Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
A block away and just opened! Can't say enough about the service and food.
6 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
1538 N Clybourn AveA block away and just opened! Can't say enough about the service and food.
Across the street and well known by everyone! Fun atmosphere to watch sports, eat and have a few drinks. I recommend any burger and potato tots!!
6 locals recommend
Sullys House
1501 N Dayton StAcross the street and well known by everyone! Fun atmosphere to watch sports, eat and have a few drinks. I recommend any burger and potato tots!!
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StChicago's must do! BEST pizza period.
Pizzeria Uno
29 E Ohio StIf you want deep dish you go here.
the freshest Mexican Grill, promises to be a dining experience everyone will be talking about.
15 locals recommend
Adobe Gilas
5455 Park Plthe freshest Mexican Grill, promises to be a dining experience everyone will be talking about.
Yard House still leads the way with great food, classic rock and a vast selection of draft beer while known for its menu of American favorites
11 locals recommend
Yard House
1880 Tower DrYard House still leads the way with great food, classic rock and a vast selection of draft beer while known for its menu of American favorites
John Barleycorn
3524 N Clark StWatch sports, eat great food and fun! need i say more.
Epic Burger
1000 W North AveGo here at least once a week! Don't judge, it's EPIC! ha
The SUSHI! I know, Mariano's? YES! Hands down best sushi and deals! You can order your sushi and walk around while they prepare your sushi then pick it up on your way out! PLUS it is walking distance!
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveThe SUSHI! I know, Mariano's? YES! Hands down best sushi and deals! You can order your sushi and walk around while they prepare your sushi then pick it up on your way out! PLUS it is walking distance!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best food, service and atmosphere! Great place to have a drink and watch sports. Just expanded and looks amazing. MUST GO!
19 locals recommend
The Fireplace Inn
1448 N Wells StBest food, service and atmosphere! Great place to have a drink and watch sports. Just expanded and looks amazing. MUST GO!
Weeds Tavern
1555 N Dayton StHome away from home!
Bub City
435 N Clark StAMAZING BBQ and fun atmosphere at night.
Hubbard Inn
110 W Hubbard StHot spot for drinks
Go to place for brunch and not far! At night great place for entertainment
67 locals recommend
Benchmark
1510 N Wells StGo to place for brunch and not far! At night great place for entertainment
Best "hole in the wall" little dive bar on the corner. You can sit outside or inside and play games at the bar. Friendly staff and you feel right at home as soon as you walk in.
25 locals recommend
The Aberdeen Tap
440 N Aberdeen StBest "hole in the wall" little dive bar on the corner. You can sit outside or inside and play games at the bar. Friendly staff and you feel right at home as soon as you walk in.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWalking distance and who doesn't know Whole Foods? lol
Everything Else
Apple Lincoln Park
801 W North AveApple
Chicago Loop
The heart of downtown. Tons of food and shopping.
Target
4466 N BroadwayGo in for one thing and come out with the store!
Best beach spot! Easy to get to and it's pretty cool being on a beach with the city right behind you. You can walk to the other beaches or down Lakeshore Drive
26 locals recommend
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
25 E Ohio StBest beach spot! Easy to get to and it's pretty cool being on a beach with the city right behind you. You can walk to the other beaches or down Lakeshore Drive
Shopping
Nordstrom Rack Lincoln Park
1551 N Sheffield Avewalking distance across from whole foods. great deals
Banana Republic
917 W North AveOne of my Favorite stores!
SEPHORA
938 W North AveMake-up so close is dangerous but no complaining!
CVS
771 N Ogden AveCVS with Pharmacy
Cost Plus World Market
1725 Maple AveLOVE this store.
Crate and Barrel
850 W North Aveplease walk. no point in driving
The Container Store
908 W North AveOrganization at your fingertips. Check out the clearance!
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGood place to take some awesome pics.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveTons of activities and IMAX theater
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StYou have to see The Bean
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StAmazing Christmas lights.
Beautiful museum with great exhibits and prices.
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveBeautiful museum with great exhibits and prices.
The window displays for Christmas are unbelievable. So many people taking pics and just in awe.
70 locals recommend
Macy's
111 North State StreetThe window displays for Christmas are unbelievable. So many people taking pics and just in awe.
Arts & Culture
Rick's Cabaret Chicago
1531 N Kingsbury StThe title says it all folks!
Hilarious improve comedy show! Always packed and you can hear people laughing from a block away!
71 locals recommend
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StHilarious improve comedy show! Always packed and you can hear people laughing from a block away!
Saw some great shows there for great prices. Worth checking out
10 locals recommend
Royal George Theatre
1641 N Halsted StSaw some great shows there for great prices. Worth checking out