Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
The Market Place Foodstore
521 W Diversey PkwyNice food market, open 6am - midnight.
Go Grocer
2060 W North AveOrganic food market open from 7am - midnight.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyAmazing options all around! 4/10 mile from the apartment
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveOpen 7am - midnight; also sells beer/liquor
Food Scene
Bar Pastoral
2947 N BroadwayNeighborhood bistro with artisanal influences, 3/10 mile from apt
Cohiba Cuban Cuisine
2835 N BroadwayCuban food, BYOB, 1/10 mile from apt
Tendy new gastropub in neighborhood, weekends tend to have a 30-45 min wait so it's best to stop by and put the name in then walk around a little (no reservations)
96 locals recommend
DryHop Brewers
3155 N BroadwayTendy new gastropub in neighborhood, weekends tend to have a 30-45 min wait so it's best to stop by and put the name in then walk around a little (no reservations)
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield Roadcozy bistro, menu changes regularly, BYOB, 1 mile from apt
Chicago-founded, each cup is individually made. 4/10 mile from apt
95 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayChicago-founded, each cup is individually made. 4/10 mile from apt
French bistro with sweet and savory crepes; 4/10 mile from apt
24 locals recommend
La Crêperie Chicago Restaurant
2845 North Clark StreetFrench bistro with sweet and savory crepes; 4/10 mile from apt
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlFor the Starbucks fans; 3/10 mile from apt
literary-themed, upscale pub; great brunch too; 1/2 mile from apt
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N Broadwayliterary-themed, upscale pub; great brunch too; 1/2 mile from apt
Barn & Company
Hip BBQ joint
Sightseeing
building made with parts of famous structures from around the world, near the southern part of Magnificent Mile
15 locals recommend
Tribune Tower
building made with parts of famous structures from around the world, near the southern part of Magnificent Mile
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StFamous Chicago park; home of the big "Bean"
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrFormerly Sears Tower: sky deck with awesome views of the city
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of Chicago's most famous museums
famous stand-up and improve comedy club where many SNL comedians got their starts
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North Avefamous stand-up and improve comedy club where many SNL comedians got their starts
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln AveMidsize concert venue
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StFamous blues music club
Shopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Awesome shopping and people watching
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StYear-round zoo with great selection of animals
Drinks & Nightlife
Friar Tuck
3010 N BroadwayFun, low-key bar. Does karaoke some nights.
D.O.C Wine Bar
2602 N Clark StLounge-like wine bar
aliveOne
2683 N Halsted StBar with live music and juke box
Lincoln Park Stadium
2423 N Clark StSports saloon with upscale bar food
The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln AveCreative cocktail bar; also diverse, obscure beer selection
Tonic Room
2447 N Halsted StIndie bar and live music performance venue