Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Awesome ice cream, pies and quick bakery goods
78 locals recommend
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveAwesome ice cream, pies and quick bakery goods
A homey destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, wine. equally superb option for brunch and dinner
47 locals recommend
Café Marie-Jeanne
1001 N California AveA homey destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, wine. equally superb option for brunch and dinner
Loungey local gathering place with an excellent selection of beer & wine, paired with gastropub plates
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueLoungey local gathering place with an excellent selection of beer & wine, paired with gastropub plates
Big Star
1531 N Damen Avechill on their spacious patio, and indulge in tacos and margaritas.
best tacos in Chicago, hands down! also, try their chili cheese curds for a truly midwestern treat
113 locals recommend
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee Avebest tacos in Chicago, hands down! also, try their chili cheese curds for a truly midwestern treat
Drinks & Nightlife
Great hipstery bar with live music on the weekends. Excellent mixed drinks for those looking for a good Manhattan.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueGreat hipstery bar with live music on the weekends. Excellent mixed drinks for those looking for a good Manhattan.
Cash-only hangout featuring a taxidermy theme, table games & a rotating list of cocktails & beer.
116 locals recommend
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveCash-only hangout featuring a taxidermy theme, table games & a rotating list of cocktails & beer.
Parks & Nature
one of the largest parks in Chicago, complete with trails for running and lagoons for swimming or fishing
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Drone of the largest parks in Chicago, complete with trails for running and lagoons for swimming or fishing
an old rail line that has been converted to an elevated biking and running path. some great views of the local area from several resting spots on the trail
133 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale Trailan old rail line that has been converted to an elevated biking and running path. some great views of the local area from several resting spots on the trail
Shopping
Rustic-hip americana style boutique for new & vintage men's & women's clothing, plus personal items & accessories.
34 locals recommend
Una Mae's
1528 N Milwaukee AveRustic-hip americana style boutique for new & vintage men's & women's clothing, plus personal items & accessories.
Relaxed nook selling European & U.S. brands of casual apparel & accessories for men, women & kids.
50 locals recommend
Penelope's
1913 W Division StRelaxed nook selling European & U.S. brands of casual apparel & accessories for men, women & kids.
Getting Around
Option #1 for connecting to the blue line (via either bus at Washtenaw and Division, or Uber)
45 locals recommend
Milwaukee & Division station
Option #1 for connecting to the blue line (via either bus at Washtenaw and Division, or Uber)
Option #2 for connecting to the blue line (via the bus going north at California & Thomas, or Uber)
50 locals recommend
California & Milwaukee station
Option #2 for connecting to the blue line (via the bus going north at California & Thomas, or Uber)
Essentials
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western AveGreat small organic Amish food store for fresh produce.
Large Mexican grocery store with an assortment of produce and day to day necessities
111 locals recommend
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveLarge Mexican grocery store with an assortment of produce and day to day necessities