Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveAmazing burgers, tacos, and craft tacos!
m.henry
5707 N Clark StA Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark StBest bread pudding in the city
Lost Larson
5318 N Clark St
Bar Roma
5101 N Clark StFabulous Italian dining
Great Italian and my favorite pizza... Their thick crust is incredible, but try their famous thin crust!
54 locals recommend
Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark StGreat Italian and my favorite pizza... Their thick crust is incredible, but try their famous thin crust!
Jin Thai
5458 N BroadwayThe Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StThe Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StDunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AvePiatto Pronto
5624 N Clark StFull service deli
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark StStarbucks
1 E Delaware PlColectivo Coffee
2530 N Clark StForever Yogurt
931 W Belmont AveLady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StHopleaf
5148 N Clark StUnfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch. Try the soul rolls and you won't be disappointed!
Bettie Lou’s
5633 North Ashland AvenueUnfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch. Try the soul rolls and you won't be disappointed!
pHlour Bakery & Cafe
1138 W Bryn Mawr AveLickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayWorth the walk over if you have a sweet tooth!
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveGreat patio and tasty frozens on a summer day!
Stylish destination for contemporary American fare with house cocktails & a curated wine list.
7 locals recommend
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
5553 N Clark StStylish destination for contemporary American fare with house cocktails & a curated wine list.
Coastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
78 locals recommend
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StCoastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
Quaint, laid-back cafe making sandwiches, tacos, salads & classic cookies with local ingredients.
8 locals recommend
Cookies & Carnitas
5940 North BroadwayQuaint, laid-back cafe making sandwiches, tacos, salads & classic cookies with local ingredients.
Blowfish Sushi & Ramen
1130 W Bryn Mawr AveUptown’s Asia on Argyle (~15 minute walk) is a district of restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, and businesses and a center for Chinese and Southeast Asian culture on the North Side of Chicago. Some of my favorite restaurants are Sun Wah BBQ and Tank Noodle.
Asia on Argyle
Uptown’s Asia on Argyle (~15 minute walk) is a district of restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, and businesses and a center for Chinese and Southeast Asian culture on the North Side of Chicago. Some of my favorite restaurants are Sun Wah BBQ and Tank Noodle.
Dog-friendly seasonal outdoor cafe on Lake Michigan with snack-shack eats & weekend live music.
35 locals recommend
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdDog-friendly seasonal outdoor cafe on Lake Michigan with snack-shack eats & weekend live music.
Parson's Chicken & Fish
Lonesome Rose
Pizza Lobo Andersonville
Ora
5701 N Clark StDrinks & Nightlife
Replay
5358 N Clark StGreat bar food, drinks, and free arcade video games!
Meeting House Tavern
5025 North Clark StreetThe SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark StSuch a delightful place with friendly staff. It’s a smaller place, so comfortable to come to solo or with a small group for great drinks.
Nobody's Darling
1744 West Balmoral AvenueSuch a delightful place with friendly staff. It’s a smaller place, so comfortable to come to solo or with a small group for great drinks.
Parks & Nature
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrFoster Beach
Lakefront Trail Start
900 Lakefront TrailWalking, running, biking trail along the water
Arts & Culture
Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark StShopping
Cowboys and Astronauts
1478 W Summerdale AveWomen & Children First
5233 N Clark StTarget
4466 N BroadwayTransistor
5224 N Clark StStrange Cargo Tees, Chicago's Custom T-shirt Store
5216 N Clark StFoursided Card + Gift
2958 N Clark StEntertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StExperimental theater presenting unique shows, plus writing & performing classes.
66 locals recommend
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueExperimental theater presenting unique shows, plus writing & performing classes.
Performance venue with 3 environments featuring magicians & cocktails plus pre-show small plates.
39 locals recommend
Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark StPerformance venue with 3 environments featuring magicians & cocktails plus pre-show small plates.
Essentials
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveRemember Chicago has a bag tax so bring your own if you can ;-)
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayLA Fitness
2828 N Clark St