Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveJust steps away!
Food Scene
Homestead On The Roof
1924 W Chicago AveDelicious neighborhood gem!
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveBest breakfast & coffee!
Taquerias are a dime a dozen, yet Big Star takes the familiar formula of cheap street fare and classes it up.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveTaquerias are a dime a dozen, yet Big Star takes the familiar formula of cheap street fare and classes it up.
Our favorite sushi place! Super close to the apartment. Just walk to the right when exiting the apartment and it will be on your right after a few steps. It's seriously great sushi. It's also BYOB!
Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro
2507 W Fullerton AveOur favorite sushi place! Super close to the apartment. Just walk to the right when exiting the apartment and it will be on your right after a few steps. It's seriously great sushi. It's also BYOB!
One of my favorite places!! Has a great selection of meat alternatives.
39 locals recommend
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveOne of my favorite places!! Has a great selection of meat alternatives.
Also super close! Whisk has a great and interesting concept. They specialize in brunch and burgers. Try their signature dish, chicken and waffles! A great southern classic with a twist.
63 locals recommend
WHISK
2018 W Chicago AveAlso super close! Whisk has a great and interesting concept. They specialize in brunch and burgers. Try their signature dish, chicken and waffles! A great southern classic with a twist.
Right next door! Great place to get a homemade breakfast in the morning. Open from 6am to 3 pm.
28 locals recommend
Sunrise Cafe
2012 W Chicago AveRight next door! Great place to get a homemade breakfast in the morning. Open from 6am to 3 pm.
Everything Else
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StChicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
United Center
Just a straight shot south..
Drinks & Nightlife
The best Polish bar there is! There’s always a regular crowd at Ola’s. Small neighborhood dive bar has good drinks, awesome bartenders and a comfortable setting. Part bar and part liquor store.
9 locals recommend
Ola's Liquors
947 N Damen AveThe best Polish bar there is! There’s always a regular crowd at Ola’s. Small neighborhood dive bar has good drinks, awesome bartenders and a comfortable setting. Part bar and part liquor store.
Entering Emporium Arcade Bar is like taking a step back into childhood! It features 30+ arcade games and pinball machines from the '80s and '90s, including Pacman, Donkey Kong, NBA Jam, etc...
158 locals recommend
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveEntering Emporium Arcade Bar is like taking a step back into childhood! It features 30+ arcade games and pinball machines from the '80s and '90s, including Pacman, Donkey Kong, NBA Jam, etc...