Ronda’s Guidebook
Morning Coffee
Cozy spot whipping up signature cakes & serving a selection of coffee drinks, salads & sandwiches.
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Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
1733 S Halsted StCozy spot whipping up signature cakes & serving a selection of coffee drinks, salads & sandwiches.
Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th StBeautiful outdoor seating in warmer months.
The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse
1248 W 18th StAbout a 15 minute walk from our home. The puff pop tarts are a must
Hip spot for fair-trade coffee & light fare showcasing organic, locally sourced ingredients.
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Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th StHip spot for fair-trade coffee & light fare showcasing organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Food scene
Local chain serving a range of pizza styles, from thin-crust to stuffed, in an old-school space.
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Connie's Pizza
2373 S Archer AveLocal chain serving a range of pizza styles, from thin-crust to stuffed, in an old-school space.
Voted one of the best restaurants in all of Chicago. Reservations recommended.
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Mandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer AveVoted one of the best restaurants in all of Chicago. Reservations recommended.
Huge NY style pizza. The brussel sprout salad is a must try! You can use DoorDash app for a speedy delivery to the house
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Bob’s Pizza
1659 W 21st StHuge NY style pizza. The brussel sprout salad is a must try! You can use DoorDash app for a speedy delivery to the house
Great sushi spot within driving distance from the house. Reservations almost always recommended
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Umai
730 S Clark StGreat sushi spot within driving distance from the house. Reservations almost always recommended
Beat tamales in Chicago! Vegetarian and vegan options also available. Within walking distance from the house.
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Yvolina's Tamales
814 W 18th StBeat tamales in Chicago! Vegetarian and vegan options also available. Within walking distance from the house.
Best BLOODY MARY in Chicago! Huge portions and super cute diner atmosphere. Short drive from house.
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Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash AveBest BLOODY MARY in Chicago! Huge portions and super cute diner atmosphere. Short drive from house.
Margaritas! This is a short drive from house and in warmer months the have a great patio
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Del Toro
2133 S Halsted StMargaritas! This is a short drive from house and in warmer months the have a great patio
Another top rated Chicago restaurant close to house. I recommend driving as it's still about a 15 min walk
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S.K.Y.
1239 W 18th StAnother top rated Chicago restaurant close to house. I recommend driving as it's still about a 15 min walk
No frills neighborhood BAR. Great beer/cocktails/Food. It gets wild late night on weekends so if that's not your scene then I recommend going earlier in the evening
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Simone's
960 W 18th StNo frills neighborhood BAR. Great beer/cocktails/Food. It gets wild late night on weekends so if that's not your scene then I recommend going earlier in the evening
Lots of beers on tap and yummy bar bites. Its gets pretty packed during conventions so you have to wait for a table
Fatpour Tap Works - McCormick
2206 S Indiana AveLots of beers on tap and yummy bar bites. Its gets pretty packed during conventions so you have to wait for a table
Pilsen Yards is a bar-centric and music-driven hangout in the heart of Pilsen with an open-air vibe and one of the best patios in the city.
Pilsen Yards
1163 West 18th StreetPilsen Yards is a bar-centric and music-driven hangout in the heart of Pilsen with an open-air vibe and one of the best patios in the city.
Grocery Essentials
Jewel-Osco
1340 S Canal StLocal grocery chain with organic products & fresh produce
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StMariano's
2021 W Chicago AveBinny's Beverage Depot - South Loop
1132 S Jefferson StGreat area for food, shopping, bars
Fulton Market
Sightseeing
During spring/summer months you can hop on the water taxi. The Chinatown stop is about a 10 minute walk and it takes you all the way downtown!
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Chinatown Water Taxi Stop
During spring/summer months you can hop on the water taxi. The Chinatown stop is about a 10 minute walk and it takes you all the way downtown!
Neighborhoods
Lots of restaurants and a few shops. Short 10 min drive from house. I suggest UBER because parking is VERY limited
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Fulton Market
Lots of restaurants and a few shops. Short 10 min drive from house. I suggest UBER because parking is VERY limited