example of St. Ben's old-school architecture that is injected with a sense of modernity by newer construction condominiums and loft conversions. Rows of two-flat, brick buildings are also commonplace in this north side Chicago community. Instead of big box stores and chain eateries, you'll find a pleasing number of beloved, independent neighborhood haunts, always packed with regular clientele and smiling faces. Every year, St. Ben's residents pull out all the stops for BenFest, a two-day block party that is heavy on the family fun. And Ribfest is not to be missed either, especially if you are on a mission to find the best slab of ribs in Chicago.

St. Bens is a part of North Center.