Chicago
Food Scene
Phil's Pizza
1102 W 35th StLate-night delivery. Our favorite: thin pizza, well-done.
Franco's Ristorante
300 W 31st StRicobene's
252 W 26th StFamous breaded steak sandwich. Casual fare.
Bridgeport Restaurant
3500 S Halsted StLocal diner for breakfast or brunch.
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveBurgers
Hot dogs, pizza, and definitely try their italian ice - best in the city.
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Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery
701 W 31st StHot dogs, pizza, and definitely try their italian ice - best in the city.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StTapas restaurant in lively classic Chicago restaurant.
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveFamous motorcycle bar known for their iconic burgers.
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenuePan-style pizza popular in Chicago.
Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveRomantic fondue in an intimate space.
Carnivale
702 West Fulton StreetLovely decor, festive vibe with Latin-inspired menu.
Argentinian candlelit steakhouse offering prime meats, empanadas - BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze).
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Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveArgentinian candlelit steakhouse offering prime meats, empanadas - BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze).
Romantic upscale restaurant with sweeping views of the city & Lake Michigan. Can see fireworks on Wednesday nights.
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Cite
505 N Lake Shore DrRomantic upscale restaurant with sweeping views of the city & Lake Michigan. Can see fireworks on Wednesday nights.
Popular local coffeehouse with excellent coffee and pastries. Just a few steps from our Airbnb. Make sure to take a picture of their signature "Southside" sign.
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The Stockyard Coffeehouse
558 W 37th StPopular local coffeehouse with excellent coffee and pastries. Just a few steps from our Airbnb. Make sure to take a picture of their signature "Southside" sign.
Drinks & Nightlife
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted StTequila bar with unique drinks.
Tiki drinks w/ flaming options in retro-Polynesian setting.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki drinks w/ flaming options in retro-Polynesian setting.
Rossi's
412 N State StCash dive bar.
Punch House
1227 W 18th StBasement bar w/ vintage air known for their punch.
Essentials
Local grocery chain offering ethnic options and fresh produce.
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Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdLocal grocery chain offering ethnic options and fresh produce.
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StWalgreens
1931 W Cermak RdPharmacy located in Bridgeport
CVS
6315 S Pulaski RdPharmacy located in Bridgeport. 24hrs. Sells liquor.
BP
5130 S Lake Park AveClosest gas station near our home.
The Stockyard Coffeehouse
558 W 37th StLocal coffeehouse just a few steps from our place.
Costco Wholesale
1430 S Ashland AveWarehouse store. Sells liquor.
Esam Grocery INC
3758 S Wallace StLocal corner store offering basic essentials.
Vegetarian & Vegan
Downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods
Health-conscious cafe serving smoothies, sandwiches & other plant-based foods with modern flair.
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Chicago station
800 N State StHealth-conscious cafe serving smoothies, sandwiches & other plant-based foods with modern flair.
American spot attached to a B&B offering Angus steaks, a full bar & Sunday gospel brunch since 1985
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The Polo Inn
3322 S Morgan StAmerican spot attached to a B&B offering Angus steaks, a full bar & Sunday gospel brunch since 1985
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
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Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph StPancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
Creative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candelit back garden patio.
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Boka
1729 N Halsted StCreative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candelit back garden patio.
Inventive Peruvian fare served in a stylish Peru-inspired space; known for its pisco sour cocktail.
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Tanta Chicago
118 W Grand AveInventive Peruvian fare served in a stylish Peru-inspired space; known for its pisco sour cocktail.
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdInventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
Posh haunt inside Restoration Hardware combining a coffeehouse, wine bar & American restaurant.
Request to be seated in the main dining area (garden).
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3 Arts Club Cafe
1300 N Dearborn StPosh haunt inside Restoration Hardware combining a coffeehouse, wine bar & American restaurant.
Request to be seated in the main dining area (garden).
No-frills diner serving a large menu of creative vegetarian & vegan comfort food since 1983.
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Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StNo-frills diner serving a large menu of creative vegetarian & vegan comfort food since 1983.
Modern operation inside Chicago Athletic Hotel offering seasonal house cocktails & a refined menu.
Reservation required. Tip: reserve in advance.
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Cherry Circle Room
12 S Michigan AveModern operation inside Chicago Athletic Hotel offering seasonal house cocktails & a refined menu.
Reservation required. Tip: reserve in advance.
Bright cafe with a seasonal patio cooking up American & Mexican fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
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nana
3267 S Halsted StBright cafe with a seasonal patio cooking up American & Mexican fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
A variety of ramen soups plus rice bowls & snacks served in low-key, stylish digs with a patio.
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Strings Ramen Shop
2141 S Archer AveA variety of ramen soups plus rice bowls & snacks served in low-key, stylish digs with a patio.
Transportation
Sox-35th Red Line Station
Divvy
Emergency Preparedness
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center- Emergency Room
2509 Michigan AveEmergency room.
Chicago Police Department
2150 N California Ave9th District Chicago Police Department
3120 S Halsted StChicago Fire Engine 29
3509 S Lowe AveChicago Classic Restaurants
The Berghoff Restaurant
17 W Adams StItalian Village Restaurant
71 W Monroe StRicobene's
252 W 26th StOriginal Rainbow Cone
9233 S Western AveBilly Goat Tavern
Michigan AvenueGibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StGene & Georgetti
500 N Franklin StMargie's Candies
1960 N Western AveThe Walnut Room
111 N State StAl's Beef
1079 W Taylor StManny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
1141 S Jefferson StPequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueRussian Tea Time (closed For Renovations Through October!)
77 E Adams StConnie's Pizza
2373 S Archer AveCarnitas La Michoacana
2049 W Cermak RdPortillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St