Kilbourn House Guide to Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Community Tavern
4038 N Milwaukee AveEmporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveArcade games+bar=your ideal night out
Wrigleyville at it's best. Beers are a bit pricey, but this place has batting cages and games, piano bar, and dancing all in one spot. Many other bars right in this area.
37 locals recommend
Sluggers
3540 N Clark StWrigleyville at it's best. Beers are a bit pricey, but this place has batting cages and games, piano bar, and dancing all in one spot. Many other bars right in this area.
The Booze Hound
3734 N Milwaukee AveNeighborhood bar walking distance from the house.
Food Scene
Easy Street Pizza & Beer Garden
3750 N Central AvePizza and Beer!
Perkolator
6032 W Irving Park Rdcoffeeeeeee
Old Irving Brewing Co.
4419 W Montrose AveRestaurant/Brewery
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
88 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveBreakfast is the most important meal of the day!
Phoenix Restaurant
2131 S Archer AveNice spot to eat in Chinatown
MingHin Cuisine
2168 S Archer AveNice spot to eat in Chinatown
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveNOT Chicago style pizza but deeeelish and a great vibe inside
This is kind of a dingy dive bar and they have an amaaaaazing BLT served with tator tots . 21+
I think it turns into a weird club at night :/
Brudder's Sports Bar
3600 N Pulaski RdThis is kind of a dingy dive bar and they have an amaaaaazing BLT served with tator tots . 21+
I think it turns into a weird club at night :/
Delicious Indian Food. Small place, not ideal for big groups and you may need to wait on a Friday or Saturday
68 locals recommend
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
Delicious Indian Food. Small place, not ideal for big groups and you may need to wait on a Friday or Saturday
There are a bunch of delicious (and pricey) restaurants and bars in this area and along Randolph Street such as girl and the goat, Au Cheval, publican. Great for a fancy date but make sure to plan ahead/use open table or you'll be waiting on a weekend night.
54 locals recommend
Fulton Market
There are a bunch of delicious (and pricey) restaurants and bars in this area and along Randolph Street such as girl and the goat, Au Cheval, publican. Great for a fancy date but make sure to plan ahead/use open table or you'll be waiting on a weekend night.
Best burgers in the city. Gets crowded on weekend nights for dinner, but I would recommend doing burgers for lunch here. They have a nice patio when the weather is nice.
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveBest burgers in the city. Gets crowded on weekend nights for dinner, but I would recommend doing burgers for lunch here. They have a nice patio when the weather is nice.
They always have a vegan pizza or two available by the slice. Cute spot. Thinner crust pizza
25 locals recommend
Dimo's Pizza Wicker Park
1615 N Damen AveThey always have a vegan pizza or two available by the slice. Cute spot. Thinner crust pizza
Lots of vegan options, great patio and they’re known for their cider
37 locals recommend
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park RdLots of vegan options, great patio and they’re known for their cider
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueBest vegan milkshake and apps
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveThey have a couple of vegan options for donuts
Best donuts in town, though others will say it’s Stan’s . Vegan and omnivores alike will agree
15 locals recommend
Upton's Breakroom
2054 W Grand AveBest donuts in town, though others will say it’s Stan’s . Vegan and omnivores alike will agree
The Moonlighter
3204 W Armitage AveBest vegan cheeseburger in the city
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
Cute breakfast spot walking distance from the house
Breakfast a little longer walk from the house. Owners and staff are so sweet
Breakfast House & Coffee Bar
Breakfast a little longer walk from the house. Owners and staff are so sweet
Handlebar
2311 W North AveRevolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Avelocal chicago brewery and restaurant
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveUpscale Indian/Nepalese, but not stuffy upscale
Shopping
Cute main street in Lincoln Square has shops, cafes, etc. A great afternoon spot for a stroll
104 locals recommend
Lincoln Square
Cute main street in Lincoln Square has shops, cafes, etc. A great afternoon spot for a stroll
Deep Red Wine Merchant
Great little wine shop!
Fleur
2651 N Milwaukee AveBeautiful flower and gift shop
Everything Else
Division street in Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village has restaurants, shops, and little extras like nail salons etc. Great place for an afternoon of strolling, drinks, and a meal.
West Division Street
West Division StreetDivision street in Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village has restaurants, shops, and little extras like nail salons etc. Great place for an afternoon of strolling, drinks, and a meal.
Avondale Bowl
3118 N Milwaukee AveFirst Ascent Avondale
3516 N Spaulding AveIndoor climbing gym with top rope and bouldering
North Avenue Beach
Urban Kayaks on the Chicago River
435 E. Chicago RiverwalkReeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Triple R Gallery
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 S Wentworth AveLincoln Park
Lovely park for walking with a coffee!
Humboldt Park Boathouse
Lovely large park for walking with a coffee
A beautiful organization called Urban Rivers has created floating island habitats for wildlife on the river. It's a small dock but a beautiful project.
Wild Mile Chicago
A beautiful organization called Urban Rivers has created floating island habitats for wildlife on the river. It's a small dock but a beautiful project.
Entertainment & Activities
Comedy! All their shows are great. Famous for producing many Saturday Night Live comedians
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveComedy! All their shows are great. Famous for producing many Saturday Night Live comedians
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo!
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrMy favorite of all the museums etc.
Laugh Factory
3175 N BroadwayStand-up comedy
A great bachelorette party spot if you're looking for a little bit of dirty and a little bit of naked.
Naughty Little Cabaret
26 West Division StreetA great bachelorette party spot if you're looking for a little bit of dirty and a little bit of naked.
Emporium
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveKayak Chicago
1220 N Magnolia AveEssentials
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3572 N Elston AveWalgreens
4010 W Lawrence AveGetting Around
This is the closest Metra Station to the house. Bring cash to buy a ticket on the train. This is the Milwaukee North line of the Metra and will take you down to Union Station downtown.
Grayland
This is the closest Metra Station to the house. Bring cash to buy a ticket on the train. This is the Milwaukee North line of the Metra and will take you down to Union Station downtown.
Addison & Kilbourn station
This is the bus stop for the Addison Bus