Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
MUST GO! High End Affordable. Just 7 Houses away. Just walk in to make a quick reservation.
33 locals recommend
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield RoadMUST GO! High End Affordable. Just 7 Houses away. Just walk in to make a quick reservation.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveMust Go! Iconic for Stuffed.
DryHop Brewers
3155 N BroadwayYummy Food, and Beer! Not too far a walk.
This, Bow Truss, Dollop, Dark Matter are my favorite cafes.
95 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayThis, Bow Truss, Dollop, Dark Matter are my favorite cafes.
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StA Must!!
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio St5-6 Italian markets/restaurants in one!
Native Foods Cafe
1023 W Belmont AveFor the Vegans! :)
Oh So Yums! Small shop so get their before everyone is off work! You Probably wont regret it. :)
98 locals recommend
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayOh So Yums! Small shop so get their before everyone is off work! You Probably wont regret it. :)
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueGiordanos Enemy. You Choose the Winner!
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey ParkwayYou can order a Metallica Burger! nuff said!
Rated best burger in Chicago. Even though almost any brewery here makes a mean burger, this one is pretty good despite the hour wait list.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StRated best burger in Chicago. Even though almost any brewery here makes a mean burger, this one is pretty good despite the hour wait list.
Famous for Pot Pie Pizza, Cash Only, and usually an hour wait if you're not early early.
115 locals recommend
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetFamous for Pot Pie Pizza, Cash Only, and usually an hour wait if you're not early early.
Vanille Pâtisserie
3243 N BroadwayFun place with a lot of different mexican restaurants with a descent view in loop.
10 locals recommend
Latinicity
108 N State StFun place with a lot of different mexican restaurants with a descent view in loop.
Drinks & Nightlife
If your a beer guy, especially hoppy! This is an awesome tour, but it's only open until like 7, so go early! :)
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StIf your a beer guy, especially hoppy! This is an awesome tour, but it's only open until like 7, so go early! :)
Laugh Factory
3175 N BroadwayGood Standup
Must Go For a drink. One of the best views, worth one drink. :)
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveMust Go For a drink. One of the best views, worth one drink. :)
Entertainment & Activities
The Second City
230 W North AveImprov Icon.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StIconic.
Sluggers
3540 N Clark StMust Go! if In area. Go UpStairs!
CSz Theater Chicago
1501 North Kingsbury StreetOne of my favorite Improv places that is walkable.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr One of my favorites out of all the museums.
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrSightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St Must Go!
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave Must Go!
Must Go! One of the best "Touristy" things to do in chicago, if weather permits, go!! :)
55 locals recommend
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrMust Go! One of the best "Touristy" things to do in chicago, if weather permits, go!! :)
Parks & Nature
Fullerton Beach
Must Go! To the lake. Just around the corner off of Addison, go underneath the tunnel to get to the other side.
49 locals recommend
Belmont Harbor
Belmont HarborMust Go! To the lake. Just around the corner off of Addison, go underneath the tunnel to get to the other side.
Shopping
Macy's
111 North State StreetState Street Shopping.
Nordstrom Wedding Suite - Michigan Avenue
River North Shopping.