Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great coffee and pastries, outside sitting. Right accross the street.
24 locals recommend
Dollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen AveGreat coffee and pastries, outside sitting. Right accross the street.
Briciola
937 North Damen AvenueFor a delicious fancy dinner
Bon Bon Sandwiches
2333 W North AveBento Boxes and noodles, so good!
Best Thai food in Chicago, I promise you it won't be disappointing, cheap too!
14 locals recommend
Sticky Rice
4018 N Western AveBest Thai food in Chicago, I promise you it won't be disappointing, cheap too!
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Spicy pork belly noodles???????????
There are many options for pizza in Chicago, this is my 1st choice hands down and their panna cotta is sinful.
17 locals recommend
Pizza Metro
1707 W Division StThere are many options for pizza in Chicago, this is my 1st choice hands down and their panna cotta is sinful.
The Lifeway Kefir Shop
1745 W Division Stkefir make for the best and cleanest yogurt ice creams.
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveAll vegan grub
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StReally good coffe
Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division StGood coffee, beautiful cakes and cookies!
KASIA'S DELI, INC.
2101 W Chicago AveOld school polish deli with great sandwiches and perogies
Logan Square is a great place to visit and the market is full of goodies you'll find nowhere else
135 locals recommend
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardLogan Square is a great place to visit and the market is full of goodies you'll find nowhere else
El Barco Mariscos
1035 N Ashland AveThe best seafood around
Drinks & Nightlife
Whiskey & Taco Bar in Humboldt Park but the tacos are great, try the kale and grits or roasted beets with a beer and a shot for $5
59 locals recommend
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveWhiskey & Taco Bar in Humboldt Park but the tacos are great, try the kale and grits or roasted beets with a beer and a shot for $5
I saw the White Stripes there and other bands in their very beginnings. Great venue
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveI saw the White Stripes there and other bands in their very beginnings. Great venue
Just 2 doors down Ola's is an old polish bar, a remnant of the previous generation of Polish and Ukranians in the neighborhood. Good for a night cap before bed.
9 locals recommend
Ola's Liquors
947 N Damen AveJust 2 doors down Ola's is an old polish bar, a remnant of the previous generation of Polish and Ukranians in the neighborhood. Good for a night cap before bed.
Parks & Nature
Huge park great for biking and or having a picnic, tennis courts and a great field house that has free concerts some times.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrHuge park great for biking and or having a picnic, tennis courts and a great field house that has free concerts some times.
Arts & Culture
Art studios open their doors the first Friday of every month and you can walk around with a cup of wine or beer chatting up the artists about their work
18 locals recommend
The Flatiron Arts Building
1579 N Milwaukee AveArt studios open their doors the first Friday of every month and you can walk around with a cup of wine or beer chatting up the artists about their work
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLot's of organic and other good stuff
Entertainment & Activities
Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western Ave1/2 tuesdays
Sightseeing
Chinatown
Food, trinkets, parades
Pilsen
Mexican Neighborhood in Chicago
Greektown
Great restaurants, coffee shops, parks and museums.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNew Ferris Wheel!