Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Fun food (including a unique brunch) if you like pork!
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StFun food (including a unique brunch) if you like pork!
If artisinal coffee is your fancy, you must check out this cafe.
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Caffè Streets
1750 W Division StIf artisinal coffee is your fancy, you must check out this cafe.
Mana Food Bar
Healthier choices.
Great Spanish tapas restaurant with a whimsical bar upstairs. (Try the sangria!)
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Black Bull
1721 W Division StGreat Spanish tapas restaurant with a whimsical bar upstairs. (Try the sangria!)
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl:)
Great sandwiches and salads. Delivers. (Try the rainbow cake!)
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The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen AveGreat sandwiches and salads. Delivers. (Try the rainbow cake!)
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveFantastic ramen. Definitely get a stuffed bun!
Great bagels - delivery after 10am. (Take out / delivery only- no dining in.)
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Brobagel
1931 W North AveGreat bagels - delivery after 10am. (Take out / delivery only- no dining in.)
Maybe the best pizza I've ever had. (But not Chicago style deep dish if that's what you're hunting for.)
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveMaybe the best pizza I've ever had. (But not Chicago style deep dish if that's what you're hunting for.)
The Winchester
1001 North Winchester AvenueUnique and upscale food.
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrAmazing gelato.
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveAmazing brunch. (Try the cupcake balls!)
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StLovely restaurant.
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveUpscale bar food with great Irish breakfast.
Sable Kitchen & Bar
505 N State StModern Americana.
Breezy and beachy eclectic restaurant. Amazing homemade baked goods for desert.
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Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StBreezy and beachy eclectic restaurant. Amazing homemade baked goods for desert.
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StA charming jewel.
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveAMAZING cheeseburgers.
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee Ave80's movie themed coffee shop.
Kitchfix Gold Coast Store
1165 N State StDine in / take out pre-prepped meals.
World-class restaurant with family-style portions and great drinks.
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Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton MarketWorld-class restaurant with family-style portions and great drinks.
Forever Yogurt
931 W Belmont AveBongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveFantastic brunch and lunch.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTacos! Lovely outdoor seating area.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveFantastic eclectic brunch with unusual drinks.
Insomnia Cookies
6470 N Sheridan RdLate night delivery cookies. Incredible.
Authentaco
1141 North Ashland AvenueVERY good Mexican food.
Unbelievable and intimate fondue restaurant (check Groupon for discounts).
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Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveUnbelievable and intimate fondue restaurant (check Groupon for discounts).
Getting Around
Divvy is Chicago's bike rental sharing system. You can get a pass for 24 hours and rent bikes for 30 minutes at a time. (Check groupon for discounts.)
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Divvy Station: Wood St & Division St
Divvy is Chicago's bike rental sharing system. You can get a pass for 24 hours and rent bikes for 30 minutes at a time. (Check groupon for discounts.)
Divvy is Chicago's bike rental sharing system. You can get a pass for 24 hours and check out bikes for 30 minutes at a time. (Check groupon for discounts.)
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Divvy Station: Ashland Ave & Augusta Blvd
Divvy is Chicago's bike rental sharing system. You can get a pass for 24 hours and check out bikes for 30 minutes at a time. (Check groupon for discounts.)
Essentials
CVS
771 N Ogden AvePharmacy / MinuteClinic (walk in non-emergency medical help)
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayHuge grocery store.
Mariano's Pharmacy
1800 W Lawrence AveFancier grocery store.
AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
2233 W Division StEmergency Room
Art + Science Salon Wicker Park
1554 N Milwaukee AveUnisex hair salon.
Spa Social
1855 W Chicago AveGarden Gourmet Market
1130 N Ashland AveOrganic grocery store.
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdPharmacy and convenience store.
Drinks & Nightlife
"Secret" bar with unique drinks and an interesting atmosphere.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave"Secret" bar with unique drinks and an interesting atmosphere.
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StGorgeous outdoor/indoor bar on top of the Wit hotel.
Ceres Cafe
141 W Jackson BlvdCool Loop bar serving *very* strong cocktails.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayAl Capone's favorite live Jazz joint.
Parks & Nature
Lovely park if you're in the mood for a walk. Dog run in the southeast corner.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveLovely park if you're in the mood for a walk. Dog run in the southeast corner.
Gorgeous fountain / park with fantastic views of downtown and the lake.
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Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrGorgeous fountain / park with fantastic views of downtown and the lake.
Chicago's version of the High Line in NYC- this is a lovely reconverted train path that runs a few miles east and west above North Ave.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueChicago's version of the High Line in NYC- this is a lovely reconverted train path that runs a few miles east and west above North Ave.
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailAnother name for The 606. Reconverted rail line.
Arts & Culture
West Town Branch, Chicago Public Library
1625 W Chicago AveBucktown-Wicker Park Branch, Chicago Public Library
1701 N Milwaukee AveBlue Man Group Chicago
3133 N Halsted StThe iconic long-running show.
Fun children's nature museum with a fantastic butterfly house.
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I-Museum yeNtshona ye-Peggy Notebaert
2430 N Cannon DrFun children's nature museum with a fantastic butterfly house.
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWide variety of visual arts. Spectacular.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StWorld class theatre.
I-Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn StGreat accessible live theatre.
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N Lincoln AveThe House Theatre
1543 W Division StLocal store-front theatre.
Learn about space and see some of the most incredible views of downtown and the lake.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrLearn about space and see some of the most incredible views of downtown and the lake.
Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrI-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrNatural history museum.
I-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveIziko Lomuzi Wokubaluleka Womzantsi Afrika Womzantsi Afrika
1852 W 19th StI-DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlShopping
THE place in Chicago to shop designer clothing. Essentially a huge outdoor mall.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
THE place in Chicago to shop designer clothing. Essentially a huge outdoor mall.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets WayOutlet shopping.
Bright retail shop for all manner of rubs, salts & extracts, plus made-in-house spice mixes.
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The Spice House Chicago
1512 N Wells StBright retail shop for all manner of rubs, salts & extracts, plus made-in-house spice mixes.
Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln AveUnique and eclectic apothecary.