Megan’s guidebook
Neighborhood Eats and Drinks
Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveGet the "Ipsento" Latte - our favorite!
A hidden gem and one of our favorite spots for dinner. Highly recommend patio seating on a summer night. Reservations Recommended.
72 locals recommend
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage AveA hidden gem and one of our favorite spots for dinner. Highly recommend patio seating on a summer night. Reservations Recommended.
Delicious and casual food (BYOB, cash only!) in the heart of Bucktown.
109 locals recommend
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveDelicious and casual food (BYOB, cash only!) in the heart of Bucktown.
The best rooftop view in Chicago, period! But shhh, don't tell many about this place (it's kind of a local secret).
37 locals recommend
The Up Room
2018 W North AveThe best rooftop view in Chicago, period! But shhh, don't tell many about this place (it's kind of a local secret).
The best burger, friends, and milkshake you'll ever have after a long day of exploring.
161 locals recommend
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveThe best burger, friends, and milkshake you'll ever have after a long day of exploring.
Delicious Cuban food right around the corner. It is BYOB. (local tip: bring a bottle of red wine for table-side sangria!)
182 locals recommend
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveDelicious Cuban food right around the corner. It is BYOB. (local tip: bring a bottle of red wine for table-side sangria!)
Sightseeing
2 blocks from our condo, the best way to explore west side neighborhoods!
25 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail and Park
West Bloomingdale Avenue2 blocks from our condo, the best way to explore west side neighborhoods!
(Good) Deep Dish Pizza
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueA cheesy, crispy crust makes this place worth the long waits!
Megan's favorite deep-dish pizza, and it happens to be in the neighborhood!
22 locals recommend
My Pi Pizza
2010 N Damen AveMegan's favorite deep-dish pizza, and it happens to be in the neighborhood!
Bypass the tourists going to Lou's and Giordano's - this is truly amazing deep-dish pizza. Order the Russo!
Labriola Chicago
535 N Michigan AveBypass the tourists going to Lou's and Giordano's - this is truly amazing deep-dish pizza. Order the Russo!