Guidebook for Chicago

Christina
Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar, Karaoke, Stage Shows, Drag Queens, Bingo--There's the Attic, the Sports Bar, and the Restaurant section. LGBT friendly.
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Hamburger Mary's
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Bar, Karaoke, Stage Shows, Drag Queens, Bingo--There's the Attic, the Sports Bar, and the Restaurant section. LGBT friendly.
It's tiny, and has a cute patio, but they have the best Martini's--large and strong. LGBT friendly.
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral Ave
63 yerel halk öneriyor
It's tiny, and has a cute patio, but they have the best Martini's--large and strong. LGBT friendly.
Rooftop with year round indoor & outdoor patio. Very hip & trendy spot.
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Vertigo Sky Lounge
2 West Erie Street
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Rooftop with year round indoor & outdoor patio. Very hip & trendy spot.
Don't miss the speakeasy The Library tucked away downstairs by the bathrooms!
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie St
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Don't miss the speakeasy The Library tucked away downstairs by the bathrooms!
Totally biased--this is my favorite bar downtown for amazing, unique crafted cocktails, and a gorgeous black and white marble bar. Their small plates dinner is also very excellent!
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Sable Kitchen & Bar
505 N State St
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Totally biased--this is my favorite bar downtown for amazing, unique crafted cocktails, and a gorgeous black and white marble bar. Their small plates dinner is also very excellent!
My favorite spot to grab a pint, and pick a board game of the wall of at least 3-50 games to pick from for your enjoyment.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Guthrie's Tavern
1300 W Addison St
38 yerel halk öneriyor
My favorite spot to grab a pint, and pick a board game of the wall of at least 3-50 games to pick from for your enjoyment.
Just up the way from Simon's, it's your next dive bar with a pool table, cash & credit card.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Farraguts on Clark
5240 N Clark St
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Just up the way from Simon's, it's your next dive bar with a pool table, cash & credit card.
This historic dive bar is full of locals, hipsters, cash only, and a must stop in.
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St
55 yerel halk öneriyor
This historic dive bar is full of locals, hipsters, cash only, and a must stop in.

Food Scene

Right across the street, and my favorite Thai place in the city!
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Taste of Thai Town
4461 N Pulaski Rd
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Right across the street, and my favorite Thai place in the city!
Great locally owned spot, gluten-free/vegan options, locally sourced coffee, and free wifi.
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Dolce Casa Cafe
4947 N Damen Ave
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Great locally owned spot, gluten-free/vegan options, locally sourced coffee, and free wifi.
Another great, popular brunch spot. Same deal--no reservations, so plan for a wait or go a little early. Well worth it!
52 yerel halk öneriyor
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen Ave
52 yerel halk öneriyor
Another great, popular brunch spot. Same deal--no reservations, so plan for a wait or go a little early. Well worth it!
Best brunch ever. No reservations allowed, so plan on 45 minutes on a Sunday or go a little early. Organic, local, locally sourced, and seasonal menu.
94 yerel halk öneriyor
m.henry
5707 N Clark St
94 yerel halk öneriyor
Best brunch ever. No reservations allowed, so plan on 45 minutes on a Sunday or go a little early. Organic, local, locally sourced, and seasonal menu.
Support independent local coffee shops. Serves Intelligentsia coffee. You get an hour of free wifi per purchase.
64 yerel halk öneriyor
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark St
64 yerel halk öneriyor
Support independent local coffee shops. Serves Intelligentsia coffee. You get an hour of free wifi per purchase.
Best Sushi--do only Sushi Mike custom rolls. Little pricey, but worth it!
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Tanoshii
5547 N Clark St
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Best Sushi--do only Sushi Mike custom rolls. Little pricey, but worth it!
More sandwich combinations than you could think of--along with gluten free bread option, and a whole number of great, local beers on tap, and American Whiskies on the shelf.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Jerry's
5419 N Clark St
42 yerel halk öneriyor
More sandwich combinations than you could think of--along with gluten free bread option, and a whole number of great, local beers on tap, and American Whiskies on the shelf.
Known for its scones, coffee, free wifi, and amazing cake, along with pretty good salads and entrees.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
A Taste of Heaven
5401 N Clark St
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Known for its scones, coffee, free wifi, and amazing cake, along with pretty good salads and entrees.
Dutch-American food, gin specialty drinks, locally owned, and some amazing gastropub food! All locally sourced ingredients, and in season food. I love the hanger steak, and lamb-mint burger.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Vincent
1475 W Balmoral Ave
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Dutch-American food, gin specialty drinks, locally owned, and some amazing gastropub food! All locally sourced ingredients, and in season food. I love the hanger steak, and lamb-mint burger.
The best, locally WI sourced ice cream. They also have sundaes, hot chocolate, baked delights, sandwiches, and free wifi.
39 yerel halk öneriyor
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark St
39 yerel halk öneriyor
The best, locally WI sourced ice cream. They also have sundaes, hot chocolate, baked delights, sandwiches, and free wifi.
My favorite Ethopian joint in the area (and trust me when I say there are at least 7 to choose from!). Call ahead in the morning to order gluten free injera for the evening.
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Demera Restaurant
4801 N Broadway
65 yerel halk öneriyor
My favorite Ethopian joint in the area (and trust me when I say there are at least 7 to choose from!). Call ahead in the morning to order gluten free injera for the evening.
So Acre is a low key, subtle sports bar meets nice dining, with a stunning full length built in wooden bar. And where else will you get all-you-can-eat oysters 1 night a week on the Northside.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Acre
5308 N Clark St
12 yerel halk öneriyor
So Acre is a low key, subtle sports bar meets nice dining, with a stunning full length built in wooden bar. And where else will you get all-you-can-eat oysters 1 night a week on the Northside.
Venice Inspired Italian food all small plates style, great wine selection, reservations accepted, and beautiful interior design with an open visible kitchen.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Ombra
5310 N Clark St
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Venice Inspired Italian food all small plates style, great wine selection, reservations accepted, and beautiful interior design with an open visible kitchen.
Great Mediterranean food - they even serve a huge variety brunch!
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Andies Restaurant
5253 N Clark St
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Great Mediterranean food - they even serve a huge variety brunch!
Wonderful Persian Food!
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark St
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Wonderful Persian Food!
Do you love whisky & small plates? Then this is the place to go. Do a flight of whiskies, share some great food, and enjoy this beautiful wood, gently lite bar & restaurant.
93 yerel halk öneriyor
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark St
93 yerel halk öneriyor
Do you love whisky & small plates? Then this is the place to go. Do a flight of whiskies, share some great food, and enjoy this beautiful wood, gently lite bar & restaurant.
Best Gastropub on the North side! The beer selection is global, and there's something for everyone. Favorite dish: Mussels w/ fries!
251 yerel halk öneriyor
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
251 yerel halk öneriyor
Best Gastropub on the North side! The beer selection is global, and there's something for everyone. Favorite dish: Mussels w/ fries!
Great local Italian food.
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Calo Ristorante
5343 N Clark St
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Great local Italian food.

Everything Else

So the park runs around the high school. Has some great walking paths, baseball fields, and a lot of fun to play in all the snow in the winter, and picnic in the summer!
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt St
65 yerel halk öneriyor
So the park runs around the high school. Has some great walking paths, baseball fields, and a lot of fun to play in all the snow in the winter, and picnic in the summer!
ATM & Branch
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Chase Bank
2228 S Western Ave
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ATM & Branch

Arts & Culture

Do a distillery tour, and a tasting of course!
23 yerel halk öneriyor
KOVAL Distillery
4241 North Ravenswood Avenue
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Do a distillery tour, and a tasting of course!
Gym
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Cheetah Gym
5248 N Clark St
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Gym
Great, cheap, divy music venue!
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Martyrs'
3855 N Lincoln Ave
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Great, cheap, divy music venue!
Great, cheap, divy music venue.
62 yerel halk öneriyor
Double Door
62 yerel halk öneriyor
Great, cheap, divy music venue.
The new Modern Art wing is stunning!
1159 yerel halk öneriyor
Chicago Sanat Enstitüsü
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 yerel halk öneriyor
The new Modern Art wing is stunning!
This is a whole building and block of arts, classes, workshops, entertainment, salvaged pieces & furniture. Really great area to walk around & explore!
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood Ave
12 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a whole building and block of arts, classes, workshops, entertainment, salvaged pieces & furniture. Really great area to walk around & explore!
Do a distillery tour and tasting of course!
103 yerel halk öneriyor
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln Ave
103 yerel halk öneriyor
Do a distillery tour and tasting of course!
It's the Cubs Stadium! CHeck it with or without a game. Some winter's they even have an ice skating rink!
1004 yerel halk öneriyor
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
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It's the Cubs Stadium! CHeck it with or without a game. Some winter's they even have an ice skating rink!
Not only can you take all kinds of music, dance, instrumental, and vocal classes here, but there are shows and performances all the time!
103 yerel halk öneriyor
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave
103 yerel halk öneriyor
Not only can you take all kinds of music, dance, instrumental, and vocal classes here, but there are shows and performances all the time!
Amazing Live Bands come through here all the time!
92 yerel halk öneriyor
Riviera Tiyatrosu
4746 North Racine Avenue
92 yerel halk öneriyor
Amazing Live Bands come through here all the time!
All sorts of live entertainment--boxing, music, staged shows, etc.
123 yerel halk öneriyor
Aragon Balo Salonu
1106 W Lawrence Ave
123 yerel halk öneriyor
All sorts of live entertainment--boxing, music, staged shows, etc.
Best Jazz Bar in Chicago!
471 yerel halk öneriyor
The Green Mill
4802 North Broadway
471 yerel halk öneriyor
Best Jazz Bar in Chicago!
A new theater in the area...great spot to catch some improv and staged shows!
14 yerel halk öneriyor
The pH Comedy Theater
1515 West Berwyn Avenue
14 yerel halk öneriyor
A new theater in the area...great spot to catch some improv and staged shows!

Essentials

Local grocery store with greatly priced produce.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Edgewater Produce
5515 N Clark St
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Local grocery store with greatly priced produce.
Grocery Store
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Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
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Grocery Store

Shopping

Great spot for a locally owned, small selection of spirits, and great wines. The staff is wonderfully helpful in selecting wines for any occasion.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
In Fine Spirits
5418 N Clark St
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Great spot for a locally owned, small selection of spirits, and great wines. The staff is wonderfully helpful in selecting wines for any occasion.
This is a family owned (father & 3 sons) liquor store with a great selection of beers, wines, and spirits. Any of the guys can make recommendations for you!
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Andersonville Wine & Spirits
5201 N Clark St
16 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a family owned (father & 3 sons) liquor store with a great selection of beers, wines, and spirits. Any of the guys can make recommendations for you!
You could not get more oddities and unique than this shop! Go & Explore!
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Woolly Mammoth
1513 W Foster Ave
28 yerel halk öneriyor
You could not get more oddities and unique than this shop! Go & Explore!
Shopping, and the top of the Magnificent Mile for sign seeing and shopping. Catch the 146, or 147 bus from Sheridan and Berwyn south to get there quickly.
179 yerel halk öneriyor
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr
179 yerel halk öneriyor
Shopping, and the top of the Magnificent Mile for sign seeing and shopping. Catch the 146, or 147 bus from Sheridan and Berwyn south to get there quickly.
3.5 stories of locally made art, clothes, & jewelry. Grab a coffee, and definitely walk around this great shop.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark St
48 yerel halk öneriyor
3.5 stories of locally made art, clothes, & jewelry. Grab a coffee, and definitely walk around this great shop.
People come for miles to shop for sweets, and cakes at Swedish. PLan for a long line, and don't wait too late in the day as they close early.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Swedish Bakery
5348 North Clark Street
18 yerel halk öneriyor
People come for miles to shop for sweets, and cakes at Swedish. PLan for a long line, and don't wait too late in the day as they close early.

Sightseeing

The Field Museum, The Shedd Aquarium, & the Adler Planetarium...this is a win win day. Check out city passes and free days online.
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Museum Campus
65 yerel halk öneriyor
The Field Museum, The Shedd Aquarium, & the Adler Planetarium...this is a win win day. Check out city passes and free days online.
Walk the mile south, wander in the stores, and take lots of photos of the great building. I love walking this stretch at night with all the building lights, and especially with the winter lights.
598 yerel halk öneriyor
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 yerel halk öneriyor
Walk the mile south, wander in the stores, and take lots of photos of the great building. I love walking this stretch at night with all the building lights, and especially with the winter lights.
It will always be the Sears Tower to us in Chicago!
324 yerel halk öneriyor
Willis Kulesi
233 S Wacker Dr
324 yerel halk öneriyor
It will always be the Sears Tower to us in Chicago!
The park is a living venue of various areas from the Bean (ie the Cloud Gate) to ice skating in the winter, outdoor sculptures, the Pitzker Pavilion for picnicking & live music in the summer.
1243 yerel halk öneriyor
Miladyo Parkı
201 E Randolph St
1243 yerel halk öneriyor
The park is a living venue of various areas from the Bean (ie the Cloud Gate) to ice skating in the winter, outdoor sculptures, the Pitzker Pavilion for picnicking & live music in the summer.
What city does not have a Chinatown! Take the CTA redline all the way down and explore!
217 yerel halk öneriyor
Chinatown
217 yerel halk öneriyor
What city does not have a Chinatown! Take the CTA redline all the way down and explore!