Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Super close and easily one of the best restaurants in the area! It has great cocktails/beer list, and amazing mussels! It's very small though, so I suggest getting a reservation.
12 helybéli ajánlásával
The Bluebird
1749 N Damen Ave
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Super close and easily one of the best restaurants in the area! It has great cocktails/beer list, and amazing mussels! It's very small though, so I suggest getting a reservation.
If it's winter, this is a no-brainer for the namesake alone! Amazing food but really really amazing desserts. Very small so try and grab a reservation!
108 helybéli ajánlásával
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
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If it's winter, this is a no-brainer for the namesake alone! Amazing food but really really amazing desserts. Very small so try and grab a reservation!
A nice little hidden spot that always has a table open. It's got great sushi, cocktails, and really great scallop/pork/chicken buns.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen Ave
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A nice little hidden spot that always has a table open. It's got great sushi, cocktails, and really great scallop/pork/chicken buns.
Vegan heaven! Even my boyfriend who is the ultimate carnivore loves the food here.
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee Ave
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Vegan heaven! Even my boyfriend who is the ultimate carnivore loves the food here.
THE BEST DONUTS EVER! Only open til 2pm I believe so make sure you go before the goods are all gone!
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Glazed and Infused
1576 North Milwaukee Avenue
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THE BEST DONUTS EVER! Only open til 2pm I believe so make sure you go before the goods are all gone!
Best tacos ever!. The outdoor seating is also great in the summer but be prepared for a wait. Or enjoy your wait with a margarita.There's also a take-out side for something a little quicker.
1176 helybéli ajánlásával
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Best tacos ever!. The outdoor seating is also great in the summer but be prepared for a wait. Or enjoy your wait with a margarita.There's also a take-out side for something a little quicker.
My favorite Thai spot in the area. Not a particularly short walk, but they deliver!
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Silom 12
1846 N Milwaukee Ave
14 helybéli ajánlásával
My favorite Thai spot in the area. Not a particularly short walk, but they deliver!
Great outdoor spot for some yummy Mexican food. Definitely check it out if Big Star is too packed.
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Las Palmas Restaurant
1835 W North Ave
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Great outdoor spot for some yummy Mexican food. Definitely check it out if Big Star is too packed.
A cute, kitschy Italian spot that is embedded in a nice little neighborhood. The pasta is great and half of it is a bar so you can eat and watch hockey if need be!
54 helybéli ajánlásával
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia Ave
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A cute, kitschy Italian spot that is embedded in a nice little neighborhood. The pasta is great and half of it is a bar so you can eat and watch hockey if need be!
A great brunch spot with a cute outdoor patio for summertime. It's BYOB so be sure to stop at the 7-11 on the way!
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Birchwood Kitchen
2211 West North Avenue
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A great brunch spot with a cute outdoor patio for summertime. It's BYOB so be sure to stop at the 7-11 on the way!
Okay, I know this isn't close, but it's a great Italian spot. The patio is FAB and they give you blankets when it's chilly out! Plus it's by other shops and restaurants that are fun to check out too.
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division St
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Okay, I know this isn't close, but it's a great Italian spot. The patio is FAB and they give you blankets when it's chilly out! Plus it's by other shops and restaurants that are fun to check out too.
Best Indian and Nepalese food in the area. They also deliver. It's a good idea to get reservations though because it can get pretty busy!
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee Ave
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Best Indian and Nepalese food in the area. They also deliver. It's a good idea to get reservations though because it can get pretty busy!
Amazing BBQ with North Carolina style sauces (vinaigrette style). Great fried pickels. And, wait for it... MOONSHINE bloody marys!
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland Avenue
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Amazing BBQ with North Carolina style sauces (vinaigrette style). Great fried pickels. And, wait for it... MOONSHINE bloody marys!
Awesome, very cheap Mediterranean food! It's BYOB so check out W-Grocer across the street before you go! There's also a little ourdoor patio too.
99 helybéli ajánlásával
Sultan's Market
2057 W North Ave
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Awesome, very cheap Mediterranean food! It's BYOB so check out W-Grocer across the street before you go! There's also a little ourdoor patio too.
A great, classy take on Southern comfort food. Lots of great bourbon/whiskey drinks too. The patio is fabulous as well.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
The Southern
1840 W North Ave
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A great, classy take on Southern comfort food. Lots of great bourbon/whiskey drinks too. The patio is fabulous as well.
A cute little brunch spot!
98 helybéli ajánlásával
toast
2046 N Damen Ave
98 helybéli ajánlásával
A cute little brunch spot!
My favorite coffee spot in the area, hands down! I mean, how many places have Deloreans in them?!
131 helybéli ajánlásával
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave
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My favorite coffee spot in the area, hands down! I mean, how many places have Deloreans in them?!
A great little vegetarian/vegan spot with an outdoor patio. Very hipster but hey, you're staying in Wicker Park right?
140 helybéli ajánlásával
Handlebar
2311 W North Ave
140 helybéli ajánlásával
A great little vegetarian/vegan spot with an outdoor patio. Very hipster but hey, you're staying in Wicker Park right?

Everything Else

If you want to pamper yourself on your vacay and get your nails done and don't want to go too far, this is a great little spot!
Pinky Nail
1508 N Damen Ave
If you want to pamper yourself on your vacay and get your nails done and don't want to go too far, this is a great little spot!
If you brought your dog and cat or just want to bring them a souvenir, this place has the best natural treats and toys!
Kriser's Natural Pet
1658 N Milwaukee Ave
If you brought your dog and cat or just want to bring them a souvenir, this place has the best natural treats and toys!
The blue line! So close and takes you downtown pretty easily as well as O'Hare.
121 helybéli ajánlásával
Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave
121 helybéli ajánlásával
The blue line! So close and takes you downtown pretty easily as well as O'Hare.

Drinks & Nightlife

Arcade game heaven! They also have a pretty great beer list too.
158 helybéli ajánlásával
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
158 helybéli ajánlásával
Arcade game heaven! They also have a pretty great beer list too.
Really great pizza, a fun atmosphere, a brewery, AND live-band Karaoke (Saturdays only) wrapped up in one. They deliver too, but when it's this close, why not walk!
488 helybéli ajánlásával
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
488 helybéli ajánlásával
Really great pizza, a fun atmosphere, a brewery, AND live-band Karaoke (Saturdays only) wrapped up in one. They deliver too, but when it's this close, why not walk!
BEST BEER LIST. That is all.
119 helybéli ajánlásával
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
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BEST BEER LIST. That is all.
Awesome cocktails! A really nice date spot that's a little fancy. It'shard to find though because there's no signage. It's kind of a secret :)
355 helybéli ajánlásával
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 helybéli ajánlásával
Awesome cocktails! A really nice date spot that's a little fancy. It'shard to find though because there's no signage. It's kind of a secret :)

Shopping

Purses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art books. Yay!
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Marc Jacobs
11 E Walton St
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Purses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art books. Yay!
For the athletes/yoga fans out there, this place has great workout gear!
37 helybéli ajánlásával
lululemon
3556 N Southport Ave
37 helybéli ajánlásával
For the athletes/yoga fans out there, this place has great workout gear!
A really cute, crafty place that sells greeting cards, handmade books, and other fun things. Be sure to say hey to Maude the pug!
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Paper Doll
2027 West Division Street
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A really cute, crafty place that sells greeting cards, handmade books, and other fun things. Be sure to say hey to Maude the pug!
Silly of me to suggest a Walgreens, but this one is awesome. It used to be a bank so you literally buy vitamins out of a vault. Open 24-HRs too!
1601 N Milwaukee Ave
1601 North Milwaukee Avenue
Silly of me to suggest a Walgreens, but this one is awesome. It used to be a bank so you literally buy vitamins out of a vault. Open 24-HRs too!
Great little store with really nice shoes. Fun to check out.
City Soles
1710 N Milwaukee Ave
Great little store with really nice shoes. Fun to check out.

Essentials

A high-end, cute little grocery store that has the best basics you can find, plus cute flowers, craft beers, local ice cream and more.
64 helybéli ajánlásával
Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia Ave
64 helybéli ajánlásával
A high-end, cute little grocery store that has the best basics you can find, plus cute flowers, craft beers, local ice cream and more.