Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Breakfast House
1800 W Grand AveReally great Mexican Inspired breakfast spot
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveGerman inspired Steaks - must go!
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveMexican Inspired lunch and dinner spot - funky stuff
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveUp for Gamey food? Boar, Duck, Rabbit....it's all here
Honestly one of the best ambiance in the neighborhood - pricier for what it is but a great date spot
27 locals recommend
Cafe Robey
1600 N Milwaukee AveHonestly one of the best ambiance in the neighborhood - pricier for what it is but a great date spot
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos Tacos Tacos
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveGourmet Tacos - amazing - try banana orchata
Amazing poke and sushi burrito spot - I mean it's in the name
13 locals recommend
En Hakkore Sushi Burrito & Poke Bowl
1467 N Milwaukee AveAmazing poke and sushi burrito spot - I mean it's in the name
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AvePersonally, my favorite burger spot and quick pick-me-up
Greek Islands
200 S Halsted StMust try the leg of lamb and mousaka
One of my favorite dessert spot - Must try Mango Mousse
20 locals recommend
Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Agora
306 S Halsted StOne of my favorite dessert spot - Must try Mango Mousse
A big of a trek, but totally worth it. For a one-michelin starred restaurant - meals are amazing and reasonably priced
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveA big of a trek, but totally worth it. For a one-michelin starred restaurant - meals are amazing and reasonably priced
New American Tapas spot - this is a signature Chicago restaurant - slightly overrated but food is good
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StNew American Tapas spot - this is a signature Chicago restaurant - slightly overrated but food is good
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StMediterranean Tapas spot - great for parties 4 and less
Drinks & Nightlife
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveHidden Speakeasy - amazing cocktails - on the pricey side
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveArcades - Beer - Pool
Super hipster bar with great beer and drink selection - budget friendly but not a large space
81 locals recommend
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveSuper hipster bar with great beer and drink selection - budget friendly but not a large space
Remedy
1910 N Milwaukee AveGreat live music and cocktail bar
"The Beer Spot" in town in my opinion - this gastropub also serves a variety of sausages so try those too
18 locals recommend
Links Taproom
1559 N Milwaukee Ave"The Beer Spot" in town in my opinion - this gastropub also serves a variety of sausages so try those too
Not feeling club or dive bar? This spot is a casual wine bar with great sophisticated ambiance
73 locals recommend
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveNot feeling club or dive bar? This spot is a casual wine bar with great sophisticated ambiance
Arts & Culture
If you love or hate modern art - still come to this place - there's something for everyone
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveIf you love or hate modern art - still come to this place - there's something for everyone
Entertainment & Activities
Independent theater have live shows throughout the week - check showtimes
23 locals recommend
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee AveIndependent theater have live shows throughout the week - check showtimes
Locally produced plays and musicals - founded by David Schwimmer (AKA. ROSS)
21 locals recommend
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N Michigan AveLocally produced plays and musicals - founded by David Schwimmer (AKA. ROSS)