Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
By far the most popular Pho in Chicago, although some of the places down the road are arguably more authentic.
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Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayBy far the most popular Pho in Chicago, although some of the places down the road are arguably more authentic.
One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Chicago. If you have never had Ethiopian food before, this is definitely a great place to get introduced to this wonderful spicy cuisine.
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Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayOne of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Chicago. If you have never had Ethiopian food before, this is definitely a great place to get introduced to this wonderful spicy cuisine.
1 block away from a cup of joe. This Starbucks is located in the first floor of Chicago's own flat iron building.
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Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd1 block away from a cup of joe. This Starbucks is located in the first floor of Chicago's own flat iron building.
Outstanding Thai food. Despite the name this little restaurant has some of the best Pad Thai and Panang Curry in town. Besides some less known sweet curiosities. The price can't be beaten.
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Thai Pastry restaurant
1113 West Argyle StreetOutstanding Thai food. Despite the name this little restaurant has some of the best Pad Thai and Panang Curry in town. Besides some less known sweet curiosities. The price can't be beaten.
Like it's better known sibling in the south side in China Town, this restaurant specializes in Sze Chuan Style Chinese food that tends to be spicier and crunchier.
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Lao Sze Chuan
2172 S Archer AveLike it's better known sibling in the south side in China Town, this restaurant specializes in Sze Chuan Style Chinese food that tends to be spicier and crunchier.
By far the best Banh Mi sandwiches in town. These French influenced Vietnamese sandwiches are delicious, generously served, and cheap! The store also sells treats like french macarons and Thai coffee
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Ba Le Sandwich Shop
5014 N BroadwayBy far the best Banh Mi sandwiches in town. These French influenced Vietnamese sandwiches are delicious, generously served, and cheap! The store also sells treats like french macarons and Thai coffee
Dim sum!! This Chinese restaurant has a full menu of usual Chinese dishes, and it serves Dim Sum on weekends without the crowds of China Town. You can also order some of the Dim Sum treats on weekdays
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Furama Restaurant
4936 N BroadwayDim sum!! This Chinese restaurant has a full menu of usual Chinese dishes, and it serves Dim Sum on weekends without the crowds of China Town. You can also order some of the Dim Sum treats on weekdays
This is constantly voted as one of the best Brunch places in the whole Midwest. Good luck getting in.
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5020 N Sheridan RdThis is constantly voted as one of the best Brunch places in the whole Midwest. Good luck getting in.
This huge sushi restaurant almost feels out of place next to the smaller restaurants in the neighborhood. The decor almost feels like a chain restaurant but the food is fantastic.
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Agami
4712 N BroadwayThis huge sushi restaurant almost feels out of place next to the smaller restaurants in the neighborhood. The decor almost feels like a chain restaurant but the food is fantastic.
One of many Vietnamese restaurants in the strip. This is underrated compared to Tank at the corner of Broadway, and it definitely doesn't have the lines or wait that Tank does.
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Hai Yen Restaurant
1055 W Argyle StOne of many Vietnamese restaurants in the strip. This is underrated compared to Tank at the corner of Broadway, and it definitely doesn't have the lines or wait that Tank does.
Another neighborhood Pho restaurant, this one feels like it caters more to people who may not be Pho experts, compared to the 500 menu items of other Vietnamese restaurants in the area.
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Pho Lily
5100 N BroadwayAnother neighborhood Pho restaurant, this one feels like it caters more to people who may not be Pho experts, compared to the 500 menu items of other Vietnamese restaurants in the area.
This unassuming restaurant serves very good Mexican food. Usually if you have a couple of drinks with dinner they would throw in a complimentary digestif of coffee liqueur and condensed milk.
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Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
4806 N BroadwayThis unassuming restaurant serves very good Mexican food. Usually if you have a couple of drinks with dinner they would throw in a complimentary digestif of coffee liqueur and condensed milk.
This place almost feels like you're walking into someone's kitchen, but the food is very good and it constantly received very good reviews. For the Anthony Bourdain in you.
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Pho 888
1137 W Argyle StThis place almost feels like you're walking into someone's kitchen, but the food is very good and it constantly received very good reviews. For the Anthony Bourdain in you.
This Hog-Kong style BBQ is amazing. The lines are proof of how good the food is!! The BBQ ducks hanging from the window may seem a little intimidating but once you try it you will want to come back.
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Sun Wah BBQ
5039 N BroadwayThis Hog-Kong style BBQ is amazing. The lines are proof of how good the food is!! The BBQ ducks hanging from the window may seem a little intimidating but once you try it you will want to come back.
Arts & Culture
This is a unique historic concert venue and ballroom. Different indy bands play here almost every weekend. Check listings.
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Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveThis is a unique historic concert venue and ballroom. Different indy bands play here almost every weekend. Check listings.
This concert venue was built in 1917 in French Renaissance Revival style. Different bands play here almost every weekend. Check listings.
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Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueThis concert venue was built in 1917 in French Renaissance Revival style. Different bands play here almost every weekend. Check listings.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest Jazz bars in Chicago, opened in 1907 and with a lot of very interesting history tidbits, including that Al Capone was part owner at some point.
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayOne of the oldest Jazz bars in Chicago, opened in 1907 and with a lot of very interesting history tidbits, including that Al Capone was part owner at some point.
Laid back neighborhood sports bar that attracts a young professional crowd. Good food. Nice outdoor sitting in the summer. Excellent beer menu!!
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Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayLaid back neighborhood sports bar that attracts a young professional crowd. Good food. Nice outdoor sitting in the summer. Excellent beer menu!!
Sports bar and grill that attracts a mixed laid back crowd. Great chicken wings. They always have something going on from karaoke to trivia, etc. Excellent beer menu.
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Crew Bar + Grill
4804 North BroadwaySports bar and grill that attracts a mixed laid back crowd. Great chicken wings. They always have something going on from karaoke to trivia, etc. Excellent beer menu.
This neighborhood bar is often a hit or miss. But if there is an event at the Aragon or the Riviera it gets usually packed with concert-goers.
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Uptown Lounge
1136 W Lawrence AveThis neighborhood bar is often a hit or miss. But if there is an event at the Aragon or the Riviera it gets usually packed with concert-goers.
Everything Else
This unassuming bakery serves Asian pastries and French Classics. The BBQ and the Ham & Cheese Buns are addictive. The chocolate and raisin croissants, and the eclaires might as well come from Paris.
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La Pâtisserie P
1050-52 W Argyle StThis unassuming bakery serves Asian pastries and French Classics. The BBQ and the Ham & Cheese Buns are addictive. The chocolate and raisin croissants, and the eclaires might as well come from Paris.
Sightseeing
This is an architectural jewel waiting to be revitalized. It's one of the country's most impressive theaters, that unfortunately is currently not open to the public.
Uptown Theatre
4816 N BroadwayThis is an architectural jewel waiting to be revitalized. It's one of the country's most impressive theaters, that unfortunately is currently not open to the public.
Never as crowded as North Avenue beach and with tons of amenities including rentals of kayaks, bikes, volleyball sets, etc.
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Montrose Beach
Never as crowded as North Avenue beach and with tons of amenities including rentals of kayaks, bikes, volleyball sets, etc.