Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveCharlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueGreat selection of wines by the glass and delicious food at reasonable prices. Kitchen is open late and the environment and comfortable and quiet.
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueGreat selection of wines by the glass and delicious food at reasonable prices. Kitchen is open late and the environment and comfortable and quiet.
Delicious pies, scones, quiches and coffee. On the go, or eat in.
76 locals recommend
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveDelicious pies, scones, quiches and coffee. On the go, or eat in.
Great BYOB sushi spot with manga on the walls and hip hop on the speakers.
111 locals recommend
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveGreat BYOB sushi spot with manga on the walls and hip hop on the speakers.
Local coffee roaster with low-key vibe. Grab a coffee before you hop on the el in the morning!
68 locals recommend
Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago AveLocal coffee roaster with low-key vibe. Grab a coffee before you hop on the el in the morning!
Bar Marta
2700 West Chicago AvenueDelicious food and drinks. Don't miss the chicken liver mousse.
Not your typical Chicago deep dish pizza, Coalfire serves a thin crust, coal-forged pizza that emerges slightly
charred and bubbly from its 800 degree oven fueled by clean burning coal.
97 locals recommend
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveNot your typical Chicago deep dish pizza, Coalfire serves a thin crust, coal-forged pizza that emerges slightly
charred and bubbly from its 800 degree oven fueled by clean burning coal.
Maude's Liquor Bar
114 N Green StIf you like Persian food, this is the place to be. Well worth the travel up North to eat at this off the beaten path gem.
47 locals recommend
Noon O Kabab
4701 N Kedzie AveIf you like Persian food, this is the place to be. Well worth the travel up North to eat at this off the beaten path gem.
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveIndian food full of aroma and flavor.
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueTerry's Toffee
1853 W Armitage AveDelicious locally made toffee and chocolates.
Airy cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a light menu of soups, salads & sandwiches.
24 locals recommend
Dollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen AveAiry cafe serving specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a light menu of soups, salads & sandwiches.
Creative Chinese fare from celeb chef Stephanie Izard served in buzzy, ornately decorated surrounds.
30 locals recommend
Duck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton MarketCreative Chinese fare from celeb chef Stephanie Izard served in buzzy, ornately decorated surrounds.
Mainly recommended for the lower level Izakaya. They have a great happy hour special Wed-Sun 6pm-8pm. Two courses of food for $19 or three for $24 including a beer and shot of shochu. Can't beat it for taste and value.
48 locals recommend
Momotaro
820 W Lake StMainly recommended for the lower level Izakaya. They have a great happy hour special Wed-Sun 6pm-8pm. Two courses of food for $19 or three for $24 including a beer and shot of shochu. Can't beat it for taste and value.
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StBBQ!
Shopping
Self titled an old fashioned shop for modern gifts, RR # 1 offers a diverse selection of items, from original jewelry designs to bath and body items, cards, toys and home decor, there's something for everyone here.
31 locals recommend
RR #1 Chicago
814 N Ashland AveSelf titled an old fashioned shop for modern gifts, RR # 1 offers a diverse selection of items, from original jewelry designs to bath and body items, cards, toys and home decor, there's something for everyone here.
Green Grocer Chicago
1402 W Grand AveLocal, organic, delicious grocer 3-4 blocks from our place.
Small boutique stocking apparel, bow ties & jewelry from local designers, plus vintage items & gifts
28 locals recommend
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago AveSmall boutique stocking apparel, bow ties & jewelry from local designers, plus vintage items & gifts
Cozy shop with retro flair featuring a large stock of 1930s to 1980s decor items & clothes.
14 locals recommend
Seek Vintage
1433 W Chicago AveCozy shop with retro flair featuring a large stock of 1930s to 1980s decor items & clothes.
Getting Around
Your quickest way South into Chicago's loop, or North to great neighborhoods like wicker park/bucktown, or Logan Square. An easy two block walk from our place. You can also connect here to the Chicago Ave #66 bus which gives you access to Michigan avenue, or Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping district.
65 locals recommend
Chicago & Milwaukee station
Your quickest way South into Chicago's loop, or North to great neighborhoods like wicker park/bucktown, or Logan Square. An easy two block walk from our place. You can also connect here to the Chicago Ave #66 bus which gives you access to Michigan avenue, or Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping district.
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StArts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGreat plays in an intimate theater! Watch death and Harry Houdini if you can catch it.
40 locals recommend
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division StGreat plays in an intimate theater! Watch death and Harry Houdini if you can catch it.
Entertainment & Activities
Originally built in 1915, this theater was recently restored. Theaters are small, but the movies are still only $7 and you can bring your drink with you into the theater. They also have a late night series showing moving classics at 10:30pm or 11pm on most nights.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveOriginally built in 1915, this theater was recently restored. Theaters are small, but the movies are still only $7 and you can bring your drink with you into the theater. They also have a late night series showing moving classics at 10:30pm or 11pm on most nights.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic circa 1937 Chicago bar recently taken over by Brendan Sodikoff and his Hogsalt restaurant group. Old fashioned cocktails are good and there's live music and performances on most nights.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueIconic circa 1937 Chicago bar recently taken over by Brendan Sodikoff and his Hogsalt restaurant group. Old fashioned cocktails are good and there's live music and performances on most nights.
Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago Ave