Larissa’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a super chill cocktail bar within walking distance of the apartment building. Local hangs, old school
53 locals recommend
Weegee's Lounge
3659 W Armitage AveThis is a super chill cocktail bar within walking distance of the apartment building. Local hangs, old school
This is our favorite summertime restaurant located on the Square. This place is cash only but is cheap eats, great vibes, with a lot of other great places nearby.
340 locals recommend
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveThis is our favorite summertime restaurant located on the Square. This place is cash only but is cheap eats, great vibes, with a lot of other great places nearby.
Local Dive bar but captures the character of the neighborhood perfectly.
26 locals recommend
Whirlaway Lounge
3224 W Fullerton AveLocal Dive bar but captures the character of the neighborhood perfectly.
Although this place doesn't have a taproom, this is our family favorite local brewery.. Please check for hours but if you are looking for IPAS or High Gravity Brews, this is your spot.
9 locals recommend
Pipeworks Brewing Company
3912 W McLean AveAlthough this place doesn't have a taproom, this is our family favorite local brewery.. Please check for hours but if you are looking for IPAS or High Gravity Brews, this is your spot.
This is a great hangout either winter or summer. This place has a slushy machine with rotating drinks but their standard is a Frozen Negroni
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveThis is a great hangout either winter or summer. This place has a slushy machine with rotating drinks but their standard is a Frozen Negroni
People come to Chicago with lofty dreams of the perfect deep dish pizza.... but all the locals hate deep dish... Try Tavern Style instead, make sure you order a combination involving sausage for an authentic Chicago tradition.
27 locals recommend
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
3638 N Pulaski RdPeople come to Chicago with lofty dreams of the perfect deep dish pizza.... but all the locals hate deep dish... Try Tavern Style instead, make sure you order a combination involving sausage for an authentic Chicago tradition.
Local Cidery. Uber recommended. This place is run by a super friendly couple and is a real treat.
Right Bee Cider
1830 N Kostner AveLocal Cidery. Uber recommended. This place is run by a super friendly couple and is a real treat.
Excellent Cheeseburgers!!! This is on all of the City's "best burger" lists and it doesn't disappoint.
20 locals recommend
Mini Mott
3057 W Logan BlvdExcellent Cheeseburgers!!! This is on all of the City's "best burger" lists and it doesn't disappoint.
This is one of the original Chicago craft breweries despite only being around 10 years. This is on a great stretch of Milwaukee avenue with multiple food and bar options nearby. Great people watching up next to the windows.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveThis is one of the original Chicago craft breweries despite only being around 10 years. This is on a great stretch of Milwaukee avenue with multiple food and bar options nearby. Great people watching up next to the windows.
Sightseeing
All of your guidebooks will tell you about the Bean, the Skydeck at Willis Tour and Wrigley Field. This is a real gem and completely off the radar. Either take an Uber or use the CTA trains. Please note the area surrounding is a tad rough.
258 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveAll of your guidebooks will tell you about the Bean, the Skydeck at Willis Tour and Wrigley Field. This is a real gem and completely off the radar. Either take an Uber or use the CTA trains. Please note the area surrounding is a tad rough.