Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Charming bar that does great live music. Sometimes they also do TEDx talks!
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveCharming bar that does great live music. Sometimes they also do TEDx talks!
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StGreat beer selection
Boundary Restaurant
1932 W Division StSports bar with a patio
Arabia Cafe Hookah Lounge
1046 N Milwaukee AveThe California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueCool bar with retro vibe
Food Scene
Fantastic breakfast options for hearty brunching, vegetarian friendly
50 locals recommend
Hash Chicago
1357 N Western AveFantastic breakfast options for hearty brunching, vegetarian friendly
Only in Chicago is Handlebar a reference to bicycles! This pescatarian/vegetarian restaurant makes amazing fish tacos. Great beer selection.
140 locals recommend
Handlebar
2311 W North AveOnly in Chicago is Handlebar a reference to bicycles! This pescatarian/vegetarian restaurant makes amazing fish tacos. Great beer selection.
Cup & Spoon
2415 W North AveGreat brews
No frills Asian fusion kitchen with medium sized sit-down area. Great wings.
12 locals recommend
Bon Bon Sandwiches
2333 W North AveNo frills Asian fusion kitchen with medium sized sit-down area. Great wings.
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StAmazing steaks
Mirai Sushi
990 W Division StJapanese sake lounge with good eats
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveThey serve wild game cooked in interesting ways
Sightseeing
Chicago's take on New York's High Line, this is a stretch of rail tracks that have been converted to an elevated park.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueChicago's take on New York's High Line, this is a stretch of rail tracks that have been converted to an elevated park.
Great food truck scene and bustling park on sunny weekend afternoon
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrGreat food truck scene and bustling park on sunny weekend afternoon
Getting Around
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveEssentials
Easy place to pick up sandwich meat or eggs. Great wine selection. Super friendly owner
14 locals recommend
Mango Market
1458 N Western AveEasy place to pick up sandwich meat or eggs. Great wine selection. Super friendly owner
Shopping
Humboldt House
1045 N California Avevintage home decor
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont Avecool vinyl collection