Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StTry a Cortado here! You will not be dissapointed!
Tanoshii
5547 N Clark StOne of the best sushi restaurants in the city. BYOB!
Taste of Lebanon Restaurant
1509 W Foster AveLunch for about $4! Get the chicken shawarma wrap.
Fun little cafe. Best sure to check out the little gift shop in the back.
53 locals recommend
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark StFun little cafe. Best sure to check out the little gift shop in the back.
m.henry
5707 N Clark StOur favorite Brunch in the city!
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StFantastic southern style cuisine! Great for dinner or brunch!
Everything Else
This Jewel has a Red Box outside. Perfect for renting videos to watch during your stay.
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayThis Jewel has a Red Box outside. Perfect for renting videos to watch during your stay.
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveBest Martini's in the city!
Independently owned and operated bookstore! Fantastic selection.
48 locals recommend
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StIndependently owned and operated bookstore! Fantastic selection.
Wow! Amazing hummus, lentil soup, baba ghanoush, meat pies, etc
32 locals recommend
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster AveWow! Amazing hummus, lentil soup, baba ghanoush, meat pies, etc
First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland AveSo many pies to choose from!
Drinks & Nightlife
Small Plate Italian food. Fantastic wine list and food is always perfect!
41 locals recommend
Anteprima
5316 N Clark StSmall Plate Italian food. Fantastic wine list and food is always perfect!
Fantastic drink list. Amazing Tacos, Baos and sliders. Great atmosphere. Get there early, its popular and they do not take reservations.
82 locals recommend
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveFantastic drink list. Amazing Tacos, Baos and sliders. Great atmosphere. Get there early, its popular and they do not take reservations.
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StFor the Beer lover! Huge Beer selection and amazing muscles and steak!
Al Capone's old hang out. Live music every night. Show up early to get a table.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayAl Capone's old hang out. Live music every night. Show up early to get a table.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGetting Around
It's quick and easy to get downtown from the Bryn Mawr Red Line Station.
12 locals recommend
Bryn Mawr station
7221 South 10th StreetIt's quick and easy to get downtown from the Bryn Mawr Red Line Station.
Tourist Suggestions
These are my favorite things to do in the city when I am having a stay-cation!
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Second City
230 W North AveAlways a great place to see a live comedy show!
We love this place to catch as movie! Old fashioned theater with a great line up of films. Old and new movies.
152 locals recommend
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveWe love this place to catch as movie! Old fashioned theater with a great line up of films. Old and new movies.
The Architecture Boat Tour is fantastic! A great way to relax and enjoy Chicago's unique architecture!
114 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrThe Architecture Boat Tour is fantastic! A great way to relax and enjoy Chicago's unique architecture!