Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This place has been in Chicago since the 80's. It is very consistent tapas. The brunch is also very fun; if you get there early there is always a spot by the bar that is open.
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StThis place has been in Chicago since the 80's. It is very consistent tapas. The brunch is also very fun; if you get there early there is always a spot by the bar that is open.
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
1220 W Webster AvePricey, but really great French inspired pastries.
Chicago Pizza, caramelized crust, very popular. Go before 5 or at noon to avoid the crowd.
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueChicago Pizza, caramelized crust, very popular. Go before 5 or at noon to avoid the crowd.
kibbitznest books, brews & blarney
2212 N Clybourn AveFor some peace and quite. Quirky space.
Best bagels in the city. If you eat meat, try the Good Rick or the Lincoln Pork. If this is your first time, go during off hours and take your time ordering. The menu is HUGE.
24 locals recommend
Chicago Bagel Authority - Armitage
953 W Armitage AveBest bagels in the city. If you eat meat, try the Good Rick or the Lincoln Pork. If this is your first time, go during off hours and take your time ordering. The menu is HUGE.
Go early and have the Machos Nachos; maybe the best in the city.
159 locals recommend
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StGo early and have the Machos Nachos; maybe the best in the city.
Expensive Chinese food, but worth it if you want to get carry out and stay in.
9 locals recommend
Dee's
1114 W Armitage AveExpensive Chinese food, but worth it if you want to get carry out and stay in.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Chili and nachos! Best for lunch hours. Say hi to Dustin and Anthony. If you are avoiding the DePaul students, leave before 8:00 pm.
Kelly's Pub
949 W Webster AveGreat Chili and nachos! Best for lunch hours. Say hi to Dustin and Anthony. If you are avoiding the DePaul students, leave before 8:00 pm.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveBest rooftop in the city.
Sightseeing
Free, great for jogging in the morning. Say hi to Clara (the polar bear) on the north side of the park. If you get there around 8:00 am, she is often doing laps in her pool.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree, great for jogging in the morning. Say hi to Clara (the polar bear) on the north side of the park. If you get there around 8:00 am, she is often doing laps in her pool.
South Pond Nature Walk
One of the best views of the Chicago skyline. Iconic photo from the bridge
Northerly Island
Coolest view of the skyline. Great picture opportunity.
Getting Around
Fullerton & Sheffield station
Key artery to downtown and north neighborhoods.
Armitage station
Get downtown in just a few stops
Great way to see the river and downtown without paying for the tour. You can transfer at Michigan avenue and get all the way to China town.
Chicago Water Taxi - North Avenue
Great way to see the river and downtown without paying for the tour. You can transfer at Michigan avenue and get all the way to China town.
Parks & Nature
Known as the 606, this is a pretty cool activity if you like to get out and walk. Some great views of the city.
133 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailKnown as the 606, this is a pretty cool activity if you like to get out and walk. Some great views of the city.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StGreat for kids to age 10.
Awesome collection of plants. Free. Beautiful exhibits. Free yoga every second Saturday.
39 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory - Administrative Office
300 North Central Park AvenueAwesome collection of plants. Free. Beautiful exhibits. Free yoga every second Saturday.
Entertainment & Activities
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveCool quirky movies.
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveGreat theater, close by.
Essentials
Expensive but fun. Good selection of wine and liquor. Great ice cream.
30 locals recommend
Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division StExpensive but fun. Good selection of wine and liquor. Great ice cream.
Physicians Immediate Care - Clybourn
2077 N Clybourn AveClose urgent care
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
836 W Wellington AveHospital. Please call 911