Guidebook for Chicago

Jake
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Awesome seafood and more! This bar is owned by my close friend. Try the cereal for brunch with boozy milk! It is a perfect cozy environment to escape a cold Chicago winter night or to grab a tropical cocktail on a summer day!
Dive Bar
3445 North Halsted Street
Awesome seafood and more! This bar is owned by my close friend. Try the cereal for brunch with boozy milk! It is a perfect cozy environment to escape a cold Chicago winter night or to grab a tropical cocktail on a summer day!
Best Diner in the neighborhood for a casual breakfast, brunch or after hours snack. PLUS it is BYOB!
19 recommandé par les habitants
Melrose Diner
3233 North Broadway
19 recommandé par les habitants
Best Diner in the neighborhood for a casual breakfast, brunch or after hours snack. PLUS it is BYOB!
This restaurant is LITERALLY right downstairs! It is a cozy new American bistro with a relaxed vibe and BYOB! When you stay at my Airbnb, you might get a behind the scene view of this restaurant because it is on the first floor of the building.
33 recommandé par les habitants
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield Road
33 recommandé par les habitants
This restaurant is LITERALLY right downstairs! It is a cozy new American bistro with a relaxed vibe and BYOB! When you stay at my Airbnb, you might get a behind the scene view of this restaurant because it is on the first floor of the building.
This is one of my favorite restaurants and a hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood of Buena Park. A neighborhood local hotspot where you can enjoy a wide selection of whiskey and beer or just enjoy their delicious pub food. You won't regret visiting The Bar on Buena!
63 recommandé par les habitants
The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena Ave
63 recommandé par les habitants
This is one of my favorite restaurants and a hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood of Buena Park. A neighborhood local hotspot where you can enjoy a wide selection of whiskey and beer or just enjoy their delicious pub food. You won't regret visiting The Bar on Buena!
Stop in and have a drink at the bar, or just grab and go at this great Chicago destination. The best Italian beefs, Chicago Dogs, and more!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Clark Street Dog
3040 N Clark St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Stop in and have a drink at the bar, or just grab and go at this great Chicago destination. The best Italian beefs, Chicago Dogs, and more!
This is place is INCREDIBLE! their pizza is unbeatable and their variety of Italian food and wine is unmatched! It is worth the trip in a cab for this dining experience.
83 recommandé par les habitants
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside Ave
83 recommandé par les habitants
This is place is INCREDIBLE! their pizza is unbeatable and their variety of Italian food and wine is unmatched! It is worth the trip in a cab for this dining experience.
This is a great coffee shop! If you are looking for a quiet place to work, or a casual place to re connect with friends, this coffee shop is great for you! Awesome sandwiches, amazing bagels (Try the veggie cream cheese), and delicious coffee and tea.
98 recommandé par les habitants
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon Ave
98 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great coffee shop! If you are looking for a quiet place to work, or a casual place to re connect with friends, this coffee shop is great for you! Awesome sandwiches, amazing bagels (Try the veggie cream cheese), and delicious coffee and tea.
Do not miss this boystown hot spot!!!! Order a variety plate of delicious tacos, or oder the huge pile of nachos that will blow your mind! Great place for a post or pre bar meals, cocktails, margaritas, adult root beer, and a variety of frozen slushy cocktails!
23 recommandé par les habitants
D.S. Tequila Company
3352 N Halsted St
23 recommandé par les habitants
Do not miss this boystown hot spot!!!! Order a variety plate of delicious tacos, or oder the huge pile of nachos that will blow your mind! Great place for a post or pre bar meals, cocktails, margaritas, adult root beer, and a variety of frozen slushy cocktails!
This is a fabulous place for brunch, lunch, or dinner! Beautifully decorated, great cocktails and food, with a retractable roof that can transform the entire restaurant into an outdoor space! Excellent desserts and pastries as well! Call to make a reservation or visit the link below to reserve your table online. https://www.opentable.com/summer-house
118 recommandé par les habitants
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted St
118 recommandé par les habitants
This is a fabulous place for brunch, lunch, or dinner! Beautifully decorated, great cocktails and food, with a retractable roof that can transform the entire restaurant into an outdoor space! Excellent desserts and pastries as well! Call to make a reservation or visit the link below to reserve your table online. https://www.opentable.com/summer-house
Excellent authentic french pastries, small meals, snacks, and Intelligentsia coffee!
Maison Parisienne - French Café
3307 N Clark St
Excellent authentic french pastries, small meals, snacks, and Intelligentsia coffee!
Amazing atmosphere and delicious sushi. This is my favorite BYOB sushi spot in the neighborhood.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Wakamono
3313 N Broadway
42 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing atmosphere and delicious sushi. This is my favorite BYOB sushi spot in the neighborhood.
Asian fusion like you have never experienced before! Must try!
37 recommandé par les habitants
Pingpong
3322 N Broadway
37 recommandé par les habitants
Asian fusion like you have never experienced before! Must try!
My favorite Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood is this small and intimate corner spot. If you have a larger party they have a second location not far away. It is just north on Broadway, near Grace Street!
24 recommandé par les habitants
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North Broadway
24 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood is this small and intimate corner spot. If you have a larger party they have a second location not far away. It is just north on Broadway, near Grace Street!
My favorite Thai Spot in the neighborhood!
50 recommandé par les habitants
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North Broadway
50 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite Thai Spot in the neighborhood!
Best vegetarian and vegan food in the city! Right across the street from this BnB, Chicago diner is an iconic spot in the city and serves delicious vegan and vegetarian food. There is no meat on this menu, but even the biggest skeptics will be blown away. Don't forget to try a milkshake for dessert!
87 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St
87 recommandé par les habitants
Best vegetarian and vegan food in the city! Right across the street from this BnB, Chicago diner is an iconic spot in the city and serves delicious vegan and vegetarian food. There is no meat on this menu, but even the biggest skeptics will be blown away. Don't forget to try a milkshake for dessert!
Locally grown and grass fed define this restaurants menu! Great spot to catch breakfast, lunch or dinner and maybe live music. The wall always feature new local art!
56 recommandé par les habitants
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark Street
56 recommandé par les habitants
Locally grown and grass fed define this restaurants menu! Great spot to catch breakfast, lunch or dinner and maybe live music. The wall always feature new local art!
Excellent wine and fine dining! Seasonal menu and occasionally live music!
20 recommandé par les habitants
Southport & Irving SIP
4000 N Southport Ave
20 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent wine and fine dining! Seasonal menu and occasionally live music!
Delicious Italian food and great service!
39 recommandé par les habitants
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark St
39 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious Italian food and great service!
Great burgers, gyros, hot dogs and fried food! Perfect late night and after hours food!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Windy City Gyros
3932 North Broadway
6 recommandé par les habitants
Great burgers, gyros, hot dogs and fried food! Perfect late night and after hours food!

Drinks & Nightlife

This bar is a Boystown staple! You must take a step inside this iconic gay nightclub to have a cocktail, catch one of the many live performances and busy dance floor!
45 recommandé par les habitants
Roscoe's
3356 N Halsted St
45 recommandé par les habitants
This bar is a Boystown staple! You must take a step inside this iconic gay nightclub to have a cocktail, catch one of the many live performances and busy dance floor!
Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions. This iconic jazz and blues bar uptown is remenicent of Al Capone and the Prohibition era. Sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the music! They have no talking policy during performances to make sure all attention is on the talent!
471 recommandé par les habitants
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 recommandé par les habitants
Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions. This iconic jazz and blues bar uptown is remenicent of Al Capone and the Prohibition era. Sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the music! They have no talking policy during performances to make sure all attention is on the talent!
Vibrant and colorful speakeasy style bar with creative American food and craft cocktails. Stop and catch everything from dancing to silk aerialists, live bands and burlesque shows! Always something unique at untitled. This is a formal establishment and there is a dress code!
49 recommandé par les habitants
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie St
49 recommandé par les habitants
Vibrant and colorful speakeasy style bar with creative American food and craft cocktails. Stop and catch everything from dancing to silk aerialists, live bands and burlesque shows! Always something unique at untitled. This is a formal establishment and there is a dress code!
This catch-all gay bar is known for its countless television screens featuring music videos and show tunes, their many beautiful bars, and the best rooftop in the neighborhood! Grab an affordable cocktail or signature frozen slushy drink while socializing with friends or sitting back and enjoying the music!
79 recommandé par les habitants
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
79 recommandé par les habitants
This catch-all gay bar is known for its countless television screens featuring music videos and show tunes, their many beautiful bars, and the best rooftop in the neighborhood! Grab an affordable cocktail or signature frozen slushy drink while socializing with friends or sitting back and enjoying the music!
Great Wrigleyville bar with beautiful decor, music, food and rooftop.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Casey Morans
3660 N Clark St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Great Wrigleyville bar with beautiful decor, music, food and rooftop.
Live jazz and blues performances! Great for fun social environment and large groups. Pay a small cover at the window and get access to a variety of shows!
458 recommandé par les habitants
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
458 recommandé par les habitants
Live jazz and blues performances! Great for fun social environment and large groups. Pay a small cover at the window and get access to a variety of shows!
Delicious drinks and food, but best known for its incredible views of the city! The rooftop is open all summer and winter long and is right in the heart of Lincoln park. Walking distance to the zoo, lakefront parks, gardens, and shopping. Do not miss this romantic and lively spot in Lincoln Park!
124 recommandé par les habitants
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark St
124 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious drinks and food, but best known for its incredible views of the city! The rooftop is open all summer and winter long and is right in the heart of Lincoln park. Walking distance to the zoo, lakefront parks, gardens, and shopping. Do not miss this romantic and lively spot in Lincoln Park!
Great signature cocktails in a quiet intimate environment. Great for small groups of 4 or less.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Elixir Lounge
3452 N Halsted St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Great signature cocktails in a quiet intimate environment. Great for small groups of 4 or less.

Arts & Culture

This is an AWESOME spot and it is FREE! Check out the wide array of artwork on display at this this university art museum
14 recommandé par les habitants
DePaul Art Museum
935 W Fullerton Ave
14 recommandé par les habitants
This is an AWESOME spot and it is FREE! Check out the wide array of artwork on display at this this university art museum
This neighborhood is a great place to support local. It is PACKED with beautiful home decor boutiques, art galleries, antique shopping and local crafts and souvenirs. Don't miss the countless fantastic brunch and diner spots including M. Henry, Calo, Lady Gregory and more! Once a sleepy little village made up primarily of Swedish immigrants it is now one of the most up and coming neighborhoods in the entire country! Don't miss it.
154 recommandé par les habitants
Andersonville
154 recommandé par les habitants
This neighborhood is a great place to support local. It is PACKED with beautiful home decor boutiques, art galleries, antique shopping and local crafts and souvenirs. Don't miss the countless fantastic brunch and diner spots including M. Henry, Calo, Lady Gregory and more! Once a sleepy little village made up primarily of Swedish immigrants it is now one of the most up and coming neighborhoods in the entire country! Don't miss it.
As an artist, this museum is one of my favorite spots! I am not alone, however as it is ranked one of the top museums in the world! I am a member of the museum and can often take guests with me for free. Please let me know if you are interested in a personalized tour!
1159 recommandé par les habitants
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 recommandé par les habitants
As an artist, this museum is one of my favorite spots! I am not alone, however as it is ranked one of the top museums in the world! I am a member of the museum and can often take guests with me for free. Please let me know if you are interested in a personalized tour!
Located in an up and coming area of Logan Square, Galerie F hosts regular art shows displaying gig posters, fine art prints and street art. The free gallery also stocks prints by local artists which are available for purchase.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Galerie F
211 N Milwaukee Ave
26 recommandé par les habitants
Located in an up and coming area of Logan Square, Galerie F hosts regular art shows displaying gig posters, fine art prints and street art. The free gallery also stocks prints by local artists which are available for purchase.
The Museum of Contemporary Photography collaborates with artists and photographers to present free exhibitions of photography!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan Ave
27 recommandé par les habitants
The Museum of Contemporary Photography collaborates with artists and photographers to present free exhibitions of photography!
Great collection of repurposed, vintage, and reclaimed furniture and home decor.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Scout
5221 N Clark St
24 recommandé par les habitants
Great collection of repurposed, vintage, and reclaimed furniture and home decor.

Parks & Nature

This beach is one of the safest, cleanest, quietest beaches in the entire city. It is a hidden gem with excellent views. The northern stretch is a great family oriented spot and the southern stretch is a colorful, vibrant gay beach with volleyball and other beach sports. Rent a bike and travel a few miles north to this beach on the lakeshore trail.
96 recommandé par les habitants
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr
96 recommandé par les habitants
This beach is one of the safest, cleanest, quietest beaches in the entire city. It is a hidden gem with excellent views. The northern stretch is a great family oriented spot and the southern stretch is a colorful, vibrant gay beach with volleyball and other beach sports. Rent a bike and travel a few miles north to this beach on the lakeshore trail.
Walk from your BNB right out to Belmont Harbor in a matter of minutes. Here you will be able to access the lakefront trail for walking, running or biking. Take your camera and don't miss the photo opportunity with incredible views of the Chicago skyline!
20 recommandé par les habitants
Belmont Harbor
3600 N Recreation Dr
20 recommandé par les habitants
Walk from your BNB right out to Belmont Harbor in a matter of minutes. Here you will be able to access the lakefront trail for walking, running or biking. Take your camera and don't miss the photo opportunity with incredible views of the Chicago skyline!
This is a great beach if you are looking for stunning downtown views, great people watching, paddle boarding lessons, kayak rentals, sports, and more! Very fun active spot for an iconic chicago experience.
338 recommandé par les habitants
North Avenue Beach
338 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great beach if you are looking for stunning downtown views, great people watching, paddle boarding lessons, kayak rentals, sports, and more! Very fun active spot for an iconic chicago experience.
One of the best places in Chicago is the free zoo in Lincoln park! Take the busy south on Clark street or Lakeshore Drive, or rent a bike and travel the free lakefront trail to see a variety of zoo animals, gardens, shows, and iconic photo opportunities!
1117 recommandé par les habitants
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 recommandé par les habitants
One of the best places in Chicago is the free zoo in Lincoln park! Take the busy south on Clark street or Lakeshore Drive, or rent a bike and travel the free lakefront trail to see a variety of zoo animals, gardens, shows, and iconic photo opportunities!

Getting Around

The Belmont station makes getting either downtown or uptown a breeze!
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Belmont station
945 W Belmont Ave
91 recommandé par les habitants
The Belmont station makes getting either downtown or uptown a breeze!
This is the train station right outside of Wrigley field!
112 recommandé par les habitants
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison Street
112 recommandé par les habitants
This is the train station right outside of Wrigley field!

Essentials

America's most european supermarket!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Treasure Island Foods
63 recommandé par les habitants
America's most european supermarket!
836 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 recommandé par les habitants
the 7-11 across the street is open 24/7 and is great to quickly pick up last minute items like ice, drinks, snacks and other convenient store items.
111 recommandé par les habitants
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey Pkwy
111 recommandé par les habitants
the 7-11 across the street is open 24/7 and is great to quickly pick up last minute items like ice, drinks, snacks and other convenient store items.
Upscale “downtown” services back to the neighborhood corner shop. Hair cuts, color, skin care, spray tans, waxing and more!
Mitchell & Co. Salon and Spa
2558 N Southport Ave
Upscale “downtown” services back to the neighborhood corner shop. Hair cuts, color, skin care, spray tans, waxing and more!
Specialty color salon!
T.G. Nail Salon
3337 N Southport Ave
Specialty color salon!
Sir Spa
5151 N Clark St

Shopping

A great spot to get a new tank, pair of swimming trunks, shorts, or underwear!
Egoist Underwear
3739 North Halsted Street
A great spot to get a new tank, pair of swimming trunks, shorts, or underwear!
This is a great spot for cards, gifts and other souvenirs!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Equinox
3401 North Broadway
6 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great spot for cards, gifts and other souvenirs!
11 recommandé par les habitants
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
3131 N Clark St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Great designer men's clothing!
13 recommandé par les habitants
CRAM Fashion
3331 N Broadway
13 recommandé par les habitants
Great designer men's clothing!