Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Sol Cafe
1615 W Howard StGreat ratings on Yelp.
Nueva Italy Pizzeria
7109 N Clark StGreat pizza joint, good reviews on Yelp
If your looking for some good fast mexican, this is the place, good reviews on Yelp.
23 locals recommend
El Famous Burrito
7047 N Clark StIf your looking for some good fast mexican, this is the place, good reviews on Yelp.
Luzzat
1505 W Jarvis AveIndian restaurant, great reviews on Yelp
Noon Hour Grill
6930 N Glenwood AveKorean restaurant, great reviews on Yelp
SP Kebab
6808 N Sheridan RdGreek, Turkish, Modern European. Great reviews on Yelp
BBQ Supply Co.
6954 N Western AveBarbeque, good reviews on Yelp
Highly rated small restaurant. Always packed, so try and get there early.
99 locals recommend
The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveHighly rated small restaurant. Always packed, so try and get there early.
Highly rated Greek restaurant. Their Spinach and Feta Artopitas are one of my favorites.
20 locals recommend
Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Agora
306 S Halsted StHighly rated Greek restaurant. Their Spinach and Feta Artopitas are one of my favorites.
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StHighly Rated Upscale American Diner
Essentials
Rogers Park Fruit Market
7401 N Clark StFresh Fruit Market, good reviews on Yelp
Everything Else
Howard CTA Station
Train and bus terminal. Will take you directly into the city.
Most convenient train stop if you are taking the Red Line from the Howard train station into downtown.
Monroe station
26 S State StMost convenient train stop if you are taking the Red Line from the Howard train station into downtown.
O'Hare International Airport
10000 W O'Hare AveTransportation
Chicago Midway International Airport
5700 S Cicero AveTransportation
Entertainment & Activities
Pottawattomie Park
7340 N Rogers AveKid and animal friendly park. Has a small playground and large fields.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ward Eight
629 W Howard StGood reviews on Yelp
Sightseeing
Loyola Beach
Closest large beach on the lakefront
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrPopular Aquarium and Great Views
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrPopular State-of-the-art Science Museum
Most popular tourist attraction in the city. Hosts to a number of different events depending on the day and time of year.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMost popular tourist attraction in the city. Hosts to a number of different events depending on the day and time of year.
Arts & Culture
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N Glenwood AvePerforming arts studio, great reviews on Yelp
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AvePopular Museum
Navy Pier has a great view of the lake and is host to multiple activities depending on the day and time of year.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier has a great view of the lake and is host to multiple activities depending on the day and time of year.
Nice movie theater close to the apartment.
38 locals recommend
Century 12 Evanston / CinéArts 6 and XD
1715 Maple AveNice movie theater close to the apartment.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrPopular stadium that hosts a number of different events.