Chicago Guidebook
Food Scene
Farm to Table...breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also live music sometimes.
56 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark Street Farm to Table...breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also live music sometimes.
Two Hearted Queen
1201 W Roscoe StNearby local coffee shop with friendly baristas
Old Crow Smokehouse
3506 N Clark StGood BBQ, huge space and roof deck
Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport AveGreat for kids! (they eat free during certain hours)
Ceres' Table
3124 N BroadwayFantastic Italian Food!
Lowcountry Lakeview
3343 N Clark StDelicious seafood and good for groups but can be spicy.
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveGood...fast food - tacos and burgers.
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveGreat, and affordable Argentinian Steakhouse
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayDelicious Korean Fried Chicken
Authentic Midwestern Ice Cream with recognizable flavours and dairy items to-go.
38 locals recommend
Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
3055 N Sheffield AveAuthentic Midwestern Ice Cream with recognizable flavours and dairy items to-go.
Rice'N Bread
3435 N Sheffield AveDelicious inexpensive place for Korean (and some American) food
BITES asian kitchen + bar
3313 N Clark StGood mix of Asian specialties from sushi to Chinese
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StClassic Italian-American dining with great back patio
Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont AveHip coffee place with outdoor patio
Pedestrian Coffee
Busy coffee bar adjacent to the Belmont Stop
Great little market, has just about anything you need. Adjacent to the Belmont stop
Fresh Stop Produce and Market
930 W Belmont AveGreat little market, has just about anything you need. Adjacent to the Belmont stop
Devil Dawgs Belmont
937 W Belmont AveClassic Chicago hot dogs, and great milkshakes
Known for their breakfasts, and especially their cinnamon rolls
109 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveKnown for their breakfasts, and especially their cinnamon rolls
bopNgrill
921 W Belmont AveGood Korean food and burgers
This place is a must see. The entire restaurant is hand drawn with a black sharpie marker. Good chicken sandwiches and donuts.
2d restaurant - Mochi Donuts and Fried Chicken
This place is a must see. The entire restaurant is hand drawn with a black sharpie marker. Good chicken sandwiches and donuts.
Strings Ramen Shop Lakeview
919 W Belmont AveDelicious Japanese ramen of all types
Fun sushi bar with rotating conveyor belt. Just grab what looks good as it comes around! Kids love it.
Sushi + Rotary Sushi Bar
3219 N BroadwayFun sushi bar with rotating conveyor belt. Just grab what looks good as it comes around! Kids love it.
Esencia Urban Kitchen
3351 N BroadwayDelicious upscale Mexican breakfasts
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StKnown as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the City
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North BroadwayWonderful Mexican food. Their mole is fantastic!
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayGreat Irish Pub Fare
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield AveTasty burgers of all types
Sochi Saigonese Kitchen
Upscale Vietnamize food, very good!
Little Goat Diner
Unique spin on classic diner fare by one of Chicago's best chefs
Tuco And Blondie
3358 N Southport AveGood place for a margarita on a hot summer night
Coalfire
Our favorite local pizza place, great variety of flavors and toppings
Tasty empanadas of all types.. they have a couple locations in the neighborhood
9 locals recommend
5411 Empanadas | Southport
3715 N Southport AveTasty empanadas of all types.. they have a couple locations in the neighborhood
Big Star Wrigleyville
3640 N Clark StSolid place for "fancy" tacos!
Jennivee's Bakery
3301 N Sheffield AveDelicious cakes and cupcakes
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
1114 W Belmont AveSolid pastry shop with great quiches
Zazas Pizzeria
The best "New York" style pizza in the area
Tandoor Char House
2652 N Halsted StOne of our go-to Indian restaurants
Terrific ice cream (though a bit pricey). There's also one by Wrigley Field
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Terrific ice cream (though a bit pricey). There's also one by Wrigley Field
Parks & Nature
Margaret Donahue Park
1230 W School StGreat for kids - includes water features
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailAmazing views of the lake and the Loop.
This secret park is beautiful. Little streams and waterfalls, ducks and prairie style architecture.
41 locals recommend
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton PkwyThis secret park is beautiful. Little streams and waterfalls, ducks and prairie style architecture.
Park next to Wrigley with grass lawn, statues, splash pad, and many family events. Open only to ticket holders during Cubs games.
8 locals recommend
Gallagher Way
3635 N Clark StPark next to Wrigley with grass lawn, statues, splash pad, and many family events. Open only to ticket holders during Cubs games.
One of the best beaches in the city. Wide, long and shallow all the way out. Check out the bird sanctuary at the point for amazing view of the skyline
Montrose Beach
One of the best beaches in the city. Wide, long and shallow all the way out. Check out the bird sanctuary at the point for amazing view of the skyline
Foster Beach
Another great beach, mainly families
Large beach popular with the LGBTQ community, more of a party atmosphere
82 locals recommend
Kathy Osterman Beach
Large beach popular with the LGBTQ community, more of a party atmosphere
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan RdBeautiful lakefront campus, nice for a stroll
North Avenue Beach
Chicago's "party" beach popular with younger folks
Wonderful zoo that is FREE! Check out the indoor climbing area!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StWonderful zoo that is FREE! Check out the indoor climbing area!
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrA great FREE flower conservatory
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrWonderful nature center, great for your kids
Drinks & Nightlife
Favorite bar in the neighborhood. Awesome beer garden, great taps & food
64 locals recommend
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveFavorite bar in the neighborhood. Awesome beer garden, great taps & food
Laugh Factory
3175 N BroadwayGreat place to see comedy.
Trader Todd's
3216 N Sheffield AveSing karaoke while sipping on a tropical cocktail
Smartbar
3730 N Clark StTouring and local DJ's ...go to dance!
Arts & Culture
Has both kids (Storytown improv) and adult shows, all which are entertaining.
31 locals recommend
Stage 773
1225 W Belmont AveHas both kids (Storytown improv) and adult shows, all which are entertaining.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveLive music venue with national acts
Essentials
Has a Coffee bar, Juice bar, Pizza bar, Gelato and more at this big Whole Foods.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StHas a Coffee bar, Juice bar, Pizza bar, Gelato and more at this big Whole Foods.
Whole Foods Market
Large Grocery
Has many To-go restaurants including Sushi, Smoothies, Burgers and Wine with a large grocery on the upper level.
Mariano's
Has many To-go restaurants including Sushi, Smoothies, Burgers and Wine with a large grocery on the upper level.
Getting Around
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AveRed and Brown Lines For The Loop and State St.
Great station for Cubs Wrigley Field and equal distance to Belmont Sta. Red Line For 95th/State St. and Howard.
112 locals recommend
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison StreetGreat station for Cubs Wrigley Field and equal distance to Belmont Sta. Red Line For 95th/State St. and Howard.
Divvy
Bikeshare Chicago - You can use a credit card to rent a bike by the hour
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the 2017 World Series Champions!
Also has a new park with movies, farmer's market and kids activities. You can visit the trophy too. Check the Park at Wrigley website for events.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the 2017 World Series Champions!
Also has a new park with movies, farmer's market and kids activities. You can visit the trophy too. Check the Park at Wrigley website for events.
Great place for bowling and video games, kids are allowed before 9pm
7 locals recommend
Lucky Strike Social at Wrigleyville
1027 W Addison StGreat place for bowling and video games, kids are allowed before 9pm
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville
Great movie theater with dining and drinks
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveThe best independent movie theater in the city!
Huge bowling alley and arcade complex. Kids are welcome before 9pm
7 locals recommend
Lucky Strike Social at Wrigleyville
1027 W Addison StHuge bowling alley and arcade complex. Kids are welcome before 9pm