Donald’s Chicago Guidebook
Food scene
Old-school tavern & barbecue restaurant founded in 1932 & once frequented by Frank Sinatra.
71 locals recommend
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetOld-school tavern & barbecue restaurant founded in 1932 & once frequented by Frank Sinatra.
Family-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
46 locals recommend
Nookies
1746 N Wells StFamily-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
Casual eatery serving pizza, pub food & plenty of beer in the bar area & on a big outdoor patio.
27 locals recommend
Ranalli's
1925 N Lincoln AveCasual eatery serving pizza, pub food & plenty of beer in the bar area & on a big outdoor patio.
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates. You will need a reservation in advance!
97 locals recommend
Alinea
1723 N Halsted St Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates. You will need a reservation in advance!
Cash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
115 locals recommend
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetCash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StSpanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.
Coffee Favorites
Modern cafe & bakery offering all kinds of chocolate treats like pastries & hot cocoa plus coffee.
11 locals recommend
Cocoa + Co. Coffee and Chocolate Cafe
1651 N Wells StModern cafe & bakery offering all kinds of chocolate treats like pastries & hot cocoa plus coffee.
Starbucks
210 W North AveThe closest coffee shop to my place
Brick walls & floors lend a homey vibe to this snug coffee joint serving drinks & light bites.
14 locals recommend
Eva's Cafe
1447 N Sedgwick StBrick walls & floors lend a homey vibe to this snug coffee joint serving drinks & light bites.
Essentials
Supermarket chain with house-brand groceries, organics & more. Many have pharmacies.
Stop & Shop Grocery Store
333 W North AveSupermarket chain with house-brand groceries, organics & more. Many have pharmacies.
Chain retailer stocking household tools, supplies & more (many family-run or independently owned).
14 locals recommend
Potash Markets - Clark Street
1525 N Clark StChain retailer stocking household tools, supplies & more (many family-run or independently owned).
Local supermarket chain with fresh produce, organic products, and a wide selection.
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayLocal supermarket chain with fresh produce, organic products, and a wide selection.