Daniel’s Chicago Guidebook
Coffee Favorites
Relaxed coffeehouse featuring single-origin java roasted in house, plus pastries & panini.
22 locals recommend
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
4839 N Damen AveRelaxed coffeehouse featuring single-origin java roasted in house, plus pastries & panini.
Local small-scale chain for crafted coffees and various cafe menu items.
26 locals recommend
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee AveLocal small-scale chain for crafted coffees and various cafe menu items.
Grocery Essentials
Local supermarket chain with a wide selection, fresh produce, and spirits
180 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StLocal supermarket chain with a wide selection, fresh produce, and spirits
Food scene
Stylish spot serving refined, contemporary Italian fare such as fresh pastas, plus global wines.
29 locals recommend
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
1020 W Madison StStylish spot serving refined, contemporary Italian fare such as fresh pastas, plus global wines.
Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StHot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
Intimate, high-end kitchen serving an extended New American tasting menu in a stylish space.
13 locals recommend
Oriole
661 W Walnut StIntimate, high-end kitchen serving an extended New American tasting menu in a stylish space.
Low-key spot offering à la carte & tasting menus of creative American fare with Danish influences.
8 locals recommend
Elske
1350 W Randolph StLow-key spot offering à la carte & tasting menus of creative American fare with Danish influences.