Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

Great local bar! My favorite Trivia in Chicago every Thursday (Free). bucktownpub.com
11 locals recommend
Bucktown Pub
1658 W Cortland St
11 locals recommend
Great local bar! My favorite Trivia in Chicago every Thursday (Free). bucktownpub.com
Amazing Margaritas, Tacos and Guac. Also a sweet $7 special: Tecate, Shot of Tequilla and Sangrita. bigstarchicago.com
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 locals recommend
Amazing Margaritas, Tacos and Guac. Also a sweet $7 special: Tecate, Shot of Tequilla and Sangrita. bigstarchicago.com
Best Cocktails in Chicago. Amazing atmosphere. $12 each. An absolute must!
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 locals recommend
Best Cocktails in Chicago. Amazing atmosphere. $12 each. An absolute must!
Hidden Gem in the Industrial corridor. Excellent food and cocktails on a seasonal menu. Vinyl records to choose from that they will play. adastreetchicago.com
27 locals recommend
Ada Street
1664 N Ada St
27 locals recommend
Hidden Gem in the Industrial corridor. Excellent food and cocktails on a seasonal menu. Vinyl records to choose from that they will play. adastreetchicago.com
My Favorite neighborhood dive bar. $1.75 pints of PBR all day every day. Great tap selection. Very relaxed atmosphere. cornerbarchicago.com
9 locals recommend
The Corner Bar
2224 N Leavitt St
9 locals recommend
My Favorite neighborhood dive bar. $1.75 pints of PBR all day every day. Great tap selection. Very relaxed atmosphere. cornerbarchicago.com
Best Burgers in Chicago. This is the original location. Be prepared to wait in line, but also be prepared for an amazing burger. My personal favorite is the "High on Fire"! www.kumascorner.com
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave
152 locals recommend
Best Burgers in Chicago. This is the original location. Be prepared to wait in line, but also be prepared for an amazing burger. My personal favorite is the "High on Fire"! www.kumascorner.com
Free live music or comedy every night. (Very hit or miss, but a good place for cheap entertainment). Cheap beer too. www.gallerycabaret.com
33 locals recommend
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
33 locals recommend
Free live music or comedy every night. (Very hit or miss, but a good place for cheap entertainment). Cheap beer too. www.gallerycabaret.com
Cool music venue and bar. Intimate way to see a show. No big name bands come through, but you can find some upcoming indie stuff. hideoutchicago.com
64 locals recommend
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
64 locals recommend
Cool music venue and bar. Intimate way to see a show. No big name bands come through, but you can find some upcoming indie stuff. hideoutchicago.com
Very good food & Cocktails
18 locals recommend
Red Door Kitchen + Bar
2118 North Damen Avenue
18 locals recommend
Very good food & Cocktails

Food Scene

Wonderful Italian food, great cocktails, tremendous service. clubluckychicago.com
54 locals recommend
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia Ave
54 locals recommend
Wonderful Italian food, great cocktails, tremendous service. clubluckychicago.com
Wonderful desserts and cocktails :) hotchocolatechicago.com
108 locals recommend
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
108 locals recommend
Wonderful desserts and cocktails :) hotchocolatechicago.com
Opened in 1932 and frequented by Frank Sinatra in the 1950s. Best Ribs in Chicago! Make sure to get the Prohibition Sauce. www.twinanchorsribs.com
71 locals recommend
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick Street
71 locals recommend
Opened in 1932 and frequented by Frank Sinatra in the 1950s. Best Ribs in Chicago! Make sure to get the Prohibition Sauce. www.twinanchorsribs.com
One of the best beer selections in the City. Intelligentsia coffee in the mornings. Great place to hang out all day. maproom.com
119 locals recommend
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 locals recommend
One of the best beer selections in the City. Intelligentsia coffee in the mornings. Great place to hang out all day. maproom.com
My personal favorite Donut place in the city. Try the Blueberry Fritters! They are to to die for. Great coffee too. www.stansdonutschicago.com
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals recommend
My personal favorite Donut place in the city. Try the Blueberry Fritters! They are to to die for. Great coffee too. www.stansdonutschicago.com
One of the best brunch locations in the city. Definitely the best in the neighborhood. thebongoroom.com
199 locals recommend
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
199 locals recommend
One of the best brunch locations in the city. Definitely the best in the neighborhood. thebongoroom.com
Cheap, great lunch special. BYOB ... always a plus. thai-lagoon.com
17 locals recommend
Thai Lagoon
2322 W North Ave
17 locals recommend
Cheap, great lunch special. BYOB ... always a plus. thai-lagoon.com
Great Ramen! Less than $15 for a bowl.
48 locals recommend
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee Ave
48 locals recommend
Great Ramen! Less than $15 for a bowl.

Shopping

Homemade Ice Cream. Eat there or bring it back. Another great hidden gem. margiesfinecandies.com
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 locals recommend
Homemade Ice Cream. Eat there or bring it back. Another great hidden gem. margiesfinecandies.com

Everything Else

Free Everyday, great zoo!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
Free Everyday, great zoo!
Very Accessible Great Beach for the Summer!
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
338 locals recommend
Very Accessible Great Beach for the Summer!