Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveFavorite cocktail bar in the city!
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeakeasy cocktail establishment - high end and worth it!
Hipster pizza joint - recommend 'the purist' if you like balsamic!
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueHipster pizza joint - recommend 'the purist' if you like balsamic!
Happy Village
1059 N Wolcott AveDive bar with patio space!
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdGreat cocktail spot!
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveGreat hidden gem - drinks spot!
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StGreat beer list and sports.
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveLive music venue with dive bar feel.
Blind Robin
853 N Western AveCash only bar with pinball!
Food Scene
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveWhiskey and tacos - fish tacos are the best in the city!
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AvePie and coffee shop with a great outdoor space!
Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StFavorite people watching cafe with outdoor sidewalk space.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveLocal pizza and beer brewed on premises!
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveLocal brewery with great burger!
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveGreat brunch spot!
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichelin starred!
Great outdoor space with ping pong and picnic tables.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveGreat outdoor space with ping pong and picnic tables.
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StBBQ spot!
Handlebar
2311 W North AveGreat brunch and dinner.
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
BYOB Indian restaurant!
Belly Shack
1912 North Western AvenueBYOB Asian fusion - highly recommended!
Trench
2039 West North AvenueUpscale small plates and great cocktails!
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland AvenueBBQ joint!
Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western AveHipster coffee spot.
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StHip gastropub.
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division StArgentinian steaks under candlelight!
Nando Milano Trattoria
Italian spot with outdoor seating!
Hash Chicago
1357 N Western AveBrunch and lunch!
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveMore handmade pizza!
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveFavorite coffee.
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveTacos, beer and whisky.
Lucy's
1043 N California AveDaytime cafe with polish fare!
Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AveFabulous BYOB or takeout NY style pizza.
Fantastic higher-end German steakhouse (right next to cocktail gem - Sportsman's Club) for a great dinner and cocktail combo!
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BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveFantastic higher-end German steakhouse (right next to cocktail gem - Sportsman's Club) for a great dinner and cocktail combo!