Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to people watch, enjoy delicious tacos, and partake in whatever daily shot of whiskey they have for $3.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat place to people watch, enjoy delicious tacos, and partake in whatever daily shot of whiskey they have for $3.
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveOne of the top brunch spots in the city.
Best pizza in the city. And this city has great pizza. Do yourself a favor and DON'T eat deep dish when you're in Chicago. Save the touristy stuff for when you take a selfie at the bean.
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveBest pizza in the city. And this city has great pizza. Do yourself a favor and DON'T eat deep dish when you're in Chicago. Save the touristy stuff for when you take a selfie at the bean.
High quality everything. Staff, burgers, cocktail and beer selection. Ahi Tuna burger is my favorite.
30 locals recommend
Umami Burger Wicker Park
1480 N Milwaukee AveHigh quality everything. Staff, burgers, cocktail and beer selection. Ahi Tuna burger is my favorite.
Subterranean
2011 W North AveGreat place to catch a show
The cheese sauce for the soft pretzels is something from another world. And the place is huge.
23 locals recommend
The Boundary Tavern and Grille
1932 W Division StThe cheese sauce for the soft pretzels is something from another world. And the place is huge.
Handlebar
2311 W North AveGreat vegetarian spot
One of the best vegetarian/vegan restaurants I've ever been to. Little, quaint, and oh so tasty.
57 locals recommend
Mana Food Bar
One of the best vegetarian/vegan restaurants I've ever been to. Little, quaint, and oh so tasty.
Lots and lots of beer. Great place for a game, but not the place I personally want to hang out on a Friday night.
59 locals recommend
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StLots and lots of beer. Great place for a game, but not the place I personally want to hang out on a Friday night.
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StGet the steak....
Food Scene
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AvePure Deliciousness
Their salads are where it's at. And the mozzarella sticks. Their pizza isn't bad either.
126 locals recommend
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveTheir salads are where it's at. And the mozzarella sticks. Their pizza isn't bad either.
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StDeliciousness in every bite
420 alert. This place is known for their mac n cheese pizza...as well as all sorts of other magical concoctions they can dream of making over there. And they serve beer.
25 locals recommend
Dimo's Pizza Wicker Park
1615 N Damen Ave420 alert. This place is known for their mac n cheese pizza...as well as all sorts of other magical concoctions they can dream of making over there. And they serve beer.
Everything Else
Consistently voted one of the best sports bars in the city. Good place to go to watch a game.
41 locals recommend
The Fifty/50
2047 W Division StConsistently voted one of the best sports bars in the city. Good place to go to watch a game.
Double Door
Live music most nights.
Saint Alfred
1529 N Milwaukee AveOne of the best street wear boutiques in the city. #fresh
This is the coolest spot in this neighborhood. Hidden door just across the street from Big Star. High end cocktails, no hats. Good place to hide out for a lil bit.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveThis is the coolest spot in this neighborhood. Hidden door just across the street from Big Star. High end cocktails, no hats. Good place to hide out for a lil bit.
Shopping
My absolute favorite place in the world. Every staff member knows me by name. I can't say enough good things about this place. Just make sure they're open because they keep funny hours in the winte
90 locals recommend
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrMy absolute favorite place in the world. Every staff member knows me by name. I can't say enough good things about this place. Just make sure they're open because they keep funny hours in the winte
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveNo explanation needed