Daniela’s guidebook
Coffee
Great hip local coffee spot for cult coffee lovers. Cool backyard vibes if weather permits but otherwise great neighborhood spot.
135 locals recommend
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveGreat hip local coffee spot for cult coffee lovers. Cool backyard vibes if weather permits but otherwise great neighborhood spot.
Great coffee spot close to our place and on your way walking to Wicker Park and Blue Line train.
24 locals recommend
Dollop Bakeshop
1000 N Damen AveGreat coffee spot close to our place and on your way walking to Wicker Park and Blue Line train.
Food scene
Ridiculously good American take on Indian with great vibe on Division St.
65 locals recommend
Pub Royale
2049 W Division StRidiculously good American take on Indian with great vibe on Division St.
Mott St
1401 N Ashland AveCoveted Brunch Spot only open for brunch on Sundays so call ahead.
Second favorite brunch spot in the neighborhood, great for a quick meal before you head back to Ohare on the train. Weekends are pretty busy so it's best to try this one during the week. They are also open for lunch and dinner but we have other recommendations for those.
113 locals recommend
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveSecond favorite brunch spot in the neighborhood, great for a quick meal before you head back to Ohare on the train. Weekends are pretty busy so it's best to try this one during the week. They are also open for lunch and dinner but we have other recommendations for those.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat tacos, whisky and great people watching.
If you eat at one restaurant in Chicago - it's this one. This is the restaurant that convinced us to move from California to Chicago. Protip - Get the dates!
87 locals recommend
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StIf you eat at one restaurant in Chicago - it's this one. This is the restaurant that convinced us to move from California to Chicago. Protip - Get the dates!
Rated #1 burger in the US, get the bacon and fried egg on it - you're welcome ;-) Put you name on the list and cruise around west loop there are so many other amazing places to see and experience while you wait. Perhaps a cocktail at the Hoxton, Lonewolf or Money Gun. rooftop view at Cabra or games at some local game spots around the area.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StRated #1 burger in the US, get the bacon and fried egg on it - you're welcome ;-) Put you name on the list and cruise around west loop there are so many other amazing places to see and experience while you wait. Perhaps a cocktail at the Hoxton, Lonewolf or Money Gun. rooftop view at Cabra or games at some local game spots around the area.
Cocktails
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveGreat low key neighborhoody spot to grab craft cocktails.
Head the the Up&Up on the top floor of the Robey for great views and great cocktails. PS - If weather permits the 6th floor has views and a tiny pool open to the public.
51 locals recommend
The Robey
2018 W North AveHead the the Up&Up on the top floor of the Robey for great views and great cocktails. PS - If weather permits the 6th floor has views and a tiny pool open to the public.
Activity
Grab and bike or scooter and cruise the 606 bike path which takes you from logan square to west town with lots of little places to stop take pictures and enjoy the views.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueGrab and bike or scooter and cruise the 606 bike path which takes you from logan square to west town with lots of little places to stop take pictures and enjoy the views.
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo with lake views, then go walk the famous lakefront.
Neighborhoods
Great bar scene, food scene and better quality and prices than downtown.
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
Great bar scene, food scene and better quality and prices than downtown.
This is where the night scene is at. Google and many companies have moved here so there is always new places to check out.
89 locals recommend
West Loop
This is where the night scene is at. Google and many companies have moved here so there is always new places to check out.
Pilsen
Historic latin artist area for art and mexican food.