Guidebook for Chicago

Laura
Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent beer selection and great atmosphere make this Bucktown neighborhood bar one of our favorites!
2076 N Hoyne Ave
2076 North Hoyne Avenue
Excellent beer selection and great atmosphere make this Bucktown neighborhood bar one of our favorites!
"A Traveller's Tavern" in Bucktown. Best beer selection, hands down, in the city. Wonderful atmosphere! http://maproom.com
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
"A Traveller's Tavern" in Bucktown. Best beer selection, hands down, in the city. Wonderful atmosphere! http://maproom.com
Unique neighbhorhood dive bar
1150 N Damen Ave
1150 North Damen Avenue
Unique neighbhorhood dive bar
Casual bar with daily food specials and guests DJs www.innjoychicago.com/‎
2049 W Division St
2049 West Division Street
Casual bar with daily food specials and guests DJs www.innjoychicago.com/‎
Local sports bar/restaurant. Good nightly specials, lovely back patio. www.westonnorth.com
2509 W North Ave
2509 West North Avenue
Local sports bar/restaurant. Good nightly specials, lovely back patio. www.westonnorth.com
Our local bar. Great place to go watch a game. Good beer selection.
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Boulevard Sports Lounge
2645 W North Ave
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our local bar. Great place to go watch a game. Good beer selection.
Craft cocktails made with in house prepared spirits. www.chicagodistilling.com
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Chicago Distilling Company
2359 N Milwaukee Ave
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Craft cocktails made with in house prepared spirits. www.chicagodistilling.com
Gin based cocktails and craft beers in a beautiful Logan Square bar. www.scofflawchicago.com
584 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
584 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Gin based cocktails and craft beers in a beautiful Logan Square bar. www.scofflawchicago.com

Food Scene

Gorgeous gelato! Diverse small batch flavors like goat cheese/cashew/caramel and strawberry/balsamic. Limited days/hours. Cash only. www.blackdoggelato.com
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle Dr
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Gorgeous gelato! Diverse small batch flavors like goat cheese/cashew/caramel and strawberry/balsamic. Limited days/hours. Cash only. www.blackdoggelato.com
Restaurant/bar showcasing diverse tacos and whiskey. Great atmosphere and delicious food! www.bullheadcantina.com
59 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California Ave
59 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Restaurant/bar showcasing diverse tacos and whiskey. Great atmosphere and delicious food! www.bullheadcantina.com
Local place for brunch! Fresh squeezed OJ, extensive vegetarian/vegan options, but they serve bacon too ;) www.flyingsaucerchicago.com
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Flying Saucer
1123 N California Ave
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local place for brunch! Fresh squeezed OJ, extensive vegetarian/vegan options, but they serve bacon too ;) www.flyingsaucerchicago.com
Big beautiful brewery and resturarnt in Logan Square. They have a great selection of their own brews but also offer other's tasty selections. Extensive menu of really great food as well! revbrew.co
724 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Big beautiful brewery and resturarnt in Logan Square. They have a great selection of their own brews but also offer other's tasty selections. Extensive menu of really great food as well! revbrew.co
Awesome local Mediterranean restaurant. Big salad bar area, and fresh falafel, kabobs, etc. Very reasonable priced and high quality food. Cash only www.chicagofalafel.com/‎
99 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sultan's Market
2057 W North Ave
99 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Awesome local Mediterranean restaurant. Big salad bar area, and fresh falafel, kabobs, etc. Very reasonable priced and high quality food. Cash only www.chicagofalafel.com/‎
AMAZING concept, born from a popular food truck. They serve coffee, pie, and biscuits. Everything is made from scratch in their open kitchen. Charming back yard for picnics www.bangbangpie.com/
468 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 (рекомендации местных жителей)
AMAZING concept, born from a popular food truck. They serve coffee, pie, and biscuits. Everything is made from scratch in their open kitchen. Charming back yard for picnics www.bangbangpie.com/
Our favorite place for brunch. Expect long waits on the weekend-- but totally worth it! www.thebongoroom.com/‎
199 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
199 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our favorite place for brunch. Expect long waits on the weekend-- but totally worth it! www.thebongoroom.com/‎
Trendy coffee bar that any child of the 80's will get a kick out of. DeLorean up in the rafters and 80's pop culture paraphernalia scattered throughout. www.thewormhole.us/
131 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave
131 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Trendy coffee bar that any child of the 80's will get a kick out of. DeLorean up in the rafters and 80's pop culture paraphernalia scattered throughout. www.thewormhole.us/
This place has a serious cult following. Rock and roll giant hamburgers and whisky on tap. Not for the faint of heart. www.kumascorner.com/‎
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave
152 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This place has a serious cult following. Rock and roll giant hamburgers and whisky on tap. Not for the faint of heart. www.kumascorner.com/‎
Well loved local Indian restaurant! www.chicagorangoli.com/
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Well loved local Indian restaurant! www.chicagorangoli.com/
Local vegetarian/vegan bar resturaunt! http://handlebarchicago.com/HB/
140 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Handlebar
2311 W North Ave
140 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local vegetarian/vegan bar resturaunt! http://handlebarchicago.com/HB/
Cuban sandwiches and cafe con leche... yes please! So affordable! Closed on Mondays
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
1492 Cuban Fusion Café
2615 W North Ave
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cuban sandwiches and cafe con leche... yes please! So affordable! Closed on Mondays
Local Puerto Rican bakery famous for guava and cheese pastries and cafe con leche
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Café Colao
2638 W Division St
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local Puerto Rican bakery famous for guava and cheese pastries and cafe con leche
Family run Italian restaurant, great wine list and charming patio.
2146 W Division St
2146 West Division Street
Family run Italian restaurant, great wine list and charming patio.
Elegant new bar/restaurant… impressive brunch. http://www.trenchermen.com
59 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Trench
2039 West North Avenue
59 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Elegant new bar/restaurant… impressive brunch. http://www.trenchermen.com
New neighborhood breakfast/lunch spot. Specializes in… hashes! Great coffee and bagels too! www.hashchicago.com/
50 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hash Chicago
1357 N Western Ave
50 (рекомендации местных жителей)
New neighborhood breakfast/lunch spot. Specializes in… hashes! Great coffee and bagels too! www.hashchicago.com/
Ukrainian Village coffee shop with bar and back patio! Worth the hike. www.starloungecoffee.com/
135 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago Ave
135 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ukrainian Village coffee shop with bar and back patio! Worth the hike. www.starloungecoffee.com/
Cozy and kitschy casual dining. Excellent outdoor patio. Crazy-affordable. Great breakfast by day (try their fried green tomato benedict during the weekend) and BBQ by night! Cash only.
63 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Feed
2803 W Chicago Ave
63 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cozy and kitschy casual dining. Excellent outdoor patio. Crazy-affordable. Great breakfast by day (try their fried green tomato benedict during the weekend) and BBQ by night! Cash only.
Delicious, innovative vegan/vegetarian restaurant. www.thechicagodiner.com
136 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee Avenue
136 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious, innovative vegan/vegetarian restaurant. www.thechicagodiner.com
Our favorite deep dish pizza. Only take-out and delivery at this location. www.loumalnatis.com/
513 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our favorite deep dish pizza. Only take-out and delivery at this location. www.loumalnatis.com/
The fresh bread here is incredible. Best croissants we've had outside of Paris. If you have a car, well worth the short drive!
2909 N Milwaukee Ave
2909 North Milwaukee Avenue
The fresh bread here is incredible. Best croissants we've had outside of Paris. If you have a car, well worth the short drive!
Amazing locally sourced casual dining. In warmer months, the patio is phenomenal and kid-friendly. Offers slushy alcoholic drinks for the grown-ups in your group.
658 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
658 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amazing locally sourced casual dining. In warmer months, the patio is phenomenal and kid-friendly. Offers slushy alcoholic drinks for the grown-ups in your group.
Friendly local coffee shop. Marquee reads "Dreambox Photo Studio".
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cup & Spoon
2415 W North Ave
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Friendly local coffee shop. Marquee reads "Dreambox Photo Studio".
Sandwiches and impressive beer menu
2958 W North Ave
2958 West North Avenue
Sandwiches and impressive beer menu
Breakfast and PIEROGIES!
1043 N California Ave
Breakfast and PIEROGIES!
Delicious eclectic vegetarian menu-- and they deliver!
80 (рекомендации местных жителей)
GROUND CONTROL!
3315 W Armitage Ave
80 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious eclectic vegetarian menu-- and they deliver!
2045 W North Ave
2045 West North Avenue
Delicious!
Amazing donuts and fresh-brewed coffee.
209 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amazing donuts and fresh-brewed coffee.
Very popular patio for tacos
1176 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Very popular patio for tacos
BEST MEXICAN. Interior leaves much to be desired for the food is outstanding. Recommend call ahead for take-out (773) 252-6335 then stand to the right of the busy line for pick-up
95 (рекомендации местных жителей)
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton Ave
95 (рекомендации местных жителей)
BEST MEXICAN. Interior leaves much to be desired for the food is outstanding. Recommend call ahead for take-out (773) 252-6335 then stand to the right of the busy line for pick-up

Shopping

Your basic drug store. Stocked with anything you may have forgotten at home.
2440 W North Ave
2432 Illinois 64
Your basic drug store. Stocked with anything you may have forgotten at home.
Local gift shop offering wares from local designers. They offer art classes and they host art openings the first Friday of the month.
2124 W Division St
2124 West Division Street
Local gift shop offering wares from local designers. They offer art classes and they host art openings the first Friday of the month.
Vintage mens' wear!
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Richard's Fabulous Finds
2545 W North Ave
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Vintage mens' wear!

Essentials

Huge hispanic grocery store on the corner. They have almost anything you may need!
111 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cermak Produce
2701 W North Ave
111 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Huge hispanic grocery store on the corner. They have almost anything you may need!
Awesome beer selection and modest organic and natural groceries.
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mango Market
1458 N Western Ave
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Awesome beer selection and modest organic and natural groceries.
Closest liquor store. Decent selection, excellent people watching.
2700 W North Ave
2700 West North Avenue
Closest liquor store. Decent selection, excellent people watching.
The 3rd largest Whole Foods in the world for all your fancy groceries
836 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The 3rd largest Whole Foods in the world for all your fancy groceries

Arts & Culture

Local music venue www.subt.net/
57 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Subterranean
2011 W North Ave
57 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local music venue www.subt.net/
Local music venue. Offering low cost shows every night of the week! www.emptybottle.com
208 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
208 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local music venue. Offering low cost shows every night of the week! www.emptybottle.com
Open group dance lessons on Friday nights. BYOB http://duetdancestudio.com
2515 W North Ave
2515 West North Avenue
Open group dance lessons on Friday nights. BYOB http://duetdancestudio.com

Everything Else

Beautiful park. Excellent for strolling!
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Allstate Field
1440 N Humboldt Dr
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful park. Excellent for strolling!
Local blue line station. Easy access to O'Hare or downtown!
50 (рекомендации местных жителей)
California & Milwaukee station
50 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local blue line station. Easy access to O'Hare or downtown!
Local blue line station. Easy access to O'Hare or downtown!
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Damen station
1558 N Damen Ave
121 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local blue line station. Easy access to O'Hare or downtown!
Local blue line station. Easy access to the O'Hare or downtown!
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Western station
1900 N Western Ave
42 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local blue line station. Easy access to the O'Hare or downtown!
The best way to get around town is with a bike! With over 300 stations located all over town, Divvy makes it easy, $7 for 24 hours (must dock the bike every 30 min.) 855-55-DIVVY www.divvybikes.com
1625 N Campbell Ave
1625 North Campbell Avenue
The best way to get around town is with a bike! With over 300 stations located all over town, Divvy makes it easy, $7 for 24 hours (must dock the bike every 30 min.) 855-55-DIVVY www.divvybikes.com
Great local neighborhood with tons of shops, bars, and restaurants. Farmers market on Sundays, June-October.
174 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Логан Сквер
174 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great local neighborhood with tons of shops, bars, and restaurants. Farmers market on Sundays, June-October.
Great walkable neighborhood with restaurants, shops, bars galore.
371 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Уикер-Парк
1425 N Damen Ave
371 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great walkable neighborhood with restaurants, shops, bars galore.
The best way to get around town is with a bike! With over 300 stations located all over town, Divvy makes it easy, $7 for 24 hours (must dock the bike every 30 min.) 855-55-DIVVY www.divvybikes.com
John T. McMahan, MD
151 N Michigan Ave
The best way to get around town is with a bike! With over 300 stations located all over town, Divvy makes it easy, $7 for 24 hours (must dock the bike every 30 min.) 855-55-DIVVY www.divvybikes.com

Sightseeing

Beautiful and free! http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
258 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Консерватория Гарфилд-парка
300 N Central Park Ave
258 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful and free! http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
In another local town. Charming place to spend the day. http://www.flwright.org
184 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Дом и студия Фрэнка Ллойда Райта
951 Chicago Ave
184 (рекомендации местных жителей)
In another local town. Charming place to spend the day. http://www.flwright.org
http://www.ehfop.org
70 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park Ave
70 (рекомендации местных жителей)
http://www.ehfop.org
Expansive beach on Lake Michigan
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North Avenue Beach station
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Expansive beach on Lake Michigan