Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
AMAZING Produce, everything is fresh, great salad bar, has everything you need (including liquor store) :)
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Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StAMAZING Produce, everything is fresh, great salad bar, has everything you need (including liquor store) :)
Smiling Sole
913 S Western AveReflexology and incredible massage, very inexpensive
West Haven Coin Laundry
2355 W Washington BlvdInexpensive, free WiFi, FREE DRY, walk to McDonald's or Walgreens
Entertainment & Activities
United Center
1901 W Madison StBulls and Blackhawk games!
Come to skate or to watch the Chicago Blackhawk Open practices! Hockey practice individual or group, cheap beer, fresh popcorn, indoor parking
Johnny's IceHouse - West
2550 W Madison StCome to skate or to watch the Chicago Blackhawk Open practices! Hockey practice individual or group, cheap beer, fresh popcorn, indoor parking
Getting Around
Green line trains get you downtown, to the loop, museums, Soldier Field, Wrigley, Airports ETC in minutes!
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California & Lake station
Green line trains get you downtown, to the loop, museums, Soldier Field, Wrigley, Airports ETC in minutes!
Food Scene
Try the Dolor De Oro or Peru blend! Iced coffees too with local artwork and Sunday Brunch!
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveTry the Dolor De Oro or Peru blend! Iced coffees too with local artwork and Sunday Brunch!
Locals FAVORITE Brunch Spot!! BYOB!! Try the pulled pork or chicken! Cozy outdoor patio
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Feed
2803 W Chicago AveLocals FAVORITE Brunch Spot!! BYOB!! Try the pulled pork or chicken! Cozy outdoor patio
Ukrainian diner with incredible pastries! Hidden gem! Try the pierogies or potato mushroom tarragon varenykys!
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Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
2524 W Chicago AveUkrainian diner with incredible pastries! Hidden gem! Try the pierogies or potato mushroom tarragon varenykys!
Huge croissants! LOCALS FAVORITE!! Beans to go, best coffee in Chicago
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveHuge croissants! LOCALS FAVORITE!! Beans to go, best coffee in Chicago
Hidden gem! Wine bar with great food! Try the lamb tartare and for desert banana rum cake!
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Bar Marta
2700 West Chicago AvenueHidden gem! Wine bar with great food! Try the lamb tartare and for desert banana rum cake!
GREAT BRUNCH!! BYOB! Vegetarian friendly, but the bacon gravy and biscuits are great too! Seasonal locally sourced ingredients
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Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveGREAT BRUNCH!! BYOB! Vegetarian friendly, but the bacon gravy and biscuits are great too! Seasonal locally sourced ingredients
Authentic Mexican food and BYOB. Great tortas! Serene patio, generous portions, inexpensive
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Salsa Picante
949 N Western AveAuthentic Mexican food and BYOB. Great tortas! Serene patio, generous portions, inexpensive
Zori Cafe
912 N Western AveDelicious neighborhood restaurant- try steak with rice or salmon and veggies! BYOB!
“Another goodie Mecca: Welsh rarebit, baby grenades, happy gaucho, bacon wrapped dates.. mmmmm”
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Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph St“Another goodie Mecca: Welsh rarebit, baby grenades, happy gaucho, bacon wrapped dates.. mmmmm”
Bone marrow with beef chicken marmalade, toasted open faced ham & cheese fondue.. super wow on the goodie scale but also super hard to get in to- make reservations!
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBone marrow with beef chicken marmalade, toasted open faced ham & cheese fondue.. super wow on the goodie scale but also super hard to get in to- make reservations!
BEST DINNER YOU WILL EVER HAVE. Be sure to make reservations in advance, because everyone knows it. Dine in the company of presidents, celebrities, pin up girls, the Rat Pack and more from their autographed pictures hanging on the walls
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La Scarola
721 W Grand AveBEST DINNER YOU WILL EVER HAVE. Be sure to make reservations in advance, because everyone knows it. Dine in the company of presidents, celebrities, pin up girls, the Rat Pack and more from their autographed pictures hanging on the walls
Drinks & Nightlife
Try the fried smelt, chicken liver pate or charcuterie plate. Great Sunday Brunch!
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueTry the fried smelt, chicken liver pate or charcuterie plate. Great Sunday Brunch!
Dive bar with cheap drinks, free pool table, dogs ok, and tamale visits!
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Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern
2600 W Iowa StDive bar with cheap drinks, free pool table, dogs ok, and tamale visits!
Gastropub. Try the deviled egg salad, smoked pork Hash and rainbow trout! Great gnocchi, even better beer list!
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The Shelby
2759 West Augusta BoulevardGastropub. Try the deviled egg salad, smoked pork Hash and rainbow trout! Great gnocchi, even better beer list!
Cocktail bar with a Burlesque and Variety Revue first Tuesdays of the month. Excellent Manhattans!
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The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueCocktail bar with a Burlesque and Variety Revue first Tuesdays of the month. Excellent Manhattans!
Free shows on Mondays! Dive bar, top quality bands! Cheap beers and retro videogames
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveFree shows on Mondays! Dive bar, top quality bands! Cheap beers and retro videogames
My personal favorite, BEST BURGERS YOU WILL EVER HAVE, half price on Tuesdays! Metal rock atmosphere, outdoor seating
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Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveMy personal favorite, BEST BURGERS YOU WILL EVER HAVE, half price on Tuesdays! Metal rock atmosphere, outdoor seating
Incredible craft beer selection! Board games and pinball.
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Blind Robin
853 N Western AveIncredible craft beer selection! Board games and pinball.
Late night afterhours bar with dj, friendly bartenders
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Continental Lounge
2801 W Chicago AveLate night afterhours bar with dj, friendly bartenders
EZ Inn
921 N Western AveNeighborhood bar, underground vibe party spot
Parks & Nature
City Escape Garden Center and Design Studio
3022 W Lake StVariety of pots, fountains, gardening accessories
I-Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveBotanical gardens are INCREDIBLE !!
Shopping
Weekend market with cool vintage gifts and handmade local crafts
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Randolph Street Market
1341 West Randolph StreetWeekend market with cool vintage gifts and handmade local crafts