Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Lively eatery serving French-inspired Mexican fare plus weekend brunch in a clean-lined space.
36 locals recommend
Mexique
1529 West Chicago AvenueLively eatery serving French-inspired Mexican fare plus weekend brunch in a clean-lined space.
Hip Southwestern dining, bar & brunch in a funky, brick-lined room with art, mirrors & ductwork. Fantastic bruch.
94 locals recommend
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveHip Southwestern dining, bar & brunch in a funky, brick-lined room with art, mirrors & ductwork. Fantastic bruch.
Thin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights.
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveThin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights.
Casual deli featuring multi-ethnic sandwiches, with Cuban steak, falafel, empanadas, hummus & pita.
41 locals recommend
Nini's Deli
543 N Noble StCasual deli featuring multi-ethnic sandwiches, with Cuban steak, falafel, empanadas, hummus & pita.
Low-key cafe serving coffee (roasted on-site), tea & signature marshmallow lattes in a modern space.
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.
The open kitchen at this upscale "diner" works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StThe open kitchen at this upscale "diner" works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras.
Hip counter serve dishing house-smoked Texas BBQ & homey sides in woodsy, warehouselike digs.
107 locals recommend
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StHip counter serve dishing house-smoked Texas BBQ & homey sides in woodsy, warehouselike digs.
Italian-American farmhouse fare in small & large plates plus cocktails & beer in candlelit digs.
37 locals recommend
Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueItalian-American farmhouse fare in small & large plates plus cocktails & beer in candlelit digs.
Sushi bar & omakase menu featuring creative rolls by twin-brother owners in a small, BYOB setting.
87 locals recommend
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveSushi bar & omakase menu featuring creative rolls by twin-brother owners in a small, BYOB setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip corner bar in a vintage building serving premium cocktails in a narrow, intimate space. Awesome gimlets!
56 locals recommend
Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AveHip corner bar in a vintage building serving premium cocktails in a narrow, intimate space. Awesome gimlets!
Bar food, bourbon & DJs in a funky, rock 'n' roll-themed lounge with a pool table & tattoo art.
53 locals recommend
Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago AveBar food, bourbon & DJs in a funky, rock 'n' roll-themed lounge with a pool table & tattoo art.
Hip, corner shop selling wine, craft beer & spirits along with hosting tastings & private parties.
23 locals recommend
The Noble Grape
802 N Bishop StHip, corner shop selling wine, craft beer & spirits along with hosting tastings & private parties.
Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveRenovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.
Lively taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, retail store and regular live music.
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StLively taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, retail store and regular live music.
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveCreative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Venue with a winery, Mediterranean eatery, garden courtyard & live entertainment.
70 locals recommend
City Winery
1200 W Randolph StVenue with a winery, Mediterranean eatery, garden courtyard & live entertainment.
Hip shop for hard-to-find wines & specialty liquors, plus accompaniment snacks & regular tastings.
43 locals recommend
Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago AveHip shop for hard-to-find wines & specialty liquors, plus accompaniment snacks & regular tastings.
Sightseeing
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StCloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois
The Willis Tower, built and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1,451-foot skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
The Willis Tower, built and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1,451-foot skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
The John Hancock Center is a 100-story, 1,127-foot supertall skyscraper at 875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States.
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveThe John Hancock Center is a 100-story, 1,127-foot supertall skyscraper at 875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States.
The Chicago Riverwalk is an open, pedestrian waterfront located on the south bank of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It spans from Lake Shore Drive to Franklin Street.
273 locals recommend
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrThe Chicago Riverwalk is an open, pedestrian waterfront located on the south bank of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It spans from Lake Shore Drive to Franklin Street.
Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world.
219 locals recommend
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrBuckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world.
Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, US, and originally intended to celebrate the second millennium.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMillennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, US, and originally intended to celebrate the second millennium.
Getting Around
Chicago is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's "L" system, serving the Blue Line. The station is located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois
65 locals recommend
Chicago & Milwaukee station
Chicago is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's "L" system, serving the Blue Line. The station is located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago is an encyclopedic art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park. It features a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collection.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute of Chicago is an encyclopedic art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park. It features a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collection.
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco is a supermarket chain headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. Jewel-Osco has 185 stores across northern, central, and western Illinois; eastern Iowa; and portions of northwest Indiana.
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayJewel-Osco is a supermarket chain headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. Jewel-Osco has 185 stores across northern, central, and western Illinois; eastern Iowa; and portions of northwest Indiana.
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866 locals recommend
Mariano's
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Taqueria El Jardin
1303 W Huron StTasty tacos + convenience store
Entertainment & Activities
Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that opened on May 30, 1930.
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrShedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that opened on May 30, 1930.
Lincoln Park Zoo is a free 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in the U.S. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLincoln Park Zoo is a free 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in the U.S. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States.
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area.