Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
If you want a steak...this place is it. Authentic argentina steak and BYOB. Expect a wait though as it is popular. Menu reccomendation - the shared filet....it is HUGE and DELICIOUS.
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Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveIf you want a steak...this place is it. Authentic argentina steak and BYOB. Expect a wait though as it is popular. Menu reccomendation - the shared filet....it is HUGE and DELICIOUS.
Go here for breakfast/brunch. If possible make a reservation or go early otherwise you will be waiting. VERY POPULAR. Also kid friendly. Dinner for kids is FREE between 4-6pm.
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Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport AveGo here for breakfast/brunch. If possible make a reservation or go early otherwise you will be waiting. VERY POPULAR. Also kid friendly. Dinner for kids is FREE between 4-6pm.
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveIn case you need a quick jolt. Easily walkable.
AMAZING breakfast and any meal really (now serving dinner). Has very unique grocery inside as well with the BEST cupcakes (voted in chicago). Sunday breaky...expect LONG lines. Very small space inside
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Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport AveAMAZING breakfast and any meal really (now serving dinner). Has very unique grocery inside as well with the BEST cupcakes (voted in chicago). Sunday breaky...expect LONG lines. Very small space inside
Not my top breakfast choice but semi-iconic in Wrigley and if you want a diner this is it. Classic 1950s-style diner featuring red booths, retro rock tunes & standard comfort-food fare.
Salt & Pepper Diner
Not my top breakfast choice but semi-iconic in Wrigley and if you want a diner this is it. Classic 1950s-style diner featuring red booths, retro rock tunes & standard comfort-food fare.
Some real good italian. One of your white table cloth dining establishments and a local Chicagoland chain.
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Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StSome real good italian. One of your white table cloth dining establishments and a local Chicagoland chain.
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub Wrigleyville
1351 West Addison StreetClose pizza place
Baskin-Robbins
3200 N Clark StClosest Dunkin' Donuts
Angelina Ristorante
3561 North BroadwayAuthentic Italian.
Sightseeing
Completely remodeling Wrigley Field. Definitely make time to at least walk around it if not actually going to a game. Tickets are always available around the outside.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCompletely remodeling Wrigley Field. Definitely make time to at least walk around it if not actually going to a game. Tickets are always available around the outside.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barbecue (award winning chef), moonshine, and endless amount of peanuts. Also huge open air (retractable roof) area with TONS of tv's and country music nights with live music (check schedule).
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Old Crow Smokehouse
3506 N Clark StBarbecue (award winning chef), moonshine, and endless amount of peanuts. Also huge open air (retractable roof) area with TONS of tv's and country music nights with live music (check schedule).
Board games and a hops-y lineup pass the time at this chill, wood-paneled Lakeview tap that's popular among both daters and groups; since tables are a hot commodity, arrive early or prepare to stand.
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Guthrie's Tavern
1300 W Addison StBoard games and a hops-y lineup pass the time at this chill, wood-paneled Lakeview tap that's popular among both daters and groups; since tables are a hot commodity, arrive early or prepare to stand.
Neighborhood bar with better than average bar food coupled with 4 hand-set bowling lanes and a room full of billiards. Blt by Schlitz Brewery around 1900. In 20’s it was a speakeasy w brothel above.
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Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport AveNeighborhood bar with better than average bar food coupled with 4 hand-set bowling lanes and a room full of billiards. Blt by Schlitz Brewery around 1900. In 20’s it was a speakeasy w brothel above.
Founded in Chicago in 1988, Goose Island is one of the most successful craft breweries in the Midwest and produces some of the most popular, and award winning, beers in the U.S.
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Goose Island Wrigleyville
3535 N Clark StFounded in Chicago in 1988, Goose Island is one of the most successful craft breweries in the Midwest and produces some of the most popular, and award winning, beers in the U.S.
Something fun and different. If you're out strolling check it out. Old-school arcade games (usually free) in a lively bar setting with craft beers & signature cocktails.
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Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueSomething fun and different. If you're out strolling check it out. Old-school arcade games (usually free) in a lively bar setting with craft beers & signature cocktails.
Closest bar to home and probably cheapest with daily specials. Nothing fancy. Just locale neighborhood bar whom I know the owner of (Adam). Outside seating with view of TV's, darts, music fri nights.
Newport Bar & Grill
1344 W Newport AveClosest bar to home and probably cheapest with daily specials. Nothing fancy. Just locale neighborhood bar whom I know the owner of (Adam). Outside seating with view of TV's, darts, music fri nights.
Closest, biggest beer garden (on Southport side). Nice size outdoor bar.
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Justins
3358 N Southport AveClosest, biggest beer garden (on Southport side). Nice size outdoor bar.
HUGE outdoor/beer garden area that you can't miss once you turn left on Clark and start towards Wrigley Field.
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Progress Bar Chicago
3359 North Halsted StreetHUGE outdoor/beer garden area that you can't miss once you turn left on Clark and start towards Wrigley Field.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kids they'll love a visit to Candyality. Most adults actually do too. :) Basically every candy/chocolate you can think of...even the most nostalgic.
Candyality
3737 N Southport AveIf you have kids they'll love a visit to Candyality. Most adults actually do too. :) Basically every candy/chocolate you can think of...even the most nostalgic.
Arts & Culture
For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/
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Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveFor the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/
Everything Else
Southport station
Southport Brown Line Stations (CTA)
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison StreetAddison Red Line Station (CTA)
Essentials
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3630 N Southport AveLocal Jewel Grocery Store
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark StBiggest beverage selection is at Binny's!