Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
I have included some of my favorite eats, cool breweries to visit, and things to do
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N Paulina StGreat outdoor dining, fantastic wine list
Cuba 312
2054 W Roscoe Stgreat cuban food, the pork chop is amazing
Bartoli's Pizzeria
1955 W Addison StChicago deep dish by the slice or grab a whole pie
Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant
2147 W Roscoe Stsuper fresh great spot for authentic Turkish food
Amor y Tequila
Great outdoor patio and fantastic drink list
Drinks & Nightlife
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler Avegreat local scene
Reveler
3403 North Damen AvenueKids eat free 4:30-6:30 M-F good burgers
The Victor Bar
4011 N Damen AveGreat cocktails, cozy atmosphere, great for date night.
The Reveler
3403 N Damen AveExcellent brew pub, they draw their beer directly from the bright tank
42 locals recommend
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N Southport AveExcellent brew pub, they draw their beer directly from the bright tank
the complex has a few places to enjoy, hit the brewery, the coffee roaster and the whiskey distillery all in one area
34 locals recommend
Metropolitan Brewing
3057 N Rockwell Stthe complex has a few places to enjoy, hit the brewery, the coffee roaster and the whiskey distillery all in one area
Hop Butcher For The World
top brewery 1 mile away
Essentials
hop on the addison bus or walk the 1 mile to 1 of baseball's most treasured stadiums. Catch a game and see the team that has taken the national league by storm
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison Sthop on the addison bus or walk the 1 mile to 1 of baseball's most treasured stadiums. Catch a game and see the team that has taken the national league by storm
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGreat selection and within walking distance
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StSarah Mart
3601 N Damen AveWest Lakeview Liquors
2156 W Addison StThe #1 rated beer store in Chicago
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyJust a few blocks away
Getting Around
take it to the city center, or to transfer to the red line
33 locals recommend
Addison Brown Line Station
take it to the city center, or to transfer to the red line
Parks & Nature
Take the addison bus all the way to Lake Shore Drive and walk the rest of the way, bring your tennis racket, or running shoes the lakefront path runs from north in edgewater, south past university of chicago.
North Recreation Drive
North Recreation DriveTake the addison bus all the way to Lake Shore Drive and walk the rest of the way, bring your tennis racket, or running shoes the lakefront path runs from north in edgewater, south past university of chicago.
This amazing beach offers you fun in the sun, warmer water due to the shallow depth and plenty of food options, it's also a lot less rowdy than North Ave or Oak street beach
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
This amazing beach offers you fun in the sun, warmer water due to the shallow depth and plenty of food options, it's also a lot less rowdy than North Ave or Oak street beach
Want to play some beach volley ball? Hang out at old life guard boat house? this is the place for you. Escape from the heat and mingle with some Lincoln Park locals
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
Want to play some beach volley ball? Hang out at old life guard boat house? this is the place for you. Escape from the heat and mingle with some Lincoln Park locals
The gold coast's own beach party hang out at the beach right at the steps of Michigan Ave.
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
The gold coast's own beach party hang out at the beach right at the steps of Michigan Ave.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveCome see the modern classics
Considered 1 of the greatest art collections in the world
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveConsidered 1 of the greatest art collections in the world
Kids love this Museum and you might learn a thing or 2 along the way. Get there when it opens and beat the crowds
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrKids love this Museum and you might learn a thing or 2 along the way. Get there when it opens and beat the crowds
Sightseeing
The Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and the Shedd Aquarium are all located here
65 locals recommend
Museum Campus
The Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and the Shedd Aquarium are all located here