Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Lively neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day. Atomix is home to So & So's Button-omatic, a vending machine that dispenses one-inch local art buttons.
22 locals recommend
Atomix Cafe
1957 W Chicago AveLively neighborhood coffeehouse featuring a vegan-friendly locavore menu & breakfast all day. Atomix is home to So & So's Button-omatic, a vending machine that dispenses one-inch local art buttons.
Amazing Lattes at this Local Hangout. Hip coffeehouse for espressos & lattes plus boozy java drinks & wine in retro digs with donuts too. Great place to unwind and chat with friends.
42 locals recommend
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdAmazing Lattes at this Local Hangout. Hip coffeehouse for espressos & lattes plus boozy java drinks & wine in retro digs with donuts too. Great place to unwind and chat with friends.
Low-key cafe serving coffee (roasted on-site), tea & signature marshmallow lattes in a modern space. Big Shoulders Coffee was created specifically for hard-working Chicagoans like you.
68 locals recommend
Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago AveLow-key cafe serving coffee (roasted on-site), tea & signature marshmallow lattes in a modern space. Big Shoulders Coffee was created specifically for hard-working Chicagoans like you.
My Favorite Tapas Spot in Chicago! Spanish small plates in a rustic-chic space with an open kitchen & a 2nd floor bar with cocktails.
41 locals recommend
Black Bull
1721 W Division StMy Favorite Tapas Spot in Chicago! Spanish small plates in a rustic-chic space with an open kitchen & a 2nd floor bar with cocktails.
Creative Burger Menu. Relaxed, rustic-chic eatery with a daily brunch menu, burgers & breakfast at night & a BYO policy.
63 locals recommend
WHISK
2018 W Chicago AveCreative Burger Menu. Relaxed, rustic-chic eatery with a daily brunch menu, burgers & breakfast at night & a BYO policy.
Amazing Thai Street Food!
Street food & other classic Thai fare is made in an open kitchen & served at a cozy row of tables. Try the Spicy Beef Curry!
23 locals recommend
JJ Thai Street Food
1715 W Chicago AveAmazing Thai Street Food!
Street food & other classic Thai fare is made in an open kitchen & served at a cozy row of tables. Try the Spicy Beef Curry!
Trendy, intimate spot with global vegetarian/vegan food, smoothies, sake cocktails & sidewalk seats.
Mana Food Bar offers a global menu of vegan & vegetarian. My Favorite Vegetarian Spot In Chicago!
57 locals recommend
Mana Food Bar
Trendy, intimate spot with global vegetarian/vegan food, smoothies, sake cocktails & sidewalk seats.
Mana Food Bar offers a global menu of vegan & vegetarian. My Favorite Vegetarian Spot In Chicago!
My Favorite Indian Food In Chicago! White-tablecloth eatery with traditional Indian cuisine & an all-you-can-eat set menu at lunchtime. Great food, attentive. Jaipur Authentic Indian Cuisine.
11 locals recommend
Jaipur Restaurant
847 West Randolph StreetMy Favorite Indian Food In Chicago! White-tablecloth eatery with traditional Indian cuisine & an all-you-can-eat set menu at lunchtime. Great food, attentive. Jaipur Authentic Indian Cuisine.
Great Handmade Italian Sandwiches, Cheap Eats! Old School Italian Grocery Store also.
42 locals recommend
Bari
1120 W Grand AveGreat Handmade Italian Sandwiches, Cheap Eats! Old School Italian Grocery Store also.
Traditional Italian bakery in a corner location selling breads, cannoli, & pizza. D'Amato's in West Town, known for its homemade pastries and other sweets-they make and sell roughly 1,000 cannoli/wk.
21 locals recommend
D'Amato's Bakery
1124 W Grand AveTraditional Italian bakery in a corner location selling breads, cannoli, & pizza. D'Amato's in West Town, known for its homemade pastries and other sweets-they make and sell roughly 1,000 cannoli/wk.
Lots of American breakfast classics & a few lunch entrees in a homey space with early opening hours. Awesome Brunch! Some of the best French toast in the city, you can't go wrong here.
30 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club and Grill
1381 W Hubbard StLots of American breakfast classics & a few lunch entrees in a homey space with early opening hours. Awesome Brunch! Some of the best French toast in the city, you can't go wrong here.
Mirai Sushi
990 W Division StCool Sushi Spot on Division St
Amazing Thin Crust Pizza! Casual pizzeria serving coal-oven pies with crispy thin crusts & premium toppings, plus beer & wine. The whipped Ricotta and Pepperoni Pizza can't be beat!
97 locals recommend
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveAmazing Thin Crust Pizza! Casual pizzeria serving coal-oven pies with crispy thin crusts & premium toppings, plus beer & wine. The whipped Ricotta and Pepperoni Pizza can't be beat!
My Favorite Deep Dish Pizza In Chicago! Casual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late. Best Crust Ever. This is where the locals eat Deep Dish.
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueMy Favorite Deep Dish Pizza In Chicago! Casual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late. Best Crust Ever. This is where the locals eat Deep Dish.
My Favorite Fine Dining in Chicago, Hip Spot with Fixed Menu, Tough Reservation to get call well in advance.
21 locals recommend
Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland AveMy Favorite Fine Dining in Chicago, Hip Spot with Fixed Menu, Tough Reservation to get call well in advance.
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveQuick Chicago Style Hot Dog Stand!
Local, Sustainable, Chicken Sandwiches. Yum.
BYO counter serve for fried chicken dishes made form carefully sourced birds plus homestyle sides.
51 locals recommend
Leghorn Chicken
Local, Sustainable, Chicken Sandwiches. Yum.
BYO counter serve for fried chicken dishes made form carefully sourced birds plus homestyle sides.
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveLocal Handmade Pizza a Block away!
The BEST Japanese BYOB spot in Chicago! Make a reservation on weekends! A Japanese inspired restaurant in West Town, Chicago... We respect Japanese tradition, but add in our own creativity and art.
111 locals recommend
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveThe BEST Japanese BYOB spot in Chicago! Make a reservation on weekends! A Japanese inspired restaurant in West Town, Chicago... We respect Japanese tradition, but add in our own creativity and art.
Worth The Trip. The Best Sushi and Japanese Food in Chicago. Hands Down.
9 locals recommend
Katsu Japanese Restaurant
2651 West Peterson AvenueWorth The Trip. The Best Sushi and Japanese Food in Chicago. Hands Down.
Awesome Latin American Food, Great Cocktails! Rustic spot serving a Brazilian menu with New American touches plus craft beer & full bar.
28 locals recommend
La Sirena Clandestina
954 W Fulton MarketAwesome Latin American Food, Great Cocktails! Rustic spot serving a Brazilian menu with New American touches plus craft beer & full bar.
Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics. Great Brunch Spot on Randolph serving excellent pastries and top notch coffee.
160 locals recommend
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StStephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics. Great Brunch Spot on Randolph serving excellent pastries and top notch coffee.
Classic Italian Grocer With Bangin Handmade Italian Sandwiches
18 locals recommend
J.P. Graziano Grocery
901 W Randolph StClassic Italian Grocer With Bangin Handmade Italian Sandwiches
Urbanbelly
1542 N Damen AveAsian Inspired Menu with Lots of Flavor
Japanese ramen soup offered with toppings & sides in a simple wood-lined space with counter seats.
52 locals recommend
Furious Spoon Wicker Park
Japanese ramen soup offered with toppings & sides in a simple wood-lined space with counter seats.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout. Fantastic outdoor patio that is Ideal in the Sun. The Al Pastor and Fish Tacos steal the show!
1178 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this cash-only hangout. Fantastic outdoor patio that is Ideal in the Sun. The Al Pastor and Fish Tacos steal the show!
Set inside Paris Club, this Japanese place offers noodle soups, buns & chicken wings in rustic digs. Awesome Ramen! You must try the Pork Belly Buns! Unique Ramen Menu, Extensive Japanese Whisky List.
34 locals recommend
RAMEN-SAN
219 N Green StSet inside Paris Club, this Japanese place offers noodle soups, buns & chicken wings in rustic digs. Awesome Ramen! You must try the Pork Belly Buns! Unique Ramen Menu, Extensive Japanese Whisky List.
Taqueria Moran is exactly that: a touch of heaven on earth. They will forever have ... Taqueria Moran is a quaint restaurant with great food. Don't miss the Authentic Carnitas Burrito!!
29 locals recommend
Taqueria Moran
2226 N California AveTaqueria Moran is exactly that: a touch of heaven on earth. They will forever have ... Taqueria Moran is a quaint restaurant with great food. Don't miss the Authentic Carnitas Burrito!!
Rustic Italian fare, including pizza from a wood-burning oven, a vast wine list & garden seating. Kitchen fires on all cylinders at this West Loop Italian, emphasizing high quality local ingredients.
48 locals recommend
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StRustic Italian fare, including pizza from a wood-burning oven, a vast wine list & garden seating. Kitchen fires on all cylinders at this West Loop Italian, emphasizing high quality local ingredients.
Green Zebra is a contemporary vegetarian experience in Chicago's West Town. This fine restaurant with seasonal, creative small plates in a sleek setting, is a perfect spot close to home.
23 locals recommend
Green Zebra
1460 West Chicago AvenueGreen Zebra is a contemporary vegetarian experience in Chicago's West Town. This fine restaurant with seasonal, creative small plates in a sleek setting, is a perfect spot close to home.
The Hoosier Mama Pie Company is a new artisanal bakery striving to be a great “ old” pie company. Offering a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro feel.
76 locals recommend
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveThe Hoosier Mama Pie Company is a new artisanal bakery striving to be a great “ old” pie company. Offering a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro feel.
Drinks & Nightlife
Goose Island's Chicago Brewpub located in Clybourn and Wrigleyville, serving up tasty food and delicious Goose Island beer. Clybourn Brewpub brews award winning ales&lagers since '88. Tours available.
7 locals recommend
Goose Island
Goose Island's Chicago Brewpub located in Clybourn and Wrigleyville, serving up tasty food and delicious Goose Island beer. Clybourn Brewpub brews award winning ales&lagers since '88. Tours available.
Huge Brewery, Great Tour, Awesome Venue for a Group
1. Lagunitas' Imperial Warlord (aka founder) is a Chicago native
2. It's now Chicago's largest craft brewery.
3. There’s a tap room.
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StHuge Brewery, Great Tour, Awesome Venue for a Group
1. Lagunitas' Imperial Warlord (aka founder) is a Chicago native
2. It's now Chicago's largest craft brewery.
3. There’s a tap room.
Awesome Local Brewery with Great Food and Character in Logan Square
Revolution Brewing is a brewery in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded as a brewpub in 2010, on Milwaukee Avenue in the Logan Square.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveAwesome Local Brewery with Great Food and Character in Logan Square
Revolution Brewing is a brewery in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded as a brewpub in 2010, on Milwaukee Avenue in the Logan Square.
Cool Beer Hall on Randolph! Curling Court outside in the Winter! Good group spot.
41 locals recommend
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph StCool Beer Hall on Randolph! Curling Court outside in the Winter! Good group spot.
Great Juicy Lucy Sliders! Awesome Sports Bar on Division St.
24 locals recommend
The Anthem Bar Chicago
1725 W Division StGreat Juicy Lucy Sliders! Awesome Sports Bar on Division St.
Local Bar a Block Away! Hip corner pub featuring classic cocktails & microbrews plus a pool table, photo booth & DJ tunes. Cash Only.
57 locals recommend
Bar Deville
Local Bar a Block Away! Hip corner pub featuring classic cocktails & microbrews plus a pool table, photo booth & DJ tunes. Cash Only.
New American-Mediterranean meals & craft cocktails served in a chic candlelit space with patio. An unassuming door leads to this hip Pulaski Park destination. Perfect date spot or intimate gathering.
27 locals recommend
Ada Street
1664 N Ada StNew American-Mediterranean meals & craft cocktails served in a chic candlelit space with patio. An unassuming door leads to this hip Pulaski Park destination. Perfect date spot or intimate gathering.
My Favorite Wine Bar in Chicago, Low Key, Great Wine List, Amazing Cheese Plate and Burger!
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueMy Favorite Wine Bar in Chicago, Low Key, Great Wine List, Amazing Cheese Plate and Burger!
Circa-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space with a smoking room plus a huge drink list. Vintage Bar, Awesome Cocktails, Great Late Night.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueCirca-1937 bar with a revamped yet still retro space with a smoking room plus a huge drink list. Vintage Bar, Awesome Cocktails, Great Late Night.
Speakeasies have a sexy mystique about them--and that's exactly what you'll find at this Wicker Park cocktail lounge. Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeakeasies have a sexy mystique about them--and that's exactly what you'll find at this Wicker Park cocktail lounge. Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Brand New To Restored Athletic Club, Great Scene, Bars Restaurants Game Room.
53 locals recommend
Chicago Athletic Association
12 S Michigan Ave Brand New To Restored Athletic Club, Great Scene, Bars Restaurants Game Room.
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketBest Cocktails In West Loop
Chicago's First Botanic Brewpub! It began as a longtime dream to create a true-brewed root beer and quickly grew to encompass the broader idea of reinventing botanic beers.
87 locals recommend
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveChicago's First Botanic Brewpub! It began as a longtime dream to create a true-brewed root beer and quickly grew to encompass the broader idea of reinventing botanic beers.
Essentials
Amazing Brand New Grocery Store a Block Away! High end organic produce, fair prices, great addition to the neighborhood!
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveAmazing Brand New Grocery Store a Block Away! High end organic produce, fair prices, great addition to the neighborhood!
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveAll-Purpose Pharmacy
Arts & Culture
Home of the BlackHawks and Bulls! Also Host to Many Shows and Concerts! Quick Cab!
200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison StHome of the BlackHawks and Bulls! Also Host to Many Shows and Concerts! Quick Cab!
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of the Chicago Bears! Also a popular Concert Venue!
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs!
Sightseeing
Grant Park is a large urban park in the Loop community area of Chicago. Located in Chicago's central business district, the park's most notable features are Millennium Park and Buckingham Fountain.
332 locals recommend
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StGrant Park is a large urban park in the Loop community area of Chicago. Located in Chicago's central business district, the park's most notable features are Millennium Park and Buckingham Fountain.
One of the nation's oldest zoos home to 1200 animals representing 230 species. Lincoln Park, a vast public park bordering Lake Michigan. That park, is FREE, and named after US president Abe Lincoln.
175 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrOne of the nation's oldest zoos home to 1200 animals representing 230 species. Lincoln Park, a vast public park bordering Lake Michigan. That park, is FREE, and named after US president Abe Lincoln.
Chicago's elevated park & trail system! The 606 brings together elevated trails for bikers and runners, art installations, and landscape design to create an urban oasis and a new way to explore.
19 locals recommend
606 Trail
Chicago's elevated park & trail system! The 606 brings together elevated trails for bikers and runners, art installations, and landscape design to create an urban oasis and a new way to explore.
Located in the heart of the Humboldt Park Community, Humboldt Park totals 219 acres and features a field house with fitness center, two gymnasiums, meeting rooms and an inland beach. Great Green Space
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrLocated in the heart of the Humboldt Park Community, Humboldt Park totals 219 acres and features a field house with fitness center, two gymnasiums, meeting rooms and an inland beach. Great Green Space
Everything Else
This is a no frills, let's get your @ss in shape kind of place. It's probably going to remind you more of your high school weight room, than your local FFC/Equinox....for me that was the draw.
Reach Fieldhouse
1601 W Chicago AveThis is a no frills, let's get your @ss in shape kind of place. It's probably going to remind you more of your high school weight room, than your local FFC/Equinox....for me that was the draw.
This gym has everything you need and more to get the best workouts of your life. This CrossFit box is great for all ages and experience levels, and is just a couple blocks from the apartment!
CrossFit CE
1718 West Chicago AvenueThis gym has everything you need and more to get the best workouts of your life. This CrossFit box is great for all ages and experience levels, and is just a couple blocks from the apartment!
Yoga For All Beings is a Chicago yoga studio in Ukr Village. Yoga For All Beings offers a variety of yoga classes including vinyasa, vinyin, basics yoga, restorative, and meditation. $20 First Week!
6 locals recommend
Yoga For All Beings
508 N Hoyne AveYoga For All Beings is a Chicago yoga studio in Ukr Village. Yoga For All Beings offers a variety of yoga classes including vinyasa, vinyin, basics yoga, restorative, and meditation. $20 First Week!