Sarah’s guidebook
Food scene
A few local and favorite places to eat.
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West 18th StreetSkylark
2149 S Halsted StI always walk out of this place with a great experience. Small plates for sharing and communal seating. Or sit at the bar and watch the kitchen experience. Ask for the bacon wrapped dates, you won't regret it.
87 locals recommend
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StI always walk out of this place with a great experience. Small plates for sharing and communal seating. Or sit at the bar and watch the kitchen experience. Ask for the bacon wrapped dates, you won't regret it.
Great sushi at an affordable price. There are other Butterfly locations, but I find the service and quality of this location to be the best.
60 locals recommend
Butterfly Sushi Bar
1139 W Grand AveGreat sushi at an affordable price. There are other Butterfly locations, but I find the service and quality of this location to be the best.
Great sushi spot for lunch on Michigan Avenue, across from Grant Park. Quality sushi, made to order.
Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies
400 S Michigan AveGreat sushi spot for lunch on Michigan Avenue, across from Grant Park. Quality sushi, made to order.
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton MarketGourmet and delicious variety of sandwiches.
J.P. Graziano Grocery
901 W Randolph StClassic Italian sandwiches .
Limited seating, but worth the wait. Delicious authentic Thai street food, byob.
23 locals recommend
JJ Thai Street Food
1715 W Chicago AveLimited seating, but worth the wait. Delicious authentic Thai street food, byob.
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveHandlebar
2311 W North AveBEST vegetarian restaurant.
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveRAMEN-SAN
219 N Green StPleasant House Pub
2119 S Halsted StRakki Cafe
1375 N Milwaukee AveJeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee Ave
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdPiece Brewery
1927 W North AveCoalfire
1321 W Grand AveRootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueSightseeing / Social
Best bike trail away from pedestrian and car traffic.
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailMuseum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveDannys
Neighborhood bar in Bucktown. Wonderful ambiance, music and dancing.
North Garden
South Michigan AvenueGarfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveMyopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveOak Street Beach
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrThe Dial Bookshop
410 S Michigan AveLincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrLogan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardKokorokoko
1323 N Milwaukee AveBest 80s 90s vintage.
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue