Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveCute little local coffee shop.
This is a great place for brunch! They have bottomless mimosas and bloody mary's.
15 locals recommend
Cellars Bar and Grill
5900 N BroadwayThis is a great place for brunch! They have bottomless mimosas and bloody mary's.
If you want a good ole' greasy pub burger and fries, this is a close option for you.
41 locals recommend
Moody's Pub
5910 N BroadwayIf you want a good ole' greasy pub burger and fries, this is a close option for you.
Restaurant/Bar that is right on the lake. It is outdoors, and only open in the warmer months. Great views! Drinks are just OK.
35 locals recommend
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdRestaurant/Bar that is right on the lake. It is outdoors, and only open in the warmer months. Great views! Drinks are just OK.
Great place to grab breakfast, brunch or lunch. *(They may have dinner) It is close to the redline (Bryn Mawr stop). They also have alcohol if that's your thing.
32 locals recommend
Nookies Edgewater
Great place to grab breakfast, brunch or lunch. *(They may have dinner) It is close to the redline (Bryn Mawr stop). They also have alcohol if that's your thing.
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdClose to public transit and in a cute neighborhood.
Zanzibar Cafe
1036 W Bryn Mawr AveBakery/Coffee place. Good desserts.
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayCustard and sweets super close!
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayBYOB and fairly close. Good food.
Greek/Mediterranean Food. The General Manager is Gil, his sister is the bartender named Shauna, and the best server is Cassandra.
21 locals recommend
Andies Restaurant
5253 N Clark StGreek/Mediterranean Food. The General Manager is Gil, his sister is the bartender named Shauna, and the best server is Cassandra.
Everything Else
LA Fitness
6107 N BroadwayLocal Gym recently opened. Smaller, but brand new.
CVS
5205 N BroadwayOpen late if you need anything.
Thorndale Cleaners & Tailors
1112 W Thorndale AveDry Cleaners right by the El
Lane Beach
5915 N Sheridan RdPark for kids and access to the beach/lake.
Great place for visitors to visit. The Bean is here as well! There are fountains for kids to play in as well.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGreat place for visitors to visit. The Bean is here as well! There are fountains for kids to play in as well.
Check out the SkyDeck as part of the Willis Tower. Awesome! http://theskydeck.com
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrCheck out the SkyDeck as part of the Willis Tower. Awesome! http://theskydeck.com
If you are celiac or gluten free, this place is a must visit for you! I'm not gluten free, but I still love her stuff.
9 locals recommend
defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
1477 W Balmoral AveIf you are celiac or gluten free, this place is a must visit for you! I'm not gluten free, but I still love her stuff.
Shopping
This is a small convenience store right across the street. They have frozen foods, alcohol, mixers, snacks, fruits, bread, drinks, milk, etc. Super friendly family owned place.
Malibu Convenience Store
6033 N Sheridan RdThis is a small convenience store right across the street. They have frozen foods, alcohol, mixers, snacks, fruits, bread, drinks, milk, etc. Super friendly family owned place.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is a restaurant, & the floor above is a bar/lounge. It has floor to ceiling windows. North/South/West views of the city, East views of Lake Michigan. Weekend all you can eat lunch!
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThis place is a restaurant, & the floor above is a bar/lounge. It has floor to ceiling windows. North/South/West views of the city, East views of Lake Michigan. Weekend all you can eat lunch!
This is a total hidden gem. Custom cocktails made for you. Leah is the best bartender there! Ask for her.
8 locals recommend
Joie De Vine
1744 W Balmoral AveThis is a total hidden gem. Custom cocktails made for you. Leah is the best bartender there! Ask for her.
This is a great martini bar. It is more known for the LGBTQ population, but they welcome anyone.
63 locals recommend
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveThis is a great martini bar. It is more known for the LGBTQ population, but they welcome anyone.
This is a restaurant/bar. They have a ton of beer options if beer is your thing.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StThis is a restaurant/bar. They have a ton of beer options if beer is your thing.
Restaurant/Bar- Another great beer option if that's your thing. Great food as well.
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StRestaurant/Bar- Another great beer option if that's your thing. Great food as well.