Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StA charming diner.
Breezy and beachy eclectic restaurant. Amazing homemade baked goods for desert.
117 locals recommend
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StBreezy and beachy eclectic restaurant. Amazing homemade baked goods for desert.
Sable Kitchen & Bar
505 N State StModern Americana.
Upscale bar food with great Irish breakfast. (Call for reservations to avoid a wait.)
49 locals recommend
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveUpscale bar food with great Irish breakfast. (Call for reservations to avoid a wait.)
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StGreat fresh food cafe.
My favorite breakfast food in town. (Try the cupcake balls!)
72 locals recommend
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveMy favorite breakfast food in town. (Try the cupcake balls!)
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrAmazing gelato.
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueUnique and upscale food.
Maybe the best pizza I've ever had. (But not Chicago style deep dish if that's what you're hunting for.)
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveMaybe the best pizza I've ever had. (But not Chicago style deep dish if that's what you're hunting for.)
Brobagel
1931 W North AveGreat bagels. Delivery after 10am.
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveFantastic ramen. Definitely get a stuffed bun!
Great sandwiches and salads. Delivers. (Try the rainbow cake!)
69 locals recommend
The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen AveGreat sandwiches and salads. Delivers. (Try the rainbow cake!)
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl:)
Black Bull
1721 W Division StGreat Spanish tapas. (Try the sangria!)
Mana Food Bar
Healthier choices.
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StIf artisinal coffee is your fancy, you must check out this cafe.
Fun food (including a unique brunch) if you like pork!
116 locals recommend
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StFun food (including a unique brunch) if you like pork!
Authentaco
1141 North Ashland AvenueVERY good Mexican food.
Insomnia Cookies
1537 N Milwaukee AveLate night delivery cookies. Incredible.
Unbelievable and intimate fondue restaurant (check Groupon for discounts).
20 locals recommend
Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveUnbelievable and intimate fondue restaurant (check Groupon for discounts).
The food is overpriced but grab a drink at the bar and enjoy some spectacular views.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThe food is overpriced but grab a drink at the bar and enjoy some spectacular views.
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveLovely brunch joint.
Chicago Q
1160 N Dearborn StHouse smoked southern BBQ + bar.
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveAMAZING cheeseburgers.
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveFantastic brunch and lunch.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos!
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveWonderful donuts.
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveFantastic eclectic brunch with unusual drinks.
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketWorld-class restaurant with family-style portions and great drinks.
Forever Yogurt & CupCakes
1924 W North AveThe Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave80's movie themed fun coffee shop.
Kitchfix Gold Coast Store
1165 N State StEat in or take out pre-prepped meals.
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveGreat sushi.
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StGreat uncommon pizza.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ceres Cafe
141 W Jackson BlvdCool Loop bar serving *very* strong cocktails.
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StGorgeous outdoor/indoor bar on the roof of the Wit hotel.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave"Secret" bar with unique drinks and interesting atmosphere.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayAl Capone's favorite live Jazz joint.
Getting Around
The closest "El" subway station. Your gateway to Chicago.
21 locals recommend
Division & Ashland station
The closest "El" subway station. Your gateway to Chicago.
Divvy is Chicago's bike rental sharing system. You can get a pass for 24 hours and check out bikes for 30 minutes at a time. (Check groupon for discounts.)
32 locals recommend
Divvy
Divvy is Chicago's bike rental sharing system. You can get a pass for 24 hours and check out bikes for 30 minutes at a time. (Check groupon for discounts.)
Divvy is Chicago's bike rental sharing system. You can get a pass for 24 hours and rent bikes for 30 minutes at a time. (Check groupon for discounts.)
6 locals recommend
Divvy Station: Wood St & Division St
Divvy is Chicago's bike rental sharing system. You can get a pass for 24 hours and rent bikes for 30 minutes at a time. (Check groupon for discounts.)
Essentials
AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
2233 W Division StEmergency Room
Mariano's Pharmacy
1800 W Lawrence AveFancier grocery store.
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayHuge chain grocery store.
CVS
771 N Ogden AvePharmacy / MinuteClinic (walk in non-emergency medical help)
Garden Gourmet Market
1130 N Ashland AveUpscale organic food market.
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdPharmacy and essentials
AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
2233 W Division StEmergency Room
Parks & Nature
Lovely park if you're in the mood for the outdoors. Dog run in the southeast corner.
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveLovely park if you're in the mood for the outdoors. Dog run in the southeast corner.
Chicago's version of the High Line in NYC- this is a lovely reconverted train path that runs a few miles east and west above North Ave.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueChicago's version of the High Line in NYC- this is a lovely reconverted train path that runs a few miles east and west above North Ave.
Montrose Beach
Gorgeous beach and the best dog-friendly beach in Chicago.
Lounge, play, drink, socialize, feel the sand between your toes...
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
Lounge, play, drink, socialize, feel the sand between your toes...
Another name for The 606- a reconverted rail line that's a lovely outdoor walk through the local 'hood.
133 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailAnother name for The 606- a reconverted rail line that's a lovely outdoor walk through the local 'hood.
Gorgeous park with spectacular views of downtown and the lake.
219 locals recommend
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrGorgeous park with spectacular views of downtown and the lake.
Sightseeing
A tourist hotspot. IMAX theatre, ferris wheel, incredible views, shopping, food, etc...
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveA tourist hotspot. IMAX theatre, ferris wheel, incredible views, shopping, food, etc...
Willis Tower Skydeck
Observation floor on top of Willis Tower.
360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveObservation floor on top of the Hancock building.
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveScenery and shopping in the heart of Chicago.
Entertainment & Activities
Indy movie theatre with buckets of charm (and an attached bar).
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveIndy movie theatre with buckets of charm (and an attached bar).
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveLocal chain movie theatre.
ArcLight Cinemas
1721 N Burling StUpscale movie theatre.
Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western AveLocal chain movie theatre.
Mrs. Fields John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrChicago's aquarium.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Cubs.
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlArcade bar with tons of free-to-play retro games.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StHome of the White Sox.
United Center
1901 W Madison StHome of the Bulls and the Blackhawks.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of the Bears.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StOutdoor zoo in a huge, lovely park.
Six Flags Great America
1 Great America Parkway