Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets WayTons of great deals here and near O'hare Airport!
Local shopping mall with all of the necessities, just walking distance away. Target, Starbucks, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more.
13 locals recommend
The Brickyard
2600 N Narragansett AveLocal shopping mall with all of the necessities, just walking distance away. Target, Starbucks, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more.
Food Scene
Great local spot with fresh pan Asian Cuisine. Rated one fo The 15 Best Asian Restaurants in Chicago by Foursquare. Restuarnt if very close, and delivers quickly. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jess-cafe-chicago
7 locals recommend
Jess Cafe
5819 W Belmont AveGreat local spot with fresh pan Asian Cuisine. Rated one fo The 15 Best Asian Restaurants in Chicago by Foursquare. Restuarnt if very close, and delivers quickly. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jess-cafe-chicago
Iconic Chicago HotDogs joint since 1946. Cash only. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/gene-and-judes-river-grove
14 locals recommend
Gene & Jude's
2720 N River RdIconic Chicago HotDogs joint since 1946. Cash only. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/gene-and-judes-river-grove
Chicago original! No need to travel to downtown, save yourself the stress. 4.5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/elis-cheesecake-world-chicago
Eli's Cheesecake Company
6701 W Forest Preserve DrChicago original! No need to travel to downtown, save yourself the stress. 4.5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/elis-cheesecake-world-chicago
Food Network star Anthony Bourdain visits Johnnie's Beef when he's in town. This is a true Chicago classic! 4.5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/johnnies-beef-elmwood-park
28 locals recommend
Johnnie's Beef
7500 W North AveFood Network star Anthony Bourdain visits Johnnie's Beef when he's in town. This is a true Chicago classic! 4.5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/johnnies-beef-elmwood-park
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago staple deep-dish pizza. Just 10 minutes away!
Authentic Mexican food, just around the corner. Prices are great, and service is too!
El Taconazo La Fiesta
7146 W Diversey AveAuthentic Mexican food, just around the corner. Prices are great, and service is too!
This very romantic spot offers modern, chef-driven tacos and Mexican fare along with fun, tropical cocktails & refreshing beers. 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cochinita-taco-co-chicago-2
8 locals recommend
Cochinita Taco Co.
3938 N Central AveThis very romantic spot offers modern, chef-driven tacos and Mexican fare along with fun, tropical cocktails & refreshing beers. 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cochinita-taco-co-chicago-2
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveGreat local diner!
Dunkin' Donuts
3960 W Irving Park RdJust steps away!
Starbucks
711 Lake StShort walk away!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdJust a 5 minute walk!
Best BBQ in Chicago. Zagat rated. Loved by Guy Fieri of the Food Network. 4.5 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/smoque-bbq-chicago
112 locals recommend
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdBest BBQ in Chicago. Zagat rated. Loved by Guy Fieri of the Food Network. 4.5 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/smoque-bbq-chicago
Romantic Italian Restaurant! 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/legno-chicago-chicago
16 locals recommend
Legno by Suparossa
4250 N Central AveRomantic Italian Restaurant! 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/legno-chicago-chicago
One of Chicago's best burgers and adult milkshakes! 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/brgrbelly-chicago-3
15 locals recommend
BRGRBELLY Portage Park
5739 W Irving Park RdOne of Chicago's best burgers and adult milkshakes! 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/brgrbelly-chicago-3
Authentic Cuban food, highly rated. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/se%C3%B1or-pan-cafe-chicago-4
Senor Pan Cafe
4612 W Fullerton AveAuthentic Cuban food, highly rated. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/se%C3%B1or-pan-cafe-chicago-4
Somethin' Sweet Donuts
5112 W Fullerton AveLocal bakery that has some of the best donuts in town!
One of Chicago's best authentic Puerto Rican Restaurants! Order a "Jibarito," a Chicago original!
4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ponce-restaurant-chicago
Ponce Restaurant
4313 W Fullerton AveOne of Chicago's best authentic Puerto Rican Restaurants! Order a "Jibarito," a Chicago original!
4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ponce-restaurant-chicago
Fannie's Cafe, Bakery, And Boutique
4042 N Milwaukee AveCute cafe and bakery!
Adorable little local cafe that offers gelato, frozen yogurt, coffee, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, and has a candy wall! 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mias-gelato-cafe-chicago-3
Mia's Gelato Cafe
4200 North Central AvenueAdorable little local cafe that offers gelato, frozen yogurt, coffee, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, and has a candy wall! 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mias-gelato-cafe-chicago-3
Tea'se Tea Shoppe
5755 Irving Park RdLocal Tea Shop. 5 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tease-tea-shoppe-chicago
Portage Grounds
5501 W Irving Park RdLocal coffee shop.
Rated best restaurant in nearby popular Chicago suburb by Trip Advisory! Very romantic, and surrounded by a picturesque little town. 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/maya-del-sol-oak-park?osq=best+restaurants
67 locals recommend
Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park AveRated best restaurant in nearby popular Chicago suburb by Trip Advisory! Very romantic, and surrounded by a picturesque little town. 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/maya-del-sol-oak-park?osq=best+restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
The original Tiki Bar of Chicago. Hidden gem with tons of flare! Close and on the way to the airport. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/hala-kahiki-river-grove
11 locals recommend
Hala Kahiki Lounge
2834 River RdThe original Tiki Bar of Chicago. Hidden gem with tons of flare! Close and on the way to the airport. 4 Stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/hala-kahiki-river-grove
Chicago popular brewery, great bar and delicious food! Surrounded by tons of nightlife options. Highly rated, 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/revolution-brewing-chicago
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveChicago popular brewery, great bar and delicious food! Surrounded by tons of nightlife options. Highly rated, 4 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/revolution-brewing-chicago
Great food, great drinks! Best cocktails in area. 4.5 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/scofflaw-chicago
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveGreat food, great drinks! Best cocktails in area. 4.5 stars on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/scofflaw-chicago
Parks & Nature
Portage Park
Beautiful park surrounded by cute local restaurants and shops!
Riis Park Playground
6100 W Fullerton AveHas a track, pool, and skating rink! Huge park, great for long walks.
Forest Preserve Drive
Forest Preserve DriveGreat biking and hiking trails!
Fullerton Beach
Just one bus ride away!
Entertainment & Activities
Ticket prices are only $3.99 before 4pm on all current movies! After 4pm, tickets are at $5.99. Just one short bus ride away.
6 locals recommend
AMC Galewood Crossings 14
5530 W Homer StTicket prices are only $3.99 before 4pm on all current movies! After 4pm, tickets are at $5.99. Just one short bus ride away.
Essentials
Great prices, organic and local options, fresh fruits and veggies, and walking distance.
24 locals recommend
Tony's Fresh Market
5630 W Belmont AveGreat prices, organic and local options, fresh fruits and veggies, and walking distance.
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
5200 W Fullerton AveXSport Fitness
2310 W Logan BlvdJust a short walk away from 24 hour gym!
Sightseeing
Food scene, drinks and nightlife, live music and concerts. Popular Chicago neighborhood.
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
Food scene, drinks and nightlife, live music and concerts. Popular Chicago neighborhood.