Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Homeslice
938 W Webster AveGreat Pizza, fun year-round patio!
Amazing sandwiches and adorable french-inspired atmosphere- try the Gatsby
32 locals recommend
Bourgeois Cafe
738 W Fullerton AveAmazing sandwiches and adorable french-inspired atmosphere- try the Gatsby
GEMINI
2075 N Lincoln AveGreat Bistro, share-friendly, awesome service!
Trendy spot that has fun cocktails in a refined west-coast atmosphere.
118 locals recommend
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StTrendy spot that has fun cocktails in a refined west-coast atmosphere.
Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage AveArguably one of the best burgers in Chicago!
Chicago is home to some of the most amazing craft donut shops, and this is one of the best!
16 locals recommend
Glazed and Infused
939 West Armitage AvenueChicago is home to some of the most amazing craft donut shops, and this is one of the best!
Steamed bagels. This may sound weird, but trust me.
24 locals recommend
Chicago Bagel Authority - Armitage
953 W Armitage AveSteamed bagels. This may sound weird, but trust me.
I don't care what they say- this is way better than Lou Malnati's and Girodano's. Pro tip- call ahead and order the pizzas take 40 minutes for Chicago style deep dish
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueI don't care what they say- this is way better than Lou Malnati's and Girodano's. Pro tip- call ahead and order the pizzas take 40 minutes for Chicago style deep dish
Insomnia Cookies
6470 N Sheridan RdOpen crazy late! Will deliver to my apartment!
Drinks & Nightlife
Chicago's best cocktail bar (and great beers and wines too)
BONUS kitchen open til 3am and bar open until 4
37 locals recommend
The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln AveChicago's best cocktail bar (and great beers and wines too)
BONUS kitchen open til 3am and bar open until 4
Rooftop Bar with an amazing view of the lake- great for an afternoon cocktail or a nighttime bash!
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StRooftop Bar with an amazing view of the lake- great for an afternoon cocktail or a nighttime bash!
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln AveFun atmosphere, live music
Casual but fun spot that is always busy- great for the younger crowd
21 locals recommend
The Red Lion Pub
2446 North Lincoln AvenueCasual but fun spot that is always busy- great for the younger crowd
Shopping
INTERMIX
841 W Armitage AveLuxury clothing
Lori's Shoes
824 W Armitage AveChicago's premier shoe store- get prepared to ogle.
You. Will. Get. Lost.
15 locals recommend
art effect boutique clothes, jewelry & unique gifts store in Lincoln Park, Chicago's best shops
934 W Armitage AveYou. Will. Get. Lost.
The Green Goddess Boutique
1009 West Armitage AvenueGreat local boutique
All She Wrote
825 W Armitage AveFun place to browse!
Sightseeing
Chicago's outdoor and FREE zoo! Stroll around and browse through the animals
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StChicago's outdoor and FREE zoo! Stroll around and browse through the animals
Another FREEBIE! This place is much bigger than it looks and the staff is eager to answer questions.
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrAnother FREEBIE! This place is much bigger than it looks and the staff is eager to answer questions.
Figures scattered throughout the park, here their stories by downloading the app, and bring a picnic for the garden. Pro tip- Dairy Queen is on the corner :)
84 locals recommend
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StFigures scattered throughout the park, here their stories by downloading the app, and bring a picnic for the garden. Pro tip- Dairy Queen is on the corner :)
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrNature-lovers commence!
Summer in Chicago is a beautiful thing! Stop by Castaways for a vodka lemonade!
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
Summer in Chicago is a beautiful thing! Stop by Castaways for a vodka lemonade!
The oldest ballpark in the National League people! Pro tip: locals head to The Cubby Bear for a beer before the game.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StThe oldest ballpark in the National League people! Pro tip: locals head to The Cubby Bear for a beer before the game.
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton PkwyBeautiful and serene.
Arts & Culture
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveHalf off tickets on Tuesdays, and new luxury recliner chairs!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StSuper-chill live music every night, student discounts offered.
B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N Halsted StSelf explanatory :)
The Second City
230 W North AveWhere all of the pros come from!
Park West
322 W Armitage AveMusic theatre- check out what shows are in town!
One of 3 cities that have a unique Blue Man performance! Pro tip- they offer student discounts!
44 locals recommend
Blue Man Group Chicago
3133 N Halsted StOne of 3 cities that have a unique Blue Man performance! Pro tip- they offer student discounts!
Great spot to get tickets for a show. Pro tip- local restaurants offer parking discounts and early bird theatre deals!
109 locals recommend
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StGreat spot to get tickets for a show. Pro tip- local restaurants offer parking discounts and early bird theatre deals!
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StLearn it all here, folks!
Essentials
Only ONE BLOCK AWAY! Great selection for a smaller store and friendly staff.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StOnly ONE BLOCK AWAY! Great selection for a smaller store and friendly staff.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyClose and cheap!
Carnival Foods
458 W Dickens AveConvenient!