Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Awesome supermarket with great salad bar, fresh grilled meat and fish, and even wine tastings!
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveAwesome supermarket with great salad bar, fresh grilled meat and fish, and even wine tastings!
Drinks & Nightlife
Truly awesome brew pub just two blocks from my door. Some of the best beer I've had in Chicago.
18 locals recommend
Vice District Brewing Company
Truly awesome brew pub just two blocks from my door. Some of the best beer I've had in Chicago.
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StVery solid Thai restaurant with full cocktail bar
Great neighborhood pizza joint / bar. Booth seating, very good thin crust pizza. It's not the deep dish style but their selection of toppings is really great.
48 locals recommend
Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash AveGreat neighborhood pizza joint / bar. Booth seating, very good thin crust pizza. It's not the deep dish style but their selection of toppings is really great.
Nice cocktail bar, somewhat upscale but friendly, good food and cocktails.
17 locals recommend
Square One
1400 S Michigan AveNice cocktail bar, somewhat upscale but friendly, good food and cocktails.
Food Scene
Great neighborhood cafe with outdoor and indoor seating, fresh baked goods, and other tasty treats. Good spot for writing/working too.
36 locals recommend
Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th StGreat neighborhood cafe with outdoor and indoor seating, fresh baked goods, and other tasty treats. Good spot for writing/working too.
Everything Else
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StTJ's just a few blocks away!
Great little market around the corner when the supermarket seems too far...
32 locals recommend
South Loop Market
1720 S Michigan AveGreat little market around the corner when the supermarket seems too far...