Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveGood food, fun vibe
Fonda Frontera
1471 North Milwaukee AvenueGuacamole! and Tortas
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveExcellent ramen
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AvePizza and midwest beer
Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueCreative italian. And chicken and waffles on Monday nights.
Authentaco
1141 North Ashland AvenueAuthentic tacos
The best empanadas. So awesome - especially for breakfast.
8 locals recommend
5411 Empanadas | Division
1659 W Division StThe best empanadas. So awesome - especially for breakfast.
More ramen. And a fantastic name for a ramen shop to boot.
52 locals recommend
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
More ramen. And a fantastic name for a ramen shop to boot.
El Barco Mariscos
1035 N Ashland AveMexican + seafood = yum!
Pork & Mindy's
1623 N Milwaukee AvePig candy (and modern BBQ)
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueGreat brunch!
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveGood coffee, strong wifi
Good for breakfast or lunch or just having some coffee and getting some work done.
34 locals recommend
Lovely Kitchen & Cafe
1130 North Milwaukee AvenueGood for breakfast or lunch or just having some coffee and getting some work done.
Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdChicago classic. Come hungry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago AveGreat wine selection
Still great local coffee even if they're now owned by Peet's
53 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StStill great local coffee even if they're now owned by Peet's
Taco Bell
6460 N Sheridan RdTaco Bell. With liquor.
Shopping
The Noble Grape
802 N Bishop StAnother great wine shop
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AvePie!
CVS
771 N Ogden AveClosest drug store
Comrade Cycles
1908 W Chicago AveGreat bike shop.
Cat & Mouse Games - Bucktown
2212 W Armitage AveGames and puzzles for the geek in all of us.
Everything Else
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveBetter groceries, if you're willing to walk a bit
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayClosest grocery
Vittum Theater
1012 N Noble StA little culture in the neighborhood
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StGet it delivered. Yum!
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveBest art museum in North America
Sightseeing
Seeing the city's amazing architecture from the Chicago River is the best way to appreciate it.
55 locals recommend
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrSeeing the city's amazing architecture from the Chicago River is the best way to appreciate it.