Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Cute coffee shop with wifi, strong coffee, delicious pastries, and lots of character.
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Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveCute coffee shop with wifi, strong coffee, delicious pastries, and lots of character.
Nautical themed lakeside cafe with yummy food and vacation feel. Enjoy a mojito or Red Stripe under an umbrella and feel like you're in the Caribbean.
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The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdNautical themed lakeside cafe with yummy food and vacation feel. Enjoy a mojito or Red Stripe under an umbrella and feel like you're in the Caribbean.
The Thai Grill & Noodle Bar
1040 W Granville AveGreat Thai food. Very affordable, too!
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdFor anyone whose favorite coffee is Starbucks.
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan RdClassic Chicago pizza!
Entertainment & Activities
Grassy park with swings, slide, and other playground equipment. There are always lots of children, dogs, and couples out enjoying the warm weather.
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Berger Park
6205 N Sheridan RdGrassy park with swings, slide, and other playground equipment. There are always lots of children, dogs, and couples out enjoying the warm weather.
Arts & Culture
Charming old fashioned movie theater. Serves food and drinks.
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The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdCharming old fashioned movie theater. Serves food and drinks.
Historic Chicago place to hear really good jazz any night of the week. You never know who you may see!
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayHistoric Chicago place to hear really good jazz any night of the week. You never know who you may see!
Essentials
Cheap grocery store--has most things you need. Just remember to bring your own bags! I usually have some hanging on the kitchen door.
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ALDI
2431 W Montrose AveCheap grocery store--has most things you need. Just remember to bring your own bags! I usually have some hanging on the kitchen door.
CVS
5205 N BroadwayOpen 24 hours
Lots of natural, organic, and healthy options! They also have sections where you can eat and drink - like a wine bar and pizza station. A short walk from the apartment.
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StLots of natural, organic, and healthy options! They also have sections where you can eat and drink - like a wine bar and pizza station. A short walk from the apartment.
Easy bus ride from apartment. Reasonably priced with lots of options.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveEasy bus ride from apartment. Reasonably priced with lots of options.
Everything Else
Gym I belong to--very clean and bright. If you want to be added to my "VIP List", just let me know. You'll get a FREE two week pass. I'll just need your full name and cell number.
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LA Fitness
6107 N BroadwayGym I belong to--very clean and bright. If you want to be added to my "VIP List", just let me know. You'll get a FREE two week pass. I'll just need your full name and cell number.