Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayDriftwood
1021 W Montrose AveGreat dive bar
Great local brewery and a block from Dovetail Brewery so you can hit two birds with one stone!
47 locals recommend
Begyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveGreat local brewery and a block from Dovetail Brewery so you can hit two birds with one stone!
Dovetail Brewery
1800 W Belle Plaine AveLocal brewery with a small, but tasty selection!
Scot's Bar
1829 W Montrose AveSmall, divey bar with insanely friendly bartenders and regulars!
Getting Around
Lawrence Red Line Station
Food Scene
Crew Bar + Grill
4804 North BroadwayGreat sports bar
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayGreat Pho!
House of Wah Sun
3234 N Lincoln AveDemera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayCHICAGO'S BEST ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
MICHELIN GUIDE RECOMMENDED
Taquería Primo Chuki's Uptown
1708 W Lawrence AveFantastic Pastor!
Burrito suizo al pastor is the way to go
Angelina Ristorante
3561 North BroadwayFantastic Italian!
Champagne brunch
Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings
4757 N Sheridan RdYummy pizza!
Caro Mio Italian Restaurant
4603 N Lincoln AveSome of the best Italian you will find. BYOB!
PANCAKES! Their food is pretty good, but the pancakes are fantastic!
12 locals recommend
Golden Nugget Pancake House
1765 W Lawrence AvePANCAKES! Their food is pretty good, but the pancakes are fantastic!
Gigio's Pizzeria
4643 N BroadwayGood pizza, slices available
This is a bar and restaurant, great food and a fun scene!
20 locals recommend
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N Ravenswood AveThis is a bar and restaurant, great food and a fun scene!
If you want good regular crust pizza and cheap beer, this is the place for you. Great specials, yummy sandwiches, lots of TV's!
37 locals recommend
Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern
4091 N BroadwayIf you want good regular crust pizza and cheap beer, this is the place for you. Great specials, yummy sandwiches, lots of TV's!
Peruvian food is delicious and even better when you can BYOB! There's a liquor store across the street diagonally too.
Bring your appetite!
7 locals recommend
Machu Picchu Restaurant
3856 N Ashland AvePeruvian food is delicious and even better when you can BYOB! There's a liquor store across the street diagonally too.
Bring your appetite!
ICE CREAM! It is so yummy. Their sundae's are huge! They also have candies and some light food.
179 locals recommend
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveICE CREAM! It is so yummy. Their sundae's are huge! They also have candies and some light food.
Creative flavors which are always delicious. Plus they let you sample until you find the flavor you like!
39 locals recommend
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StCreative flavors which are always delicious. Plus they let you sample until you find the flavor you like!
If you are a fan of pork, you will love it here! Great menu!
It is always busy though, so give yourself time
99 locals recommend
The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveIf you are a fan of pork, you will love it here! Great menu!
It is always busy though, so give yourself time
Great breakfasts! This is a remote joint that is well known in the neighborhood.
27 locals recommend
Pauline's
1754 W Balmoral AveGreat breakfasts! This is a remote joint that is well known in the neighborhood.
This is a bar with great food and a fantastic beer selection. The menu items are usually different and delicious!
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StThis is a bar with great food and a fantastic beer selection. The menu items are usually different and delicious!
This is a bar and restaurant with free arcade games. Great food and beer selection.
48 locals recommend
Replay
5358 N Clark StThis is a bar and restaurant with free arcade games. Great food and beer selection.
Giordano's
5207 North Clark StreetThe closest Giordano's if that is your favorite Chicago-style pizza
If you are in the mood for a fantastic burger, great craft beers and even a boozy milkshake - this is the place for you!
And you can get there in 20 minutes on the red line and walking less than 1/2 mile.
18 locals recommend
Burger Bar Chicago - Lincoln Park
1578 North Clybourn AvenueIf you are in the mood for a fantastic burger, great craft beers and even a boozy milkshake - this is the place for you!
And you can get there in 20 minutes on the red line and walking less than 1/2 mile.
Essentials
Grocery store with multiple restaurants and bars.
Happy hour M - F
BBQ, sushi, oyster bar, hot food bar, gelato, coffee
171 locals recommend
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveGrocery store with multiple restaurants and bars.
Happy hour M - F
BBQ, sushi, oyster bar, hot food bar, gelato, coffee
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveChicago charges a tax on each plastic bag you use
Parks & Nature
Montrose Beach
Entertainment & Activities
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveConcert venue
Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueConcert venue
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdInexpensive theater showing new movies
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrGreat aquarium with hours of entertainment!
If you are in town on a cold or rainy day, this location is new and very close to many great restaurants
12 locals recommend
Kings Dining & Entertainment
5505 Park PlIf you are in town on a cold or rainy day, this location is new and very close to many great restaurants
Everything Else
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs