Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're in Wrigleyville, Metro is a fun place to catch a concert or go night clubbing. It's fairly casual and attracts a diverse crowd of people. Fun place, usually closes at 4AM.
73 locals recommend
Metro
3730 N Clark StIf you're in Wrigleyville, Metro is a fun place to catch a concert or go night clubbing. It's fairly casual and attracts a diverse crowd of people. Fun place, usually closes at 4AM.
INCREDIBLE, beautiful and whimsical tiki bar created by mixologist and all-around Chicago legend Paul McGee. The coolest bar in the neighborhood. I recommend visiting on a week night.
125 locals recommend
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StINCREDIBLE, beautiful and whimsical tiki bar created by mixologist and all-around Chicago legend Paul McGee. The coolest bar in the neighborhood. I recommend visiting on a week night.
A beautiful, mysterious cocktail bar that was a 1920s era speakeasy. Their menu is presented on tarot cards and they feature live burlesque.
12 locals recommend
The Drifter
676-8 N Orleans StA beautiful, mysterious cocktail bar that was a 1920s era speakeasy. Their menu is presented on tarot cards and they feature live burlesque.
Food Scene
Paris Club is a night club and dinner spot. Mostly a night club. It's a little fancy, the kind of place you have to wear heels and a dress to get into. Great DJs, though. Usually.
33 locals recommend
Paris Club Bistro & Bar
59 W Hubbard StParis Club is a night club and dinner spot. Mostly a night club. It's a little fancy, the kind of place you have to wear heels and a dress to get into. Great DJs, though. Usually.
Located under the el tracks, Bowtruss serves up some of the best coffee in the city. It's a little snooty, but the product is 100% legit.
14 locals recommend
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
406 North Wells StreetLocated under the el tracks, Bowtruss serves up some of the best coffee in the city. It's a little snooty, but the product is 100% legit.
The absolute best Indian restaurant in the entire city. Highly recommended if you have a craving for it. Order the "Gobi Manchurian" appetizer and the "Buttered Naan".
68 locals recommend
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
The absolute best Indian restaurant in the entire city. Highly recommended if you have a craving for it. Order the "Gobi Manchurian" appetizer and the "Buttered Naan".
Hip Sushi bar and Japanese BBQ spot with a really awesome, really cheap happy hour that runs from Monday-Saturday 5pm-6:30pm. Order the weirder things on the menu--they're the best.
16 locals recommend
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
230 W Erie StHip Sushi bar and Japanese BBQ spot with a really awesome, really cheap happy hour that runs from Monday-Saturday 5pm-6:30pm. Order the weirder things on the menu--they're the best.
There are two locations in the city, but Black Dog Gelato in Wicker Park is a must-try. They serve really unique gelato flavors like Caramel Goat Cheese & Vanilla, or Mexican Hot Chocolate.
90 locals recommend
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrThere are two locations in the city, but Black Dog Gelato in Wicker Park is a must-try. They serve really unique gelato flavors like Caramel Goat Cheese & Vanilla, or Mexican Hot Chocolate.
We recommend Boho House to our friends and family because it is truly the best restaurant in the neighborhood. Great for date night.
13 locals recommend
Bohemian House
11 W Illinois StWe recommend Boho House to our friends and family because it is truly the best restaurant in the neighborhood. Great for date night.
Beatrix is great for a full brunch nearby the house (not the best in the city though). They also have great coffee and the best pastries in the area.
65 locals recommend
Beatrix
519 N Clark StBeatrix is great for a full brunch nearby the house (not the best in the city though). They also have great coffee and the best pastries in the area.
Open till 3am, cheap(ish) and DELICIOUS. I love their bizarre, original tacos. Try the Chicken Tikka Taco and the Ahi Poke Tuna.
46 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
1110 N State StOpen till 3am, cheap(ish) and DELICIOUS. I love their bizarre, original tacos. Try the Chicken Tikka Taco and the Ahi Poke Tuna.
Hands down, the best Korean fried chicken in the city. A true local's experience. Very good, very affordable. Order the (giant) wings with the "Sassy Sauce".
98 locals recommend
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayHands down, the best Korean fried chicken in the city. A true local's experience. Very good, very affordable. Order the (giant) wings with the "Sassy Sauce".
Everything Else
Easily the most popular restaurant in the city and one of the best. It's pretty much locals-only. I do NOT recommend you go during the weekend at night, the wait is over an hour.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveEasily the most popular restaurant in the city and one of the best. It's pretty much locals-only. I do NOT recommend you go during the weekend at night, the wait is over an hour.
Essentials
This Whole Foods is literally two blocks east of the apartment. They serve great, cheap pizza for lunch.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StThis Whole Foods is literally two blocks east of the apartment. They serve great, cheap pizza for lunch.
One of the best, most affordable grocery stores. Only a few short blocks away, a 10-15 minute walk at most.
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyOne of the best, most affordable grocery stores. Only a few short blocks away, a 10-15 minute walk at most.