Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
McDonald's
2005 W Chicago AveOpen 24 Hours, Free Wifi, #66 Bus stop in front
Fresh, home made polish deli food - endorsed by Martha Stewart!
29 locals recommend
KASIA'S DELI, INC.
2101 W Chicago AveFresh, home made polish deli food - endorsed by Martha Stewart!
European style grocery and deli featuring Ukrainian delicacies
17 locals recommend
Ann's Bakery and Deli
2158 W Chicago AveEuropean style grocery and deli featuring Ukrainian delicacies
Grocery with hot food bar, grill to order, café with fireplace and free wifi and fresh juice bar!
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGrocery with hot food bar, grill to order, café with fireplace and free wifi and fresh juice bar!
Old world Italian style, home made subs and meals to go, convenience items
8 locals recommend
Fiore's Delicatessen
2258 W Erie StOld world Italian style, home made subs and meals to go, convenience items
Small but has it all - even butcher. Great produce prices, and homemade Greek foods.
72 locals recommend
Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western AveSmall but has it all - even butcher. Great produce prices, and homemade Greek foods.
This grocery store is the BOMB! Huge hot food bar including home smoked brisket and pork shoulder, juice bar, taco bar, espresso bar, you buy it they fry it seafood bar, and great prices. LOVE IT!
200 locals recommend
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StThis grocery store is the BOMB! Huge hot food bar including home smoked brisket and pork shoulder, juice bar, taco bar, espresso bar, you buy it they fry it seafood bar, and great prices. LOVE IT!
Food Scene
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveAmazing Coffee!
The pie is amazing!!! Highly recommend the "Fat Elvis" a slice and cup of coffee $5. Right across the street from the public library
76 locals recommend
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveThe pie is amazing!!! Highly recommend the "Fat Elvis" a slice and cup of coffee $5. Right across the street from the public library
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrThe goat cheese salted peanut gelato is incredible!
Jamaican Restaurant with oxtails! Tuesday is Jerk Chicken Special.
16 locals recommend
Mr. Brown's Lounge
2301 W Chicago AveJamaican Restaurant with oxtails! Tuesday is Jerk Chicken Special.
Takie Outit
2132 W Chicago AveCheap lunch deals with huge portions
Free Wifi, plus enormous burgers and hot dogs - open late at night. Friendly staff
62 locals recommend
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveFree Wifi, plus enormous burgers and hot dogs - open late at night. Friendly staff
Yummy Home Cooked Ukrainian Buffet super cheap, super comfort, like Thanksgiving!
11 locals recommend
Old Lviv
2228 W Chicago AveYummy Home Cooked Ukrainian Buffet super cheap, super comfort, like Thanksgiving!
The BEST panna cotta EVER made! The cappuccino is extraordinary! Dinner is amazing, they cook like they are having you over for dinner in their home.
17 locals recommend
Pizza Metro
1707 W Division StThe BEST panna cotta EVER made! The cappuccino is extraordinary! Dinner is amazing, they cook like they are having you over for dinner in their home.
The Hub for all Metra Lines - also home to The French Market - the Lobster Roll is Killer!
33 locals recommend
Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison StThe Hub for all Metra Lines - also home to The French Market - the Lobster Roll is Killer!
WHISK
2018 W Chicago AveGreat Casual Food
Cash Only Picnic Table dining Tacos. Sit down next door, but this place rocks
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveCash Only Picnic Table dining Tacos. Sit down next door, but this place rocks
Penny's Noodle Shop
1542 North Damen AvenueBudget. Big slurping bowls of Asian noodles
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveExpensive. $60 omakase. The best sushi on the planet.
Sushi Para M
1633 N Milwaukee AveBudget - All you can eat Sushi!
Home of the $5 Jumbo Slice and Soda! ENORMOUS slices of all varieties. Open late.
30 locals recommend
Bacci Pizzeria
2343 W Chicago AveHome of the $5 Jumbo Slice and Soda! ENORMOUS slices of all varieties. Open late.
Village Pizza
925 North Ashland AvenueGiant slice of pizza and Soft Drink - Lunch Specials.
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveHome of the GIANT sundae! Satisfy your sweet tooth.
Delicious Middle Eastern Food - falafel, lamb and more. Cheap. Cash only.
99 locals recommend
Sultan's Market
2057 W North AveDelicious Middle Eastern Food - falafel, lamb and more. Cheap. Cash only.
Sunrise Cafe
2012 W Chicago AveNice spot for breakfast, reasonably priced.
Burritos and Margaritas as big as your head, reasonably priced.
11 locals recommend
Tecalitlan Restaurant
1538 North Clybourn AvenueBurritos and Margaritas as big as your head, reasonably priced.
Everything Else
Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, Chicago Public Library
1701 N Milwaukee AveFree wifi, resources
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
Train
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrTennis Courts, Park, Lagoon, Green Space
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveTrain to various points in the city.
Grand
502 N Milwaukee AveCTA train
Warm Yoga. Various types - candlelight, vinyasa, yin, cardio. One Week Free.
73 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StWarm Yoga. Various types - candlelight, vinyasa, yin, cardio. One Week Free.
Divvy Station: Damen Ave & Division St
Bike sharing system
Drinks & Nightlife
Heavy metal music and half price gourmet burgers on Tuesdays. Fried pickle chips are yummy
74 locals recommend
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveHeavy metal music and half price gourmet burgers on Tuesdays. Fried pickle chips are yummy
The Rookery
2109 W Chicago AveLunch, Brunch, Dinner with outdoor dining.
Shopping
CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave24 hours Drug Store with Pharmacy, Liquor and basic groceries.
Arts & Culture
United Center
1901 W Madison StConcerts, Basketball Games
Smith Park
Tennis, outdoor swimming pool, and green space.
Computers, Printers and great place to learn about Chicago
7 locals recommend
West Town Branch, Chicago Public Library
1625 W Chicago AveComputers, Printers and great place to learn about Chicago
Eckhart Park Pool (Indoor)
1330 W Chicago AveIndoor Pool! Ride the Divvy bike there!
105F Chicago's Original Hot Yoga
1344 N Milwaukee Ave105 degrees! Sweat is fat crying.
Sightseeing
Bikes for Rent $7 per day via 30 minute docking stations
8 locals recommend
Divvy Station: Ashland Ave & Augusta Blvd
Bikes for Rent $7 per day via 30 minute docking stations
Divvy
Bike sharing system see website for all stations
Botanical Gardens in Greenhouse with glass exhibits. Stunning.
258 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveBotanical Gardens in Greenhouse with glass exhibits. Stunning.
Free Victorian Greenhouse with Orchid Room. Next to free Lincoln Park Zoo
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrFree Victorian Greenhouse with Orchid Room. Next to free Lincoln Park Zoo