Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Amazing Puerto Rican breakfast or lunch spot, with fantastic coffee! Neighborhood gem!
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Nellie’s Restaurant
2458 W Division StAmazing Puerto Rican breakfast or lunch spot, with fantastic coffee! Neighborhood gem!
Not your typical Chicago pizze, but a Chicago favorite and brewery.
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveNot your typical Chicago pizze, but a Chicago favorite and brewery.
Another pizza spot that is not your average Chicago deep dish, but AWESOME social scene and patio in the summer. In walking distance.
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Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StAnother pizza spot that is not your average Chicago deep dish, but AWESOME social scene and patio in the summer. In walking distance.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveGreat donuts spot next to the Damen Blue Line
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlCup & Spoon
2415 W North AveWalking distance coffee shop
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StFairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee AveChill, industrial coffee & tea bar with seating & live music set in a funky record store.
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Purple Llama
2140 W Division StChill, industrial coffee & tea bar with seating & live music set in a funky record store.
Taco Bell
6460 N Sheridan RdTaco Bell that serves beer!
The Angry Crab
1308 N Milwaukee AvePersonal Fav! Cajun spin with seafood & BYOB
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveGreat quick bite!
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveBEST RAMEN PLACE EVER!
Parachute
3500 N Elston AveWill need to make a reservation
Drinks & Nightlife
High class bar, that has secret entrance - 4AM BAR. If you are not careful then you will miss it! Pappy Van Winkle is served here! Dress up!!
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveHigh class bar, that has secret entrance - 4AM BAR. If you are not careful then you will miss it! Pappy Van Winkle is served here! Dress up!!
Innjoy
2051 W Division StDive bar and sometimes has Karaoke - check out their website!
Blue Line Lounge & Grill
1548 N Damen AveGreat martini, especially chocolate martini!
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StSwinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwaySwinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
Laid-back, cash-only dive bar near Second City with a storied past, old-school jukebox & funky art.
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Old Town Ale House
219 W North AveLaid-back, cash-only dive bar near Second City with a storied past, old-school jukebox & funky art.
Trendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
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The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveTrendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
Stylish cash-only hangout offers cocktails & brews in a low-lit cozy venue with exposed brick walls.
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East Room
2354 N Milwaukee AveStylish cash-only hangout offers cocktails & brews in a low-lit cozy venue with exposed brick walls.
Red-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
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Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveRed-lit bar with a DJ booth & dance floor plus cocktails in bottles, Skee-Ball & lots of beer.
Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.
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Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveHip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlFREE ARCADE BAR
Shopping
Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark StTOMS Chicago
1611 N Damen Avelululemon
3556 N Southport AveCrossroads Trading
1519 N Milwaukee AveThrift Store
Buffalo Exchange
1478 N Milwaukee AveThrift Store
Aldo
1520 N Milwaukee AveTopshop Topman
830 N Michigan AveEssentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayCermak Produce
2701 W North AveSuper close by!
Shred415 Wicker Park
1444 N Milwaukee AveCorePower Yoga
945 W George StYoga
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StSightseeing
I-Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveNavy Pier
600 E Grand AveEstablished in 1914, Wrigley Field is the centerpiece and namesake of this former working-class neighborhood. The area is now a tourist hub that swells with activity during Chicago Cubs home games. It’s densely packed with lively sports bars and cool pubs, as well as baseball-themed gift shops that line Sheffield, Addison and Clark streets. The iconic Metro has hosted shows by bands such as R.E.M. and Nirvana.
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Wrigleyville
Established in 1914, Wrigley Field is the centerpiece and namesake of this former working-class neighborhood. The area is now a tourist hub that swells with activity during Chicago Cubs home games. It’s densely packed with lively sports bars and cool pubs, as well as baseball-themed gift shops that line Sheffield, Addison and Clark streets. The iconic Metro has hosted shows by bands such as R.E.M. and Nirvana.
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveWillis Tower Skydeck
Entertainment & Activities
The Second City
230 W North AveComedy Shows!