Guidebook for Chicago

Sarah
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Cute coffee shop with wifi, strong coffee, delicious pastries, and lots of character.
54 locals recommend
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville Ave
54 locals recommend
Cute coffee shop with wifi, strong coffee, delicious pastries, and lots of character.
Nautical themed lakeside cafe with yummy food and vacation feel. Enjoy a mojito or Red Stripe under an umbrella and feel like you're in the Caribbean.
35 locals recommend
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan Rd
35 locals recommend
Nautical themed lakeside cafe with yummy food and vacation feel. Enjoy a mojito or Red Stripe under an umbrella and feel like you're in the Caribbean.
Great Thai food. Very affordable, too!
8 locals recommend
The Thai Grill & Noodle Bar
1040 W Granville Ave
8 locals recommend
Great Thai food. Very affordable, too!
For anyone whose favorite coffee is Starbucks.
135 locals recommend
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd
135 locals recommend
For anyone whose favorite coffee is Starbucks.
Classic Chicago pizza!
34 locals recommend
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan Rd
34 locals recommend
Classic Chicago pizza!

Entertainment & Activities

Grassy park with swings, slide, and other playground equipment. There are always lots of children, dogs, and couples out enjoying the warm weather.
12 locals recommend
Berger Park
6205 N Sheridan Rd
12 locals recommend
Grassy park with swings, slide, and other playground equipment. There are always lots of children, dogs, and couples out enjoying the warm weather.

Arts & Culture

Charming old fashioned movie theater. Serves food and drinks.
56 locals recommend
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan Rd
56 locals recommend
Charming old fashioned movie theater. Serves food and drinks.
Historic Chicago place to hear really good jazz any night of the week. You never know who you may see!
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 locals recommend
Historic Chicago place to hear really good jazz any night of the week. You never know who you may see!

Essentials

Cheap grocery store--has most things you need. Just remember to bring your own bags! I usually have some hanging on the kitchen door.
71 locals recommend
ALDI
2431 W Montrose Ave
71 locals recommend
Cheap grocery store--has most things you need. Just remember to bring your own bags! I usually have some hanging on the kitchen door.
Open 24 hours
55 locals recommend
CVS
5205 N Broadway
55 locals recommend
Open 24 hours
Lots of natural, organic, and healthy options! They also have sections where you can eat and drink - like a wine bar and pizza station. A short walk from the apartment.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
Lots of natural, organic, and healthy options! They also have sections where you can eat and drink - like a wine bar and pizza station. A short walk from the apartment.
Easy bus ride from apartment. Reasonably priced with lots of options.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
Easy bus ride from apartment. Reasonably priced with lots of options.

Everything Else

Gym I belong to--very clean and bright. If you want to be added to my "VIP List", just let me know. You'll get a FREE two week pass. I'll just need your full name and cell number.
42 locals recommend
LA Fitness
6107 N Broadway
42 locals recommend
Gym I belong to--very clean and bright. If you want to be added to my "VIP List", just let me know. You'll get a FREE two week pass. I'll just need your full name and cell number.