Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark StreetAmazing Italian!
Best lentil soup in the city! Amazing chicken kabobs and falafel. Really really yummy.
8 locals recommend
Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen
1625 N Halsted StBest lentil soup in the city! Amazing chicken kabobs and falafel. Really really yummy.
5-star Michelin rated restaurant - one of the top restaurants in the world - GO if you can afford it and get in!
97 locals recommend
Alinea
1723 N Halsted St5-star Michelin rated restaurant - one of the top restaurants in the world - GO if you can afford it and get in!
Epic Burger
1000 W North AveReally yummy quick burger, fries and shake spot.
Less authentic but still really delicious if you are craving Mexican. Good margaritas I hear as well.
17 locals recommend
Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch
855 W North AveLess authentic but still really delicious if you are craving Mexican. Good margaritas I hear as well.
Vinci Restaurant
1732 N Halsted StReally good Italian.
Starbucks
210 W North AveStarbucks...they're everywhere.
Starbucks
210 W North AveAnother one just in case.
North Pond
2610 N Cannon DrHas amazing views in the park
Adobo Grill
215 W North AveYummy Mexican in the heart of Old Town
Essentials
Huge Whole Foods - really great food court type of thing with all types of food inside.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StHuge Whole Foods - really great food court type of thing with all types of food inside.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyIf you prefer over Whole Foods
Drinks & Nightlife
Burger Bar Chicago - Lincoln Park
1578 North Clybourn AvenueGreat burgers and beer.
Arts & Culture
Royal George Theatre
1641 N Halsted StGreat local theater.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StAnother great local theater.
Movie theater a very quick cab ride away. Go to Pequod's across the street for some of the BEST pizza in Chicago!
59 locals recommend
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveMovie theater a very quick cab ride away. Go to Pequod's across the street for some of the BEST pizza in Chicago!
The Second City
230 W North AveImprov!
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StStand up
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StTry and catch TJ and Dave!
Everything Else
The Nail House
1611 North Clybourn AvenueGreat spot for a quick mani/pedi
Urban Oasis
939 W North AveReally great massages - use their rain shower afterwards.
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StGreat free and family fun! The park is beautiful too!
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrCheck out the butterfly room!
Shopping
Long time chicago restaurant with great salad and soup bar! The photos of all waitresses that have ever worked there cover all of the walls. Quirky and fun.
26 locals recommend
R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park WLong time chicago restaurant with great salad and soup bar! The photos of all waitresses that have ever worked there cover all of the walls. Quirky and fun.