Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Lula is the BEST! For almost 20 years Lula has been on the forefront of the farm to table thing. The staff are amazing, breakfast, lunch or dinner are always a fantastic and inspiring experience. Sit at the bar, on the patio or book a table. Monday evening is farm dinner, locally sourced in season fresh and delicious. Sunday brunch is insane if you can make it on any other day you will be much happier (and avoid long waits)
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdLula is the BEST! For almost 20 years Lula has been on the forefront of the farm to table thing. The staff are amazing, breakfast, lunch or dinner are always a fantastic and inspiring experience. Sit at the bar, on the patio or book a table. Monday evening is farm dinner, locally sourced in season fresh and delicious. Sunday brunch is insane if you can make it on any other day you will be much happier (and avoid long waits)
Great BYOB spot to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. Bright and sunny. Tasty homemade EVERYTHING from the bread to soda to ice cream they make it all. Delicious avocado toast and I'm torn between the curry chicken salad sandwich or the egg salad as they are both so delicious.
46 locals recommend
Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveGreat BYOB spot to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. Bright and sunny. Tasty homemade EVERYTHING from the bread to soda to ice cream they make it all. Delicious avocado toast and I'm torn between the curry chicken salad sandwich or the egg salad as they are both so delicious.
Michelin star dive bar with amazing food and thee most incredible selection of whiskey i've ever seen.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichelin star dive bar with amazing food and thee most incredible selection of whiskey i've ever seen.
Fried Chicken, NEGRONI SLUSHY and an amazing patio w firepit and ping pong. What more could you want?
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveFried Chicken, NEGRONI SLUSHY and an amazing patio w firepit and ping pong. What more could you want?
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveSuper casual spot for bagles, pizza, coffee or karaoke...
Chiya Chai Cafe
2770 N Milwaukee AveDelicious Nepalese food. YUM!!
Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AvePizza by the slice or order a GIGANTIC pie.
If you find yourself in Hyde Park don't miss Plein Air, it's our favorite little french cafe in the city. They do everything just right.
44 locals recommend
Plein Air Cafe
5751 S Woodlawn AveIf you find yourself in Hyde Park don't miss Plein Air, it's our favorite little french cafe in the city. They do everything just right.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great TIKI vibes and amazing drinks from the Land & Sea restaurant group.
356 locals recommend
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveGreat TIKI vibes and amazing drinks from the Land & Sea restaurant group.
The locals spot. Maria has been running the Whirlaway Lounge for many many years. Stop in for a sportsball game (Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks are all served here) and get to know the locals. (also famous for birthdays, Maria loves celebrating with you so stop in if it's yours)
26 locals recommend
Whirlaway Lounge
3224 W Fullerton AveThe locals spot. Maria has been running the Whirlaway Lounge for many many years. Stop in for a sportsball game (Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks are all served here) and get to know the locals. (also famous for birthdays, Maria loves celebrating with you so stop in if it's yours)
So many pinball machines!!! When the weather outside is frightful it's a great place to be.
65 locals recommend
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveSo many pinball machines!!! When the weather outside is frightful it's a great place to be.
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveLegendary rock club.
Best place to grab a delicious glass of wine (Lula is also pretty darn good) and the foods delicious as well!
73 locals recommend
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee AveBest place to grab a delicious glass of wine (Lula is also pretty darn good) and the foods delicious as well!
Parks & Nature
Best nature for 100 miles. Wonderful beaches and incredible hiking trails on top of Glacier era sand dunes. You can drive 1 hour or take the south shore train line directly to the park from Millennium Station. Really truly a surprisingly beautiful place and so close to the city.
36 locals recommend
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Best nature for 100 miles. Wonderful beaches and incredible hiking trails on top of Glacier era sand dunes. You can drive 1 hour or take the south shore train line directly to the park from Millennium Station. Really truly a surprisingly beautiful place and so close to the city.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveAn amazing collection! MUST SEE!!
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveShopping
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdGreat local handmade gift shop
Essentials
This is where we do our shopping. Great local, natural, sustainable goods just a few blocks walk.
89 locals recommend
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveThis is where we do our shopping. Great local, natural, sustainable goods just a few blocks walk.
Community acupuncture cooperative. If you need some needling this is the place to go.
Five Point Holistic Health
2866 W Fullerton AveCommunity acupuncture cooperative. If you need some needling this is the place to go.
Getting Around
just a few blocks away but connects you with both Ohare airport and downtown.
135 locals recommend
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
just a few blocks away but connects you with both Ohare airport and downtown.
To head east on main drag Fullerton you can catch the bus on the corner of Fullerton and Kedzie (just around the corner from the apartment)
Fullerton & Kedzie station
To head east on main drag Fullerton you can catch the bus on the corner of Fullerton and Kedzie (just around the corner from the apartment)
also nearby the California blue line stop is on the other side of Logan square and near Milwaukee ave which is the center of nightlife and dining in the area.
50 locals recommend
California & Milwaukee station
also nearby the California blue line stop is on the other side of Logan square and near Milwaukee ave which is the center of nightlife and dining in the area.