Guidebook for Chicago

Rachel
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Right around the corner. Upbeat vibe.
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Ellipsis Coffeehouse
1259 W Devon Ave
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Right around the corner. Upbeat vibe.
Unique buildings made from a recycled shipping containers, a drive-through with walk-up window + outdoor seating.
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Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd
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Unique buildings made from a recycled shipping containers, a drive-through with walk-up window + outdoor seating.
A Chicago institution, known for mountainous cinnamon rolls with gooey icing on top - for breakfast and lunch only.
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Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont Ave
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A Chicago institution, known for mountainous cinnamon rolls with gooey icing on top - for breakfast and lunch only.
Delicious & convenient Thai food, reasonably priced.
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Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North Broadway
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Delicious & convenient Thai food, reasonably priced.
A neighborhood institution, a good place for breakfast or lunch, great work space, and close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
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Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville Ave
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A neighborhood institution, a good place for breakfast or lunch, great work space, and close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
Excellent authentic Japanese and Thai food. All day Monday, as well as 11-4 daily, maki rolls are HALF PRICED for those dining in. Sometimes Monday's techno music can be a bit much. BYOB
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Nori Sushi At Edgewater
1235 West Devon Avenue
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Excellent authentic Japanese and Thai food. All day Monday, as well as 11-4 daily, maki rolls are HALF PRICED for those dining in. Sometimes Monday's techno music can be a bit much. BYOB
Cutting-edge green business, popular and hip, this beautiful gourmet restaurant has the only certified organic rooftop garden in the country, as well as beehives and solar panels. Live music. A little pricey.
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Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon Ave
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Cutting-edge green business, popular and hip, this beautiful gourmet restaurant has the only certified organic rooftop garden in the country, as well as beehives and solar panels. Live music. A little pricey.
Outdoor café overlooking the water in an adorable park!!
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The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan Rd
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Outdoor café overlooking the water in an adorable park!!
Cute retro custard and sweets shop with indoor tables and outdoor benches. Also great coffee and hot cocoa.
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Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N Broadway
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Cute retro custard and sweets shop with indoor tables and outdoor benches. Also great coffee and hot cocoa.
In the lobby of the elegant Sovereign building. Close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
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The Thai Grill & Noodle Bar
1040 W Granville Ave
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In the lobby of the elegant Sovereign building. Close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
A cozy and quiet place!
Cilantro Thai Kitchen
1509 W Devon Ave
A cozy and quiet place!
Wonderful, low-cost meals, large portions. All organic & humane meats. If I ate meat, I'd eat here! Close to the beach.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan Rd
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Wonderful, low-cost meals, large portions. All organic & humane meats. If I ate meat, I'd eat here! Close to the beach.
If you only go to ONE restaurant, go here! It's a neighborhood institution, with amazing food. Veg-friendly. Pick up food with spongy injera bread. Ask for it in the gluten-free teff version, which is the original Ethiopian grain.
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Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway
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If you only go to ONE restaurant, go here! It's a neighborhood institution, with amazing food. Veg-friendly. Pick up food with spongy injera bread. Ask for it in the gluten-free teff version, which is the original Ethiopian grain.
Fun casual eats and great authentic Korean food, according to my Korean Airbnb guests!!
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bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan Rd
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Fun casual eats and great authentic Korean food, according to my Korean Airbnb guests!!

Parks & Nature

Welcoming park with historic buildings and serene view of the lake. Eat at the Waterfront Café overlooking the water.
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Berger Park
6205 N Sheridan Rd
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Welcoming park with historic buildings and serene view of the lake. Eat at the Waterfront Café overlooking the water.
Sweet beach, closest to me!
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Hartigan Beach Park
1050 W Albion Ave
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Sweet beach, closest to me!
Campus is a beautiful stroll, take a picnic, see the lakefront! Damen student building has a great food court for reasonable quick meals.
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Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan Rd
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Campus is a beautiful stroll, take a picnic, see the lakefront! Damen student building has a great food court for reasonable quick meals.

Everything Else

The newest hip bakery.
Maddiebird Bakery
1445 W Devon Ave
The newest hip bakery.

Drinks & Nightlife

Both a bar and a nice gourmet restaurant with a hip atmosphere. Healthy cooking too.
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Revival Social Club
1133 West Granville Avenue
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Both a bar and a nice gourmet restaurant with a hip atmosphere. Healthy cooking too.
Pressure Billiards has a pool room, a bar, a cafe/lounge, and even live entertainment, like Standup Comedy. I love its relaxed atmosphere.
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Pressure Billiards & Cafe
6318 N Clark St
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Pressure Billiards has a pool room, a bar, a cafe/lounge, and even live entertainment, like Standup Comedy. I love its relaxed atmosphere.

Shopping

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Broadway Antique Market
6130 N Broadway
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Terry, the owner, will welcome you. Check his online calendar of awesome events. Specializing in graphic novels.
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Third Coast Comics
6443 N Sheridan Rd
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Terry, the owner, will welcome you. Check his online calendar of awesome events. Specializing in graphic novels.

Getting Around

3 blocks to my home. Also 3 blocks to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
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Granville station
1119 W Granville Ave
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3 blocks to my home. Also 3 blocks to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
Bike shop run by Loyola U. students. Great price for bike rental that includes lock and helmet.
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Chainlinks
1100 W Sheridan Rd
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Bike shop run by Loyola U. students. Great price for bike rental that includes lock and helmet.