Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Cute cafe with a spot to enjoy a slice of pie and coffee.
76 locals recommend
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveCute cafe with a spot to enjoy a slice of pie and coffee.
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago AveYuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveBreakfast, brunch and lunch spot with a coffee and bakery counter.
72 locals recommend
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveBreakfast, brunch and lunch spot with a coffee and bakery counter.
Open late, but good at any time. Minimal seating inside. Cash only!
27 locals recommend
Taqueria Traspasada 2
811 N Ashland AveOpen late, but good at any time. Minimal seating inside. Cash only!
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrDelicious gelato - cash only!
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StBreakfast + brunch option! Sometimes long waits.
Get the horchata milkshake and sweet and spicy chicken tacos!
113 locals recommend
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveGet the horchata milkshake and sweet and spicy chicken tacos!
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveQuad city style pizza
New haven style pizza and a brewery. The clam pizza is actually good :)
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveNew haven style pizza and a brewery. The clam pizza is actually good :)
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveCozy ramen shop
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burger in Chicago - put your name in early!
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveFish tacos + margaritas!
Habana Libre Restaurant
1440 W Chicago AveCuban food + BYOB
Essentials
Walgreens is convenient for grabbing any small items! Just a note, they do not sell alcohol at this location.
183 locals recommend
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdWalgreens is convenient for grabbing any small items! Just a note, they do not sell alcohol at this location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveBeauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveFive Star Bar
1424 W Chicago AveOur go-to bar, with a solid food menu!
Soccer bar with great specials (food + drinks) and a hidden patio in the back.
55 locals recommend
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport AveSoccer bar with great specials (food + drinks) and a hidden patio in the back.
Twisted Spoke
501 N Ogden AveAmazing bloody marys!
Shopping
Sprout Home
745 N Damen AveBest plant store!
Parks & Nature
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StOak Street Beach
Union Park
1501 W Randolph StHosts many music fests like Pitchfork and North Coast.
Sightseeing
Great place to spend afternoons walking around the lake with many shops and activities offered for the whole family. Free Fireworks in the summer! (Wed and Sat nights)
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveGreat place to spend afternoons walking around the lake with many shops and activities offered for the whole family. Free Fireworks in the summer! (Wed and Sat nights)
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. Also used as a concert venue hosting some of the best musical acts from around the country.
200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison StHome of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. Also used as a concert venue hosting some of the best musical acts from around the country.
Home of the World Champs! The Chicago Cubs call this place home but has been hosting music concerts the last couple years.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the World Champs! The Chicago Cubs call this place home but has been hosting music concerts the last couple years.