Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

A favorite Chicago spot for lunch or dinner ! Farm to table.
936 recommandé par les habitants
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 recommandé par les habitants
A favorite Chicago spot for lunch or dinner ! Farm to table.
If you're feelin Italian, this is a Chicago neighborhood fave.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia Ave
54 recommandé par les habitants
If you're feelin Italian, this is a Chicago neighborhood fave.
I love this spot to wire up and have coffee /lunch.
340 recommandé par les habitants
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave
340 recommandé par les habitants
I love this spot to wire up and have coffee /lunch.
Great lunch or dinner BYOB
128 recommandé par les habitants
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western Ave
128 recommandé par les habitants
Great lunch or dinner BYOB
Burgers + Beer (from the acclaimed Au Cheval Fulton Market )
161 recommandé par les habitants
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave
161 recommandé par les habitants
Burgers + Beer (from the acclaimed Au Cheval Fulton Market )
Right off the 606 trail. The BEST coffee. Great atmosphere. Cocktails too ! Great spot to work or read.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee Ave
62 recommandé par les habitants
Right off the 606 trail. The BEST coffee. Great atmosphere. Cocktails too ! Great spot to work or read.
A Favorite.
173 recommandé par les habitants
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
173 recommandé par les habitants
A Favorite.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage Ave
72 recommandé par les habitants
830 recommandé par les habitants
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 recommandé par les habitants
94 recommandé par les habitants
Flo
1434 W Chicago Ave
94 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite Ramen spot. They have a horseshoe bar you can order your beer and ramen. Great vibes. Outdoor patio in warmer weather.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Furious Spoon Logan Square
2410 N Milwaukee Ave
36 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite Ramen spot. They have a horseshoe bar you can order your beer and ramen. Great vibes. Outdoor patio in warmer weather.
SUSHI! Within walking distance... it's about a 10 minute walk west up Milwaukee Avenue enroute to Logan Square.. or a quick Uber ; ) Delicious Ramen too. BYOB.
134 recommandé par les habitants
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
134 recommandé par les habitants
SUSHI! Within walking distance... it's about a 10 minute walk west up Milwaukee Avenue enroute to Logan Square.. or a quick Uber ; ) Delicious Ramen too. BYOB.
My favorite cuban restaurant is right up Armitage (west of Western). Order the special. It's BYOB.. you can bring a bottle of wine and they have wonderful sangria mix for a pitcher ! Great vibe anytime of day or night. There is usually a bit of a wait in the evening.. but they have waiting areas where you can enjoy your wine or sangria while you wait. Great for larger groups.
182 recommandé par les habitants
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
182 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite cuban restaurant is right up Armitage (west of Western). Order the special. It's BYOB.. you can bring a bottle of wine and they have wonderful sangria mix for a pitcher ! Great vibe anytime of day or night. There is usually a bit of a wait in the evening.. but they have waiting areas where you can enjoy your wine or sangria while you wait. Great for larger groups.
This is a great spot to grab specialty food items, foodie gifts, or just coffee and a meal ! They have a rooftop patio that is great for warmer days. You can also hook up to wifi here and work upstairs (indoor space also). They have a nice menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Ala Carte. I like to jump on the 606 trail (take a left on the 606) and then exit on Damen and take a right until you get to Wabansia. A fun walking short cut ; )
69 recommandé par les habitants
The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen Ave
69 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great spot to grab specialty food items, foodie gifts, or just coffee and a meal ! They have a rooftop patio that is great for warmer days. You can also hook up to wifi here and work upstairs (indoor space also). They have a nice menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Ala Carte. I like to jump on the 606 trail (take a left on the 606) and then exit on Damen and take a right until you get to Wabansia. A fun walking short cut ; )
Fulton Market area.. you will need a reservation! Some of the BEST food in the city. $$$$
87 recommandé par les habitants
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph St
87 recommandé par les habitants
Fulton Market area.. you will need a reservation! Some of the BEST food in the city. $$$$
My favorite restaurant right now. The food is a work of art .. unexpected combinations. Pricey. Need reservation. Worth it.
87 recommandé par les habitants
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago Ave
87 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite restaurant right now. The food is a work of art .. unexpected combinations. Pricey. Need reservation. Worth it.
Irazu is the family run Costa Rican restaurant practically next door (Milwaukee/ Oakley). I love the veggie burrito and mango shake or the Casado special ! BYOB.
109 recommandé par les habitants
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 recommandé par les habitants
Irazu is the family run Costa Rican restaurant practically next door (Milwaukee/ Oakley). I love the veggie burrito and mango shake or the Casado special ! BYOB.
Neighborhood BBQ
116 recommandé par les habitants
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division St
116 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood BBQ

Essentials

Closest grocery with everything you might need.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh Market Place
2134 N Western Ave
62 recommandé par les habitants
Closest grocery with everything you might need.
A small specialty grocery. Lovely.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Olivia's Market
2014 W Wabansia Ave
64 recommandé par les habitants
A small specialty grocery. Lovely.

Arts & Culture

Incredible exhibitions. Located off the Mag Mile.
532 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
532 recommandé par les habitants
Incredible exhibitions. Located off the Mag Mile.
The Blue Line stop is Monroe or Adams (walk a few blocks towards the lake and you are there).
1159 recommandé par les habitants
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 recommandé par les habitants
The Blue Line stop is Monroe or Adams (walk a few blocks towards the lake and you are there).
673 recommandé par les habitants
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
673 recommandé par les habitants
FREE. Beautiful architecture. Great exhibitions.
203 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
203 recommandé par les habitants
FREE. Beautiful architecture. Great exhibitions.
657 recommandé par les habitants
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 recommandé par les habitants
483 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
483 recommandé par les habitants
140 recommandé par les habitants
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon Dr
140 recommandé par les habitants
If you love street art Vertical is your spot. Patrick Hull runs the gallery and specializes in the largest names in international street artists.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Vertical Gallery
2006 N Western Ave
14 recommandé par les habitants
If you love street art Vertical is your spot. Patrick Hull runs the gallery and specializes in the largest names in international street artists.
Chicago gallery for emerging & recognized contemporary conceptual artists working in various media.
Western Exhibitions
1709 W Chicago Ave
Chicago gallery for emerging & recognized contemporary conceptual artists working in various media.
DOCUMENT specializes in contemporary photography, film and media based art. They promotes the work of emerging national and international artists. Operating conjointly as a professional printmaking studio, DOCUMENT facilitates the production of works by artists from Chicago and the US.
DOCUMENT
1709 W Chicago Ave
DOCUMENT specializes in contemporary photography, film and media based art. They promotes the work of emerging national and international artists. Operating conjointly as a professional printmaking studio, DOCUMENT facilitates the production of works by artists from Chicago and the US.
Paris London Hong Kong is a private gallery founded by respected diviners of recent and contemporary culture to provide a haven for collectors, scholars and enthusiasts. Curating world-class exhibitions, featuring works from luminaries of the 20th century as well as emerging and thought provoking contemporary artists, PLHK is an exclusive experience set to challenge and enhance the discourse of contemporary and 20th century art.
Paris London Hong Kong
1709 W Chicago Ave
Paris London Hong Kong is a private gallery founded by respected diviners of recent and contemporary culture to provide a haven for collectors, scholars and enthusiasts. Curating world-class exhibitions, featuring works from luminaries of the 20th century as well as emerging and thought provoking contemporary artists, PLHK is an exclusive experience set to challenge and enhance the discourse of contemporary and 20th century art.
Unique gallery within walking distance on Milwaukee. Heaven Gallery is multi-disciplinary arts space presenting new and emerging artists, musicians, and filmmakers. Programs are open to the public. Visual art exhibitions are free of charge, and all events are open to audiences on a pay-what-you-can basis. Also a vintage shop !
13 recommandé par les habitants
Heaven Gallery
1550 N Milwaukee Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
Unique gallery within walking distance on Milwaukee. Heaven Gallery is multi-disciplinary arts space presenting new and emerging artists, musicians, and filmmakers. Programs are open to the public. Visual art exhibitions are free of charge, and all events are open to audiences on a pay-what-you-can basis. Also a vintage shop !
Longtime gallery that showcases emerging national & international artists in all media.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Rhona Hoffman Gallery
1711 West Chicago Avenue
6 recommandé par les habitants
Longtime gallery that showcases emerging national & international artists in all media.
Richard Gray Gallery is a top Chicago art gallery focusing on American and European modern and contemporary art. The gallery was founded in 1963 and has locations in Chicago and New York City.
Richard Gray Gallery
2044 N Michigan Ave
Richard Gray Gallery is a top Chicago art gallery focusing on American and European modern and contemporary art. The gallery was founded in 1963 and has locations in Chicago and New York City.
Art gallery specializing in contemporary, 20th-century & Midwestern paintings, prints & other media.
Corbett vs. Dempsey
2156 W Fulton St
Art gallery specializing in contemporary, 20th-century & Midwestern paintings, prints & other media.
222 recommandé par les habitants
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th St
222 recommandé par les habitants
Street Art
7 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Truborn
1741 W Chicago Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
Street Art

Drinks & Nightlife

TACOS + Margaritas ! Patio.
1176 recommandé par les habitants
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 recommandé par les habitants
TACOS + Margaritas ! Patio.
Incredible cocktails. Speakeasy. Can be hard to find.. directly across from Big Star unmarked door.
355 recommandé par les habitants
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 recommandé par les habitants
Incredible cocktails. Speakeasy. Can be hard to find.. directly across from Big Star unmarked door.
Amazing beer menu.
119 recommandé par les habitants
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing beer menu.
Great cocktails and atmosphere. Can lean hipster some nights.
116 recommandé par les habitants
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western Ave
116 recommandé par les habitants
Great cocktails and atmosphere. Can lean hipster some nights.
A neighborhood anchor from the days when the Artists ruled the neighborhood ! Great music, Art and beer.
81 recommandé par les habitants
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen Ave
81 recommandé par les habitants
A neighborhood anchor from the days when the Artists ruled the neighborhood ! Great music, Art and beer.
Known for its jazz and poetry performances, along with its connections to Chicago mob history.
471 recommandé par les habitants
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 recommandé par les habitants
Known for its jazz and poetry performances, along with its connections to Chicago mob history.
They have all of your old faves as well as new games. Full bar.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
158 recommandé par les habitants
They have all of your old faves as well as new games. Full bar.
Green Eye is right across the street (Western) under the train. This bar has been around quite a while and no frills, good beer, good times (late night).
24 recommandé par les habitants
Green Eye Lounge
2403 W Homer St
24 recommandé par les habitants
Green Eye is right across the street (Western) under the train. This bar has been around quite a while and no frills, good beer, good times (late night).
No frills neighborhood bar. DJ in the evenings.
65 recommandé par les habitants
The Charleston Bar Chicago
65 recommandé par les habitants
No frills neighborhood bar. DJ in the evenings.
Jazz, classical music & dance events are showcased in an open performance space with a full bar.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Constellation
3111 N Western Ave
15 recommandé par les habitants
Jazz, classical music & dance events are showcased in an open performance space with a full bar.
The Whistler hosts musicians, poets, and DJs. Check the schedule to see what's on tap! Great cocktails. Small space.
185 recommandé par les habitants
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
185 recommandé par les habitants
The Whistler hosts musicians, poets, and DJs. Check the schedule to see what's on tap! Great cocktails. Small space.
Music or events (readings, comedy, etc). A great venue ! !
64 recommandé par les habitants
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
64 recommandé par les habitants
Music or events (readings, comedy, etc). A great venue ! !
A quick uber ride but worth it. This is near Rootstock restaurant which makes for a perfect evening in my book. Dinner at 8pm and then hop over to the Clipper to be transported into a different era with cocktails and music.
180 recommandé par les habitants
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue
180 recommandé par les habitants
A quick uber ride but worth it. This is near Rootstock restaurant which makes for a perfect evening in my book. Dinner at 8pm and then hop over to the Clipper to be transported into a different era with cocktails and music.

Parks & Nature

Rent a bike and hit the lake front trail or picnic in the shade trees.
229 recommandé par les habitants
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
229 recommandé par les habitants
Rent a bike and hit the lake front trail or picnic in the shade trees.
Lincoln Park has a huge farmers market on the weekends and a great spot to hang out for the day and enjoy the weather along with good food.
175 recommandé par les habitants
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr
175 recommandé par les habitants
Lincoln Park has a huge farmers market on the weekends and a great spot to hang out for the day and enjoy the weather along with good food.
I like this beach because it's easy to get to .. there is a restaurant on the beach... the waves are larger here.. and the backdrop of the city is the best ! It can be busy but makes for a fun day.
176 recommandé par les habitants
Oak Street Beach
176 recommandé par les habitants
I like this beach because it's easy to get to .. there is a restaurant on the beach... the waves are larger here.. and the backdrop of the city is the best ! It can be busy but makes for a fun day.

Entertainment & Activities

For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films. It currently has the largest theater space operated full time in the city.
152 recommandé par les habitants
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave
152 recommandé par les habitants
For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films. It currently has the largest theater space operated full time in the city.
Closest movie theater, near all of the great restaurants in Logan Square. Midnight films. Bar.
315 recommandé par les habitants
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 recommandé par les habitants
Closest movie theater, near all of the great restaurants in Logan Square. Midnight films. Bar.
Unique performances
Links Hall
3111 N Western Ave
Unique performances
The owners actually stayed in my Airbnb when seeking permits to open. An awesome couple that brought the idea from an old school shuffle board club they fell in love with in Florida. Their first one opened in Brooklyn several years ago. Def. worth checking out and learning the game!! Fun atmosphere w food trucks and roof deck.
12 recommandé par les habitants
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
1750 N Milwaukee Ave
12 recommandé par les habitants
The owners actually stayed in my Airbnb when seeking permits to open. An awesome couple that brought the idea from an old school shuffle board club they fell in love with in Florida. Their first one opened in Brooklyn several years ago. Def. worth checking out and learning the game!! Fun atmosphere w food trucks and roof deck.