Lakeview Guidebook
Convenience
Target
4466 N BroadwayClose by for essentials and groceries.
Fresh Stop Produce and Market
930 W Belmont AveSmall grocery store with lots of essentials.
1000 Liquors
1000 W Belmont AveLiquor store with other drinks and a few snacks.
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveMariano's
2021 W Chicago AveIf you need a larger grocery store, this has it all.
Sightseeing
Whether you’re catching a game or a concert or bar and restaurant hopping, the surrounding area has plenty to do.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StWhether you’re catching a game or a concert or bar and restaurant hopping, the surrounding area has plenty to do.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrConsistently voted as one of the top art museums in the world.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveConsistently voted as one of the top art museums in the world.
Architecturally breathtaking. This is one of only six Baha’i temples in the world and the only one in North America!
120 locals recommend
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden AveArchitecturally breathtaking. This is one of only six Baha’i temples in the world and the only one in North America!
It’s touristy but for a good reason. Amazing views of the skyline for free. Lots of local Chicago restaurants have a location here. There are lots of entertainment options here.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand AvenueIt’s touristy but for a good reason. Amazing views of the skyline for free. Lots of local Chicago restaurants have a location here. There are lots of entertainment options here.
Chicago’s shopping district. Lots of stores and restaurants with many flagship store locations. Easy to get to from the redline. Driving here is not recommended. Take the train or taxi/Uber.
597 locals recommend
Magnificent Mile
Chicago’s shopping district. Lots of stores and restaurants with many flagship store locations. Easy to get to from the redline. Driving here is not recommended. Take the train or taxi/Uber.
Chicago’s premier park is home of the Cloudgate sculpture aka The Bean. The park often has free concerts in the the warm months. Checkout the Crowne Fountain, the Laurie Garden and the BP Bridge.
7 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 East Randolph StreetChicago’s premier park is home of the Cloudgate sculpture aka The Bean. The park often has free concerts in the the warm months. Checkout the Crowne Fountain, the Laurie Garden and the BP Bridge.
The best playground in Chicago...even for adults! Next to Millennium park, this park features an amazing playground, mini golf, a climbing wall and an ice skating ribbon.
175 locals recommend
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StThe best playground in Chicago...even for adults! Next to Millennium park, this park features an amazing playground, mini golf, a climbing wall and an ice skating ribbon.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree admission and open all year.
A great option for cold weather and plant nerds like myself.
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrA great option for cold weather and plant nerds like myself.
Great for kids of all ages. This is a better option than the Field Museum because the exhibits are more interesting, engaging and fun.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
5700 South DuSable Lake Shore DriveGreat for kids of all ages. This is a better option than the Field Museum because the exhibits are more interesting, engaging and fun.
Entertainment
Cool bar with tons of great free arcade games. They often have a fun pop-up theme bar in the back that has included Game of thrones, spongebob squarepants and Parks and Rec. within walking distance.
12 locals recommend
Replay Lincoln Park
2833 N Sheffield AveCool bar with tons of great free arcade games. They often have a fun pop-up theme bar in the back that has included Game of thrones, spongebob squarepants and Parks and Rec. within walking distance.
Historic comedy club with stand-up every night of the week. You may not know the names of the headliners but you’re going to laugh.
77 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StHistoric comedy club with stand-up every night of the week. You may not know the names of the headliners but you’re going to laugh.
Old time bowling lanes with people putting pins up by hand. Tip: you can bribe the workers by rolling cash in the finger holes of the balls.
34 locals recommend
Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport AveOld time bowling lanes with people putting pins up by hand. Tip: you can bribe the workers by rolling cash in the finger holes of the balls.
Chicago is known for its jazz and this is one of the best places to see it on the Northside!
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StChicago is known for its jazz and this is one of the best places to see it on the Northside!
Historic improv and comedy school. Many SNL cast members have come from here. Good for improv.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveHistoric improv and comedy school. Many SNL cast members have come from here. Good for improv.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveThe views of the lake and Millennium park are unmatched anywhere else.
Food scene
Great breakfast/brunch spot that is BYOB. Must try the cinnamon rolls!
110 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveGreat breakfast/brunch spot that is BYOB. Must try the cinnamon rolls!
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveAn Argentinian steakhouse that’s a local favorite. It’s BYOB.
Chicago deep dish pizza! Locals are split between this chain and Lou Malnati’s. This is my pick. Tip: deep dish can take an hour to cook sometimes. Call ahead to place your order before arriving to save some time.
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago deep dish pizza! Locals are split between this chain and Lou Malnati’s. This is my pick. Tip: deep dish can take an hour to cook sometimes. Call ahead to place your order before arriving to save some time.
One of the most romantic restaurants in the city. A great place for a date and some delicious fondue.
20 locals recommend
Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveOne of the most romantic restaurants in the city. A great place for a date and some delicious fondue.
A local favorite vegan restaurant. It seems there’s always a line, which is a good sign that the food is great.
87 locals recommend
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StA local favorite vegan restaurant. It seems there’s always a line, which is a good sign that the food is great.
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StGreat Italian family owned restaurant.
Often listed as one of the top burger joints in Chicago and it’s within walking distance. Great milkshakes too.
65 locals recommend
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield AveOften listed as one of the top burger joints in Chicago and it’s within walking distance. Great milkshakes too.
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayGreat Thai food and BYOB.
This is one the restaurants locals often take guests that are visiting because the food is great and so is the atmosphere.
118 locals recommend
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StThis is one the restaurants locals often take guests that are visiting because the food is great and so is the atmosphere.
Jennivee's Bakery
3301 N Sheffield AveGreat cupcakes!!!
Eat your way through Italy with regularly updated menus/restaurants. Locals take visitors here because it’s so good.
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StEat your way through Italy with regularly updated menus/restaurants. Locals take visitors here because it’s so good.
My favorite brunch place in Chicago. I always take out of town guests here and they always want to go back when they return. There is often a wait but it’s worth it if you are already in the area.
45 locals recommend
Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash AveMy favorite brunch place in Chicago. I always take out of town guests here and they always want to go back when they return. There is often a wait but it’s worth it if you are already in the area.
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveBest burgers in Chicago!
Strings Ramen Shop Lakeview
919 W Belmont AveFantastic ramen, right around the corner.