Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The food is great and the service is there to match! A great twist on brunch.
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CRĪO
2506 N Clybourn AveThe food is great and the service is there to match! A great twist on brunch.
Jet's Pizza
3951 N Kimball AveSoooooo many toppings!
If you have had Lou's, Giordano's, and/or Gino's, then this is the place to try. Locals and tourists alike can't get enough!
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueIf you have had Lou's, Giordano's, and/or Gino's, then this is the place to try. Locals and tourists alike can't get enough!
El Presidente Restaurante
2558 N Ashland AveAuthentic Mexican that is open 24/7/365???? There is nothing better!
They have the best late-night food you could ask for. The food is also extremely budget friendly.
Taco & Burrito House
1548 W Fullerton AveThey have the best late-night food you could ask for. The food is also extremely budget friendly.
Vegan Plate
1550 W Fullerton AveGreat vegan restaurant
Nada Tea & Coffee House
They have strange hours, but the drinks, food, and service are awesome!
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlA very new starbucks
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StIf you have not been here... go!
This would almost be considered a local-only spot. Grab a slice for lunch!
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The Art of Pizza
3033 N Ashland AveThis would almost be considered a local-only spot. Grab a slice for lunch!
Great food, even better brunch, and a great place to have drinks with friends!
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LOKaL
2500 North Ashland AvenueGreat food, even better brunch, and a great place to have drinks with friends!
Have you ever had Egyptian food? If you like Mediterranean, then you will love this! Dine in or take out, but check out the grape leaves for something really special.
Cairo Kebab
730 W Fullerton AveHave you ever had Egyptian food? If you like Mediterranean, then you will love this! Dine in or take out, but check out the grape leaves for something really special.
Just about everything here is great! Right next door to the apartment. They offer take out and dine-in options.
Kinnaree Thai Kitchen
2415 N Ashland AveJust about everything here is great! Right next door to the apartment. They offer take out and dine-in options.
Beer-oriented spot offering 300+ craft brews in a hip, rustic space with a cafe vibe & free WiFi
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Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln AveBeer-oriented spot offering 300+ craft brews in a hip, rustic space with a cafe vibe & free WiFi
Drinks & Nightlife
Very divey "KISS" bar (the band). The scene here is very unique and the beer is always cheap! It can get loud but is always a great time. Not your standard bar... the bartenders are friendly and there are always just as many girls as there are guys at the bar. It is CASH ONLY so bring your ATM card or some singles!
Liar's Club
1665 W Fullerton AveVery divey "KISS" bar (the band). The scene here is very unique and the beer is always cheap! It can get loud but is always a great time. Not your standard bar... the bartenders are friendly and there are always just as many girls as there are guys at the bar. It is CASH ONLY so bring your ATM card or some singles!
The Arrogant Frog Bar
1365 W Fullerton AveVery old-school and very divey!
They have TVs on the floor and a decent food selection... need I say more?
Oh, and they happen to have sand volleyball!
Augie's
1721 W Wrightwood AveThey have TVs on the floor and a decent food selection... need I say more?
Oh, and they happen to have sand volleyball!
Taco Bell
6460 N Sheridan RdThis is a Taco Bell that serves alcohol!
Wrightwood Tap
1059 West Wrightwood AvenueGreat drinks, great company, and even some furry friends!
Bird's Nest
2500 N Southport AveThis is THE neighborhood dive.
Legendary blues venue! Get there early or be prepared to wait in line! If you are a student or a veteran, make sure to bring your ID as it will save you on entry.
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StLegendary blues venue! Get there early or be prepared to wait in line! If you are a student or a veteran, make sure to bring your ID as it will save you on entry.
Great local brewery. Known for their Anti-hero IPA
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGreat local brewery. Known for their Anti-hero IPA
A fresh, edgy, and fun brewery that has both packaged beer and great brewpub
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Burnt City Brewing
417 North Ashland AvenueA fresh, edgy, and fun brewery that has both packaged beer and great brewpub
Parks & Nature
You will always find a game of basketball, softball, kickball, or soccer going on. In the summer the pool is open too.
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Wrightwood Park
2534 N Greenview AveYou will always find a game of basketball, softball, kickball, or soccer going on. In the summer the pool is open too.
North Lincoln Park West
North Lincoln Park WestOne of the largest parks in Chicago. Uninhibited view of the lake.
Great park with some interesting artwork. If you are a Wizard of Oz fan, this is a must-see!
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Oz Park
2021 N Burling StGreat park with some interesting artwork. If you are a Wizard of Oz fan, this is a must-see!
The closest beach to the house, this is about a 30 min walk or a quick bus/cab ride.
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Fullerton Beach
The closest beach to the house, this is about a 30 min walk or a quick bus/cab ride.
Sightseeing
It is free and very close by. Great for families and just about anyone else!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt is free and very close by. Great for families and just about anyone else!
Go to the lounge because there is no cover and the view is better. Grab a drink (warning: pricey) and keep in mind that the womens' restroom has the best view of the city!
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveGo to the lounge because there is no cover and the view is better. Grab a drink (warning: pricey) and keep in mind that the womens' restroom has the best view of the city!
Nothing better than Oak Street beach in the summer!
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Oak Street Beach
Nothing better than Oak Street beach in the summer!
This is like spring break every day in the summer!
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North Avenue Beach
This is like spring break every day in the summer!
Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.
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Willis Tower Skydeck
Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.
Ivy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StIvy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.
Essentials
Walgreens... anything you need! Including food and booze!
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Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveWalgreens... anything you need! Including food and booze!
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayAnything you need!
A little bit more upscale than Jewel-Osco but with a great selection and even a wine bar!
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveA little bit more upscale than Jewel-Osco but with a great selection and even a wine bar!
The name says it all. I believe this location is open until 11pm or midnight on all days.
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Target
4466 N BroadwayThe name says it all. I believe this location is open until 11pm or midnight on all days.
If you would rather walk here than Target (Target is hard to walk to), then Menards is a great option. They also have hardware, if you find yourself needing that.
Menards
2601 N Clybourn AveIf you would rather walk here than Target (Target is hard to walk to), then Menards is a great option. They also have hardware, if you find yourself needing that.
Getting Around
UP-N & UP-NW to either the suburbs or the Loop. Bring a few dollars or download the Ventra app on your phone to pay!
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Cortland & Ashland station
UP-N & UP-NW to either the suburbs or the Loop. Bring a few dollars or download the Ventra app on your phone to pay!
Red, Brown, and Purple lines stop here. They can get you almost anywhere in the city! About 15 min walk from the apartment.
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Fullerton & Sheffield station
Red, Brown, and Purple lines stop here. They can get you almost anywhere in the city! About 15 min walk from the apartment.
The CTA 9, X9, and 74 buses stop here. Very convenient to go either North, South, East, or West. Bring exact change, download the Ventra app, or use Apple/Samsung pay to hop on the bus.
Fullerton & Ashland station
The CTA 9, X9, and 74 buses stop here. Very convenient to go either North, South, East, or West. Bring exact change, download the Ventra app, or use Apple/Samsung pay to hop on the bus.
I use this location for business-related rentals. Great service!
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5313 N Sheridan RdI use this location for business-related rentals. Great service!
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster AveGreat movie theater that is close by.
If a mix between bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball doesn't sound fun, I don't know what does!
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WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W Webster AveIf a mix between bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball doesn't sound fun, I don't know what does!