Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great place for Traditional American Fare, cheeseburgers, onion rings, shakes ect. Also has a decent salad bar. Can get crowded on weekends.
26 locals recommend
R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park WGreat place for Traditional American Fare, cheeseburgers, onion rings, shakes ect. Also has a decent salad bar. Can get crowded on weekends.
Hema's Kitchen 2411
2411 North Clark StreetMy favorite Indian spot. BYOB.
Nice brunch, karoke on Thursday and Saturday nights. Also good for dinner/lunch. $$
16 locals recommend
Dickens Street Public House
2060 N Cleveland AveNice brunch, karoke on Thursday and Saturday nights. Also good for dinner/lunch. $$
GEMINI
2075 N Lincoln AveMore upscale, may need to call for reservations but very good. $$$
Fine Dining. Chef Matthew Kirkley’s cuisine reflects a repertoire of new and traditional cooking. $$$$. Reservations required.
L2O
2300 North Lincoln Park WestFine Dining. Chef Matthew Kirkley’s cuisine reflects a repertoire of new and traditional cooking. $$$$. Reservations required.
Fine Dining. Considered the best restaurant in Chicago and top 5 in the country. Reservations Required. $$$$
97 locals recommend
Alinea
1723 N Halsted StFine Dining. Considered the best restaurant in Chicago and top 5 in the country. Reservations Required. $$$$
Rustic House
1967 N Halsted StLove it, may need reservations. $$$$
LOVE. Contempory Italian. Upscale but relaxed. May need reservations. $$$$
25 locals recommend
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark StreetLOVE. Contempory Italian. Upscale but relaxed. May need reservations. $$$$
Half Shell
676 W Diversey PkwyA bit of a hole in the wall but great seafood. $$$
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey ParkwayCasual, great burgers. Can be a very long wait. $$
fun brunch with "fruit sushi" Can get very crowded.
19 locals recommend
Orange Restaurant Chicago, Lincoln Park
2413 North Clark Streetfun brunch with "fruit sushi" Can get very crowded.
toast
2046 N Damen AveGreat brunch, Can get very crowded.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StBest Deep Dish Pizza nearby.
Essentials
Corner store with basic grocery needs and full wine/beer liquor selection.
24 locals recommend
Carnival Foods
458 W Dickens AveCorner store with basic grocery needs and full wine/beer liquor selection.
Lincoln Park Stadium
2423 N Clark StGrocery, more choice than Carnival
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyCheapest Grocery but a bit of a walk
Entertainment & Activities
Cosi
233 N Michigan AveSandwiches, salads, & breakfast/bagels/coffee.
Farmer's Market every Wednesday/Saturday Morning.
15 locals recommend
Green City Market - Office Location
3057 W Lawrence AveFarmer's Market every Wednesday/Saturday Morning.
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StCute Cupcake/ Coffee spot.
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StSmall park with jungle gym and tennis courts.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrHas cool butterfly room for kids.
Everything Else
Fun Movie Theatre that shows alot of independent films.
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StFun Movie Theatre that shows alot of independent films.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree Zoo. Also a petting zoo.
Cubs. Take the #22 bus North up Clark street and it will drop you in front of the field.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCubs. Take the #22 bus North up Clark street and it will drop you in front of the field.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln AveGreat Live Music
Hotel Lincoln
1816 N Clark StRooftop bar for drinks with great view of park/city/lake
Sightseeing
Famous comedy spot where many Saturday Night Live Alums got their starts.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveFamous comedy spot where many Saturday Night Live Alums got their starts.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StCute history Museum that is seldom over crowded.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted Sthttp://www.steppenwolf.org/
High end shopping. Can get very crowded on weekends. I would take the #151 bus south. Get on Webster/Stockton. Get off at Chicago and walk south all the way to the river to see all the shopping.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
High end shopping. Can get very crowded on weekends. I would take the #151 bus south. Get on Webster/Stockton. Get off at Chicago and walk south all the way to the river to see all the shopping.
Take the #151 bus south, get on at Webster/Stockton. Get off at Ohio and walk east towards the lake.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveTake the #151 bus south, get on at Webster/Stockton. Get off at Ohio and walk east towards the lake.