Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
My favorite coffee shop - anywhere. Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood. If you're not paying attention, you'll walk right past it. Like Cheers, they remember your name. Great place to do some work on a cozy couch.
18 locals recommend
Two Hearted Queen
1201 W Roscoe StMy favorite coffee shop - anywhere. Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood. If you're not paying attention, you'll walk right past it. Like Cheers, they remember your name. Great place to do some work on a cozy couch.
Wood
3335 N Halsted StBYOB. Intimate space + incredible food at a very reasonable price (you'd pay double downtown for this quality of dining). Get the bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer.
33 locals recommend
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield RoadBYOB. Intimate space + incredible food at a very reasonable price (you'd pay double downtown for this quality of dining). Get the bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer.
Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont AveAdmittedly, I'm biased because I'm from Columbus (where Jeni's originated) but this is some of the best craft ice cream you'll ever have.
131 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveAdmittedly, I'm biased because I'm from Columbus (where Jeni's originated) but this is some of the best craft ice cream you'll ever have.
One of the best restaurants in Chicago. Tapas style dining. If you're a meat eater, be sure to order a side of bacon (or two). They also have a bottomless bloody mary bar during weekend brunch.
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StOne of the best restaurants in Chicago. Tapas style dining. If you're a meat eater, be sure to order a side of bacon (or two). They also have a bottomless bloody mary bar during weekend brunch.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveDrinks & Nightlife
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveWill's Northwoods Inn
3030 N Racine AveKingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StEssentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayTreasure Island Foods
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyParks & Nature
Belmont Harbor
Belmont HarborMontrose Beach
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrEntertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGetting Around
Belmont station
945 W Belmont Ave