Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Breathtaking cafe with generous hours and excellent service - located inside the Restoration Hardware, in a building that formerly housed woman artists
54 locals recommend
3 Arts Club Cafe
1300 N Dearborn StBreathtaking cafe with generous hours and excellent service - located inside the Restoration Hardware, in a building that formerly housed woman artists
Buzz Bait Taqueria
1529 N Wells StFamous pizza-pot-pie - cash-only (and there may be a wait!)
115 locals recommend
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetFamous pizza-pot-pie - cash-only (and there may be a wait!)
Purveyor of Chicago Tribune's best croissant, they also create a variety of delicious French desserts
17 locals recommend
Vanille Pâtisserie
3243 N BroadwayPurveyor of Chicago Tribune's best croissant, they also create a variety of delicious French desserts
Neighborhood bar - and home of some of the best ribs in Chicago
71 locals recommend
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetNeighborhood bar - and home of some of the best ribs in Chicago
Locally-owned cafe with an incredible chocolate and pastry selection
11 locals recommend
Cocoa + Co. Coffee and Chocolate Cafe
1651 N Wells StLocally-owned cafe with an incredible chocolate and pastry selection
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StParks & Nature
North Avenue Beach
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrShopping
Locally-owned - four generations old! - candy shop that does custom orders
9 locals recommend
Fudge Pot
1532 N Wells StLocally-owned - four generations old! - candy shop that does custom orders
The Spice House Chicago
1512 N Wells StFlorist and plant store with exposed brick - a unique and beautiful shop
6 locals recommend
A New Leaf
1818 N Wells StFlorist and plant store with exposed brick - a unique and beautiful shop
Essentials
Weekly Farmers Market - every Saturday during the season (between May and October)
16 locals recommend
Green City Market Lincoln Park
1817 N Clark StWeekly Farmers Market - every Saturday during the season (between May and October)
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells St