Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun place to visit, hang out have some local craft beer. Walking distance from our Airbnb, or a quick ride on the #18 Bus.
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StA fun place to visit, hang out have some local craft beer. Walking distance from our Airbnb, or a quick ride on the #18 Bus.
Federales
180 N Morgan StLooking for a party? You probably find it right here.
One of Chicago's many micro-breweries with an excellent tap selection. Easily accessible via public transit.
30 locals recommend
Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom
2101 S Carpenter StOne of Chicago's many micro-breweries with an excellent tap selection. Easily accessible via public transit.
One of Chicago's many micro-breweries. These will probably be the most unique beers you can sample.
12 locals recommend
Whiner Beer Company
1400 W 46th StOne of Chicago's many micro-breweries. These will probably be the most unique beers you can sample.
Excellent selection of craft brews with a good food selection. Easy to reach from our House with the #18 Bus.
29 locals recommend
Alulu Brewpub
2011 South Laflin StreetExcellent selection of craft brews with a good food selection. Easy to reach from our House with the #18 Bus.
Ballast Point Brewing Chicago
212 N Green StMicro Brewery one block south of the Fulton Market corridor
Food Scene
An inexpensive but good Mexican Restaurant, to sit down or take something back home.
18 locals recommend
Cocula Restaurant California
2200 S California AveAn inexpensive but good Mexican Restaurant, to sit down or take something back home.
Green Tomato Cafe
3750 W Ogden AveOur local coffee shop with sandwiches and other healthy snacks.
La Casa De Samuel
2834 W Cermak RdMore authentic Mexican cuisine!
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StNeed Pizza? This is your place!
Taqueria El Milagro
1923 S Blue Island AveTaco shells as fresh as they get.
Los Corrales
2881 W Cermak RdAnother taco place to enjoy.
Not sure that I want to recommend McD. - but just in case you like it...
23 locals recommend
McDonald's
1664 S Blue Island AveNot sure that I want to recommend McD. - but just in case you like it...
Church's Chicken
2806 W Cermak RdCraving fast food and chicken - may be give this a try.
SUBWAY®Restaurants
77 W Jackson BlvdUp for fast food sandwiches?
Chicago Hope Cafe
2431 W Roosevelt RdNice off-the-beat coffee shop.
Golden Thai
1509 W Taylor StNice Thai food.
Yummy Thai
1418 W Taylor StNice Thai food.
Starbucks
210 W North AveNo introduction needed...
Atardecer Acapulqueno
2906 W Cermak RdFeed
2803 W Chicago AveIn need of soul food? You find some right here.
La Pasadita
1140 N Ashland AveCraving late night tacos? I mean - really late night tacos!
Talay Chicago
1222 West Madison StreetFind yourself some Thai food.
Steak 'n Egger Inc
1174 W Cermak RdClassic 24 hour diner!
Very nice, little neighborhood coffee shop, only 15 minute walking distance from listing.
11 locals recommend
Sip 22 Coffee Lounge
2901 W Cermak RdVery nice, little neighborhood coffee shop, only 15 minute walking distance from listing.
Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdChicago breakfast institution
New Orleans style restaurant tucked away on the 7th floor. Not easy to find, but worth the search.
9 locals recommend
Heaven on Seven
111 N Wabash AveNew Orleans style restaurant tucked away on the 7th floor. Not easy to find, but worth the search.
5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
1758 W 18th StExcellent place for tacos
Taqueria El Mezquite
1756 W 18th StExcellent place for tacos with small outside seating area.
Authentic taco spot in the neighborhood. Tucked away one block north of 26th Street.
Taqueria Los Barrilitos
3518 W 25th StAuthentic taco spot in the neighborhood. Tucked away one block north of 26th Street.
Umai
730 S Clark StShopping
La Vinata
3124 W Cermak RdNeed a six pack of beer for home. This is your place.
ALDI
4934 S Kedzie AveALDI
4934 S Kedzie AveCermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdA scruffy little corner store only a few steps from our Airbnb where you can find most basic items.
Douglas Park Dollar & Food
1514 S Kedzie AveA scruffy little corner store only a few steps from our Airbnb where you can find most basic items.
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StVery nice super market a mile and a half from our Airbnb.
Everything Else
Chase Bank
2228 S Western AveOur local bank...
Planet Fitness
2558 W Cermak RdIn case you are a member and want to work out...
Parks & Nature
A nice place to take a stroll. You can go bird watching in the migratory bird sanctuary, play a round of golf, use the athletic fields, tennis courts or swimming pool.
24 locals recommend
Douglas Park
A nice place to take a stroll. You can go bird watching in the migratory bird sanctuary, play a round of golf, use the athletic fields, tennis courts or swimming pool.
Getting Around
Divvy
Divvy Bike Share station
Kedzie Pink Line Station
Divvy Station: Kedzie Ave & Roosevelt Rd
Kedzie-Homan Blue Line Station