Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
It is a very popular breakfast and brunch spot, get there early, and be expected to wait.
15 locals recommend
Yolk - Lakeview
501 W Diversey PkwyIt is a very popular breakfast and brunch spot, get there early, and be expected to wait.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StGreat local restaurant, cool place.
Wood
3335 N Halsted Stlove their food and wine, very friendly services
Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted Stvery close by to the house, fantastic food, great services
good place to hang out for drinks and food, meet up some friends, brunch is awesome too!
27 locals recommend
Barcocina
2901 N Sheffield Avegood place to hang out for drinks and food, meet up some friends, brunch is awesome too!
Best burger in Chicago, in my opinion, plus their brunch bloody mary, I just love this place.
65 locals recommend
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield AveBest burger in Chicago, in my opinion, plus their brunch bloody mary, I just love this place.
feeling some Spanish Tapas? Best spot in Chicago, been there more than 10 years, close to the house, lively scene, must try their sangria.
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted Stfeeling some Spanish Tapas? Best spot in Chicago, been there more than 10 years, close to the house, lively scene, must try their sangria.
My to go Mexican restaurant for brunch every weekend, or weekend dinner, must sit in their patio when weather is permitted.
10 locals recommend
Las Fuentes Restaurant
2558 N Halsted StMy to go Mexican restaurant for brunch every weekend, or weekend dinner, must sit in their patio when weather is permitted.
This is a Chicago classic, open until 5am, must have sense of humor, better go there after few drinks.
44 locals recommend
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StThis is a Chicago classic, open until 5am, must have sense of humor, better go there after few drinks.
beautiful place, award winning food, delicious drinks, romantic, classy, I love this place
25 locals recommend
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark Streetbeautiful place, award winning food, delicious drinks, romantic, classy, I love this place
Best wings in Chicago! Ribs, brisket & other BBQ fare paired with beer & cocktails in a rustic-chic space with a courtyard. And all you can eat ribs on Wednesday night.
11 locals recommend
Barn & Company
Best wings in Chicago! Ribs, brisket & other BBQ fare paired with beer & cocktails in a rustic-chic space with a courtyard. And all you can eat ribs on Wednesday night.
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted Stgood American style Mexican food, cool place to hang out
also the best burger in Chicago!! I would eat their burger everyday. Small place, BYOB.
36 locals recommend
Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage Avealso the best burger in Chicago!! I would eat their burger everyday. Small place, BYOB.
Left Coast
2878 N Lincoln Avefast and casual, very healthy food, cute neighborhood place
Nando's PERi-PERi
670 W Diversey PkwyNori Sushi Chicago-Lincoln Park
954 W Diversey Pkwygood neighborhood sushi
Macku Sushi
2239 N Clybourn Aveif you like real Japanese sushi, it is a must try.
Juno Sushi Chicago
2638 N Lincoln Avevery good sushi
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State Stfamous Chicago style pizza
Gino's East - Lakeview
2801 N Lincoln Avegood Chicago style pizza
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Avefamous Chicago pizza place
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey Parkwaytop burger place in Chicago
Cheesie's Pub & Grub Lakeview
958 W Belmont Avebest grill cheese sandwich until 5am
Swift & Sons
1000 W Fulton Marketbest steak house
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph Stlove their food
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
300 N LaSalle Drclassic Chicago steakhouse, best service
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Avebeautiful view from 95th floor
Big Star
1531 N Damen Aveone of the most popular bar and taco place in Chicago
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division Stcool place to chill and eat pizza
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph Stbest burger just long wait
Ralph Lauren
750 N Michigan Aveone and only Ralph Lauren restaurant
Sunda
110 W Illinois StNico Osteria
1015 N Rush StBroken English Taco Pub
2576 N Lincoln AveGEMINI
2075 N Lincoln AveDrinks & Nightlife
one of the best spot to check out Chicago skyline, good food and drinks, the view is spectacular.
139 locals recommend
Cindy's
12 S Michigan Aveone of the best spot to check out Chicago skyline, good food and drinks, the view is spectacular.
very cool place, great drinks from beer to cocktail, and arcade games to play for free!
60 locals recommend
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield Avenuevery cool place, great drinks from beer to cocktail, and arcade games to play for free!
Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore Droutdoor bar on the beach
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StThe Green Mill
4802 North Broadwaylegendary
Duffy's Tavern and Grille
420 W Diversey PkwyMichigan Bar
The Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln Avecraft cocktails and craft beer, trendy place
Old Town Pour House - Chicago
1419 N Wells St100 + beer on tap
Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison StKingston Mines
2548 N Halsted Stlegendary Blues
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveThe Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Avespeakeasy
The Bassment
353 W Hubbard Stspeakeasy
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki Bar - popular place
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
85 E Wacker Drbeautiful view
Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green Stvery cool place
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Avevery hipster, very good drinks, very good music
Getting Around
Diversey station
943 W Diversey PkwyDivvy Station: Halsted St & Diversey Parkway
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyWalgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyWalmart Express
Target
4466 N BroadwayParks & Nature
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StDiversey Harbor
Diversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey PkwyBelmont Harbor
3600 N Recreation DrThe Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrSightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StWillis Tower Skydeck
Entertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St Home of Chicago Cubs
Laugh Factory
3175 N Broadwaycomedy theater
best comedy club in the city, must try, recommend to book ahead of time
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North Avebest comedy club in the city, must try, recommend to book ahead of time
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln AveBlue Man Group Chicago
3133 N Halsted StFun