Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
No seriously, don't even think about missing this epic place. Warning: lines can wrap around the block on weekend mornings.
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveNo seriously, don't even think about missing this epic place. Warning: lines can wrap around the block on weekend mornings.
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveMy favorite sushi restaurant in the city. BYOB
Whoa- authentic Filipino breakfast/lunch! One of my fav cheap brunch spots.
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Uncle Mike's Place
1700 W Grand AveWhoa- authentic Filipino breakfast/lunch! One of my fav cheap brunch spots.
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveAmazing brunch!
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueFavorite coffee shop to lounge around.
Seriously, the Back to the Future Delorian is on display here. Warning: coffee snobbery is a real thing here.
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveSeriously, the Back to the Future Delorian is on display here. Warning: coffee snobbery is a real thing here.
My favorite coffee in town. This is a grab and go place, no seats.
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveMy favorite coffee in town. This is a grab and go place, no seats.
Dark Matter's sister coffee house w/seating. amazing coffee
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveDark Matter's sister coffee house w/seating. amazing coffee
the best burgers in the city- for serious! But...you have to be ok with loud metal music or it's a to-go kinda place for sure.
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Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western Avethe best burgers in the city- for serious! But...you have to be ok with loud metal music or it's a to-go kinda place for sure.
Argentinian Steak house. yum! their empanadas are to die for!
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Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StArgentinian Steak house. yum! their empanadas are to die for!
Gluten free pasta options and out of this world authentic Italian Pizza- also, cute patio.
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Enoteca Roma
2146 W Division StGluten free pasta options and out of this world authentic Italian Pizza- also, cute patio.
Tortorice's Pizza
953 W Diversey PkwyBEST Chicago-style STUFFED pizza ever!!
2nd best Chicago Style stuffed pizza. This is the more commonly talked about place for tourists.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave2nd best Chicago Style stuffed pizza. This is the more commonly talked about place for tourists.
Buck's
1700 W Division StSouthern comfort food.
Hash Chicago
1357 N Western AveAmazing Brunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveLive Shows
Subterranean
2011 W North Avelive music venue
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Avefancy pants bar with out of this world cocktails
Innertown Pub
1935 W Thomas St2nd best dive bar around
Stella's Tap
935 N Western Avebest dive bar around
ignore the name and just go there! Amazing bar- cool vibe - zero sports anywhere around
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Sportsman's Club
948 N Western Aveignore the name and just go there! Amazing bar- cool vibe - zero sports anywhere around
Everything Else
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveNice park
HUGE park - like 3 city blocks long. There's a huge pond, tennis courts, etc.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrHUGE park - like 3 city blocks long. There's a huge pond, tennis courts, etc.
Plenty Grocery & Deli
2036 West Division Streetorganic, local market
Essentials
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western Avecute mom and pop grocer 2 blks away