Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Incredible frozen custard (between soft serve and hard ice cream). Awesome neighborhood vibes, eat inside or use the walk up window and hang out on the corner.
33 locals recommend
Scooter's Frozen Custard
1658 W Belmont Ave
33 locals recommend
Incredible frozen custard (between soft serve and hard ice cream). Awesome neighborhood vibes, eat inside or use the walk up window and hang out on the corner.
Old School Chicago Bakery *Amazing Donuts & Pastry *Nice café space serving breakfast and lunch
31 locals recommend
Dinkel's Bakery
3329 N Lincoln Ave
31 locals recommend
Old School Chicago Bakery *Amazing Donuts & Pastry *Nice café space serving breakfast and lunch
Southern and Soul Food *Great for Brunch & Lunch *Very Kid Friendly *Outdoor Seating
38 locals recommend
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln Ave
38 locals recommend
Southern and Soul Food *Great for Brunch & Lunch *Very Kid Friendly *Outdoor Seating
Wood Fired Pizza and Modern American Cuisine *Great Pizza and Charcuterie *Huge Wine List & Full Bar *KILLER Bloody Marys *Brunch Served on the Weekends Starting at 10:00AM *Outdoor Seating
41 locals recommend
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N Paulina St
41 locals recommend
Wood Fired Pizza and Modern American Cuisine *Great Pizza and Charcuterie *Huge Wine List & Full Bar *KILLER Bloody Marys *Brunch Served on the Weekends Starting at 10:00AM *Outdoor Seating
Chicago Style Deep Dish/Stuffed Pizza They may not have the name recognition of Gino's East or Giordano's but The Art of Pizza is the best Chicago style pizza in the city. *Whole pies or by the slice *Delivery till 11:00PM *Big Menu Ranging from Italian Beef and Chicken Parm Subs to full Pasta Dinners
29 locals recommend
The Art of Pizza
3033 N Ashland Ave
29 locals recommend
Chicago Style Deep Dish/Stuffed Pizza They may not have the name recognition of Gino's East or Giordano's but The Art of Pizza is the best Chicago style pizza in the city. *Whole pies or by the slice *Delivery till 11:00PM *Big Menu Ranging from Italian Beef and Chicken Parm Subs to full Pasta Dinners
New Mexican Style Cooking *Most dishes served with your choice of red or green chili sauce. (both delicious) *Amazing Enchiladas *Great Service *Full bar *Open for brunch on the weekends at 9:00 AM *Outdoor Seating
94 locals recommend
Flo
1434 W Chicago Ave
94 locals recommend
New Mexican Style Cooking *Most dishes served with your choice of red or green chili sauce. (both delicious) *Amazing Enchiladas *Great Service *Full bar *Open for brunch on the weekends at 9:00 AM *Outdoor Seating
Legit Cape Cod Style Seafood *Incredible lobster rolls and fried clams *Fresh seafood counter if you want to cook at home. *Delivery available *Very friendly service
9 locals recommend
New England Seafood Company Restaurant & Fish Market
3341 North Lincoln Avenue
9 locals recommend
Legit Cape Cod Style Seafood *Incredible lobster rolls and fried clams *Fresh seafood counter if you want to cook at home. *Delivery available *Very friendly service
Classic Chicago Hotdog Spot *Chicago Style Hotdogs *Fried shrimp are a specialty here *Open till 4:00 AM
18 locals recommend
Redhot Ranch
2449 W Armitage Ave
18 locals recommend
Classic Chicago Hotdog Spot *Chicago Style Hotdogs *Fried shrimp are a specialty here *Open till 4:00 AM
Gourmet Cupcake Shop *Endless fun flavor combinations *Big ice cream selection as well
6 locals recommend
Smallcakes: A Cupcakery And Creamery
3054 N Greenview Ave
6 locals recommend
Gourmet Cupcake Shop *Endless fun flavor combinations *Big ice cream selection as well
Fun retro diner style cooking in Roscoe Village *Big menu full of comfort food favorites *Friendly Service *Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner *Outdoor seating
36 locals recommend
Kitsch'n on Roscoe
2005 W Roscoe St
36 locals recommend
Fun retro diner style cooking in Roscoe Village *Big menu full of comfort food favorites *Friendly Service *Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner *Outdoor seating
Combination Coffee Shop and Bike Store *Premium Coffee & Espresso *Great Pastry *Cool outdoor space with the occasional pop up shop
36 locals recommend
Heritage Bicycles
2959 N Lincoln Ave
36 locals recommend
Combination Coffee Shop and Bike Store *Premium Coffee & Espresso *Great Pastry *Cool outdoor space with the occasional pop up shop
Great Thai Food *All dishes come spicy, they can tone it down if you ask. *Family run business, very friendly service *Delivery Available (773) 755-1955 *11:30Am-3:00AM
8 locals recommend
Pho's Thai Cuisine
3332 N Lincoln Ave
8 locals recommend
Great Thai Food *All dishes come spicy, they can tone it down if you ask. *Family run business, very friendly service *Delivery Available (773) 755-1955 *11:30Am-3:00AM
Classic Chicago Greek Diner *Great for Breakfast and Brunch *Family Run Business, fun family service. *Outdoor Seating *Kid friendly *5:00AM to 8:00Pm daily
3000 N Lincoln Ave
3000 North Lincoln Avenue
Classic Chicago Greek Diner *Great for Breakfast and Brunch *Family Run Business, fun family service. *Outdoor Seating *Kid friendly *5:00AM to 8:00Pm daily

Drinks & Nightlife

Our neighborhood corner bar. *Good beer selection *Pool Table *Good jukebox *Fun Patio set up to play Bags and Darts
Cody's Public House
1658 W Barry Ave
Our neighborhood corner bar. *Good beer selection *Pool Table *Good jukebox *Fun Patio set up to play Bags and Darts
Mix a 6 storefront and beer café *More of a daytime spot *Gigantic bottled and draft selection *Great combinations for beer flights *Kids are welcome
16 locals recommend
Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln Ave
16 locals recommend
Mix a 6 storefront and beer café *More of a daytime spot *Gigantic bottled and draft selection *Great combinations for beer flights *Kids are welcome
Great local music venue, shows range from prominent Chicago acts to national touring artists. *Attached is the Harmony Grill, a great place to grab a bite before of after a show.
83 locals recommend
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave
83 locals recommend
Great local music venue, shows range from prominent Chicago acts to national touring artists. *Attached is the Harmony Grill, a great place to grab a bite before of after a show.
Iconic Chicago Rock Club. Shows several nights a week, one of the great places in the country to see live music. Check out www.metrochicago.com for upcoming shows.
73 locals recommend
Metro
3730 N Clark St
73 locals recommend
Iconic Chicago Rock Club. Shows several nights a week, one of the great places in the country to see live music. Check out www.metrochicago.com for upcoming shows.
Great Local Sports Bar *Great Place to Watch a Game *Booths with TVs to put on any out of town game you want *Full food Menu (Foot long grilled cheese!) *Good Beer Specials *Gets crowded for Blackhawks games, so show up early *5:00 PM till 2:00 AM daily
16 locals recommend
The Pony Inn
1638 West Belmont Avenue
16 locals recommend
Great Local Sports Bar *Great Place to Watch a Game *Booths with TVs to put on any out of town game you want *Full food Menu (Foot long grilled cheese!) *Good Beer Specials *Gets crowded for Blackhawks games, so show up early *5:00 PM till 2:00 AM daily
Large Fun Sports Bar *Great place to watch a game *Full food menu (great burgers and salads) *Good Beer Specials *Takes Reservations (Flagship gets very crowded for big games) *Open 5:00PM till 2:00AM
8 locals recommend
Flagship Tavern & Grill
1622 W Belmont Ave
8 locals recommend
Large Fun Sports Bar *Great place to watch a game *Full food menu (great burgers and salads) *Good Beer Specials *Takes Reservations (Flagship gets very crowded for big games) *Open 5:00PM till 2:00AM
Great place for college football *Great place to watch a game, tons of big screen TVs *Full Lunch and Dinner Menu *Good Drink specials *5:00PM till 2:00AM
55 locals recommend
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport Ave
55 locals recommend
Great place for college football *Great place to watch a game, tons of big screen TVs *Full Lunch and Dinner Menu *Good Drink specials *5:00PM till 2:00AM

Parks & Nature

Huge City Park *Band new huge playground, good for kids 6 months and up *Public Pool *4 Softball Fields *Public gym *Indoor and outdoor basketball courts *Tennis Courts *Dog Park
26 locals recommend
Hamlin Park
3035 N Hoyne Ave
26 locals recommend
Huge City Park *Band new huge playground, good for kids 6 months and up *Public Pool *4 Softball Fields *Public gym *Indoor and outdoor basketball courts *Tennis Courts *Dog Park
Small neighborhood park *Brand new playground *2 blocks away
William Wieboldt Park
1747 W Nelson St
Small neighborhood park *Brand new playground *2 blocks away
Nice sized playground with big open field near by.
Chi Che Wang Playlot Park
1719 W Wolfram St
Nice sized playground with big open field near by.
Huge public white sand beach. *Paddleboard/kayak rentals available *"The Dock" restaurant & bar offers good food and drink, and great views. *Beach volleyball courts *Great for Kids *Plenty of free parking
297 locals recommend
Montrose Beach
297 locals recommend
Huge public white sand beach. *Paddleboard/kayak rentals available *"The Dock" restaurant & bar offers good food and drink, and great views. *Beach volleyball courts *Great for Kids *Plenty of free parking

Entertainment & Activities

The Friendly Confines, Home of the Chicago Cubs
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
The Friendly Confines, Home of the Chicago Cubs
Access to lakefront at Belmont harbor. *Rent a Divvy bike and ride the Lakefront bike path. 27 miles of trail.
20 locals recommend
Belmont Harbor
3600 N Recreation Dr
20 locals recommend
Access to lakefront at Belmont harbor. *Rent a Divvy bike and ride the Lakefront bike path. 27 miles of trail.
Large newly renovated movie theatre *New release films *Free parking
61 locals recommend
Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western Ave
61 locals recommend
Large newly renovated movie theatre *New release films *Free parking
Indy and smaller release movie theatre *Newly Renovated, Recliner seating *Full Bar
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
71 locals recommend
Indy and smaller release movie theatre *Newly Renovated, Recliner seating *Full Bar
Home of the Chicago Bears *Several big stadium concerts/events in season Visit www.soldierfield.net for full list of events
300 locals recommend
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
300 locals recommend
Home of the Chicago Bears *Several big stadium concerts/events in season Visit www.soldierfield.net for full list of events
Home of the Chicago White Sox *CTA Red Line SOX/35th ST station
120 locals recommend
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
120 locals recommend
Home of the Chicago White Sox *CTA Red Line SOX/35th ST station
Home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks Visit www.unitedcenter.com for full list of concerts and events.
200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison St
200 locals recommend
Home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks Visit www.unitedcenter.com for full list of concerts and events.
Home of Lollapalooza, and Blues Fest. Huge public park on the lakefront downtown, open to the public unless there is a ticketed event. visit www.chicagoparks.org for more information
332 locals recommend
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
332 locals recommend
Home of Lollapalooza, and Blues Fest. Huge public park on the lakefront downtown, open to the public unless there is a ticketed event. visit www.chicagoparks.org for more information

Arts & Culture

Chicago's Iconic Sketch Comedy Theatre Countless e comedy legends got their start here including: Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Steven Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Steve Carell, John Belushi, Amy Poehler, and Bob Odenkirk to name a few. Multiple shows on multiple stages nightly.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North Ave
433 locals recommend
Chicago's Iconic Sketch Comedy Theatre Countless e comedy legends got their start here including: Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Steven Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Steve Carell, John Belushi, Amy Poehler, and Bob Odenkirk to name a few. Multiple shows on multiple stages nightly.
Chicago's best Improv Comedy Multiple shows every night of the week. TJ and Dave on Wednesdays are a must see
71 locals recommend
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury St
71 locals recommend
Chicago's best Improv Comedy Multiple shows every night of the week. TJ and Dave on Wednesdays are a must see
Nature Museum on the Lakefront *Great for Kids, Multiple Big Indoor Play Spaces *Butterfly sanctuary *9:00AM to 4:30PM Daily *Visit www.naturemuseum.org for info on latest exhibits and events
140 locals recommend
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon Dr
140 locals recommend
Nature Museum on the Lakefront *Great for Kids, Multiple Big Indoor Play Spaces *Butterfly sanctuary *9:00AM to 4:30PM Daily *Visit www.naturemuseum.org for info on latest exhibits and events

Essentials

*Nice prepared foods counter for take out *Great organic produce *Free Parking *Open 7:00 AM till 10:00 PM daily
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
*Nice prepared foods counter for take out *Great organic produce *Free Parking *Open 7:00 AM till 10:00 PM daily
Huge Supermarket & 24 Hour Pharmacy *Everything you need to make use of the kitchen during your stay *Open 24 hours
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 locals recommend
Huge Supermarket & 24 Hour Pharmacy *Everything you need to make use of the kitchen during your stay *Open 24 hours
Walgreens 2 blocks away *Pharmacy *Big Selection of Over The Counter Drugs *Beer & Wine *Big Selection of Packaged Goods *Open 7:00AM to 10:00PM Daily
202 locals recommend
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave
202 locals recommend
Walgreens 2 blocks away *Pharmacy *Big Selection of Over The Counter Drugs *Beer & Wine *Big Selection of Packaged Goods *Open 7:00AM to 10:00PM Daily
Synagogue in east Lakeview Visit www.sholomchicago.org for service times
Temple Sholom
3480 N Lake Shore Dr
Synagogue in east Lakeview Visit www.sholomchicago.org for service times
Large Mosque and Islamic center on the north side. Visit www.chicagocentralmosque.org for service times
Chicago Central Mosque & Islamic Center
3617 W Belle Plaine Ave
Large Mosque and Islamic center on the north side. Visit www.chicagocentralmosque.org for service times
Immediate Care walk in clinic 3 blocks away. *No appointment needed *Accepts Insurance *Fast service *8:00AM to 8:00PM Daily *(773) 227-3669
Aayu Clinics | Lakeview Immediate Care
1645 W School St
Immediate Care walk in clinic 3 blocks away. *No appointment needed *Accepts Insurance *Fast service *8:00AM to 8:00PM Daily *(773) 227-3669
Large Liquor Store *Big Selection of Beer Wine & Sprits
Foremost Liquor
3014 N Ashland Ave
Large Liquor Store *Big Selection of Beer Wine & Sprits

Shopping

Best Butcher Shop in Chicago, The best way to make use of the back deck and grill. A True Neighborhood Gem. *Dozens of different sausages and brats *Every cut of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry you can imagine *Huge variety of cold cuts *Great local seasonal produce (corn on the cob in the summer is a must) *Fast friendly service, even when there is a long line *Delicious Free Samples *Free parking behind the buliding *Closed on Sundays
12 locals recommend
Paulina Market
3501 N Lincoln Ave
12 locals recommend
Best Butcher Shop in Chicago, The best way to make use of the back deck and grill. A True Neighborhood Gem. *Dozens of different sausages and brats *Every cut of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry you can imagine *Huge variety of cold cuts *Great local seasonal produce (corn on the cob in the summer is a must) *Fast friendly service, even when there is a long line *Delicious Free Samples *Free parking behind the buliding *Closed on Sundays