Donna’s guidebook

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Donna’s guidebook

Coffee

Mom & Pop coffee roaster. Local neighborhood favorite. Large selection of roasts from around the world.
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N Broadway
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mom & Pop coffee roaster. Local neighborhood favorite. Large selection of roasts from around the world.
Hip Chicago coffee bar.
95 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N Broadway
95 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hip Chicago coffee bar.
Punk coffee bar serving Dark Matter coffee. On the weekends, DJs fill the coffee shop with music, and the steampunk art lining the walls give off the undeniable cool vibe.
47 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont Ave
47 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Punk coffee bar serving Dark Matter coffee. On the weekends, DJs fill the coffee shop with music, and the steampunk art lining the walls give off the undeniable cool vibe.

Food scene

Detroit-style pizza. Casual atmosphere with full bar in heart of Wrigleyville.
Union Full Board, Wrigleyville
3473 N Clark St
Detroit-style pizza. Casual atmosphere with full bar in heart of Wrigleyville.
Delicious chef-driven Mediterranean small plates.
87 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph St
87 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Delicious chef-driven Mediterranean small plates.
Chef-driven Middle Eastern eatery with regular & sharing menus & creative cocktails in hip digs.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Galit
2429 N Lincoln Ave
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chef-driven Middle Eastern eatery with regular & sharing menus & creative cocktails in hip digs.
Korean chicken wings. Enough said.
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Crisp
2940 N Broadway
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Korean chicken wings. Enough said.
Cozy wine bar features New American eats, glasses of vino & champagne on tap.
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar Pastoral
2947 N Broadway
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cozy wine bar features New American eats, glasses of vino & champagne on tap.
Rustic-chic, daytime eatery with globally accented, modern American breakfast, lunch & brunch fare.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mortar and Pestle
3108 N Broadway
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rustic-chic, daytime eatery with globally accented, modern American breakfast, lunch & brunch fare.
Sleek spot for refined New American fare & cocktails in an airy space with an outdoor fireplace.
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tied House
3157 N Southport Ave
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sleek spot for refined New American fare & cocktails in an airy space with an outdoor fireplace.
Seasonal Mexican dishes, locally-sourced food, shared-plates, BYOB, in a cozy basement setting. On the Michelin Bib Gourmand list.
31 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chilam Balam
3023 N Broadway
31 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Seasonal Mexican dishes, locally-sourced food, shared-plates, BYOB, in a cozy basement setting. On the Michelin Bib Gourmand list.
The most delicious Italian food I've ever had. Fresh-made pasta and superb flavors.
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
1020 W Madison St
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The most delicious Italian food I've ever had. Fresh-made pasta and superb flavors.
Delicious, American fare in hip environment. Chef Stephanie Izzard is famous for winning Bravo's Top Chef.
496 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
496 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Delicious, American fare in hip environment. Chef Stephanie Izzard is famous for winning Bravo's Top Chef.
Chef Rick Bayless makes delicious Mexican food. He has several restaurants, and this is just one of them. Try any. Rick Bayless is famous from his show on PBS, many cookbooks, and he is the first Master Chef winner from Bravo's Top Chef.
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark St
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chef Rick Bayless makes delicious Mexican food. He has several restaurants, and this is just one of them. Try any. Rick Bayless is famous from his show on PBS, many cookbooks, and he is the first Master Chef winner from Bravo's Top Chef.
The most delicious hot sauce is locally-made in Chicago. They have a little shop connected to a bakery called Crumb, where you can get lunch or breakfast and try all of the hot sauces.
Co-op Sauce
6338-40 N Clark St
The most delicious hot sauce is locally-made in Chicago. They have a little shop connected to a bakery called Crumb, where you can get lunch or breakfast and try all of the hot sauces.
Farm-to-table fixture with seasonally-changing menu. Has been one of my favorites since I moved to Chicago 12 years ago.
936 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Farm-to-table fixture with seasonally-changing menu. Has been one of my favorites since I moved to Chicago 12 years ago.
Whiskey bar & farm-to-table restaurant with a focus on meat (but vegetarian options are available).
830 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Whiskey bar & farm-to-table restaurant with a focus on meat (but vegetarian options are available).
Delicious brunch and lunch restaurant in Andersonville. I still dream about their vegetarian dagwood sandwich.
94 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
m.henry
5707 N Clark St
94 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Delicious brunch and lunch restaurant in Andersonville. I still dream about their vegetarian dagwood sandwich.
Girl & the goat's more casual little sister restaurant. Diner-inspired, but with Really high-quality food. I might even like it better than Girl and Goat. And, it is much easier to get into.
160 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph St
160 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Girl & the goat's more casual little sister restaurant. Diner-inspired, but with Really high-quality food. I might even like it better than Girl and Goat. And, it is much easier to get into.
My favorite sushi spot in Chicago. With a bar downstairs.
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Booze Box
823 W Randolph St
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
My favorite sushi spot in Chicago. With a bar downstairs.
I didn't even know I liked pies until I tasted Hoosier Mama. Mmmm. You might notice I have a copy of her cookbook on the shelf. Her pies are so amazing, she inspired me to get into baking. And her recipes are top-notch!
76 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago Ave
76 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
I didn't even know I liked pies until I tasted Hoosier Mama. Mmmm. You might notice I have a copy of her cookbook on the shelf. Her pies are so amazing, she inspired me to get into baking. And her recipes are top-notch!

Music Venue & Bar

Housed in an old Schlitz brewery, this bar showcases a diverse lineup of bands, from indie to jazz. A Chicago staple.
83 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave
83 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Housed in an old Schlitz brewery, this bar showcases a diverse lineup of bands, from indie to jazz. A Chicago staple.
Sister venue of Schubas. Midsize live music venue with an on-site restaurant & bar. Excellent sound quality.
55 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave
55 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sister venue of Schubas. Midsize live music venue with an on-site restaurant & bar. Excellent sound quality.

Bar

Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden.
64 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield Ave
64 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden.
European-inspired gastropub plates & seasonal house brews in a rustic, laid-back space.
96 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
DryHop Brewers
3155 N Broadway
96 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
European-inspired gastropub plates & seasonal house brews in a rustic, laid-back space.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar. Hidden door on the street, but usually a line of people outside waiting to get in. Totally worth the wait!
355 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar. Hidden door on the street, but usually a line of people outside waiting to get in. Totally worth the wait!
The BEST cocktails in Chicago, hands down. Small bar space, but large outdoor space that is open weather-permitting. I highly recommend!
185 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
185 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The BEST cocktails in Chicago, hands down. Small bar space, but large outdoor space that is open weather-permitting. I highly recommend!

Shows & Entertainment

High-quality plays with excellent actors and sets. Nationally-renowned.
109 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St
109 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
High-quality plays with excellent actors and sets. Nationally-renowned.
Reserve a booth and play a variety of virtual reality games. BYOB.
Krypton VR Lounge
2828 N Clark St
Reserve a booth and play a variety of virtual reality games. BYOB.

Sports

Local baseball team in the neighborhood. Historic stadium.
1004 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Local baseball team in the neighborhood. Historic stadium.

Sightseeing

Lakeshore path & Lincoln Park. Vast public space with zoo, museums, and walking/biking path along the lakefront.
229 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
229 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lakeshore path & Lincoln Park. Vast public space with zoo, museums, and walking/biking path along the lakefront.
Outdoor music venue. Beautiful structure and amazing sound quality in the heart of Millennium Park.
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph St
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Outdoor music venue. Beautiful structure and amazing sound quality in the heart of Millennium Park.