Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Peet's Coffee
3500 North Halsted StreetCoffee shop - need I say more?
Starbucks
3549 North Sheffield AvenueThis Starbucks is huge and has a cool vibe!
Everything Else
FOOD & DRINK! Voted one of the top grilled cheese places in the country. The staff is always fun, always down to drink, always cooking up the best grilled cheese sandwiches. You seriously can find my boyfriend and I here most weekends.
30 locals recommend
Cheesie's Pub & Grub Lakeview
958 W Belmont AveFOOD & DRINK! Voted one of the top grilled cheese places in the country. The staff is always fun, always down to drink, always cooking up the best grilled cheese sandwiches. You seriously can find my boyfriend and I here most weekends.
Getting Around
Use "Chicago Transit" app to find out when trains will arrive
112 locals recommend
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison StreetUse "Chicago Transit" app to find out when trains will arrive
Halsted & Cornelia station
Bus stop
Clark & Addison station
Bus stop
Rent a bike for around $9 for 24 hours, but keep in mind that if you go over 30 minutes, you get charged more. Most people will ride for about 25 minutes, find a station to dock, and use their 24-hour code to get another bike right away to avoid getting charged any extra fee.
23 locals recommend
Divvy
Rent a bike for around $9 for 24 hours, but keep in mind that if you go over 30 minutes, you get charged more. Most people will ride for about 25 minutes, find a station to dock, and use their 24-hour code to get another bike right away to avoid getting charged any extra fee.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StTrader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyCircle K
801 W Addison StThe most AMAZING grocery store ever! Nutella bar, guacamole bar, burger bar, sushi bar, oyster bar, an actual bar, gelato, hot/ready-to-eat food bar, etc. That all is found on lower level, the upper level has groceries, a wine area, a cheese area, deli, etc.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveThe most AMAZING grocery store ever! Nutella bar, guacamole bar, burger bar, sushi bar, oyster bar, an actual bar, gelato, hot/ready-to-eat food bar, etc. That all is found on lower level, the upper level has groceries, a wine area, a cheese area, deli, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
DryHop Brewers
3155 N BroadwayAnd serves food!
Shopping
AKIRA
643 West Diversey ParkwayCRAM Fashion
3331 N BroadwayMen's
Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark StArts & Culture
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveDePaul Art Museum
935 W Fullerton AveFREE!