Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Parts & Labor
2700 North Milwaukee Avenue$11 for a burger with curly fries and beer or shot
Cafe Con Leche
2714 N Milwaukee AveGreat breakfast burritos
Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie AveYummy
$1 beers on mondays, indie stars hang out here. Anthony Bourdain visited there as well. Really good food.
830 abantu bendawo batusa
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave$1 beers on mondays, indie stars hang out here. Anthony Bourdain visited there as well. Really good food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey Ave$12 drinks, but you only need one to feel good
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveFree live music
East Room
2354 N Milwaukee AveDancing dancing dancing
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Aveopen till 5am on Saturdays
Arts & Culture
small record store with a lot to look at
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles (Closed for In-Person shopping)
2845 W Diversey Avesmall record store with a lot to look at
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveBest museum ever
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrBeautiful park
Montrose Beach
beautiful beach
Shopping
adidas Originals Chicago
trendy
Buffalo Exchange
1478 N Milwaukee AveWicker Park has all the good shopping
Village Discount Outlet Store 03
2032 N Milwaukee Avecheapest and best thrift store
Essentials
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveCheap
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyDiversey bus from my apartment will take you straight there
Entertainment & Activities
Smartbar
3730 N Clark StFavorite venue
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Avecheap venue, great bands come through