Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont AveOne of my favorite Thai places in town. If you like spicy, get the Spicy Basil Noodles!
50 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayOne of my favorite Thai places in town. If you like spicy, get the Spicy Basil Noodles!
A pleasant morning spot if you're looking for something fancier than diner food. I really dig their Eggs Benedict.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mortar and Pestle
3108 N BroadwayA pleasant morning spot if you're looking for something fancier than diner food. I really dig their Eggs Benedict.
Good for any time of the day. Awesome brunch and all-around eating all day. Very cool English-study themed interior.
69 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayGood for any time of the day. Awesome brunch and all-around eating all day. Very cool English-study themed interior.
Incredible French baked concoctions. They're so beautiful you almost hate to eat them! Not too sugary, but definitely premium.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Vanille Pâtisserie
3243 N BroadwayIncredible French baked concoctions. They're so beautiful you almost hate to eat them! Not too sugary, but definitely premium.
Amazing fancy donuts and local Intelligentsia coffee.
209 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveAmazing fancy donuts and local Intelligentsia coffee.
If you think Chic-fil-a is the bomb, this hip Korean chicken spot will put it to shame. Best chicken sandwich I've ever had, hands down.
Also lots of good options for vegan/vegetarian diets–so everyone wins!
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayIf you think Chic-fil-a is the bomb, this hip Korean chicken spot will put it to shame. Best chicken sandwich I've ever had, hands down.
Also lots of good options for vegan/vegetarian diets–so everyone wins!
Arts & Culture
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveBriar Street Theatre
3133 N Halsted StHome of the Blue Man Group in Chicago!
Entertainment & Activities
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueOne of America's oldest ballparks! Recently renovated but still retains the charm. Get a Goose Island beer and Vienna Beef Chicago-style hot dog while you're there!
1004 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StOne of America's oldest ballparks! Recently renovated but still retains the charm. Get a Goose Island beer and Vienna Beef Chicago-style hot dog while you're there!
Serves as a venue for comedians and musical acts, but also a movie theatre for their Brew & View events
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveServes as a venue for comedians and musical acts, but also a movie theatre for their Brew & View events
IT'S FREE! Go for a morning stroll, grab a coffee and hit up the lion house.
1117 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIT'S FREE! Go for a morning stroll, grab a coffee and hit up the lion house.
Shopping
One of the largest record stores in the city. Massive collection and space to move around freely.
111 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveOne of the largest record stores in the city. Massive collection and space to move around freely.
Essentials
In addition to being a fully-stocked grocery store, it hosts a dozen casual restaurants on it's ground floor (sushi, oyster bar, pizzeria, sandwich shop, wine bar and more!)
866 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveIn addition to being a fully-stocked grocery store, it hosts a dozen casual restaurants on it's ground floor (sushi, oyster bar, pizzeria, sandwich shop, wine bar and more!)
It's a Trader Joe's within walking distance! What more could you ask for?
360 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyIt's a Trader Joe's within walking distance! What more could you ask for?
Drinks & Nightlife
Berlin
954 W Belmont AveA LGBT-friendly thumping dance club for everyone
Metro
3730 N Clark StPopular indie rock venue
Getting Around
You can take this to get downtown in 15 minutes. Not too shabby!
91 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AveYou can take this to get downtown in 15 minutes. Not too shabby!
Grab a Divvy for the day and ride along the Lake Shore Trial. You could even bike down to downtown if you're up to it and drop it off at a station by Millennium Park.
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Divvy
Grab a Divvy for the day and ride along the Lake Shore Trial. You could even bike down to downtown if you're up to it and drop it off at a station by Millennium Park.