Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
BYOB Tapas place listed on Chicago's Bib Gourmand list. Great food, cozy environment, hole in the wall feel. Cash only.
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Chilam Balam
3023 N BroadwayBYOB Tapas place listed on Chicago's Bib Gourmand list. Great food, cozy environment, hole in the wall feel. Cash only.
Best Cappuccino I've had at a great price! They have barrels of coffee beans from all over the world, and staff is friendly. Great option if you want to shop local versus chain coffee shop.
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The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N BroadwayBest Cappuccino I've had at a great price! They have barrels of coffee beans from all over the world, and staff is friendly. Great option if you want to shop local versus chain coffee shop.
Best sushi in the area! A little pricier for rolls versus Sumo down the street, but better quality. BYOB, credit cards accepted.
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Wakamono
3313 N BroadwayBest sushi in the area! A little pricier for rolls versus Sumo down the street, but better quality. BYOB, credit cards accepted.
Favorite Diner in the area for weekend breakfast. They have great food (much better than Melrose diner), great prices, and staff is great. The lady who owns it is a Lakeview celebrity. No alcohol, credit cards accepted.
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Stella's Diner
3042 N BroadwayFavorite Diner in the area for weekend breakfast. They have great food (much better than Melrose diner), great prices, and staff is great. The lady who owns it is a Lakeview celebrity. No alcohol, credit cards accepted.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my favorite local dive bar. It's not fancy at all, but the locals love it. Darts, pool, Irish bartenders, cheap drinks, located in a basement that is often hidden from tourists.
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Galway Bay
500 W Diversey PkwyThis is my favorite local dive bar. It's not fancy at all, but the locals love it. Darts, pool, Irish bartenders, cheap drinks, located in a basement that is often hidden from tourists.
Entertainment & Activities
They play the independent movies that AMCs don't typically carry. If you want to see something other than the Avengers, definitely check out movie times here.
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Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StThey play the independent movies that AMCs don't typically carry. If you want to see something other than the Avengers, definitely check out movie times here.
If you feel like a good standup show, Laugh Factory has multiple shows a week, and they are always really cheap. There's a box office on-site or you can order online day-of usually. I've seen some big comics here, but the smaller shows are just as good!
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I-Laug Factory
3175 N BroadwayIf you feel like a good standup show, Laugh Factory has multiple shows a week, and they are always really cheap. There's a box office on-site or you can order online day-of usually. I've seen some big comics here, but the smaller shows are just as good!
Essentials
Walgreens at the corner of Belmont and Broadway has everything you may need - toothpaste if you forget it, full liquor area, pharmacy, etc.
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Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveWalgreens at the corner of Belmont and Broadway has everything you may need - toothpaste if you forget it, full liquor area, pharmacy, etc.
This Mariano's just opened in September 2016 and it's been the talk of the neighborhood! It's more than just a grocery store- it has a wine bar, piano player, nutella bar, sushi bar, etc. on the first floor and your standard grocery items upstairs.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveThis Mariano's just opened in September 2016 and it's been the talk of the neighborhood! It's more than just a grocery store- it has a wine bar, piano player, nutella bar, sushi bar, etc. on the first floor and your standard grocery items upstairs.
Sightseeing
You can join the lake path here, at the Belmont Harbor. Rent a Divvy bike at Sheridan and Belmont, take it to the Harbor and bike for 20 miles to the South Loop! Or just take a stroll and enjoy the views of Lake Michigan.
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Belmont Harbor
Belmont HarborYou can join the lake path here, at the Belmont Harbor. Rent a Divvy bike at Sheridan and Belmont, take it to the Harbor and bike for 20 miles to the South Loop! Or just take a stroll and enjoy the views of Lake Michigan.
Make sure you walk over to Wrigley field during your visit! Addison and Clark is a busy area, with lots of bars/restaurants filled with Cubs fans!
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StMake sure you walk over to Wrigley field during your visit! Addison and Clark is a busy area, with lots of bars/restaurants filled with Cubs fans!