Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat tacos, hipster atmosphere and good drinks.
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveCoffee and good morning walk
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant
1725 W 18th StBest Carnitas
Upton's Breakroom
2054 W Grand AveWalkable place for coffee and small breakfast. Vegan.
Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin StBest Donuts in the City
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveBest Chicago Dog and Fries. Open late.
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveGreat burgers. Metal atmosphere.
Best Italian beef in Chicago. Cash only. Original Als, more locations too.
62 Einheimische empfehlen
Al's Beef
1079 W Taylor StBest Italian beef in Chicago. Cash only. Original Als, more locations too.
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueReally good Chicago style deep dish pizza and not touristy.
Best Chicago style deep dish pizza. More locations, but other locations can be touristy
513 Einheimische empfehlen
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StBest Chicago style deep dish pizza. More locations, but other locations can be touristy
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StBest BBQ, laid back.
Furious Spoon Logan Square
2410 N Milwaukee AveRamen and hip hop music
Great coffee, other locations, but this one has shakes
114 Einheimische empfehlen
Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee AveGreat coffee, other locations, but this one has shakes
Essentials
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StDrinks & Nightlife
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StGreat views and atmosphere
SPIN Chicago
344 N State StPingpong bar
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlArcade themed bar.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeak easy hidden bar
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveClose revamped dive bar
Simone's
960 W 18th StEclectic bar, good atmosphere
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki Bar
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveChic rooftop bar on Michigan ave
Parks & Nature
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StIconic
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StGood for kids
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveConservatory indoor and outdoor venu
Entertainment & Activities
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveOld movie theater atmosphere and bar
Getting Around
Western Blue Line Station
L Train
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