Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveGreat patio!
Haven Lounge
Support the local arts! Sandwiches, coffee, and much more!
Falafel & Grill
1317 N Milwaukee AveHonestly, I love the chicken shwarma
Best ice cream ever! You can't just get one scoop
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveBest ice cream ever! You can't just get one scoop
Great breakfast spot! Supposedly Swedish (Kanel means Cinnamon Bun) but has great eggs benedicts and juices
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Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StGreat breakfast spot! Supposedly Swedish (Kanel means Cinnamon Bun) but has great eggs benedicts and juices
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveIconic Chicago brunch spot!
Anker
Sister restaurant of the Publican! Great food!
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveOne of my favorite pizza places!
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StGreat pizza bar and hangout!
Beatiful Art Deco café and check out the Cabana Club rooftop bar on the 6th floor!
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The Robey
2018 W North AveBeatiful Art Deco café and check out the Cabana Club rooftop bar on the 6th floor!
Incredible meatballs and thoughtful Italian food! Not your average red sauce joint. An iconic restaurant at the heart of Restaurant Row on Randolph Street!
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Formento's
925 W Randolph StIncredible meatballs and thoughtful Italian food! Not your average red sauce joint. An iconic restaurant at the heart of Restaurant Row on Randolph Street!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveClassic speakeasy - best Cocktails!
Standard Bar and Grill
1332 N Milwaukee AveClassic neighborhood bar
Check out the 4th Floor club, called The Garden. Note: Dress code applicable
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Celeste
111 W Hubbard StCheck out the 4th Floor club, called The Garden. Note: Dress code applicable
Rooftop bar of the Hotel Lincoln. Great scene and views of the Lake!
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StRooftop bar of the Hotel Lincoln. Great scene and views of the Lake!
Essentials
Local Grocery to have your own feast at home! (Or stock up on essentials)
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Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayLocal Grocery to have your own feast at home! (Or stock up on essentials)
Sightseeing
The Bloomingdale Trail aka the 606! Great for taking a stroll and connecting to cool parts of Chicago!
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueThe Bloomingdale Trail aka the 606! Great for taking a stroll and connecting to cool parts of Chicago!
Formerly the John Hancock Observatory on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Tower, the 360 CHICAGO Observatory has the best views of Chicago and as my Airbnb guest, you have discounted passes (including for the "TILT" feature ride)
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360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveFormerly the John Hancock Observatory on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Tower, the 360 CHICAGO Observatory has the best views of Chicago and as my Airbnb guest, you have discounted passes (including for the "TILT" feature ride)