Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Some of the best Italian food I've had in Chicago! Very cozy and quaint environment.
43 locals recommend
Angelina Ristorante
3561 North BroadwaySome of the best Italian food I've had in Chicago! Very cozy and quaint environment.
Fantastic bar/restaurant! Amazing burgers and a huge selection of beer.
63 locals recommend
The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena AveFantastic bar/restaurant! Amazing burgers and a huge selection of beer.
The city is divided on which deep dish is the best, but my vote is for Giordano's!
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveThe city is divided on which deep dish is the best, but my vote is for Giordano's!
Delicious food and great atmosphere! Located in Wrigleyville, but far enough so you won't have to deal with a bunch of crowds on weekends and game days.
56 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark StreetDelicious food and great atmosphere! Located in Wrigleyville, but far enough so you won't have to deal with a bunch of crowds on weekends and game days.
3845 N Broadway
3845 North BroadwaySuper convenient location!
If you're looking for something quick and cheap, Dimo's is your spot. Who wouldn't want mac and cheese or chicken alfredo on their pizza?
22 locals recommend
Dimo's Pizza Wrigley
3463 N Clark StIf you're looking for something quick and cheap, Dimo's is your spot. Who wouldn't want mac and cheese or chicken alfredo on their pizza?
Essentials
About a 5 minute walk from the apartment - extremely convenient!
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StAbout a 5 minute walk from the apartment - extremely convenient!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun, low-key neighborhood whiskey bar. Great for grabbing a drink and hanging out. The bartenders are some of the nicest I've met!
14 locals recommend
F. O'Mahony's
3701 North BroadwayFun, low-key neighborhood whiskey bar. Great for grabbing a drink and hanging out. The bartenders are some of the nicest I've met!
A must-see in Chicago! Famous for their enormous martini selection and drag queen shows. Always makes for an eventful evening.
19 locals recommend
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 North Halsted StreetA must-see in Chicago! Famous for their enormous martini selection and drag queen shows. Always makes for an eventful evening.
A bit of a hike, but well worth it! Amazing speakeasy in Wicker Park. Make sure to visit their website beforehand to check out all of their house rules.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveA bit of a hike, but well worth it! Amazing speakeasy in Wicker Park. Make sure to visit their website beforehand to check out all of their house rules.
Shopping
Because you always need to know where the closest Target is! About a 15 minute walk, or quick bus ride on the 36.
394 locals recommend
Target
4466 N BroadwayBecause you always need to know where the closest Target is! About a 15 minute walk, or quick bus ride on the 36.
Sightseeing
If you're headed downtown, you have to stop at Eataly! Food, drinks, groceries, and coffee is in abundance. I can easily spend hours exploring this place.
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StIf you're headed downtown, you have to stop at Eataly! Food, drinks, groceries, and coffee is in abundance. I can easily spend hours exploring this place.
The lounge at the top of the John Hancock center. Offers breathtaking views of the city, and delicious drinks. You can head to the bar for free instead of paying $18 to go to the observatory!
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThe lounge at the top of the John Hancock center. Offers breathtaking views of the city, and delicious drinks. You can head to the bar for free instead of paying $18 to go to the observatory!
Location of the infamous "bean" sculpture. In the winter you can go ice skating in the park. In the summer, you can hang out near the fountain!
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StLocation of the infamous "bean" sculpture. In the winter you can go ice skating in the park. In the summer, you can hang out near the fountain!
A fun little zoo that you can go to for free! It's a great way to spend an afternoon.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StA fun little zoo that you can go to for free! It's a great way to spend an afternoon.