Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Ellipsis Coffeehouse
1259 W Devon AveRight around the corner. Upbeat vibe.
Unique buildings made from a recycled shipping containers, a drive-through with walk-up window + outdoor seating.
135 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdUnique buildings made from a recycled shipping containers, a drive-through with walk-up window + outdoor seating.
A Chicago institution, known for mountainous cinnamon rolls with gooey icing on top - for breakfast and lunch only.
109 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveA Chicago institution, known for mountainous cinnamon rolls with gooey icing on top - for breakfast and lunch only.
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayDelicious & convenient Thai food, reasonably priced.
A neighborhood institution, a good place for breakfast or lunch, great work space, and close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
54 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveA neighborhood institution, a good place for breakfast or lunch, great work space, and close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
Excellent authentic Japanese and Thai food. All day Monday, as well as 11-4 daily, maki rolls are HALF PRICED for those dining in. Sometimes Monday's techno music can be a bit much. BYOB
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nori Sushi At Edgewater
1235 West Devon AvenueExcellent authentic Japanese and Thai food. All day Monday, as well as 11-4 daily, maki rolls are HALF PRICED for those dining in. Sometimes Monday's techno music can be a bit much. BYOB
Cutting-edge green business, popular and hip, this beautiful gourmet restaurant has the only certified organic rooftop garden in the country, as well as beehives and solar panels. Live music. A little pricey.
70 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveCutting-edge green business, popular and hip, this beautiful gourmet restaurant has the only certified organic rooftop garden in the country, as well as beehives and solar panels. Live music. A little pricey.
Outdoor café overlooking the water in an adorable park!!
35 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdOutdoor café overlooking the water in an adorable park!!
Cute retro custard and sweets shop with indoor tables and outdoor benches. Also great coffee and hot cocoa.
34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayCute retro custard and sweets shop with indoor tables and outdoor benches. Also great coffee and hot cocoa.
In the lobby of the elegant Sovereign building. Close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Thai Grill & Noodle Bar
1040 W Granville AveIn the lobby of the elegant Sovereign building. Close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
Cilantro Thai Kitchen
1509 W Devon AveA cozy and quiet place!
Wonderful, low-cost meals, large portions. All organic & humane meats. If I ate meat, I'd eat here! Close to the beach.
116 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdWonderful, low-cost meals, large portions. All organic & humane meats. If I ate meat, I'd eat here! Close to the beach.
If you only go to ONE restaurant, go here! It's a neighborhood institution, with amazing food. Veg-friendly. Pick up food with spongy injera bread. Ask for it in the gluten-free teff version, which is the original Ethiopian grain.
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N BroadwayIf you only go to ONE restaurant, go here! It's a neighborhood institution, with amazing food. Veg-friendly. Pick up food with spongy injera bread. Ask for it in the gluten-free teff version, which is the original Ethiopian grain.
Fun casual eats and great authentic Korean food, according to my Korean Airbnb guests!!
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdFun casual eats and great authentic Korean food, according to my Korean Airbnb guests!!
Parks & Nature
Welcoming park with historic buildings and serene view of the lake. Eat at the Waterfront Café overlooking the water.
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Berger Park
6205 N Sheridan RdWelcoming park with historic buildings and serene view of the lake. Eat at the Waterfront Café overlooking the water.
Hartigan Beach Park
1050 W Albion AveSweet beach, closest to me!
Campus is a beautiful stroll, take a picnic, see the lakefront! Damen student building has a great food court for reasonable quick meals.
53 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan RdCampus is a beautiful stroll, take a picnic, see the lakefront! Damen student building has a great food court for reasonable quick meals.
Everything Else
Maddiebird Bakery
1445 W Devon AveThe newest hip bakery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Both a bar and a nice gourmet restaurant with a hip atmosphere. Healthy cooking too.
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Revival Social Club
1133 West Granville AvenueBoth a bar and a nice gourmet restaurant with a hip atmosphere. Healthy cooking too.
Pressure Billiards has a pool room, a bar, a cafe/lounge, and even live entertainment, like Standup Comedy. I love its relaxed atmosphere.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pressure Billiards & Cafe
6318 N Clark StPressure Billiards has a pool room, a bar, a cafe/lounge, and even live entertainment, like Standup Comedy. I love its relaxed atmosphere.
Shopping
Broadway Antique Market
6130 N BroadwayTerry, the owner, will welcome you. Check his online calendar of awesome events. Specializing in graphic novels.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Third Coast Comics
6443 N Sheridan RdTerry, the owner, will welcome you. Check his online calendar of awesome events. Specializing in graphic novels.
Getting Around
3 blocks to my home. Also 3 blocks to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Granville station
1119 W Granville Ave3 blocks to my home. Also 3 blocks to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
Bike shop run by Loyola U. students. Great price for bike rental that includes lock and helmet.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chainlinks
1100 W Sheridan RdBike shop run by Loyola U. students. Great price for bike rental that includes lock and helmet.