Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Home of the Bulls and Blackhawks! Also Tons of Shows and Concerts!
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
United Center
1901 W Madison StHome of the Bulls and Blackhawks! Also Tons of Shows and Concerts!
Food Scene
Trendy, intimate spot with global vegetarian/vegan food, smoothies, sake cocktails & sidewalk seats.
Mana Food Bar offers a global menu of vegan & vegetarian. My Favorite Vegetarian Spot In Chicago!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mana Food Bar
Trendy, intimate spot with global vegetarian/vegan food, smoothies, sake cocktails & sidewalk seats.
Mana Food Bar offers a global menu of vegan & vegetarian. My Favorite Vegetarian Spot In Chicago!
Rustic Italian fare, including pizza from a wood-burning oven, a vast wine list & garden seating. Kitchen fires on all cylinders at this West Loop Italian, emphasizing high quality local ingredients.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StRustic Italian fare, including pizza from a wood-burning oven, a vast wine list & garden seating. Kitchen fires on all cylinders at this West Loop Italian, emphasizing high quality local ingredients.
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveGreat Japanese
Amazing Thai Street Food!
Street food & other classic Thai fare is made in an open kitchen & served at a cozy row of tables. Try the Spicy Beef Curry!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JJ Thai Street Food
1715 W Chicago AveAmazing Thai Street Food!
Street food & other classic Thai fare is made in an open kitchen & served at a cozy row of tables. Try the Spicy Beef Curry!
Best BYOB Japanese In Chicago, Sushi and Robata! A BYOB Japanese inspired restaurant in West Town, Chicago... We respect Japanese tradition, but add in our own creativity and art.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveBest BYOB Japanese In Chicago, Sushi and Robata! A BYOB Japanese inspired restaurant in West Town, Chicago... We respect Japanese tradition, but add in our own creativity and art.
Lively neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day. Atomix is home to So & So's Button-omatic, a vending machine that dispenses one-inch local art buttons.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago AveLively neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day. Atomix is home to So & So's Button-omatic, a vending machine that dispenses one-inch local art buttons.
Low-key cafe serving coffee (roasted on-site), tea & signature marshmallow lattes in a modern space. Big Shoulders Coffee was created specifically for hard-working Chicagoans like you.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago AveLow-key cafe serving coffee (roasted on-site), tea & signature marshmallow lattes in a modern space. Big Shoulders Coffee was created specifically for hard-working Chicagoans like you.
Green Zebra is a contemporary vegetarian experience in Chicago's West Town. This fine restaurant with seasonal, creative small plates in a sleek setting, is a perfect spot close to home.
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Green Zebra
1460 West Chicago AvenueGreen Zebra is a contemporary vegetarian experience in Chicago's West Town. This fine restaurant with seasonal, creative small plates in a sleek setting, is a perfect spot close to home.
J.P. Graziano Grocery
901 W Randolph StGreat Italian Sandwiches!
Amazing Lattes at this Local Hangout. Hip coffeehouse for espressos & lattes plus boozy java drinks & wine in retro digs with donuts too. Great place to unwind and chat with friends.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdAmazing Lattes at this Local Hangout. Hip coffeehouse for espressos & lattes plus boozy java drinks & wine in retro digs with donuts too. Great place to unwind and chat with friends.
Ann's Bakery and Deli
2158 W Chicago AveGreat Local Deli and Bakery!
Lots of American breakfast classics & a few lunch entrees in a homey space with early opening hours. Awesome Brunch! Some of the best French toast in the city, you can't go wrong here.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Breakfast Club and Grill
1381 W Hubbard StLots of American breakfast classics & a few lunch entrees in a homey space with early opening hours. Awesome Brunch! Some of the best French toast in the city, you can't go wrong here.
My Favorite Indian Food In Chicago! White-tablecloth eatery with traditional Indian cuisine & an all-you-can-eat set menu at lunchtime. Great food, attentive. Jaipur Authentic Indian Cuisine.
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Jaipur Restaurant
847 West Randolph StreetMy Favorite Indian Food In Chicago! White-tablecloth eatery with traditional Indian cuisine & an all-you-can-eat set menu at lunchtime. Great food, attentive. Jaipur Authentic Indian Cuisine.
Sustainable, Local, Awesome, Chicken Sandwiches.
BYO counter serve for fried chicken dishes made form carefully sourced birds plus homestyle sides.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leghorn Chicken
Sustainable, Local, Awesome, Chicken Sandwiches.
BYO counter serve for fried chicken dishes made form carefully sourced birds plus homestyle sides.
Tecalitlan Restaurant
1538 North Clybourn AvenueGreat Local Mexican
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveClassic Chicago Hot Dog Stand!
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveLocal Handmade Pizza
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveLocal Bakery
My Favorite Fine Dining Spot in Chicago, Great Fixed Menu
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland AveMy Favorite Fine Dining Spot in Chicago, Great Fixed Menu
Awesome Sandwiches, Great Butcher Shop
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton MarketAwesome Sandwiches, Great Butcher Shop
Tsukiji Fish Market
1156 W Grand AveNew Sushi Spot
Amazing Thin Crust Pizza! Casual pizzeria serving coal-oven pies with crispy thin crusts & premium toppings, plus beer & wine. The whipped Ricotta and Pepperoni Pizza can't be beat!
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveAmazing Thin Crust Pizza! Casual pizzeria serving coal-oven pies with crispy thin crusts & premium toppings, plus beer & wine. The whipped Ricotta and Pepperoni Pizza can't be beat!
My Favorite Deep Dish Pizza In Chicago! Casual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late. Best Crust Ever. This is where the locals eat Deep Dish.
536 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueMy Favorite Deep Dish Pizza In Chicago! Casual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late. Best Crust Ever. This is where the locals eat Deep Dish.
Set inside Paris Club, this Japanese place offers noodle soups, buns & chicken wings in rustic digs. Awesome Ramen! You must try the Pork Belly Buns! Unique Ramen Menu, Extensive Japanese Whisky List.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RAMEN-SAN
219 N Green StSet inside Paris Club, this Japanese place offers noodle soups, buns & chicken wings in rustic digs. Awesome Ramen! You must try the Pork Belly Buns! Unique Ramen Menu, Extensive Japanese Whisky List.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout. Fantastic outdoor patio that is Ideal in the Sun. The Al Pastor and Fish Tacos steal the show!
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout. Fantastic outdoor patio that is Ideal in the Sun. The Al Pastor and Fish Tacos steal the show!
Awesome Ramen! Japanese ramen soup offered with toppings & sides in a simple wood-lined space with counter seats.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Awesome Ramen! Japanese ramen soup offered with toppings & sides in a simple wood-lined space with counter seats.
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveAmazing Burgers!
Amazing Latin American Fare and Great Cocktails. Rustic spot serving a Brazilian menu with New American touches plus craft beer & full bar.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Sirena Clandestina
954 W Fulton MarketAmazing Latin American Fare and Great Cocktails. Rustic spot serving a Brazilian menu with New American touches plus craft beer & full bar.
Urbanbelly
1542 N Damen AveAsian Inspired Menu with Lots of Flavor
Spanish small plates in a rustic-chic space with an open kitchen & a 2nd floor bar with cocktails.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Bull
1721 W Division StSpanish small plates in a rustic-chic space with an open kitchen & a 2nd floor bar with cocktails.
Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics. Great Brunch Spot on Randolph serving excellent pastries and top notch coffee.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StStephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics. Great Brunch Spot on Randolph serving excellent pastries and top notch coffee.
Taqueria Moran is exactly that: a touch of heaven on earth. They will forever have ... Taqueria Moran is a quaint restaurant with great food. Don't miss the Authentic Carnitas Burrito!!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Moran
2226 N California AveTaqueria Moran is exactly that: a touch of heaven on earth. They will forever have ... Taqueria Moran is a quaint restaurant with great food. Don't miss the Authentic Carnitas Burrito!!
Relaxed, rustic-chic eatery with a daily brunch menu, burgers & breakfast at night & a BYO policy.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
WHISK
2018 W Chicago AveRelaxed, rustic-chic eatery with a daily brunch menu, burgers & breakfast at night & a BYO policy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Goose Island's Chicago Brewpub located in Clybourn and Wrigleyville, serving up tasty food and delicious Goose Island beer. Clybourn Brewpub brews award winning ales&lagers since '88. Tours available.
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Goose Island
Goose Island's Chicago Brewpub located in Clybourn and Wrigleyville, serving up tasty food and delicious Goose Island beer. Clybourn Brewpub brews award winning ales&lagers since '88. Tours available.
Huge Brewery, Great Tour, Awesome Venue for a Group
1. Lagunitas' Imperial Warlord (aka founder) is a Chicago native
2. It's now Chicago's largest craft brewery.
3. There’s a tap room.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StHuge Brewery, Great Tour, Awesome Venue for a Group
1. Lagunitas' Imperial Warlord (aka founder) is a Chicago native
2. It's now Chicago's largest craft brewery.
3. There’s a tap room.
Awesome Local Brewery and Restaurant.
Revolution Brewing is a brewery in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded as a brewpub in 2010, on Milwaukee Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood.
724 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveAwesome Local Brewery and Restaurant.
Revolution Brewing is a brewery in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded as a brewpub in 2010, on Milwaukee Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Great Sports Bar, Great Jucy Lucy Sliders!
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The Anthem Bar Chicago
1725 W Division StGreat Sports Bar, Great Jucy Lucy Sliders!
Local Bar a Block Away! Hip corner pub featuring classic cocktails & microbrews plus a pool table, photo booth & DJ tunes. Cash Only.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Deville
Local Bar a Block Away! Hip corner pub featuring classic cocktails & microbrews plus a pool table, photo booth & DJ tunes. Cash Only.
My Favorite Wine Bar, Great Cheese Plates and Awesome Burger
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueMy Favorite Wine Bar, Great Cheese Plates and Awesome Burger
Circa-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space with a smoking room plus a huge drink list. Vintage Bar, Awesome Cocktails, Great Ambiance
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueCirca-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space with a smoking room plus a huge drink list. Vintage Bar, Awesome Cocktails, Great Ambiance
The Dawson
730 W Grand AveGreat Flavors, Awesome Menu
Great Beer Hall, Curling Court in the Winter!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph StGreat Beer Hall, Curling Court in the Winter!
The Rookery
2109 W Chicago AveLocal Bar, Cheap Beer
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph StNew Bar Great Cocktails
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketBest Cocktails In West Loops
Speakeasies have a sexy mystique about them--and that's exactly what you'll find at this Wicker Park cocktail lounge. Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeakeasies have a sexy mystique about them--and that's exactly what you'll find at this Wicker Park cocktail lounge. Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
New American-Mediterranean meals & craft cocktails served in a chic candlelit space with patio. An unassuming door leads to this hip Pulaski Park destination. Perfect date spot or intimate gathering.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ada Street
1664 N Ada StNew American-Mediterranean meals & craft cocktails served in a chic candlelit space with patio. An unassuming door leads to this hip Pulaski Park destination. Perfect date spot or intimate gathering.
Chicago's First Botanic Brewpub! It began as a longtime dream to create a true-brewed root beer and quickly grew to encompass the broader idea of reinventing botanic beers.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveChicago's First Botanic Brewpub! It began as a longtime dream to create a true-brewed root beer and quickly grew to encompass the broader idea of reinventing botanic beers.
Essentials
Amazing Brand New Grocery Store a Block Away! High end organic produce, fair prices, great addition to the neighborhood!
866 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveAmazing Brand New Grocery Store a Block Away! High end organic produce, fair prices, great addition to the neighborhood!
Traditional Italian bakery in a corner location selling breads, cannoli, & pizza. D'Amato's in West Town, known for its homemade pastries and other sweets-they make and sell roughly 1,000 cannoli/wk.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
D'Amato's Bakery
1124 W Grand AveTraditional Italian bakery in a corner location selling breads, cannoli, & pizza. D'Amato's in West Town, known for its homemade pastries and other sweets-they make and sell roughly 1,000 cannoli/wk.
Cheap Eats! Awesome Handmade Italian Sandwiches. Old School Italian Grocery Store.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bari
1120 W Grand AveCheap Eats! Awesome Handmade Italian Sandwiches. Old School Italian Grocery Store.
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveAll-Purpose Pharmacy
Everything Else
Yoga For All Beings is a Chicago yoga studio in Ukr Village. Yoga For All Beings offers a variety of yoga classes including vinyasa, vinyin, basics yoga, restorative, and meditation. $20 First Week!
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Yoga For All Beings
508 N Hoyne AveYoga For All Beings is a Chicago yoga studio in Ukr Village. Yoga For All Beings offers a variety of yoga classes including vinyasa, vinyin, basics yoga, restorative, and meditation. $20 First Week!
This is a no frills, let's get your @ss in shape kind of place. It's probably going to remind you more of your high school weight room, than your local FFC/Equinox....for me that was the draw.
Reach Fieldhouse
1601 W Chicago AveThis is a no frills, let's get your @ss in shape kind of place. It's probably going to remind you more of your high school weight room, than your local FFC/Equinox....for me that was the draw.
This gym has everything you need and more to get the best workouts of your life. This CrossFit box is great for all ages and experience levels, and is just a couple blocks from the apartment!
CrossFit CE
1718 West Chicago AvenueThis gym has everything you need and more to get the best workouts of your life. This CrossFit box is great for all ages and experience levels, and is just a couple blocks from the apartment!
The Hoosier Mama Pie Company is a new artisanal bakery striving to be a great “ old” pie company. Offering a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro feel.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveThe Hoosier Mama Pie Company is a new artisanal bakery striving to be a great “ old” pie company. Offering a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro feel.
Sightseeing
Located in the heart of the Humboldt Park Community, Humboldt Park totals 219 acres and features a field house with fitness center, two gymnasiums, meeting rooms and an inland beach. Great Green Space
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrLocated in the heart of the Humboldt Park Community, Humboldt Park totals 219 acres and features a field house with fitness center, two gymnasiums, meeting rooms and an inland beach. Great Green Space
Chicago's elevated park & trail system! The 606 brings together elevated trails for bikers and runners, art installations, and landscape design to create an urban oasis and a new way to explore.
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606 Trail
Chicago's elevated park & trail system! The 606 brings together elevated trails for bikers and runners, art installations, and landscape design to create an urban oasis and a new way to explore.
One of the nation's oldest zoos home to 1200 animals representing 230 species. Lincoln Park, a vast public park bordering Lake Michigan. That park, is FREE, and named after US president Abe Lincoln.
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Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StOne of the nation's oldest zoos home to 1200 animals representing 230 species. Lincoln Park, a vast public park bordering Lake Michigan. That park, is FREE, and named after US president Abe Lincoln.
Grant Park is a large urban park in the Loop community area of Chicago. Located in Chicago's central business district, the park's most notable features are Millennium Park and Buckingham Fountain.
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Grant Park
337 E Randolph StGrant Park is a large urban park in the Loop community area of Chicago. Located in Chicago's central business district, the park's most notable features are Millennium Park and Buckingham Fountain.