Jacqueline’s guidebook
If you're ordering take out
Toni's Pizza & Organic Pasta
457 N Milwaukee AvePizza delivery? you'll thank me later
Sightseeing
Grab a cocktail or a bite to eat at the top of the Lincoln hotel. It provides views of the lake, parks, and downtown. It's walking distance from the Zoo, North Ave beach, and the Lincoln Park famers market (sat 7am-1pm).
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StGrab a cocktail or a bite to eat at the top of the Lincoln hotel. It provides views of the lake, parks, and downtown. It's walking distance from the Zoo, North Ave beach, and the Lincoln Park famers market (sat 7am-1pm).
Instead of paying to visit the top of the Willis tower, enjoy a cocktail at the signature lounge in the Hancock building. It offers the same views without the lines.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveInstead of paying to visit the top of the Willis tower, enjoy a cocktail at the signature lounge in the Hancock building. It offers the same views without the lines.
It includes my favorite views of the city, great lunch spots, and an access to the beautiful lake front.
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrIt includes my favorite views of the city, great lunch spots, and an access to the beautiful lake front.
Food scene
Pequod's offers the best Chicago-style deep dish pizza and wonderful weekday lunch specials
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenuePequod's offers the best Chicago-style deep dish pizza and wonderful weekday lunch specials
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveThis hip taco bar has great food and cheap beer/shot specials.
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveTraditional Chicago supper club tucked away on neighborhood corner.
Lotties is a great example of an old Chicago neighborhood bar. It is featured on the Chicago Fire, PD, and Med. Added Bonus: I work there!
50 locals recommend
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StLotties is a great example of an old Chicago neighborhood bar. It is featured on the Chicago Fire, PD, and Med. Added Bonus: I work there!
Live music- everyday
It has so much history, food, and is open late. This casual music club never disappoints.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StIt has so much history, food, and is open late. This casual music club never disappoints.
Redhead Piano Bar
16 W Ontario StAndy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard StreetThe Green Mill
4802 North Broadway