Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveBest breakfast!
Lots of fun, great outdoor patio and a close walk.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveLots of fun, great outdoor patio and a close walk.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdGreat brunch spot right on the square!
Big breakfasts and bloody marys, also right on the square!
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Dunlays On the Square
3137 West Logan BoulevardBig breakfasts and bloody marys, also right on the square!
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveGreat for all meals and grabbing cocktails!
You have not had donuts until you have tried Stans!!
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveYou have not had donuts until you have tried Stans!!
RAMEN!! BYOB Ramen and Sushi joint. This place is my favorite restaurant in town.
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Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveRAMEN!! BYOB Ramen and Sushi joint. This place is my favorite restaurant in town.
Fun taco joint! Always crowded. Good food and drinks in the heart of Wicker Park.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveFun taco joint! Always crowded. Good food and drinks in the heart of Wicker Park.
The locals secret to the best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza!
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueThe locals secret to the best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza!
Iconic Chicago deep dish pizza joint! Delicious!
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StIconic Chicago deep dish pizza joint! Delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails with amazing vintage furniture. They give away home-baked cookies at midnight!
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveGreat cocktails with amazing vintage furniture. They give away home-baked cookies at midnight!
The Heavy Feather
2357 N Milwaukee AveFun, swanky-70's style cocktail lounge.
This place is a hidden gem! Underground cocktail and cheese plate joint!
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveThis place is a hidden gem! Underground cocktail and cheese plate joint!
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveBest Old Fashioned around.
This place is awesome! You can grab a glass of wine and sit on the river watching the boats pass by. $6-12 for a glass of wine.
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City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
11 W. Riverwalk SouthThis place is awesome! You can grab a glass of wine and sit on the river watching the boats pass by. $6-12 for a glass of wine.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveRooftop in the Loop! Pricey end but very cool!
Hawaiian Themed cocktails on Hubbard St. in River North.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StHawaiian Themed cocktails on Hubbard St. in River North.
Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee AveLogan Square brewery!
Well known brewery in Chicago - several locations.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveWell known brewery in Chicago - several locations.
Giant brewery! It's set up like a trippy adult playground. They have glow-in-the-dark art on the walls, samples of beer, space to drink the beer with the equipment around you and offer tours.
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Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StGiant brewery! It's set up like a trippy adult playground. They have glow-in-the-dark art on the walls, samples of beer, space to drink the beer with the equipment around you and offer tours.
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveTap-room brewery
Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveActual Tap-Room space.
Sightseeing
Umgangatho wezulu
201 E Randolph StVery cool outdoor amphitheater! A couple minutes walk from the Bean.
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StVery cool outdoor amphitheater! A couple minutes walk from the Bean.
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrIconic fountain in the Chicago Loop.
This tower has the famous Skydeck. Entrance costs a fee, maybe $20?
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Willis Tower Skydeck
This tower has the famous Skydeck. Entrance costs a fee, maybe $20?
Essentials
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveFood coop about 10 minutes walk
5 minute walk from my place. Small grocery/ liquor store that has just about everything you need.
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Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey Ave5 minute walk from my place. Small grocery/ liquor store that has just about everything you need.
Best liquor store around! They have everything.
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Vas Foremost Liquors
2300 N Milwaukee AveBest liquor store around! They have everything.
Shopping
Great for fresh produce, meats & cheese, homemade crafts & food. On Sunday's only.
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Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardGreat for fresh produce, meats & cheese, homemade crafts & food. On Sunday's only.
Michigan Ave., also know as the Magnificent Mile for all of its shopping, restaurants and sightseeing.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Michigan Ave., also know as the Magnificent Mile for all of its shopping, restaurants and sightseeing.
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveGreat neighborhood for shopping, drinking & dining.
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrIn the Loop. Great for seeing art such as the Bean and the top tourist attractions.
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I-Grant Park
337 E Randolph StIn the Loop. Great for seeing art such as the Bean and the top tourist attractions.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StIconic park in the Chicago Loop
Biggest party beach. This beach has restaurants, volleyball, SUP rentals, etc.
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North Avenue Beach
Biggest party beach. This beach has restaurants, volleyball, SUP rentals, etc.
This is a quitter, less crowded beach. Big dog beach beside it.
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Montrose Beach
This is a quitter, less crowded beach. Big dog beach beside it.
Entertainment & Activities
You can catch a boat architecture tour at the River Walk in the Loop. This tour is about $35-45 and it's so much fun! They also teach a ton of very interesting facts!
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First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrYou can catch a boat architecture tour at the River Walk in the Loop. This tour is about $35-45 and it's so much fun! They also teach a ton of very interesting facts!
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St Free zoo!
This is a great place to stop over for sightseeing, shopping, dining, etc.
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Chinatown
This is a great place to stop over for sightseeing, shopping, dining, etc.
Free Burlesque on Thursday nights! Super fun.
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Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StFree Burlesque on Thursday nights! Super fun.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCubs Games!