Guidebook for Chicago

Jason And Ela
Jason And Ela
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Pretty awesome locally sourced fried Chicken. Their fries and hushpuppies are delicious as well. Oh! And they're BYOB. Also note- they're cash only.
51 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Leghorn Chicken
51 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Pretty awesome locally sourced fried Chicken. Their fries and hushpuppies are delicious as well. Oh! And they're BYOB. Also note- they're cash only.
Awesome Brunch place if you are up in the area, very Brooklyn feel.
936 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Awesome Brunch place if you are up in the area, very Brooklyn feel.
Vegetarian Friendly place with whole hearty food. Great for Breakfast.
75 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Flying Saucer
1123 N California Ave
75 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Vegetarian Friendly place with whole hearty food. Great for Breakfast.
A good coffee shop to grab a macaron and get work done.
75 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division St
75 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
A good coffee shop to grab a macaron and get work done.
Awesome modern outdoor loungy brunch and dinner spot.
11 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Prasino
1846 West Division Street
11 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Awesome modern outdoor loungy brunch and dinner spot.
Closest sushi stop to our place... in case you're craving some awesome sushi.
29 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Mirai Sushi
990 W Division St
29 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Closest sushi stop to our place... in case you're craving some awesome sushi.
A great place to stop by for coffee and baked goods before heading out for the day.
52 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Letizia's Natural Bakery
2144 W Division St
52 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
A great place to stop by for coffee and baked goods before heading out for the day.
Coffee and baked goods. Yum!
34 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lovely Kitchen & Cafe
1130 North Milwaukee Avenue
34 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Coffee and baked goods. Yum!
Donuts!
209 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Donuts!
Donuts!
21 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Glazed and Infused
813 W Fulton Market
21 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Donuts!
Gourmet tacos yay!
113 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee Ave
113 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Gourmet tacos yay!
Tacos, burritos, and everything in between. If you're in need of delivery they are quick to deliver to our place. The Mother Clucker is one of our favorites.
26 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill
810 N Marshfield Ave
26 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Tacos, burritos, and everything in between. If you're in need of delivery they are quick to deliver to our place. The Mother Clucker is one of our favorites.
GREAT coffee in something out of a 90's commercial. You can play Nintendo, look at blasts from the past AND there's even a Delorean decked out Back to the Future style IN the coffee shop.
131 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave
131 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
GREAT coffee in something out of a 90's commercial. You can play Nintendo, look at blasts from the past AND there's even a Delorean decked out Back to the Future style IN the coffee shop.
YUM!! If you are feeling like you really want to go hog wild with brunch or whatever this is the place. The Fat Elvis Waffles are amazing.
159 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph St
159 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
YUM!! If you are feeling like you really want to go hog wild with brunch or whatever this is the place. The Fat Elvis Waffles are amazing.
Gourmet hot dogs at their finest.
7 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Franks ‘N' Dawgs
1863 N Clybourn Ave
7 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Gourmet hot dogs at their finest.
Great coffee and space to just hangout or get work done.
135 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago Ave
135 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Great coffee and space to just hangout or get work done.
You can get the infamous cronut, but they have to call it a doussant due to copyright. No matter what you call it - yhey're pretty awesome!
72 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago Ave
72 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
You can get the infamous cronut, but they have to call it a doussant due to copyright. No matter what you call it - yhey're pretty awesome!
Good cheap breakfast/brunch spot.
50 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Hash Chicago
1357 N Western Ave
50 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Good cheap breakfast/brunch spot.
Great, affordable, local, less than a two block walk from our place.
128 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western Ave
128 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Great, affordable, local, less than a two block walk from our place.
Intelligentsia Coffee located closest to us- just opened!! YAY!! Coffee + Science = delish
53 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division St
53 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Intelligentsia Coffee located closest to us- just opened!! YAY!! Coffee + Science = delish
Old school Polish food, it feels like you're walking into your Polish Grandma's kitchen you never had. No frills, lots of tasty dumplings and carbs.
17 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Podhalanka
1549 W Division St
17 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Old school Polish food, it feels like you're walking into your Polish Grandma's kitchen you never had. No frills, lots of tasty dumplings and carbs.
The World-Famous Billy Goat Tavern - Cheezborger, Cheezborger, Cheezborger. No Pepsi, Coke. No Fries, Cheeps.
30 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Billy Goat Tavern
Michigan Avenue
30 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The World-Famous Billy Goat Tavern - Cheezborger, Cheezborger, Cheezborger. No Pepsi, Coke. No Fries, Cheeps.
amazing decor!
42 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta Blvd
42 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
amazing decor!
This is our most recent Chicago discovery- a hip tex mex place with killer queso!
55 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California Ave
55 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is our most recent Chicago discovery- a hip tex mex place with killer queso!
pie pie pie of my eye. it's delicious, but things tend to sell out before 3pm. They have a ton of picnic tables out back and great cold brew on tap.
43 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits Ravenswood
4947 N Damen Ave
43 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
pie pie pie of my eye. it's delicious, but things tend to sell out before 3pm. They have a ton of picnic tables out back and great cold brew on tap.
Mexican restaurant with awesome chiaquilles. Mom and Pop shop- family owned. No frills and everything is made with love.
24 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
El Habanero
3300 W Fullerton Ave
24 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Mexican restaurant with awesome chiaquilles. Mom and Pop shop- family owned. No frills and everything is made with love.

Drinks & Nightlife

Another close neighborhood bar. Hipster crowd. PBR yay!
63 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott Ave
63 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Another close neighborhood bar. Hipster crowd. PBR yay!
Hole in the wall, but popular among the hipster crowd. Super close.
26 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Innertown Pub
1935 W Thomas St
26 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Hole in the wall, but popular among the hipster crowd. Super close.
If you are looking to watch a game, this is a pretty great new sportsbar- lots of outdoor seating in the summer too. It's hard to not see a TV playing sports in this joint.
59 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division St
59 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
If you are looking to watch a game, this is a pretty great new sportsbar- lots of outdoor seating in the summer too. It's hard to not see a TV playing sports in this joint.
Local Chicago brewery. Yay beer!
47 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph St
47 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Local Chicago brewery. Yay beer!
Local Chicago brewery. Beer yay!
724 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Local Chicago brewery. Beer yay!
Taco and beer. Great deals. Great food.
59 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California Ave
59 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Taco and beer. Great deals. Great food.
Drink craft beer and play vintage video games.
158 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
158 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Drink craft beer and play vintage video games.
Great outdoor seating, good beer and yummy food.
23 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
SmallBar Division
2049 W Division St
23 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Great outdoor seating, good beer and yummy food.
Burgers!! Beers!! Go for it!
74 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western Ave
74 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Burgers!! Beers!! Go for it!
Old school neighborhood bar - it's like Cheers, but with old Ukrainian men and hipsters.
9 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
J & M Tap
957 N Leavitt St
9 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Old school neighborhood bar - it's like Cheers, but with old Ukrainian men and hipsters.
Hole-in-the wall spot great for cheap brews and live music.
208 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
208 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Hole-in-the wall spot great for cheap brews and live music.
Awesome Drinks. If you like a strong mixology inspired whiskey cocktail pair with old taxidermy and checkerboards, this is the perfect place for you! *Cash only
116 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western Ave
116 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Awesome Drinks. If you like a strong mixology inspired whiskey cocktail pair with old taxidermy and checkerboards, this is the perfect place for you! *Cash only
Great spot to walk to and meet up with our friends. Great beer available - everything from cheap to fancy.
24 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
GOLD STAR BAR
1755 West Division Street
24 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Great spot to walk to and meet up with our friends. Great beer available - everything from cheap to fancy.
Love this place! Casual, affordable, filled with dancing hipsters. It's a blast
127 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
127 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Love this place! Casual, affordable, filled with dancing hipsters. It's a blast
Named one of the top 10 bars in the country. This tiki bar is amazing. I recommend getting there when they open for the evening to snag a seat.
356 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey Ave
356 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Named one of the top 10 bars in the country. This tiki bar is amazing. I recommend getting there when they open for the evening to snag a seat.

Everything Else

Old school Chicago with great live music, dancing and late night fun times.
180 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue
180 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Old school Chicago with great live music, dancing and late night fun times.
Antiques to been seen, but pricey, still a place worth a look.
8 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Salvage One
1840 W Hubbard St
8 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Antiques to been seen, but pricey, still a place worth a look.

Shopping

One of our favorite Gelato go-to stops! Just a few blocks away and open LATE!
90 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle Dr
90 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
One of our favorite Gelato go-to stops! Just a few blocks away and open LATE!
Great spot to buy vintage clothing, candles, boots, and anything indie.
34 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Una Mae's
1528 N Milwaukee Ave
34 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Great spot to buy vintage clothing, candles, boots, and anything indie.

Essentials

If you need CHEAP fresh veggies this is THE place to go to for them. We usually stock a variety at our place as well.
23 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Stanley's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
1558 N Elston Ave
23 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
If you need CHEAP fresh veggies this is THE place to go to for them. We usually stock a variety at our place as well.
Good spot to pick up local, natural grocery items you can cook at our place.
29 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western Ave
29 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Good spot to pick up local, natural grocery items you can cook at our place.
Great and cheap groceries.
866 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Great and cheap groceries.

Sightseeing

Get a view of the city that is AMAZING! You can go and grab a drink and not have to wait in a line to see this amazing view.
525 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
525 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Get a view of the city that is AMAZING! You can go and grab a drink and not have to wait in a line to see this amazing view.
If you want to visit the tallest building in the city - this is it!
348 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Willis Tower Skydeck
348 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
If you want to visit the tallest building in the city - this is it!
If you go to the Museum of Science and Industry make sure you stop by here and have a look of the city and lake. Great for picnic and fresh air.
112 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore Dr
112 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
If you go to the Museum of Science and Industry make sure you stop by here and have a look of the city and lake. Great for picnic and fresh air.

Getting Around

An easy walk through the neighborhood to hop on the train to get anywhere in the city.
22 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Damen Blue Line Station
South Damen Avenue
22 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
An easy walk through the neighborhood to hop on the train to get anywhere in the city.
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 4,760 bikes and 476 stations across the city. Intended to provide Chicagoans with an additional transportation option for getting around the city, Divvy is fun, easy, and affordable.
39 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Divvy
39 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Divvy is Chicago’s bike sharing system with 4,760 bikes and 476 stations across the city. Intended to provide Chicagoans with an additional transportation option for getting around the city, Divvy is fun, easy, and affordable.