Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
I absolutely love the Scottish salmon and chicken here. I've had about half of the menu and not been disappointed yet (except for the pancakes; they fell a bit flat)
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayI absolutely love the Scottish salmon and chicken here. I've had about half of the menu and not been disappointed yet (except for the pancakes; they fell a bit flat)
I honestly haven't tried any steak yet, but the $23 mimosa brunch is great on the weekends.
9 locals recommend
Revolución Mexican Steakhouse
I honestly haven't tried any steak yet, but the $23 mimosa brunch is great on the weekends.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveFolks flip over these people's doughnuts.
If you like thick crust with golden brown crispy edges this place offers a great pie.
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueIf you like thick crust with golden brown crispy edges this place offers a great pie.
I haven't had anything here I didn't like. The pizza is delicious and the atmosphere and staff are fun!
6 locals recommend
The Squared Circle
2418 N Ashland AveI haven't had anything here I didn't like. The pizza is delicious and the atmosphere and staff are fun!
Yes, it's super far, but are these the best consistent pancakes I've ever had? Yes. This one's a fun trip if you have a car or are willing to brave some public transpo. Downtown Evanston is nearby.
30 locals recommend
Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
153 Green Bay RdYes, it's super far, but are these the best consistent pancakes I've ever had? Yes. This one's a fun trip if you have a car or are willing to brave some public transpo. Downtown Evanston is nearby.
Shopping
If the weathers uncooperative or you really like a wide array of music and movies in various formats this is a fun place to wander.
111 locals recommend
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveIf the weathers uncooperative or you really like a wide array of music and movies in various formats this is a fun place to wander.
Windy City Sweets
3308 N BroadwayIt's a cute shop filled with SO MUCH CANDY!
Essentials
More so a small scale grocery store but a decent place to go in a pinch if you need essentials or snacks.
91 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak RdMore so a small scale grocery store but a decent place to go in a pinch if you need essentials or snacks.
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayThe closest full grocery store in the area until summer 2016.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StThe nearest location, just in case it's your preference.
Treasure Island Foods
Impressive selection but can be pricey.
Everything Else
Right on the corner of Broadway & Barry, you almost can't get closer for last minute small items.
142 locals recommend
CVS
771 N Ogden AveRight on the corner of Broadway & Barry, you almost can't get closer for last minute small items.
Sometimes you need an awesome cleaners fast and this place is great and super close.
Barry-Regent Cleaners, Inc.
3000 N BroadwaySometimes you need an awesome cleaners fast and this place is great and super close.
More of a safety tip; the youth center located in the basement of the church will give free STI testing to anyone under 25. They'll point you in the right direction if you're over 25 too!
Broadway Youth Center
1023 W Irving Park RdMore of a safety tip; the youth center located in the basement of the church will give free STI testing to anyone under 25. They'll point you in the right direction if you're over 25 too!
If you're attending a graduation, or have a thing for visiting college libraries.
25 locals recommend
DePaul University Welcome Center
2400 N Sheffield AveIf you're attending a graduation, or have a thing for visiting college libraries.
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark StSubstantial liquor store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Their wings are pretty good and they've got some interesting burger offerings.
42 locals recommend
ROCKS lakeview
3463 N BroadwayTheir wings are pretty good and they've got some interesting burger offerings.
Arts & Culture
A nice quiet theater to visit if you want to see some fare a little bit more off the beaten path.
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StA nice quiet theater to visit if you want to see some fare a little bit more off the beaten path.
It's a little bit of a hike but this is my favorite theater. They typically have everything and they're right near Navy Pier.
97 locals recommend
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StIt's a little bit of a hike but this is my favorite theater. They typically have everything and they're right near Navy Pier.
If you're coming over for some Squared Circle of Pequod's you mine as well take in a movie in a comfy leather reclining chair.
59 locals recommend
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveIf you're coming over for some Squared Circle of Pequod's you mine as well take in a movie in a comfy leather reclining chair.
Barnes & Noble
1441 W Webster AveReally, these gems are a dying breed.
Really great independent bookstore that's just a few blocks from the unit.
18 locals recommend
Unabridged Bookstore
3251 N BroadwayReally great independent bookstore that's just a few blocks from the unit.
It's so close, why not take in a dirty late night comedy show?
38 locals recommend
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveIt's so close, why not take in a dirty late night comedy show?
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt's Free!
Just a short stroll from the condo, the range is a nice place to come and get a little quiet in the city. They rent both balls and clubs.
32 locals recommend
Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey PkwyJust a short stroll from the condo, the range is a nice place to come and get a little quiet in the city. They rent both balls and clubs.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrAnother cool close place to check out!
Literally thousands of plants in a greenhouse. The grassy area outside is great for lounging, playing catch and admiring the skyline.
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrLiterally thousands of plants in a greenhouse. The grassy area outside is great for lounging, playing catch and admiring the skyline.