Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
It will turn carnivores into herbivores- the vegetarian / vegan food is so good!
80 locals recommend
GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage AveIt will turn carnivores into herbivores- the vegetarian / vegan food is so good!
One of our favorite vegetarian / vegan restaurants in the city! Warning: may turn hardcore carnivores into passionate vegetarians.
136 locals recommend
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueOne of our favorite vegetarian / vegan restaurants in the city! Warning: may turn hardcore carnivores into passionate vegetarians.
This farm to table restaurant features creative and flavorful dishes at reasonable prices. They also have over 300 selections of whiskey, with 38 for under $3 a shot. Note: they do not take reservations.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveThis farm to table restaurant features creative and flavorful dishes at reasonable prices. They also have over 300 selections of whiskey, with 38 for under $3 a shot. Note: they do not take reservations.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdCheap, quick, and delicious Mexican food. (great for a quick lunch or breakfast before going out for the day)
24 locals recommend
El Habanero
3300 W Fullerton AveCheap, quick, and delicious Mexican food. (great for a quick lunch or breakfast before going out for the day)
Great for breakfast, light lunch, or dessert. Their pie is a well known staple comfort food in Chicago!
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveGreat for breakfast, light lunch, or dessert. Their pie is a well known staple comfort food in Chicago!
This is a fun restaurant that brews their own beer (and it’s all super tasty), and makes some great pizza. They have live band karaoke on Saturday nights, too. Off the Damen stop. (Fun fact: the restaurant is owned by Cheap Trick’s guitarist, Rick Nielson)
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveThis is a fun restaurant that brews their own beer (and it’s all super tasty), and makes some great pizza. They have live band karaoke on Saturday nights, too. Off the Damen stop. (Fun fact: the restaurant is owned by Cheap Trick’s guitarist, Rick Nielson)
Where else can you get Macanese food? What IS Macanese food? If you're into flavors from Europe, Latin America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, or are an adventurous eater, book a table!
126 locals recommend
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveWhere else can you get Macanese food? What IS Macanese food? If you're into flavors from Europe, Latin America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, or are an adventurous eater, book a table!
This isn't Chicago style pizzeria, but serves fantastic Neapolitan style pies. Originally established in Brooklyn, and new to Logan Square!
44 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's Logan Square
2451 N Milwaukee AveThis isn't Chicago style pizzeria, but serves fantastic Neapolitan style pies. Originally established in Brooklyn, and new to Logan Square!
Nothing says "Chicago Coffee" like Intelligentsia!
114 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee AveNothing says "Chicago Coffee" like Intelligentsia!
Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveTasty treats and pastries, great coffee. Next to the Blue line.
Goose Island Brewhouse
1800 N Clybourn AveThe Goose is home to Chicago!
Drinks & Nightlife
If bar-hopping is your thing, check out this great cocktail bar! They also have a small selection of appetizers and dishes.
144 locals recommend
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdIf bar-hopping is your thing, check out this great cocktail bar! They also have a small selection of appetizers and dishes.
Awesome Tiki-themed bar with tasty (and boozy) cocktails. "Best Cocktail Bar of the Year" by Imbibe.
356 locals recommend
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveAwesome Tiki-themed bar with tasty (and boozy) cocktails. "Best Cocktail Bar of the Year" by Imbibe.
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveBest Intentions
3281 W Armitage AveHop on the Blue line and get off at the Damen stop (3 stops south), and enjoy all of the fun shops, bars and restaurants this neighborhood has to offer.
121 locals recommend
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveHop on the Blue line and get off at the Damen stop (3 stops south), and enjoy all of the fun shops, bars and restaurants this neighborhood has to offer.
This place is so much more than just a bar! In fact, it's three bars, and four restaurants. It's located across the street from the Bean, so rooftop views from Cindy's (one of the bars located in the building) are great. Milk Room, Game Room, and Cherry Circle Room are big hits as well.
53 locals recommend
Chicago Athletic Association
12 S Michigan AveThis place is so much more than just a bar! In fact, it's three bars, and four restaurants. It's located across the street from the Bean, so rooftop views from Cindy's (one of the bars located in the building) are great. Milk Room, Game Room, and Cherry Circle Room are big hits as well.
Entertainment & Activities
This bar has been around for almost 50 years and plays live blues music until 4 in the morning. Open 7 days a week for your blues fixings. A total Chicago staple!
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StThis bar has been around for almost 50 years and plays live blues music until 4 in the morning. Open 7 days a week for your blues fixings. A total Chicago staple!
If you're in the market for some comedy- this is the place to go!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveIf you're in the market for some comedy- this is the place to go!
In the mood for a great live show? Check out the Metro for some of the best rock music Chicago has to offer.
73 locals recommend
Metro
3730 N Clark StIn the mood for a great live show? Check out the Metro for some of the best rock music Chicago has to offer.
If you want a sneak peak into the future of vertical farming and sustainable food production, you have to check out The Plant! The Plant is being converted from an old meatpacking plant into a net-zero energy food business incubator.
Plant Chicago
4459 S Marshfield AveIf you want a sneak peak into the future of vertical farming and sustainable food production, you have to check out The Plant! The Plant is being converted from an old meatpacking plant into a net-zero energy food business incubator.
Come here for a sweet tour of this small-sized brewery. They serve up 3 pints of beer in a glass you get to keep for only $10. The surrounding area of Lincoln Square also has cute shops and restaurants to visit as well.
103 locals recommend
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveCome here for a sweet tour of this small-sized brewery. They serve up 3 pints of beer in a glass you get to keep for only $10. The surrounding area of Lincoln Square also has cute shops and restaurants to visit as well.
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StWho dislikes the zoo? Bonus: it's free.
There isn't a whole lot around here other than the beautiful Conservatory- save for a rainy day!
258 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveThere isn't a whole lot around here other than the beautiful Conservatory- save for a rainy day!
North Avenue Beach
Sightseeing
Willis Tower Skydeck
Go to the 95th floor, grab a cocktail or a bite to eat and enjoy the awesome view of the city! Caitlin and I prefer this over the observation deck at the Willis tower because it's less expensive, and you get a meal / drink out of it.
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveGo to the 95th floor, grab a cocktail or a bite to eat and enjoy the awesome view of the city! Caitlin and I prefer this over the observation deck at the Willis tower because it's less expensive, and you get a meal / drink out of it.
Ok, so maybe I'm a library nerd. Or maybe it's just because I work here, but if you're in the loop, definitely give it a walk-through!
16 locals recommend
Harold Washington Library
400 South State StreetOk, so maybe I'm a library nerd. Or maybe it's just because I work here, but if you're in the loop, definitely give it a walk-through!
Essentials
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave