Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
One of our favorite breakfast spots. Casual atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Frances' Deli and Brunchery
2552 N Clark StOne of our favorite breakfast spots. Casual atmosphere.
Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted StAmazing hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StFantastic brunch
Delicious Italian food. Our favorite meal for 2: fava beans to start, followed by splitting the gnocchi bava and veal "Emiliana" for an entree. It is simply amazing
19 locals recommend
Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N Clark StDelicious Italian food. Our favorite meal for 2: fava beans to start, followed by splitting the gnocchi bava and veal "Emiliana" for an entree. It is simply amazing
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetServing ribs in the Old Town area for 83yrs
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StCupcakes done right
New modern Mexican inspired restaurant. Super cool industrial decor. Enjoy sitting at the bar for a margarita and tasty guac & chips
27 locals recommend
Barcocina
2901 N Sheffield AveNew modern Mexican inspired restaurant. Super cool industrial decor. Enjoy sitting at the bar for a margarita and tasty guac & chips
Husband and wife team offering handmade bagels, croissants and pastries, served with a variety of housemade jams and spreads and locally roasted Ipsento coffee
14 locals recommend
The Bagelers Coffeehouse
2461 N Lincoln AveHusband and wife team offering handmade bagels, croissants and pastries, served with a variety of housemade jams and spreads and locally roasted Ipsento coffee
Charming cafe set inside an old row house. Grab some coffee or one of their many delicious sandwiches
32 locals recommend
Bourgeois Cafe
738 W Fullerton AveCharming cafe set inside an old row house. Grab some coffee or one of their many delicious sandwiches
Classic deep-dish Chicago pizza. A must have for a movie night at home
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StClassic deep-dish Chicago pizza. A must have for a movie night at home
Nookies
1746 N Wells StGreat breakfast. Our parents used to brunch here..it's a classic
Chez Moi
2100 N Halsted StFrench brunch
Athenian Room
807 W Webster AveGreek restaurant
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey ParkwayAMAZING burgers
Starbucks
210 W North AveClosest starbucks
Essentials
R & A Grocery
2601 N Halsted StClosest convenience store for picking up alcohol or snacks
Pickup fresh produce/groceries and put our stocked kitchen to use!
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StPickup fresh produce/groceries and put our stocked kitchen to use!
Farmer's Market open May - October every Saturday from 7am to 1pm
15 locals recommend
Green City Market - Office Location
3057 W Lawrence AveFarmer's Market open May - October every Saturday from 7am to 1pm
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyClosest Trader Joe's
Shopping
Great store all around. Has it all - from clothing to hostess gifts to children's toys
15 locals recommend
art effect boutique clothes, jewelry & unique gifts store in Lincoln Park, Chicago's best shops
934 W Armitage AveGreat store all around. Has it all - from clothing to hostess gifts to children's toys
Great place to stop if you are looking for a unique personalized gift or need to pickup a last minute birthday card
All She Wrote
825 W Armitage AveGreat place to stop if you are looking for a unique personalized gift or need to pickup a last minute birthday card
Forget your tie and going to an event? Here's your spot to pick one up. Guarantee you will find the one that suits your style
6 locals recommend
The Tie Bar Flagship
918 W Armitage AveForget your tie and going to an event? Here's your spot to pick one up. Guarantee you will find the one that suits your style
Foursided Card + Gift
2958 N Clark StAnother great store with unique cards and small gifts
Drinks & Nightlife
The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln AveGreat atmosphere for enjoying amazing craft cocktails
Excellent cocktails, seasonal small-plates and breathtaking views of Lincoln Park from the 13th-floor roof of the Hotel Lincoln
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StExcellent cocktails, seasonal small-plates and breathtaking views of Lincoln Park from the 13th-floor roof of the Hotel Lincoln
24 German beers on tap. The beer-hall look and menu of schnitzel and pretzels tops it off
9 locals recommend
Prost!
2566 N Lincoln Ave24 German beers on tap. The beer-hall look and menu of schnitzel and pretzels tops it off
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBlues bar open until 4am
Open till 3am. Fun fact - it also has a pretty great all-you-can-eat brunch on Sunday mornings with a serious bloody mary bar
14 locals recommend
Stanley's Kitchen & Tap
1970 North Lincoln AvenueOpen till 3am. Fun fact - it also has a pretty great all-you-can-eat brunch on Sunday mornings with a serious bloody mary bar
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StOpen air zoo which is free to the public
Great spot to simply lounge in the sand after a long walk along lakeshore path, or enjoy a beer & snack at Castaways
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
Great spot to simply lounge in the sand after a long walk along lakeshore path, or enjoy a beer & snack at Castaways