Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Open till 2am! 10-15 minute walk from apartment. Rootstock features local and seasonal cuisine with an amazing wine and beer list. Super cozy and great charcuterie options. The burger is stellar and they always have oysters!
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueOpen till 2am! 10-15 minute walk from apartment. Rootstock features local and seasonal cuisine with an amazing wine and beer list. Super cozy and great charcuterie options. The burger is stellar and they always have oysters!
Pies and other sweet treats. Cute atmosphere and tasty food.
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Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AvePies and other sweet treats. Cute atmosphere and tasty food.
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
Best Indian Food Outside of Devon Street
Biscuits.. do I need to say more? They have lots of breakfast biscuit options and a rotating selection of pies.
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveBiscuits.. do I need to say more? They have lots of breakfast biscuit options and a rotating selection of pies.
Serai
2169 N Milwaukee AveChinese/Malaysian deliciousness
Known for frozen negroni's and fried chicken. Fun atmosphere, especially during the summer.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveKnown for frozen negroni's and fried chicken. Fun atmosphere, especially during the summer.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveEpic views and posh atmosphere. Delicious food meant for sharing.
Best Coffee in the neighborhood.
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveBest Coffee in the neighborhood.
If you want a good steak this is the place to go in the neighborhood. Pretty much everything on the menu is out of this world.
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BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveIf you want a good steak this is the place to go in the neighborhood. Pretty much everything on the menu is out of this world.
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveAMAZING sushi!
Drinks & Nightlife
This spot is basically the neighborhood Cheers. Rotating DJ's, cash only, awesome patio with fire place, killer daily drinks.
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Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveThis spot is basically the neighborhood Cheers. Rotating DJ's, cash only, awesome patio with fire place, killer daily drinks.
Lots of Mescal and Tequila. Great music and fun atmosphere. All Day Bar!
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Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveLots of Mescal and Tequila. Great music and fun atmosphere. All Day Bar!
Great neighborhood spot with live music and curated cocktails.
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueGreat neighborhood spot with live music and curated cocktails.
Good DJ's, quaint and cozy vibe with best drinks in town. Drink menu changes seasonally and the bartenders are the best!
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Fox Bar
113-125 N Green StGood DJ's, quaint and cozy vibe with best drinks in town. Drink menu changes seasonally and the bartenders are the best!
Parks & Nature
I am a 1/2 block away and it's such a beautiful park. Walking paths and lagoons all around. Check it out!
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrI am a 1/2 block away and it's such a beautiful park. Walking paths and lagoons all around. Check it out!
Because you are in Chicago you should see it. Yes, it will be filled with tourists, but it's beautiful and well-designed.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StBecause you are in Chicago you should see it. Yes, it will be filled with tourists, but it's beautiful and well-designed.
Shopping
Humboldt House
1045 N California AveLove this place and everything in it!
Space Oddities
1007 N California AveFunky shop with lots of special finds
Komoda
2559 W Chicago AveLots of great and unique gifts