Mike’s Chicago Guidebook
Food scene
Old-school tavern & barbecue restaurant founded in 1932 & once frequented by Frank Sinatra
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetOld-school tavern & barbecue restaurant founded in 1932 & once frequented by Frank Sinatra
Family-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
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Nookies
1746 N Wells StFamily-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
Casual eatery serving pizza, pub food & plenty of beer in the bar area & on a big outdoor patio.
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Ranalli's
1925 N Lincoln AveCasual eatery serving pizza, pub food & plenty of beer in the bar area & on a big outdoor patio.
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates. You will need a reservation in advance!
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted StChef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates. You will need a reservation in advance!
Cash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more
115 Einheimische empfehlen
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetCash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more
Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StSpanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.
Famous Au Cheval burgers, shakes, beer & cocktails served in rustic, take-out-friendly digs with a patio.
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Small Cheval Wells
1345 N Wells StFamous Au Cheval burgers, shakes, beer & cocktails served in rustic, take-out-friendly digs with a patio.
Classic & creative pies plus cocktails served in a warehouse setting with tire swings & Airstreams.
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Happy Camper Pizzeria
1209 N Wells StClassic & creative pies plus cocktails served in a warehouse setting with tire swings & Airstreams.
Famous Chicago chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveFamous Chicago chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
Hip, art-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails & a seasonal patio.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Broken English Taco Pub
2576 N Lincoln AveHip, art-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails & a seasonal patio.
Coffee Favorites
Modern cafe & bakery offering all kinds of chocolate treats like pastries & hot cocoa plus coffee.
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Cocoa + Co. Coffee and Chocolate Cafe
1651 N Wells StModern cafe & bakery offering all kinds of chocolate treats like pastries & hot cocoa plus coffee.
Brick walls & floors lend a homey vibe to this snug coffee joint serving drinks & light bites
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Eva's Cafe
1447 N Sedgwick StBrick walls & floors lend a homey vibe to this snug coffee joint serving drinks & light bites
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Old Town Coffeebar
1233 N Wells StHigh-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Grocery Essentials
Specialty supermarket offering organics, natural meats & fine wines, plus a coffee bar & apothecary.
64 Einheimische empfehlen
Plum Market Old Town
1233 N Wells StSpecialty supermarket offering organics, natural meats & fine wines, plus a coffee bar & apothecary.
Supermarket chain with house-brand groceries, organics & more, just a 3 minute walk from my place.
Stop & Shop Grocery Store
333 W North AveSupermarket chain with house-brand groceries, organics & more, just a 3 minute walk from my place.
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveRetail chain selling a range of grocery items, meat & dairy.