Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdLocal Staple.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichelin star restaurant.
GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage AveStelar Vegan outfit on the other side of the Neighborhood.
Handlebar
2311 W North AveAffordable Vegan- Friendly Wicker park Staple. Great Patio
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveGreat Food. Truly, an intimate space.
Voted the best Cafe by the Chicago Reader in 2017. Kitchy, cozy and tasty. They offer a full menu of sandwiches, wraps and salads from open till 3pm. Vegan Chili and Gumbo (not vegan) as well as pickled eggs and art forward events. One of the best karaoke nights in the city every Sunday.
68 locals recommend
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee AveVoted the best Cafe by the Chicago Reader in 2017. Kitchy, cozy and tasty. They offer a full menu of sandwiches, wraps and salads from open till 3pm. Vegan Chili and Gumbo (not vegan) as well as pickled eggs and art forward events. One of the best karaoke nights in the city every Sunday.
Great Patio and Chicken Sandos. They offer a brunch menu as well.
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveGreat Patio and Chicken Sandos. They offer a brunch menu as well.
Iconic southside smoke shack on the 95th street bridge. Definitely worth a trip. Recommend, Summertime.
12 locals recommend
Calumet Fisheries
3259 E 95th StIconic southside smoke shack on the 95th street bridge. Definitely worth a trip. Recommend, Summertime.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best "bar-bar's" on the westside, in our opinion. Great cocktails, great staff, can be as intimate or as wild as you want it to be!
42 locals recommend
The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee AveOne of the best "bar-bar's" on the westside, in our opinion. Great cocktails, great staff, can be as intimate or as wild as you want it to be!
This spot is a triple threat and gem in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. Great curation for art-focused events and local DJ's that are renown.
112 locals recommend
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StThis spot is a triple threat and gem in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. Great curation for art-focused events and local DJ's that are renown.
This Dive Bar/Venue has been voted best in Chicago for 3 years running. Great place to chill for day drinks or catch a show!
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveThis Dive Bar/Venue has been voted best in Chicago for 3 years running. Great place to chill for day drinks or catch a show!
Weegee's Lounge
3659 W Armitage AveOld School Cocktail bar. Secret Patio and OG shuffle board.
Innertown Pub
1935 W Thomas StSeedy corner tavern. Come see the underbelly. Very affordable.
Basically Logan Square's "Hole in the wall" bar. Great Dj's and a pool table during the week. Great concerts in the back on weekends.
70 locals recommend
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveBasically Logan Square's "Hole in the wall" bar. Great Dj's and a pool table during the week. Great concerts in the back on weekends.
One of the few original beer and shot bars still kicking it the way they used to. If you find your self over-touristing. Definitely, stop in for a break for a beer and a shot.
7 locals recommend
Rossi's
412 N State StOne of the few original beer and shot bars still kicking it the way they used to. If you find your self over-touristing. Definitely, stop in for a break for a beer and a shot.
Tavern focused restaurant for the flagship Logan Sq. "Revolution Brewery"
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveTavern focused restaurant for the flagship Logan Sq. "Revolution Brewery"
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveLocal bar-cade. Some of the best maintained machines in the city.
Super Divey old karaoke bar in Avondale. Known for its late-night shenanigans. Open till 4am Wed-Fri. Till 5am on Saturdays.
33 locals recommend
Alice's Lounge
3556 W Belmont AveSuper Divey old karaoke bar in Avondale. Known for its late-night shenanigans. Open till 4am Wed-Fri. Till 5am on Saturdays.
Dance here. Old buck town fringe hideout. Recommend the Smiths night. It is closer than smart bar and tends to be pretty fun.
76 locals recommend
Dannys
Dance here. Old buck town fringe hideout. Recommend the Smiths night. It is closer than smart bar and tends to be pretty fun.
Sightseeing
If you have time (2 hrs) It is donation based. We recommend dropping a 5 on the way out. You won't hesitate after checking all the different climates! Also a great spot to re-up on some fresh air.
39 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory - Administrative Office
300 North Central Park AvenueIf you have time (2 hrs) It is donation based. We recommend dropping a 5 on the way out. You won't hesitate after checking all the different climates! Also a great spot to re-up on some fresh air.
Parks & Nature
Very Scenic! Great to chill and lay out in if your not feeling the beach!
57 locals recommend
Palmer Square Park
2200 N Kedzie AveVery Scenic! Great to chill and lay out in if your not feeling the beach!
Gigantic park! Tennis courts, paths, basketball courts and a lagoon!
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrGigantic park! Tennis courts, paths, basketball courts and a lagoon!
Shopping
Boutique used clothing store. Definitely, a great spot to kill some time and score some deals on some niche fashion.
17 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
1478 N Milwaukee AveBoutique used clothing store. Definitely, a great spot to kill some time and score some deals on some niche fashion.
Family Thrift Store
2527 W Cermak RdClose and cheap if you have the right eye.
Entertainment & Activities
Used to be the cheap seater for movies that were about to leave theaters. During remodeling, they discovered that the original walls were marble and in pristine condition. Now it hosts new release movies and hosts 35mm eclectic movie nights. (i.e, purple rain, back to the future, the warriors...etc)
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveUsed to be the cheap seater for movies that were about to leave theaters. During remodeling, they discovered that the original walls were marble and in pristine condition. Now it hosts new release movies and hosts 35mm eclectic movie nights. (i.e, purple rain, back to the future, the warriors...etc)
Arts & Culture
Great place to catch some wonderfully curated exhibitions!
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGreat place to catch some wonderfully curated exhibitions!