Chicago Guidebook - May
Neighborhoods
River West
River North
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
A mile of all the shopping that you want
Food scene
Windy City Cafe
1062 W Chicago AveNext door cafe with brunch and lunch options
Sushi X
1136 W Chicago AveSushi
Local pizza, pasta, sandwich bar/restaurant
12 recommandé par les habitants
Toni's Pizza & Organic Pasta
457 N Milwaukee AveLocal pizza, pasta, sandwich bar/restaurant
Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago AveTwisted Spoke
501 N Ogden AveAmerican restaurant and bar
The Dawson
730 W Grand AveCraft food and cocktail restaurant
La Scarola
721 W Grand AveHistoric Italian restaurant
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StClassic Italian restaurant
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StChicago deep dish pizza - my fave
toast
2046 N Damen AveBreakfast and brunch restaurant
Jam
2853 N Kedzie AveBreakfast and brunch restaurant
Breakfast and brunch restaurant - their pancakes are killer!
199 recommandé par les habitants
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveBreakfast and brunch restaurant - their pancakes are killer!
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveMacanese restaurant (Macau)
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StBreakfast and brunch restaurant
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdBreakfast, brunch and lunch cafe
Tacos and margaritas - favorite is the walking taco. Excellent patio during the summer
1176 recommandé par les habitants
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos and margaritas - favorite is the walking taco. Excellent patio during the summer
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StStephanie Izard's restaurant
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveKorean fusion
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBurger restaurant that lots of locals love
Secondary burger restaurant in case you can't get into Au Cheval
161 recommandé par les habitants
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveSecondary burger restaurant in case you can't get into Au Cheval
THIS PIZZA IS EPIC - GOOGLE AND LOOK FOR THE VIDEOS
115 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetTHIS PIZZA IS EPIC - GOOGLE AND LOOK FOR THE VIDEOS
Iguana Cafe
517 N Halsted StEuropean restaurant and bar - open late
Drinks & Nightlife
Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AveTINY bar across the street
Speakeasy style bar with appetizers and craft cocktails
355 recommandé par les habitants
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeakeasy style bar with appetizers and craft cocktails
Killer rooftop view with craft cocktails. Main floors have food and appetizers
51 recommandé par les habitants
The Robey
2018 W North AveKiller rooftop view with craft cocktails. Main floors have food and appetizers
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayHistoric jazz bar
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveArcade bar
Dannys
Small hipster dive bar with a chill vibe
The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee AveFun cocktail bar
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTouristy tiki bar
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveExcellent bar/restaurant with killer views on balconies
Essentials
CVS
771 N Ogden AveSightseeing
Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive875 North Michigan Avenue
875 North Michigan AvenueMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StNavy Pier
600 E Grand AveMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveBuckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus Dr
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StWrigley Field
1060 W Addison StThe Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrChicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrEverything Else
The Second City
230 W North AveConseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Public Transit
Trains and buses are ideal. You can get unlimited passes for a single day or multiple days depending on how long you're in town.