Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th Sthottest bar/restaurant/music venue in the city
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th Stgreat food live music 5 nights a week
Simone's
960 W 18th Stfeast for the senses, a bar with artsy decor
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted Stmargaritas and swanky Mexican food amazing!
15 draft beers but the hidden gem is the food coming out of this kitchen, eat here!
73 locals recommend
Skylark
2149 S Halsted St15 draft beers but the hidden gem is the food coming out of this kitchen, eat here!
Harbee
1345 W 18th Stchill during the day dance music at night lots of beers on tap
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th Stif you like craft beer you must NOT miss this!
Arts & Culture
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport Stlive music venue
Food Scene
Pollo Express
1315 W 18th Stchicken over coals with beans and rice yummy!
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th Streetbyob, best inexpensive Mexican food in the city
Carnitas Don Pedro
1113 W 18th Stpork tacos!
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant
1725 W 18th Stmore pork tacos, my favorite
Mi Fogata
4322 N Western Avelunch buffet and delicious Mole!
La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th Stcoffee and homemade waffles#
Coyotes Restaurant
1451 W 18th Stlate nights food! open until 4am
Ignotz's
2421 S Oakley Aveold school little Italy great spot
White Palace Grill
1159 S Canal St24 hour food/diner
Best breakfast in Chicago, there is always a line to get in on the weekends so be prepared to wait. I recommend the 18th St. omelet. Get the biscuit!
39 locals recommend
Sweet Maple Cafe
1339 W Taylor StBest breakfast in Chicago, there is always a line to get in on the weekends so be prepared to wait. I recommend the 18th St. omelet. Get the biscuit!
The best pizza in the area this is "local" pizza not tourist pizza. When you live/grow up in Chicago you don't eat deep-dish pizza only tourist eat that. This is a thin crust cut in squares.
24 locals recommend
Phil's Pizza
1102 W 35th StThe best pizza in the area this is "local" pizza not tourist pizza. When you live/grow up in Chicago you don't eat deep-dish pizza only tourist eat that. This is a thin crust cut in squares.
Empenadas I think I spelled that wrong. Go eat they are delicious!
18 locals recommend
Chilango Mexican Street Food
1437 West Taylor StreetEmpenadas I think I spelled that wrong. Go eat they are delicious!
Everything Else
Chinatown is only 2 miles from the house super easy to get there go eat!
217 locals recommend
Chinatown
Chinatown is only 2 miles from the house super easy to get there go eat!
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveBLUES music...! It's only 3 miles away go check it out.
Greektown
Greek Town only 2 miles from the house go eat...!
Essentials
Latin grocery store super inexpensive produce, only 3 blocks from the house!
44 locals recommend
La Casa Del Pueblo Inc.
1810 S Blue Island AveLatin grocery store super inexpensive produce, only 3 blocks from the house!