Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great breakfast and lunch place. Above average food, great service and poplar with the DePaul crowd.
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toast
2046 N Damen AveGreat breakfast and lunch place. Above average food, great service and poplar with the DePaul crowd.
Some of the best thin crust pizza in Chicago!
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Bricks Pizza & Barbecue
3832 North Lincoln AvenueSome of the best thin crust pizza in Chicago!
Ranalli's
1925 N Lincoln AveGreat outdoor patio !
Starting from the beginning and the little walk through the woods on a path to get from the street to the restaurant...the food, the architecture, everything about this restaurant is incredible.
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North Pond
2610 N Cannon DrStarting from the beginning and the little walk through the woods on a path to get from the street to the restaurant...the food, the architecture, everything about this restaurant is incredible.
Great place to grab some caffeine before or after hitting the Green City Market.
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Elaine's Coffee Call
1816 N Clark StGreat place to grab some caffeine before or after hitting the Green City Market.
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetBBQ
Nookies
1746 N Wells StGood breakfast food and fast service
The best Mexican food made with organic ingredients !
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Frontera Grill
445 N Clark StThe best Mexican food made with organic ingredients !
One of the most recommended Italian restaurants in Chicago.
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Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N Clark StOne of the most recommended Italian restaurants in Chicago.
Native Foods Cafe
1023 W Belmont AveGreat vegan restaurant !
Riccardo Enoteca
2116 N Clark StMore casual "sister" restaurant of Riccardo Trattoria.
Great food and people watching, especially in the summer.
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Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells StGreat food and people watching, especially in the summer.
Good food and the dining room is quite enough so you can have a conversation.
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Dickens Street Public House
2060 N Cleveland AveGood food and the dining room is quite enough so you can have a conversation.
Extremely diverse crowd, one of the the first restaurants in Chicago to focus on the use of organic ingredients. 773 489 9554
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdExtremely diverse crowd, one of the the first restaurants in Chicago to focus on the use of organic ingredients. 773 489 9554
Another great Tapas restaurant with an international crowd and happening bar area.
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Café Iberico
737 N LaSalle DrAnother great Tapas restaurant with an international crowd and happening bar area.
Mista Pizza
2921 N BroadwayGreat Vegan Pizza !
(773) 698-6688
Combination of restaurant, market, wine and school - very cool !
(312) 521-8700
eataly.com
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StCombination of restaurant, market, wine and school - very cool !
(312) 521-8700
eataly.com
This quick-service cafe from Rick and Deann Bayless proffers contemporary expressions of Mexico’s most beloved street food and snacks.
At the Corner of Clark and Illinois
Open for Breakfast
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XOCO
65 N Clark StThis quick-service cafe from Rick and Deann Bayless proffers contemporary expressions of Mexico’s most beloved street food and snacks.
At the Corner of Clark and Illinois
Open for Breakfast
CityGrounds coffee bar
507 W Dickens AveIt is close by
Cafe Brauer
2021 N Stockton DrGreat food and atmosphere.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StGood food, fun atmosphere
Starbucks
210 W North AveOpen 24 hours - great place to people watch
Great view, live music every night all summer (mostly reggie) - but can be loud (bar food)
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The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor DrGreat view, live music every night all summer (mostly reggie) - but can be loud (bar food)
The location beautiful - located in Beldon Stratford on a tree lined street in Lincoln Park. The French food is incredible! It's perfect for a date night out or nice lunch.
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Mon Ami Gabi
2300 N Lincoln Park WThe location beautiful - located in Beldon Stratford on a tree lined street in Lincoln Park. The French food is incredible! It's perfect for a date night out or nice lunch.
Basil Leaf is a great resturant for a night out. It is relatively inexpensive and has great tasting food. I recommend the butternut squash ravioli. The service is also quick.
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Basil Leaf Cafe
2465 N Clark StBasil Leaf is a great resturant for a night out. It is relatively inexpensive and has great tasting food. I recommend the butternut squash ravioli. The service is also quick.
The food is always top notch, and the salad bar is always fresh
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R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park WThe food is always top notch, and the salad bar is always fresh
Delicious, strong and well priced (comparatively) Margaritas - Great food, and again, reasonably priced considering the portion sizes - Very friendly service
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Cocina TARASCAS Mexican Restaurant
2585 N Clark StDelicious, strong and well priced (comparatively) Margaritas - Great food, and again, reasonably priced considering the portion sizes - Very friendly service
Ranalli's
1925 N Lincoln AveGreat patio during the summer
Marge's Still
1758 N Sedgwick StGood american menu, not too loud
Alinea
1723 N Halsted StPricy but oh what a treat !
Boka
1729 N Halsted StThink Alinea
GEMINI
2075 N Lincoln AveGreat food and atmosphere
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt's free and 2 blocks away from your place !
Drinks & Nightlife
Great rooftop bar and view of Lincoln Park, & Elain's Coffee call at the street level is a great place to grab some caffeine before or after hitting the Green City Market.
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Hotel Lincoln
1816 N Clark StGreat rooftop bar and view of Lincoln Park, & Elain's Coffee call at the street level is a great place to grab some caffeine before or after hitting the Green City Market.
Great view of the beach / live music / bar food.
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North Avenue Beach
Great view of the beach / live music / bar food.
Arts & Culture
If you like history, and Chicago, then this is the place to go.
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I-Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StIf you like history, and Chicago, then this is the place to go.
The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven is the perfect place to relax and watch butterflies float on the wind.
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I-Museum yeNtshona ye-Peggy Notebaert
2430 N Cannon DrThe Judy Istock Butterfly Haven is the perfect place to relax and watch butterflies float on the wind.
Legendary Zanies comedy club n downtown Chicago
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Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StLegendary Zanies comedy club n downtown Chicago
Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, tours, and family activities.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StDiscover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, tours, and family activities.
Ride out to where the Planetarium is and check out the view back towards the city !
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrRide out to where the Planetarium is and check out the view back towards the city !
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorld class museum !
15 minute walk from one of the nicest live music venues in the country (in the small to medium range)
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Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave15 minute walk from one of the nicest live music venues in the country (in the small to medium range)
Across the street from the museum is "SummerDance" (601 S Michigan Ave) June 27 - Sept 14th. Dance to the sounds of 44 different live bands and get into step with dance lessons beforehand. All free !
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Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan AveAcross the street from the museum is "SummerDance" (601 S Michigan Ave) June 27 - Sept 14th. Dance to the sounds of 44 different live bands and get into step with dance lessons beforehand. All free !
Sightseeing
The ocean effect is a 15 minute walk and Castaways bar and grill is a great place to relax.
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North Avenue Beach
The ocean effect is a 15 minute walk and Castaways bar and grill is a great place to relax.
Another multi level plant / candle / gift shop that is one of the coolest places in Chicago !
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A New Leaf
1818 N Wells StAnother multi level plant / candle / gift shop that is one of the coolest places in Chicago !
A New Leaf
1818 N Wells StMulti level plant (Retail) extravaganza !
Hop On Hop Off ® city sightseeing tours in our Double Decker buses.
FYI - The address on the map is just their office address. Check out the website:
http://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/
Coach Usa-Chicago
4400 South Racine AvenueHop On Hop Off ® city sightseeing tours in our Double Decker buses.
FYI - The address on the map is just their office address. Check out the website:
http://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/
This five acre garden pays homage to the City's motto, "Urbs in Horto" (City in a Garden), which refers to Chicago's transformation from its flat and marshy origins to a bold and powerful city.
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Lurie Garden
220 E Monroe StThis five acre garden pays homage to the City's motto, "Urbs in Horto" (City in a Garden), which refers to Chicago's transformation from its flat and marshy origins to a bold and powerful city.
Umgangatho wezulu
201 E Randolph St# 1 tourist attraction in Chicago !
Enjoy a stunning view of Lincoln Park and the city while sipping cocktails and munching on appetizers.
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StEnjoy a stunning view of Lincoln Park and the city while sipping cocktails and munching on appetizers.
Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrAmazing !
951 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
312 994-4000
gowright.org
Frank Lloyd Wright used his first home to experiment with design concepts that contain the seeds of his architectural philosophy.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave951 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
312 994-4000
gowright.org
Frank Lloyd Wright used his first home to experiment with design concepts that contain the seeds of his architectural philosophy.
I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrLots of dead things
Reclusive get away that is quite for being in the city
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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W Fullerton PkwyReclusive get away that is quite for being in the city
Essentials
1 block away.
Another grocery store two blocks up Lincoln is:
Mrs. Green's Natural Market
555 W Webster Ave Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 756-1610
mrsgreens.com
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Carnival Foods
458 W Dickens Ave1 block away.
Another grocery store two blocks up Lincoln is:
Mrs. Green's Natural Market
555 W Webster Ave Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 756-1610
mrsgreens.com
Organic food + wine bar + 6 food bars + bar bar
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StOrganic food + wine bar + 6 food bars + bar bar
Plum Market Old Town
1233 N Wells StWhole Foods quality / price
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveCTA passes are sold here
Close / good quality but expensive
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Mrs. Green’s Neighborhood Market - Webster
555 West Webster AvenueClose / good quality but expensive
Entertainment & Activities
Where many of the Saturday Night Live group honed their skills.
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The Second City
230 W North AveWhere many of the Saturday Night Live group honed their skills.
Actual address is:
1750 N Clark St across from the Lincoln Hotel
May 4 through October 26, every Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to 1pm.
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Green City Market - Office Location
3057 W Lawrence AveActual address is:
1750 N Clark St across from the Lincoln Hotel
May 4 through October 26, every Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to 1pm.