Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Pho 777
1104 W Argyle StGreat noodles & byob
Famous pho spot visited by the late, great Anthony Bourdain for his Chicago episode
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Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayFamous pho spot visited by the late, great Anthony Bourdain for his Chicago episode
Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N BroadwayDElicous, New Orleans-style food and drinks
Great coffee and pastry shop. They have breakfast sandwiches, amazing donuts (ie maple bacon) and more. You can take your coffee to go OR enjoy it in the swanky lobby of Lawrence House or on their patio out back
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Heritage Outpost
1325 W Wilson AveGreat coffee and pastry shop. They have breakfast sandwiches, amazing donuts (ie maple bacon) and more. You can take your coffee to go OR enjoy it in the swanky lobby of Lawrence House or on their patio out back
Amazing BRUNCH and booze
Cash only. They do have an atm on site. Get there before 11am on the weekends because this place will get packed. It's adjacent to famous neighborhood gay bar Big Chicks.
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5020 N Sheridan RdAmazing BRUNCH and booze
Cash only. They do have an atm on site. Get there before 11am on the weekends because this place will get packed. It's adjacent to famous neighborhood gay bar Big Chicks.
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StBRUNCH
BRUNCH
Get there early. They do have a parking lot next door but it gets filled fast
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The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StBRUNCH
Get there early. They do have a parking lot next door but it gets filled fast
Fancy coffee bar
Don't try to order a pumpkin spice or vanilla latte here. They will look at you like you have lost your mind.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StFancy coffee bar
Don't try to order a pumpkin spice or vanilla latte here. They will look at you like you have lost your mind.
Sushi that doesn't break the bank. We love the spicy miso here too
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Fizz Bar & Grill
3220 N Lincoln AveSushi that doesn't break the bank. We love the spicy miso here too
For that greasy spoon diner breakfast
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Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House
4744 N BroadwayFor that greasy spoon diner breakfast
New breakfast and lunch spot. Prices are steep but the service is good and the food is yummy.
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3 Squares Diner
1020 W Lawrence AveNew breakfast and lunch spot. Prices are steep but the service is good and the food is yummy.
If you're here in summer, prepare for a line. This is neighborhood dessert go-to. Ice cream, cookies, pastries, candies—everything your sweet tooth could want
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George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StIf you're here in summer, prepare for a line. This is neighborhood dessert go-to. Ice cream, cookies, pastries, candies—everything your sweet tooth could want
They will give you a "candyality" at checkout—kind of like a horoscope based on your candy purchases
Candyality
5225 N Clark StThey will give you a "candyality" at checkout—kind of like a horoscope based on your candy purchases
WE LOVE THE TAMALES AND THE TRES LECHES CAKE HERE.
They specialize in Oaxacan/Mexican cuisine
Kie-Gol-Lanee
5004 North Sheridan RoadWE LOVE THE TAMALES AND THE TRES LECHES CAKE HERE.
They specialize in Oaxacan/Mexican cuisine
First Sip Cafe
1057 W Argyle StQuirky coffee shop in the Asia on Argyle stretch
Tacos and very strong margaritas. Proceed with caution
and prepare for a long wait for a dinner table. They don't take reservations.
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Big Star Wrigleyville
3640 N Clark StTacos and very strong margaritas. Proceed with caution
and prepare for a long wait for a dinner table. They don't take reservations.
Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings
4757 N Sheridan Rdgreasy pizza and wings
Jet's Pizza
3951 N Kimball AvePIZZA
Drinks & Nightlife
Larry's
1020 W Lawrence Ave Little bar tucked into Lawrence House's swanky lobby
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StReplay
5358 N Clark StBARCADE aka a bar with vintage arcade games
We like this sports bar because it's not as crowded as the bars on Clark St in Wrigleyville. Our friend Tony is a bar tender. Tell him we say Hi!
Finley Dunne's Tavern
3458 N Lincoln AveWe like this sports bar because it's not as crowded as the bars on Clark St in Wrigleyville. Our friend Tony is a bar tender. Tell him we say Hi!
New Cidery in the Irving Park neighborhood. They've got great snacks to go with your flight.
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ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park RdNew Cidery in the Irving Park neighborhood. They've got great snacks to go with your flight.
Famous jazz club. Been around since the Capone days and allegedly there is a prohibition era, secret tunnel beneath the place. Don't talk while the musicians are playing though, or you'll get the stink eye
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayFamous jazz club. Been around since the Capone days and allegedly there is a prohibition era, secret tunnel beneath the place. Don't talk while the musicians are playing though, or you'll get the stink eye
Essentials
Awesome grocery store. They sometimes have a piano player on weekends. Sushi bar, coffee shop, gelato stand, grill all up front
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveAwesome grocery store. They sometimes have a piano player on weekends. Sushi bar, coffee shop, gelato stand, grill all up front
New Sam's Food Mart
5038 N Sheridan RdEntertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StThe Chicago Cubs home field
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThis zoo is FREE
Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueConcert venue
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveConcert venue
Arts & Culture
Your host may be able to arrange for free general admission if you are interested
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Art Institute of Chicago
Your host may be able to arrange for free general admission if you are interested
Parks & Nature
Margate Fieldhouse, Lincoln Park
4921 N Marine DrFoster Beach
Shopping
Foursided Card + Gift
2958 N Clark StSouvenir Shop