Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Serves Chicago's Dark Matter coffee only
135 abantu bendawo batusa
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago Ave
135 abantu bendawo batusa
Serves Chicago's Dark Matter coffee only
Amazing home cooked Soul Food
63 abantu bendawo batusa
Feed
2803 W Chicago Ave
63 abantu bendawo batusa
Amazing home cooked Soul Food
fried chicken goodness (aka. crack)
51 abantu bendawo batusa
Leghorn Chicken
51 abantu bendawo batusa
fried chicken goodness (aka. crack)
another Gem for brunch, Filipino
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Uncle Mike's Place
1700 W Grand Ave
29 abantu bendawo batusa
another Gem for brunch, Filipino
New experimental culinary restaurant
57 abantu bendawo batusa
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western Ave
57 abantu bendawo batusa
New experimental culinary restaurant
Aussies own this Chicago brunch eats place, vegetarian's love gorging here
75 abantu bendawo batusa
Flying Saucer
1123 N California Ave
75 abantu bendawo batusa
Aussies own this Chicago brunch eats place, vegetarian's love gorging here
Any guest who wants Ramen, I tell them to go here. They make the noodles from scratch in house. I also used to work here.
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee Ave
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Any guest who wants Ramen, I tell them to go here. They make the noodles from scratch in house. I also used to work here.
Hip Brunch
128 abantu bendawo batusa
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western Ave
128 abantu bendawo batusa
Hip Brunch
Functional eatery whipping up hearty Asian fusion grub in straightforward digs with communal tables.
36 abantu bendawo batusa
Urbanbelly
1542 N Damen Ave
36 abantu bendawo batusa
Functional eatery whipping up hearty Asian fusion grub in straightforward digs with communal tables.
Can't get anymore authentic Thai with this spot
23 abantu bendawo batusa
JJ Thai Street Food
1715 W Chicago Ave
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Can't get anymore authentic Thai with this spot

Shopping

excellent thrift finds
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Village Discount Outlet Store 03
2032 N Milwaukee Ave
16 abantu bendawo batusa
excellent thrift finds
mom and pop's style music store/thrift finds
Tommy's Guitars & Trading Posts
2548 W Chicago Ave
mom and pop's style music store/thrift finds
Unique to Chicago gifts/souvenirs
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Komoda
2559 W Chicago Ave
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Unique to Chicago gifts/souvenirs
Amazing Russian deli and grocer, get the perogies!
29 abantu bendawo batusa
KASIA'S DELI, INC.
2101 W Chicago Ave
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Amazing Russian deli and grocer, get the perogies!

Drinks & Nightlife

indulge in a their expansive wine and cider selection. I don't care what anyone says, this is the best comfort food in Chicago!
173 abantu bendawo batusa
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
173 abantu bendawo batusa
indulge in a their expansive wine and cider selection. I don't care what anyone says, this is the best comfort food in Chicago!
famous chicago venue for local and indie music
208 abantu bendawo batusa
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
208 abantu bendawo batusa
famous chicago venue for local and indie music
Best sushi gem in Chicago $$$
87 abantu bendawo batusa
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago Ave
87 abantu bendawo batusa
Best sushi gem in Chicago $$$
amazing handcrafted cocktails, dj's spinning 45's, cool vibe scene (no sports here)
116 abantu bendawo batusa
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western Ave
116 abantu bendawo batusa
amazing handcrafted cocktails, dj's spinning 45's, cool vibe scene (no sports here)
Bar that's hardly changed since the Chicago sixties.
81 abantu bendawo batusa
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen Ave
81 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar that's hardly changed since the Chicago sixties.
1$ Taco Tuesdays
39 abantu bendawo batusa
The Beetle Bar and Grill
2532 West Chicago Avenue
39 abantu bendawo batusa
1$ Taco Tuesdays
Cozy, dark haunt serving sophisticated American fare & classic cocktails from a mirror-backed bar.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Marta
2700 West Chicago Avenue
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Cozy, dark haunt serving sophisticated American fare & classic cocktails from a mirror-backed bar.
Our pick for the best Chicago Deep Dish on the planet.
536 abantu bendawo batusa
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn Avenue
536 abantu bendawo batusa
Our pick for the best Chicago Deep Dish on the planet.

Everything Else

one of Chicago's best storefront liquor stores
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Puerto Rico Food & Liquors
2559 W Augusta Blvd
15 abantu bendawo batusa
one of Chicago's best storefront liquor stores
24 hours anything you need
135 abantu bendawo batusa
CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave
135 abantu bendawo batusa
24 hours anything you need
Beautiful park with a lagoon!
293 abantu bendawo batusa
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Dr
293 abantu bendawo batusa
Beautiful park with a lagoon!
Newly remodeled with dramatic red lighting, beautiful bar
180 abantu bendawo batusa
The California Clipper
1002 North California Avenue
180 abantu bendawo batusa
Newly remodeled with dramatic red lighting, beautiful bar
These exotic plants and gardens are not to be missed, magical place to be all year round
258 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave
258 abantu bendawo batusa
These exotic plants and gardens are not to be missed, magical place to be all year round
Old fashioned pie and egg cremes soda shop, can't go wrong here
78 abantu bendawo batusa
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California Ave
78 abantu bendawo batusa
Old fashioned pie and egg cremes soda shop, can't go wrong here
Great neighborhood liquor store. Has the best selection.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Tabb's Food & Liquor
2600 W Chicago Ave
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Great neighborhood liquor store. Has the best selection.
Best Made-in-Store Gourmet Sorbet and Ice Cream
Ruth & Phils Gourmet Ice Cream
2636 W Chicago Ave
Best Made-in-Store Gourmet Sorbet and Ice Cream

Essentials

Bomb grocery spot, in between a Jewel and a Whole Foods
866 abantu bendawo batusa
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 abantu bendawo batusa
Bomb grocery spot, in between a Jewel and a Whole Foods