Guidebook for Chicago

Laura
Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

Huge beer selection and wines on tap. Can't beat the mussels with frites and garlic aoili.
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
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Huge beer selection and wines on tap. Can't beat the mussels with frites and garlic aoili.
Ranked "One of the Greatest Gay Bars in the World" by Out Magazine, this is a great location for a burger and beer and visit the attic for MaryOke on Wednesdays and Sundays.
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Hamburger Mary's
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Ranked "One of the Greatest Gay Bars in the World" by Out Magazine, this is a great location for a burger and beer and visit the attic for MaryOke on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Small and intimate, can get pretty crowded but they make a mean martini.
63 helybéli ajánlásával
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral Ave
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Small and intimate, can get pretty crowded but they make a mean martini.
Great dive bar to hang out with friends over a few beers.
55 helybéli ajánlásával
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St
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Great dive bar to hang out with friends over a few beers.

Food Scene

Excellent brunch local with a cute back patio during the summers. The BLT Benedict, Caramel Pretzel Pancakes and Bloody Marys are amongst my favorites.
91 helybéli ajánlásával
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark St
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Excellent brunch local with a cute back patio during the summers. The BLT Benedict, Caramel Pretzel Pancakes and Bloody Marys are amongst my favorites.
Put some south in your mouth at this excellent brunch spot and the beignets rival New Orleans.
78 helybéli ajánlásával
Big Jones
5347 N Clark St
78 helybéli ajánlásával
Put some south in your mouth at this excellent brunch spot and the beignets rival New Orleans.
Excellent mediterranean.
54 helybéli ajánlásával
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark St
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Excellent mediterranean.
Cute cafe for a bite to eat or a cup of coffee. Save room for a slice of pie! It's also a nice spot to grab some free wifi and you can feel good that your supporting a business that feeds the needy.
39 helybéli ajánlásával
First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland Ave
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Cute cafe for a bite to eat or a cup of coffee. Save room for a slice of pie! It's also a nice spot to grab some free wifi and you can feel good that your supporting a business that feeds the needy.
Can't beat the lobster mac and cheese nor the extensive scotch and whiskey menu.
93 helybéli ajánlásával
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark St
93 helybéli ajánlásával
Can't beat the lobster mac and cheese nor the extensive scotch and whiskey menu.
If you are looking for a good brunch spot without having to wait in line, I recommend Pauline's. Only the locals know about it and you can typically get right in. Freshly squeezed juices are a hit.
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Pauline's
1754 W Balmoral Ave
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If you are looking for a good brunch spot without having to wait in line, I recommend Pauline's. Only the locals know about it and you can typically get right in. Freshly squeezed juices are a hit.
A vegetarian spot that's perfect for reading a book or catching up with friends. They don't have internet so if you're looking to get online, best try Starbucks on the corner.
53 helybéli ajánlásával
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark St
53 helybéli ajánlásával
A vegetarian spot that's perfect for reading a book or catching up with friends. They don't have internet so if you're looking to get online, best try Starbucks on the corner.
Newly remodeled, friendly staff but often hard to find a table.
215 helybéli ajánlásával
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 helybéli ajánlásával
Newly remodeled, friendly staff but often hard to find a table.
Best selection of sandwiches around and excellent drink options.
42 helybéli ajánlásával
Jerry's
5419 N Clark St
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Best selection of sandwiches around and excellent drink options.

Everything Else

One of my favorite independent bookstores.
48 helybéli ajánlásával
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark St
48 helybéli ajánlásával
One of my favorite independent bookstores.
I highly recommend the Zanzibar which tastes just like a chocolate brownie but it's so hard to pick here when everything is delicious.
39 helybéli ajánlásával
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark St
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I highly recommend the Zanzibar which tastes just like a chocolate brownie but it's so hard to pick here when everything is delicious.
Great grocery store with virtually anything you need and some fun perks like a bar and piano player on the weekends. Sip a glass of wine and pick up groceries for the week! Only a 6 block walk.
171 helybéli ajánlásával
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Ave
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Great grocery store with virtually anything you need and some fun perks like a bar and piano player on the weekends. Sip a glass of wine and pick up groceries for the week! Only a 6 block walk.

Essentials

Best homemade hummus and pita in town.
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster Ave
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Best homemade hummus and pita in town.

Arts & Culture

Longest running show in Chicago Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is but one of their many offerings.
66 helybéli ajánlásával
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland Avenue
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Longest running show in Chicago Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is but one of their many offerings.