Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The best chicken sandwiches and hush puppies! Steps away from the apartment.
51 locals recommend
Leghorn Chicken
The best chicken sandwiches and hush puppies! Steps away from the apartment.
Dark matter coffee shop - great vibe here!
135 locals recommend
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveDark matter coffee shop - great vibe here!
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveBYOB, affordable eats. Fantastic and eclectic menu!
The Shelby
2759 West Augusta BoulevardAmazing brunch and dinner spot. Try the double cheeseburger!
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveHeavy burgers and heavy metal. Enough said.
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdHipster coffee shop and cigar bar
Drinks & Nightlife
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveHipster bar, fantastic cocktails, cozy back patio
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveBest sushi in chicago
EZ Inn
921 N Western AveRecently renovated bar. Very hip space with great drinks.
Old speakeasy bar turned Jazz Club / Cocktail lounge. Amazing drinks and a great vibe.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueOld speakeasy bar turned Jazz Club / Cocktail lounge. Amazing drinks and a great vibe.
Voted best local Indie and punk rock venue in the city. Catch a lot of local bands and acts here. Often have free shows and events.
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveVoted best local Indie and punk rock venue in the city. Catch a lot of local bands and acts here. Often have free shows and events.
Everything Else
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveGreat neighborhood for shopping, restaurants and exploring.
New soda fountain and bakery in the neighborhood. They have great pies too!
78 locals recommend
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveNew soda fountain and bakery in the neighborhood. They have great pies too!
Sightseeing
Beautiful and massive park. Great place to run, fish or have a picnic.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrBeautiful and massive park. Great place to run, fish or have a picnic.
Parks & Nature
Public swimming pool and tennis courts and a skyline view. Great place to take the dog or kids.
39 locals recommend
Smith Park
Public swimming pool and tennis courts and a skyline view. Great place to take the dog or kids.