Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Excellent cocktails, with an outdoor patio in the (few!) warmer months!
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WExcellent cocktails, with an outdoor patio in the (few!) warmer months!
Café 53
1369 E 53rd StCute little coffee and sandwich place that also has great gelato!
Essentials
Local convenience/grocery store that also serves up freshly made hummus, baba ghanoush, and carries a range of Middle Eastern treats.
Valley of Jordan Food
1009 E 53rd StLocal convenience/grocery store that also serves up freshly made hummus, baba ghanoush, and carries a range of Middle Eastern treats.
Arts & Culture
Court Theater
5535 S Ellis AveOne of Chicago's premier theatres, right around the corner!
A great place for either relaxing or getting overly competitive with friends over bowling or a game of billiards. They also have a full restaurant and bar.
39 locals recommend
Seven Ten Lanes Hyde Park
1055 E 55th StA great place for either relaxing or getting overly competitive with friends over bowling or a game of billiards. They also have a full restaurant and bar.
Sightseeing
The University of Chicago campus is gorgeous at any time of year - it's definitely worth a leisurely stroll to see the ivy-covered gothic architecture complete with gargoyles!
Harper Quadrangle
5555 S Ellis AveThe University of Chicago campus is gorgeous at any time of year - it's definitely worth a leisurely stroll to see the ivy-covered gothic architecture complete with gargoyles!