Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Cute local place for coffee and food. Order at counter. Nice patio. Next to Glessner House.
36 locals recommend
Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th StCute local place for coffee and food. Order at counter. Nice patio. Next to Glessner House.
Overflow Coffee Bar
1449 S State StOrganic coffee and great pastries. Lunches also.
Starbucks
210 W North AveRight by the L stop
Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash AveNice patio, pizza and perogies
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveBrunch, breakfast
Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash AveFood and drink
Located in Fine Arts Building where many artists have studios. Right on Michigan Ave. There is another location at Roosevelt and Wabash.
Artists Cafe Chicago
412 S Michigan AveLocated in Fine Arts Building where many artists have studios. Right on Michigan Ave. There is another location at Roosevelt and Wabash.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StGreat deep dish pizza!
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveFamous Chicago deep dish pizza!
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StGood Thai food nearby
Tapas Valencia
1530 S State StTapas food and drinks
Aurelio's Pizza
940 Warren AveLocal pizza restaurant, new to this location.
Essentials
Lots of takeout options; full service grocery store; Juices and Smoothies
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLots of takeout options; full service grocery store; Juices and Smoothies
Drinks & Nightlife
The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen
1301 S Wabash AveSports bar and restaurant
Bar and Restaurant. Great veggie burger. Right on corner of Michigan Ave and Roosevelt near museums and Grant Park.
17 locals recommend
Burger Bar Chicago
1150 South Michigan AvenueBar and Restaurant. Great veggie burger. Right on corner of Michigan Ave and Roosevelt near museums and Grant Park.
Kroll's South Loop
1736 S Michigan AveSports Bar, Wisconsin-inspired bar food!
This is a fun place to get a drink and a fabulous view!
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThis is a fun place to get a drink and a fabulous view!
Vice District Brewing Company
Local micro-brewery.
Weather Mark Tavern
1503 S Michigan AveSports bar and grill
Arts & Culture
Stadium for Chicago Bears football, concerts and other events. Can access via the 18th Street walking bridge, or via Roosevelt Road.
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrStadium for Chicago Bears football, concerts and other events. Can access via the 18th Street walking bridge, or via Roosevelt Road.
Wonderful art of all types! You can spend many hours here if you love art.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWonderful art of all types! You can spend many hours here if you love art.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveFerris Wheel, restaurants, bars, boat trips, Children's Museum
The Second City
230 W North AveThe famous Second City for comedy shows!
Everything Else
Get tickets for Boat, Walking and Bus tours highlighting Chicago architecture. Gift Shop for unique design-related presents.
114 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrGet tickets for Boat, Walking and Bus tours highlighting Chicago architecture. Gift Shop for unique design-related presents.
One of many bike share stations in the city. Rent by the half hour or day with credit card.
Divvy Station: State St & 16th St
One of many bike share stations in the city. Rent by the half hour or day with credit card.
Tejas Yoga
141 S Michigan AveYoga studio for classes
Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks hockey venue! Also many concerts and shows.
200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison StStanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks hockey venue! Also many concerts and shows.
Sightseeing
Great people watching, ice skating in winter, movies and music in summer!
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGreat people watching, ice skating in winter, movies and music in summer!
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StAlso known as "The Bean"! Great photo opportunity!
Buckingham Fountain Flower Gardens
Beautiful fountain by Lake Michigan
Glessner House Museum
1800 S Prairie AveHistoric house with tours available.
Historic house with tours available. Can combine with Glessner House Tour.
8 locals recommend
Clarke House Museum
1827 S Indiana AveHistoric house with tours available. Can combine with Glessner House Tour.
Tourist Information, bathrooms available. Gorgeous mosaic ceiling in one of the rooms! This used to be a library.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StTourist Information, bathrooms available. Gorgeous mosaic ceiling in one of the rooms! This used to be a library.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrGreat sea life exhibits
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrNatural History museum
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrView some stars, and get a great view of the Chicago skyline!
Also known as the Sears Tower. Get a view of the surrounding area on a clear day. There can be long lines here so beware.
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrAlso known as the Sears Tower. Get a view of the surrounding area on a clear day. There can be long lines here so beware.