Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best spots in the city any night of the week for good drinks, cheap eats, awesome music, and lots of hot people. Just go. And remember to bring cash (they're cash only).
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveOne of the best spots in the city any night of the week for good drinks, cheap eats, awesome music, and lots of hot people. Just go. And remember to bring cash (they're cash only).
The anti-Wicker Park bar. Just a crazy funky place with crazy funky people. There's usually a performance or open mic going on. It is ALWAYS a good time.
33 locals recommend
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveThe anti-Wicker Park bar. Just a crazy funky place with crazy funky people. There's usually a performance or open mic going on. It is ALWAYS a good time.
THE place for beer enthusiasts. They have a vast, impressive, ever-changing cast of beers. Awesome decor, too--true to its name, it is literally filled with maps in various forms.
119 locals recommend
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveTHE place for beer enthusiasts. They have a vast, impressive, ever-changing cast of beers. Awesome decor, too--true to its name, it is literally filled with maps in various forms.
Everything Else
Truly the best place in the city for hair removal. Super hygienic, amazing staff, fast, and as painless as the process can be.
Trim Salon & Reishi
1630 N Milwaukee AveTruly the best place in the city for hair removal. Super hygienic, amazing staff, fast, and as painless as the process can be.
Great services, fun atmosphere (BYOB), friendly staff, and good deals!
7 locals recommend
Juko Nail and Skin Rescue
2130 W Division StGreat services, fun atmosphere (BYOB), friendly staff, and good deals!
Miko's Italian Ice (Bucktown)
1846 N Damen AveThe. Best. Italian. Ice.
Food Scene
Excellent coffee, the best decor ever, lots of geekery, free wifi, and the perfect spot to settle in for some work/studying/what have you.
131 locals recommend
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveExcellent coffee, the best decor ever, lots of geekery, free wifi, and the perfect spot to settle in for some work/studying/what have you.
A classic Chicago institution since the 1920s. Everything is made there. It's a great spot for families or a fun date. Open late!
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveA classic Chicago institution since the 1920s. Everything is made there. It's a great spot for families or a fun date. Open late!
Shopping
A bookstore with a wholly unique selection of largely local authors, zines, and other oddities.
33 locals recommend
Quimby's Bookstore
1854 W North AveA bookstore with a wholly unique selection of largely local authors, zines, and other oddities.
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveUsed book heaven--3.5 floors of it.
By far my favorite resale shop. They always have an interesting, easy-to-browse selection of clothes, shoes and accessories for men and women, from which I can almost always cull a truly awesome find.
17 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
1478 N Milwaukee AveBy far my favorite resale shop. They always have an interesting, easy-to-browse selection of clothes, shoes and accessories for men and women, from which I can almost always cull a truly awesome find.