Guidebook for Chicago

Elizabeth & Mike
Elizabeth & Mike
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Super cool neighborhood diner, vegetarian friendly, locally sourced products, serves until 3pm
75 helybéli ajánlásával
Flying Saucer
1123 N California Ave
75 helybéli ajánlásával
Super cool neighborhood diner, vegetarian friendly, locally sourced products, serves until 3pm
Intimate wine bar / restaurant with interesting / cool food and huge wine & beer selection.
173 helybéli ajánlásával
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
173 helybéli ajánlásával
Intimate wine bar / restaurant with interesting / cool food and huge wine & beer selection.
Delicious ice cream (Rainbow cones!) at a south side establishment. Definitely encourage driving or taking an Uber.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Original Rainbow Cone
9233 S Western Ave
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Delicious ice cream (Rainbow cones!) at a south side establishment. Definitely encourage driving or taking an Uber.
Awesome little coffee shop.
42 helybéli ajánlásával
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta Blvd
42 helybéli ajánlásával
Awesome little coffee shop.
A must during the warmer months. Amazing patio, frozen cocktails, and people watching
658 helybéli ajánlásával
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
658 helybéli ajánlásával
A must during the warmer months. Amazing patio, frozen cocktails, and people watching
Deep dish with an addictive crust. Bonus that it's not a chain.
536 helybéli ajánlásával
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn Avenue
536 helybéli ajánlásával
Deep dish with an addictive crust. Bonus that it's not a chain.
Modern tacos and margaritas. One of the city's busiest patios. Great for people watching.
1176 helybéli ajánlásával
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 helybéli ajánlásával
Modern tacos and margaritas. One of the city's busiest patios. Great for people watching.
Fan favorite for Italian Beef
62 helybéli ajánlásával
Al's Beef
1079 W Taylor St
62 helybéli ajánlásával
Fan favorite for Italian Beef
Famous spot with fast food style american food. (Get the chocolate cake!)
270 helybéli ajánlásával
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St
270 helybéli ajánlásával
Famous spot with fast food style american food. (Get the chocolate cake!)
Hot dog stand known for sassy waitresses and a rowdy after hours crowd
44 helybéli ajánlásával
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark St
44 helybéli ajánlásával
Hot dog stand known for sassy waitresses and a rowdy after hours crowd
Deep dish.
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Gino's East
162 E Superior St
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Deep dish.
830 helybéli ajánlásával
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent thin crust pizza and other goodies, plus beer and cocktails in a CTA train themed space.
152 helybéli ajánlásával
The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue
152 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent thin crust pizza and other goodies, plus beer and cocktails in a CTA train themed space.
Adorable little dessert / soda fountain spot with homemade pies, gelato, and interesting sodas.
78 helybéli ajánlásával
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California Ave
78 helybéli ajánlásával
Adorable little dessert / soda fountain spot with homemade pies, gelato, and interesting sodas.
Shared plates in a cozy bar setting and a nice back patio.
21 helybéli ajánlásával
The Shelby
2759 West Augusta Boulevard
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Shared plates in a cozy bar setting and a nice back patio.
Old school ice cream shop.
179 helybéli ajánlásával
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 helybéli ajánlásával
Old school ice cream shop.
Seafood focused with tasteful nautical decor
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Sink | Swim
3213 West Armitage Avenue
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Seafood focused with tasteful nautical decor
Drive-in hot dog joint on the northwest side. A Chicago institution.
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Superdawg Drive-In
333 S Milwaukee Ave
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Drive-in hot dog joint on the northwest side. A Chicago institution.
Costa Rican BYOB restaurant with a patio.
109 helybéli ajánlásával
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 helybéli ajánlásával
Costa Rican BYOB restaurant with a patio.

Drinks & Nightlife

Right down the street. Cheap drinks, margaritas, beer & shots, delicious tacos & other good stuff.
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California Ave
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Right down the street. Cheap drinks, margaritas, beer & shots, delicious tacos & other good stuff.
Swanky spot with tasty cocktails and a no cellphone policy. Go here if you want to get dressed up and check out the foodie / craft cocktail scene.
355 helybéli ajánlásával
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 helybéli ajánlásával
Swanky spot with tasty cocktails and a no cellphone policy. Go here if you want to get dressed up and check out the foodie / craft cocktail scene.
Cool bar off the beaten path but still close to a lot. Great patio.
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Bucktown Pub
1658 W Cortland St
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Cool bar off the beaten path but still close to a lot. Great patio.
Iconic Chicago hipster hole-in-the-wall bar with cheap drinks, table tennis, and a covered patio with lawn chairs.
63 helybéli ajánlásával
Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott Ave
63 helybéli ajánlásával
Iconic Chicago hipster hole-in-the-wall bar with cheap drinks, table tennis, and a covered patio with lawn chairs.
Small, local music spot, usually with rock/punk bands and a hipster crowd
208 helybéli ajánlásával
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
208 helybéli ajánlásával
Small, local music spot, usually with rock/punk bands and a hipster crowd
A bar with floor to ceiling windows on top of the Hancock building = some of the best views of the city.
525 helybéli ajánlásával
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
525 helybéli ajánlásával
A bar with floor to ceiling windows on top of the Hancock building = some of the best views of the city.
Cool bar & Arcade in the heart of Logan Square.
139 helybéli ajánlásával
Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee Ave
139 helybéli ajánlásával
Cool bar & Arcade in the heart of Logan Square.
Iconic, swanky north side jazz bar. Frequented by Al Capone.
471 helybéli ajánlásával
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 helybéli ajánlásával
Iconic, swanky north side jazz bar. Frequented by Al Capone.
Upscale Bar/nightclub with a great rooftop bar in the heart of the Gold Coast.
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Drumbar
201 E Delaware Pl
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Upscale Bar/nightclub with a great rooftop bar in the heart of the Gold Coast.
Hipster bar with interesting cocktails and a patio in the back.
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage Ave
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Hipster bar with interesting cocktails and a patio in the back.
Shuffleboard bar.
127 helybéli ajánlásával
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
127 helybéli ajánlásával
Shuffleboard bar.
Cozy upscale hotel bar with a fireplace and couches.
The Bar at The Peninsula
108 East Superior Street
Cozy upscale hotel bar with a fireplace and couches.
Country karaoke bar. Enough said.
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Carol's Pub
4659 North Clark Street
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Country karaoke bar. Enough said.

Everything Else

Epitome of Chicago Hipster / Humboldt Park neighborhood bar. Late night mostly. Great vibe, two floors. Chill downstairs, a bit swankier upstairs with a pool table and lounge seating.
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Continental Lounge
2801 W Chicago Ave
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Epitome of Chicago Hipster / Humboldt Park neighborhood bar. Late night mostly. Great vibe, two floors. Chill downstairs, a bit swankier upstairs with a pool table and lounge seating.
Old-school style bar and music venue. Classic cocktails for cheap. Large space, red booth seating. Live music Thurs-Sat.
180 helybéli ajánlásával
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue
180 helybéli ajánlásával
Old-school style bar and music venue. Classic cocktails for cheap. Large space, red booth seating. Live music Thurs-Sat.
Cozy upscale hotel bar with a fireplace and couches.
The Bar at The Peninsula
108 East Superior Street
Cozy upscale hotel bar with a fireplace and couches.

Parks & Nature

Huge park, great for a little nature exploring. Paths along the lagoons with several nooks and crannies.
293 helybéli ajánlásával
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Dr
293 helybéli ajánlásával
Huge park, great for a little nature exploring. Paths along the lagoons with several nooks and crannies.
Lots of public art, interesting walkways, home of famous Cloudgate (the Bean),
1243 helybéli ajánlásával
Millenniumi Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 helybéli ajánlásával
Lots of public art, interesting walkways, home of famous Cloudgate (the Bean),
Home of famous Buckingham Fountain
332 helybéli ajánlásával
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
332 helybéli ajánlásával
Home of famous Buckingham Fountain
Elevated walking / biking trail that spans 3 miles and 3 neighborhoods.
133 helybéli ajánlásával
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale Trail
133 helybéli ajánlásával
Elevated walking / biking trail that spans 3 miles and 3 neighborhoods.
One of the livelier beaches. Check out the boat bar - Castaways - while you're there.
338 helybéli ajánlásával
North Avenue Beach
338 helybéli ajánlásával
One of the livelier beaches. Check out the boat bar - Castaways - while you're there.
A nice, smaller beach on the north side.
101 helybéli ajánlásával
Foster Beach
101 helybéli ajánlásával
A nice, smaller beach on the north side.
Small, quiet beach where you're surrounded by skyscrapers.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Ohio Street Beach
600 N Lake Shore Dr
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Small, quiet beach where you're surrounded by skyscrapers.
Section of Lincoln park with nature trails, ponds, and boardwalks.
South Pond Nature Walk
Section of Lincoln park with nature trails, ponds, and boardwalks.

Arts & Culture

Quintessential Chicago art museum.
1159 helybéli ajánlásával
A chicagói Művészeti Intézet
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 helybéli ajánlásával
Quintessential Chicago art museum.
657 helybéli ajánlásával
A Field Múzeum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 helybéli ajánlásával
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S State St
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Múzeum a kortárs művészetről Chicagóban
220 E Chicago Ave
532 helybéli ajánlásával

Sightseeing

Historic baseball stadium and home to the Chicago Cubs. You can usually get tickets for less than $40, depending on how well they're playing.
1004 helybéli ajánlásával
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 helybéli ajánlásával
Historic baseball stadium and home to the Chicago Cubs. You can usually get tickets for less than $40, depending on how well they're playing.
133 helybéli ajánlásával
Chicagoi színház
175 N State St
133 helybéli ajánlásával
High-end shopping along famous Michigan Ave.
598 helybéli ajánlásával
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 helybéli ajánlásával
High-end shopping along famous Michigan Ave.
56 helybéli ajánlásával
Michigan Avenue
Michigan Avenue
56 helybéli ajánlásával
7 helybéli ajánlásával
North State Street
North State Street
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Large, beautiful temple on the lakefront, just north of Chicago
120 helybéli ajánlásával
Bahá'í imaház
100 Linden Ave
120 helybéli ajánlásával
Large, beautiful temple on the lakefront, just north of Chicago
Great walking neighborhood with cute squares and parks and lots of great restaurants and shops.
104 helybéli ajánlásával
Lincoln Square
104 helybéli ajánlásával
Great walking neighborhood with cute squares and parks and lots of great restaurants and shops.
Rapidly expanding neighborhood that attracts young, artist residents. Big foodie mecca.
174 helybéli ajánlásával
Logan Square
174 helybéli ajánlásával
Rapidly expanding neighborhood that attracts young, artist residents. Big foodie mecca.
Hip, young neighborhood with plenty of fun shops and restaurants.
371 helybéli ajánlásával
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
371 helybéli ajánlásával
Hip, young neighborhood with plenty of fun shops and restaurants.
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Lake View
43 helybéli ajánlásával
175 helybéli ajánlásával
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr
175 helybéli ajánlásával
Perfect for foodies since it's flooded with tons of amazing restaurants along Randolph Street.
89 helybéli ajánlásával
West Loop
89 helybéli ajánlásával
Perfect for foodies since it's flooded with tons of amazing restaurants along Randolph Street.
Largely Indian community with some Korean and Middle Eastern pockets. Great stores and restaurants.
Devon Avenue
Largely Indian community with some Korean and Middle Eastern pockets. Great stores and restaurants.
Small neighborhood with large Ukrainian / Eastern European populations. Good place to find hole-in-the-wall bars and good delis.
30 helybéli ajánlásával
Ukrainian Village
30 helybéli ajánlásával
Small neighborhood with large Ukrainian / Eastern European populations. Good place to find hole-in-the-wall bars and good delis.

Essentials

Nice grocery store that has all the essentials, alcohol, and good produce.
866 helybéli ajánlásával
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 helybéli ajánlásával
Nice grocery store that has all the essentials, alcohol, and good produce.
Cool hispanic grocery store with amazing & cheap produce and huge butcher shop.
111 helybéli ajánlásával
Cermak Produce
2701 W North Ave
111 helybéli ajánlásával
Cool hispanic grocery store with amazing & cheap produce and huge butcher shop.
Drugstore
246 helybéli ajánlásával
Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
246 helybéli ajánlásával
Drugstore