Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Amazing Puerto Rican breakfast or lunch spot, with fantastic coffee! Neighborhood gem!
28 locals recommend
Nellie’s Restaurant
2458 W Division StAmazing Puerto Rican breakfast or lunch spot, with fantastic coffee! Neighborhood gem!
Not your typical Chicago pizze, but a Chicago favorite and brewery.
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveNot your typical Chicago pizze, but a Chicago favorite and brewery.
Another pizza spot that is not your average Chicago deep dish, but AWESOME social scene and patio in the summer. In walking distance.
73 locals recommend
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StAnother pizza spot that is not your average Chicago deep dish, but AWESOME social scene and patio in the summer. In walking distance.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveGreat donuts spot next to the Damen Blue Line
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlCup & Spoon
2415 W North AveWalking distance coffee shop
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StFairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee AveChill, industrial coffee & tea bar with seating & live music set in a funky record store.
7 locals recommend
Purple Llama
2140 W Division StChill, industrial coffee & tea bar with seating & live music set in a funky record store.
Taco Bell
6460 N Sheridan RdTaco Bell that serves beer!
The Angry Crab
1308 N Milwaukee AvePersonal Fav! Cajun spin with seafood & BYOB
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveGreat quick bite!
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveBEST RAMEN PLACE EVER!
Parachute
3500 N Elston AveWill need to make a reservation
Drinks & Nightlife
High class bar, that has secret entrance - 4AM BAR. If you are not careful then you will miss it! Pappy Van Winkle is served here! Dress up!!
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveHigh class bar, that has secret entrance - 4AM BAR. If you are not careful then you will miss it! Pappy Van Winkle is served here! Dress up!!
Innjoy
2051 W Division StDive bar and sometimes has Karaoke - check out their website!
Blue Line Lounge & Grill
1548 N Damen AveGreat martini, especially chocolate martini!
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StSwinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwaySwinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
Laid-back, cash-only dive bar near Second City with a storied past, old-school jukebox & funky art.
27 locals recommend
Old Town Ale House
219 W North AveLaid-back, cash-only dive bar near Second City with a storied past, old-school jukebox & funky art.
Trendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
185 locals recommend
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveTrendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
Stylish cash-only hangout offers cocktails & brews in a low-lit cozy venue with exposed brick walls.
55 locals recommend
East Room
2354 N Milwaukee AveStylish cash-only hangout offers cocktails & brews in a low-lit cozy venue with exposed brick walls.
Red-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
127 locals recommend
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveRed-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.
139 locals recommend
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveHip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlFREE ARCADE BAR
Shopping
Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark StTOMS Chicago
1611 N Damen Avelululemon
3556 N Southport AveCrossroads Trading
1519 N Milwaukee AveThrift Store
Buffalo Exchange
1478 N Milwaukee AveThrift Store
Aldo
1520 N Milwaukee AveTopshop Topman
830 N Michigan AveEssentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayCermak Produce
2701 W North AveSuper close by!
Shred415 Wicker Park
1444 N Milwaukee AveCorePower Yoga
945 W George StYoga
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StSightseeing
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveNavy Pier
600 E Grand AveEstablished in 1914, Wrigley Field is the centerpiece and namesake of this former working-class neighborhood. The area is now a tourist hub that swells with activity during Chicago Cubs home games. It’s densely packed with lively sports bars and cool pubs, as well as baseball-themed gift shops that line Sheffield, Addison and Clark streets. The iconic Metro has hosted shows by bands such as R.E.M. and Nirvana.
177 locals recommend
Wrigleyville
Established in 1914, Wrigley Field is the centerpiece and namesake of this former working-class neighborhood. The area is now a tourist hub that swells with activity during Chicago Cubs home games. It’s densely packed with lively sports bars and cool pubs, as well as baseball-themed gift shops that line Sheffield, Addison and Clark streets. The iconic Metro has hosted shows by bands such as R.E.M. and Nirvana.
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveWillis Tower Skydeck
Entertainment & Activities
The Second City
230 W North AveComedy Shows!