Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This is my absolute favorite place for Ramen. The ambiance is perfect for a nice evening dinner before going out. It's just outside of the apartment and is a very popular spot for locals.
134 locals recommend
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveThis is my absolute favorite place for Ramen. The ambiance is perfect for a nice evening dinner before going out. It's just outside of the apartment and is a very popular spot for locals.
Great place for brunch. Great benedicts, pancakes and all around brunch food.
199 locals recommend
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveGreat place for brunch. Great benedicts, pancakes and all around brunch food.
Favorite place for poke and sushi burritos. I have never had poke bowls like this. The portions are big and the prices are extremely fair.
13 locals recommend
En Hakkore Sushi Burrito & Poke Bowl
1467 N Milwaukee AveFavorite place for poke and sushi burritos. I have never had poke bowls like this. The portions are big and the prices are extremely fair.
This coffee shop makes the perfect latte. It's the perfect place to stop before getting on the CTA. They also have great bagel sandwiches and doughnuts from Glazed and Infused.
7 locals recommend
HERO Coffee Bar
439 S Dearborn StThis coffee shop makes the perfect latte. It's the perfect place to stop before getting on the CTA. They also have great bagel sandwiches and doughnuts from Glazed and Infused.
Another of my favorite coffee shops. Perfect stop for morning coffee before heading out on a day of sightseeing or shopping.
109 locals recommend
Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveAnother of my favorite coffee shops. Perfect stop for morning coffee before heading out on a day of sightseeing or shopping.
A Chicago staple. Known for their Stuffed French Toast and Eggs Benedict, but they have a great cup of coffee too.
98 locals recommend
toast
2046 N Damen AveA Chicago staple. Known for their Stuffed French Toast and Eggs Benedict, but they have a great cup of coffee too.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is so much fun. They have an amazing beer selection and tons of arcade games. Perfect for going out with a group.
139 locals recommend
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveThis place is so much fun. They have an amazing beer selection and tons of arcade games. Perfect for going out with a group.
This place offers a big selection of craft cocktails and beer. The ambiance is perfect for groups or a date night. It's the perfect stop for a drink or two after dinner.
85 locals recommend
Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveThis place offers a big selection of craft cocktails and beer. The ambiance is perfect for groups or a date night. It's the perfect stop for a drink or two after dinner.
This venue has a wide range of bands that play here. There is usually a band playing at least 3 nights out of the week. Ticket prices are usually pretty reasonable too.
37 locals recommend
Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee AveThis venue has a wide range of bands that play here. There is usually a band playing at least 3 nights out of the week. Ticket prices are usually pretty reasonable too.
This place has a huge selection of beer and food. Definitely worth checking out if you're into craft beer.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveThis place has a huge selection of beer and food. Definitely worth checking out if you're into craft beer.
Essentials
Perfect stop to grab some essentials on the way back home or if you're heading out.
246 locals recommend
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayPerfect stop to grab some essentials on the way back home or if you're heading out.
Small grocery store that sells all organic food. It's a good place to go for snacks or to purchase ingredients for a quick meal.
72 locals recommend
Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western AveSmall grocery store that sells all organic food. It's a good place to go for snacks or to purchase ingredients for a quick meal.
Arts & Culture
There's always something to see at the Art Institute. This world renowned museum is top notch. It is usually always pretty busy so definitely plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThere's always something to see at the Art Institute. This world renowned museum is top notch. It is usually always pretty busy so definitely plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance.
One of my favorite museums in Chicago. The MCA presents cutting edge exhibitions and programs. Their gift shop is also something to see!
532 locals recommend
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveOne of my favorite museums in Chicago. The MCA presents cutting edge exhibitions and programs. Their gift shop is also something to see!
This museum is a part of Columbia College Chicago and has a large collection of photography. The exhibitions are always exciting and thought provoking. Best of all the museum is always FREE!
27 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan AveThis museum is a part of Columbia College Chicago and has a large collection of photography. The exhibitions are always exciting and thought provoking. Best of all the museum is always FREE!
Formerly the building which housed the Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Cultural Center is in itself a work of art. The mosaics, tile work, and Tiffany domes are worth checking out. The Cultural Center also has rotating exhibitions from some of the most cutting edge artists of today. Admission is always FREE.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StFormerly the building which housed the Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Cultural Center is in itself a work of art. The mosaics, tile work, and Tiffany domes are worth checking out. The Cultural Center also has rotating exhibitions from some of the most cutting edge artists of today. Admission is always FREE.
Shopping
This place has artist made Chicago inspired wears and trinkets. Definitely go here for creative souvenirs to take back home.
11 locals recommend
Transit Tees
1371 N Milwaukee AveThis place has artist made Chicago inspired wears and trinkets. Definitely go here for creative souvenirs to take back home.
Getting Around
This station is also about 8 minutes from the apartment but will put you one stop further from downtown. Sometimes during morning rush hour I will walk to this station to get a better chance of getting a seat on the train.
43 locals recommend
California station
2211 N California AveThis station is also about 8 minutes from the apartment but will put you one stop further from downtown. Sometimes during morning rush hour I will walk to this station to get a better chance of getting a seat on the train.
This is the closest station to the apartment. It's about a 5-8 minute walk and has several coffee options around.
42 locals recommend
Western station
1900 N Western AveThis is the closest station to the apartment. It's about a 5-8 minute walk and has several coffee options around.