Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
We have sampled all the donuts in the city and these are the best.
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Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin StWe have sampled all the donuts in the city and these are the best.
Giant
3209 W Armitage AveAmazing, eclectic flavors.
Great food. Cool neighborhood. Amazing coffee from Dark Matter is served here.
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West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveGreat food. Cool neighborhood. Amazing coffee from Dark Matter is served here.
Simple, farm to table, local food. Great service. Interesting options.
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The Heritage
7403 Madison StSimple, farm to table, local food. Great service. Interesting options.
Smaller donuts with interesting flavors and combinations.
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Firecakes Donuts
68 W Hubbard St Smaller donuts with interesting flavors and combinations.
Amazing pies and quiches. Simple but incredibly full of flavor. They also have cinnamon rolls and cookies. Everything is made right there. Great cold brew coffee. It's a tiny place so seating is limited but it's worth it.
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Spilt Milk
811 South BlvdAmazing pies and quiches. Simple but incredibly full of flavor. They also have cinnamon rolls and cookies. Everything is made right there. Great cold brew coffee. It's a tiny place so seating is limited but it's worth it.
We get quality Thai take out from here. Close to our home.
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George's Family Restaurant
145 South Oak Park AvenueWe get quality Thai take out from here. Close to our home.
Amato's Pizza
1745 N Harlem AveThis is our 'go to' for local pizza delivery.
Great food with an amazing outdoor patio. About 10 minutes from our house.
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Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park AveGreat food with an amazing outdoor patio. About 10 minutes from our house.
Their shakes are amazing and you can play chess on one of the tables while you savor it.
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Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
3055 N Sheffield AveTheir shakes are amazing and you can play chess on one of the tables while you savor it.
We go to Massa often for their amazing gelato but they also have paninis and other great food.
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Massa Cafe Italiano
7434 W North AveWe go to Massa often for their amazing gelato but they also have paninis and other great food.
This is a wonderful brunch spot with delicious dishes on a changing menu.
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Jam
2853 N Kedzie AveThis is a wonderful brunch spot with delicious dishes on a changing menu.
We have been going here since we moved to Chicago 17 years ago and they have yet to disappoint.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdWe have been going here since we moved to Chicago 17 years ago and they have yet to disappoint.
This place just opened up its' second location in Oak Park. The cupcakes are so good and the brunch is awesome. It's a cute place for a treat or special breakfast. My daughters loved both the Oreo and salted caramel cupcakes.
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Courageous Bakery & Cafe
736 Lake StThis place just opened up its' second location in Oak Park. The cupcakes are so good and the brunch is awesome. It's a cute place for a treat or special breakfast. My daughters loved both the Oreo and salted caramel cupcakes.
Getting Around
This el stop is about 10 minutes from our house. You can park in a neighborhood or pay the meter to park a bit closer by.
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Oak Park station
This el stop is about 10 minutes from our house. You can park in a neighborhood or pay the meter to park a bit closer by.
Parks & Nature
Garfield Park is a beautiful spot off the Green line stop. It has a fantastic backspace where the city meets green space in an outstanding way. It's perfect for a rainy day, warms you up on a cool day and is full of gorgeous flowers.
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I-Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveGarfield Park is a beautiful spot off the Green line stop. It has a fantastic backspace where the city meets green space in an outstanding way. It's perfect for a rainy day, warms you up on a cool day and is full of gorgeous flowers.
People with families will like this place. It’s tiny but has fun features for kids including a talkative parrot and backpacks that kids can use to search for items in the conservatory.
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Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield StPeople with families will like this place. It’s tiny but has fun features for kids including a talkative parrot and backpacks that kids can use to search for items in the conservatory.
This playground is incredible and a beautiful spot in the middle of our city. It’s a must do activity for families with kids. Just don’t lose sight of them...it can get pretty packed!
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StThis playground is incredible and a beautiful spot in the middle of our city. It’s a must do activity for families with kids. Just don’t lose sight of them...it can get pretty packed!
Sightseeing
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash Ave