Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveStrong coffee and a local brand
Amazing bakery and coffee shop attached to a great Italian restaurant. Front and back patios to enjoy the Chicago summers
52 locals recommend
Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division StAmazing bakery and coffee shop attached to a great Italian restaurant. Front and back patios to enjoy the Chicago summers
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StOne of our favorite breakfast places in the city
If you love Ron Swanson you will love Whisk. Amazing breakfast and great lunch and burgers
63 locals recommend
WHISK
2018 W Chicago AveIf you love Ron Swanson you will love Whisk. Amazing breakfast and great lunch and burgers
Leghorn Chicken
Fried Chicken Sandwiches!!!
The Shelby
2759 West Augusta BoulevardGreat bar with upscale bar menu
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos and tequila. Huge outdoor space and a great scene.
Salsa Picante
949 N Western AveAwesome Mexican
Drinks & Nightlife
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveHappy Village
1059 N Wolcott AveGreat dive bar with big back patio
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago AveGood scene
High Dive
1938 W Chicago AveQueen Mary
2125 W Division StGreat beer and cocktails
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrGo for a run, play tennis, go fishing or just go for a picnic
Shopping
Very cool and unique clothing and jewelry. Motorcycle themed with local artists and craftsman selling there
11 locals recommend
Tarnish
1948 W Chicago AveVery cool and unique clothing and jewelry. Motorcycle themed with local artists and craftsman selling there
Beehive Chicago
2501 West Chicago AvenueVintage store
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AvePete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StMy favorite grocery store
Getting Around
Division & Ashland station