Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose AveGreat fresh water (and salt water) seafood!
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 North Lincoln AvenueAs authentic German as you're going to get!
La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan BlvdBest coffee, french pastry & excellent breakfasts & breads.
Aroy Thai
4654 N Damen AveBest Thai in the area.
Sit down resto as well as grocery store, everythig farm to table.
10 locals recommend
River Valley Farmer's Table
1820 W Wilson AveSit down resto as well as grocery store, everythig farm to table.
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveNe·a·pol·i·tan style pizza
Isla Pilipina Restaurant
15 West Washington StreetFilipino food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best locally produced beer and VERY good food.
103 locals recommend
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveSome of the best locally produced beer and VERY good food.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayIconic. Capone old hangout.
Dovetail Brewery
1800 W Belle Plaine AveGerman style recipes
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveMore local beer
The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor DrPerfect end to a summers day
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
4250 N Lincoln AveShopping
Excellent meat market, great for German beer, wine, natural food products, etc etc.
91 locals recommend
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveExcellent meat market, great for German beer, wine, natural food products, etc etc.
Arts & Culture
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveFrank Lloyd Wright, that's why.
Parks & Nature
Montrose Beach
The beach!