Guidebook for Chicago
Everything Else
Pool, basketball/volleyball, yoga, cardio, weights, rock climbing wall (summer). Can print off a free guest pass on their website: http://chicagoathleticclubs.com/contact-us/guest-passes/ or $25/day
1019 W Diversey Pkwy
1019 West Diversey ParkwayPool, basketball/volleyball, yoga, cardio, weights, rock climbing wall (summer). Can print off a free guest pass on their website: http://chicagoathleticclubs.com/contact-us/guest-passes/ or $25/day
Strong Nail
Best place to get your nails done. Prices are spot on.
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StFirst week is free! After that it's $20 per class
For the women who want to get a blow out done, this is your place $35
Trixie Girl Blow Dry Bar Lincoln Park
837 West Diversey ParkwayFor the women who want to get a blow out done, this is your place $35
Food Scene
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlCoffee all day, Wine if you need it in the afternoon
Sarpino's Pizzeria
1149 W Diversey PkwyPizza till 5AM Friday/Saturday nights, 4AM all other days
Great brunch spot. Usually lots of families
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Bakin' & Eggs: A Lovely Idea
3120 N Lincoln AveGreat brunch spot. Usually lots of families
Great casual Turkish restaurant. Owner is always there and very nice! Food is great!
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Zizi's Cafe
2825 N Sheffield AveGreat casual Turkish restaurant. Owner is always there and very nice! Food is great!
BeeZzee Fresh Food
2807 N Sheffield AveCasual spot for all the healthy food you desire. Crepes too
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield AveAmazing burgers, fries and beer selection
Super fresh seafood. Seasonal menu with great beers. Outdoor picnic table seating in the summer
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Fish Bar
2956 N Sheffield AveSuper fresh seafood. Seasonal menu with great beers. Outdoor picnic table seating in the summer
Best Thai in Chicago. BYOB! Not expensive at all
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Andy's Thai Kitchen
950 W Diversey PkwyBest Thai in Chicago. BYOB! Not expensive at all
Best sushi in Chicago. BYOB as well. Super nice staff
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Nori Sushi Chicago-Lincoln Park
954 W Diversey PkwyBest sushi in Chicago. BYOB as well. Super nice staff
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StDeep Dish Pizza
Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
3055 N Sheffield AveChicago ice cream
La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan BlvdFantastic fresh French bread. Worth the walk.
Margaritas will knock you off your feet. Food is just ok
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Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway
2924 N BroadwayMargaritas will knock you off your feet. Food is just ok
The best Korean shrimp tacos and beef bahn mi sandwiches in town. Seriously.
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Del Seoul
2568 N Clark StThe best Korean shrimp tacos and beef bahn mi sandwiches in town. Seriously.
Patsy's Place
2825 N Lincoln AveBrunch spot
Great place to get Chicago Style Hot Dogs. People that work there are super sassy.
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The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StGreat place to get Chicago Style Hot Dogs. People that work there are super sassy.
My favorite place to get Argentinian empanadas. Pretty reasonable pricing and they deliver as well
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5411 Empanadas | Lakeview
2850 N Clark StMy favorite place to get Argentinian empanadas. Pretty reasonable pricing and they deliver as well
Great place in the area to get pizza by the slice. Also have my favorite Guarana soda from Brazil
Fogo2go
926 West Diversey ParkwayGreat place in the area to get pizza by the slice. Also have my favorite Guarana soda from Brazil
Great breakfast, known for their cinnamon rolls
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Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveGreat breakfast, known for their cinnamon rolls
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer and Bacon Pub. 18 beers on tap. Have bacon and beer tastings every once in awhile
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Paddy Long's Beer & Bacon Pub
1028 W Diversey PkwyBeer and Bacon Pub. 18 beers on tap. Have bacon and beer tastings every once in awhile
Mad River Bar & Grille
2909 N Sheffield AveMichigan State Bar
Legendary Chicago punk rock'n'roll bar, featuring over 400 types of whiskey.
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Delilah's Chicago
2771 North Lincoln AvenueLegendary Chicago punk rock'n'roll bar, featuring over 400 types of whiskey.
The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln AveBest place in the area for craft cocktails
Burnt City Brewing
417 North Ashland AvenueBeer beer beer
Gay friendly bar in the boystown neighborhood. My favorite frozen drinks!
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D.S. Tequila Company
3352 N Halsted StGay friendly bar in the boystown neighborhood. My favorite frozen drinks!
Essentials
Best beer/wine/liquor selection in the area. On Fridays they have reps come in to provide samples. Super knowledgable.
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Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark StBest beer/wine/liquor selection in the area. On Fridays they have reps come in to provide samples. Super knowledgable.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyEverything you need as far as food goes
Arts & Culture
Free video/pinball games with great craft beers
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Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueFree video/pinball games with great craft beers
I-Briar Street Theatre
3133 N Halsted StBlue Man Group shows here
Cubs games! 1 mile away walking or 2 stop on the L
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCubs games! 1 mile away walking or 2 stop on the L
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBest late night blues in Chicago. Bar too
Great place to catch live improv comedy. Look them up online! Great place to catch up and coming talent
MCL Chicago
3110 North Sheffield AvenueGreat place to catch live improv comedy. Look them up online! Great place to catch up and coming talent
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree!
Beautiful views of the city, grab a drink at the bar on the top floor
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875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveBeautiful views of the city, grab a drink at the bar on the top floor
Great views of the city! Buy tickets online before you go to avoid the long lines
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrGreat views of the city! Buy tickets online before you go to avoid the long lines
Shopping
American Apparel
929 W Belmont AveClothes
AKIRA
643 West Diversey ParkwayClothes
Marshalls
3131 N Clark StClothes
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
3131 N Clark StShoes
Big shopping district in Chicago. Right off the Chicago red line stop
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Big shopping district in Chicago. Right off the Chicago red line stop