Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
m.henry
5707 N Clark StA cute, local place for great pastries and coffee!
An old school Jewish deli/ Pharmacy. If you love a good Reuben or corned beef sandwich...look no further! Fresh bagels on the daily!
7 locals recommend
JB's Deli
5501 N Clark StAn old school Jewish deli/ Pharmacy. If you love a good Reuben or corned beef sandwich...look no further! Fresh bagels on the daily!
Adriatic Restaurant
5553 N Clark StA great garden style patio for outdoor eating.
Yum! Korean-American fusion place for burgers and fries. Try the Umami Burger or the Father if you're really hungry. Don't forget the kimchi fries! Featured on Diners, Dives, and drive-ins!
43 locals recommend
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan RdYum! Korean-American fusion place for burgers and fries. Try the Umami Burger or the Father if you're really hungry. Don't forget the kimchi fries! Featured on Diners, Dives, and drive-ins!
Oda Mediterranean Andersonville
5657 N Clark StTurkish fare with belly dancing every friday and saturday
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlYou know it, you love it!
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveCozy, local coffee house. Lots of seating.
Delicious place for custard type desserts and candy, old and new! It is literally a candy store!
34 locals recommend
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayDelicious place for custard type desserts and candy, old and new! It is literally a candy store!
Cute local ice cream (and other desserts) spot for you! Always smells delicious!
39 locals recommend
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StCute local ice cream (and other desserts) spot for you! Always smells delicious!
Lebanese counter service spot. Grab some food to go and eat at the park!
31 locals recommend
Taste of Lebanon Restaurant
1509 W Foster AveLebanese counter service spot. Grab some food to go and eat at the park!
When you are tired of deep dish pizza come here for some truly delicious thin crust.
Apart Pizza Chicago
5624 North BroadwayWhen you are tired of deep dish pizza come here for some truly delicious thin crust.
Cozy BYOB spot featuring thin-crust Neapolitan pizza, classic Italian fare & occasional live music.
Antica Pizzeria
5663 North Clark StreetCozy BYOB spot featuring thin-crust Neapolitan pizza, classic Italian fare & occasional live music.
Lots of creative burgers plus other comfort food & cocktails all doled out by servers in drag.
65 locals recommend
Hamburger Mary's
Lots of creative burgers plus other comfort food & cocktails all doled out by servers in drag.
Vietnamese & French fare plus exotic cocktails & wine by the glass or bottle in a chic, airy space.
12 locals recommend
Pasteur
5525 N BroadwayVietnamese & French fare plus exotic cocktails & wine by the glass or bottle in a chic, airy space.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StMUST TRY DEEP DISH PIZZA
Sightseeing
Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark StSwedish Museum
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrLarge Aquarium! Great for the kids and adults alike.
Excellent science and history museum for all ages. Includes a 3-D Movie Theatre and cafe.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrExcellent science and history museum for all ages. Includes a 3-D Movie Theatre and cafe.
A beautiful campus for touring, studying in the library, and catching the sunrise!
53 locals recommend
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan RdA beautiful campus for touring, studying in the library, and catching the sunrise!
Northwestern University is a private research university with campuses in Evanston and Chicago in Illinois, United States.
Tour the campus!
80 locals recommend
Northwestern University
633 Clark StNorthwestern University is a private research university with campuses in Evanston and Chicago in Illinois, United States.
Tour the campus!
THE park to visit in Chicago. Lots of free events to enjoy with the family. Check the website because they often have free events in the Pavilion. The 'must-see' Cloud Gate is here as well!
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StTHE park to visit in Chicago. Lots of free events to enjoy with the family. Check the website because they often have free events in the Pavilion. The 'must-see' Cloud Gate is here as well!
Popular beach along Lake Shore Drive. Features concession stands and a large restaurant and bar, Castaways.
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
Popular beach along Lake Shore Drive. Features concession stands and a large restaurant and bar, Castaways.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for burgers and beers (beer specials daily!) with a large patio area.
41 locals recommend
Moody's Pub
5910 N BroadwayGreat place for burgers and beers (beer specials daily!) with a large patio area.
Cozy, relaxed bar serving craft beers & American pub food in a vintage building.
6 locals recommend
Edgewater Lounge
5600 N Ashland AveCozy, relaxed bar serving craft beers & American pub food in a vintage building.
Coastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
78 locals recommend
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StCoastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
Creative New American pub fare & wines by the glass in a loungey hangout with a fireside pool table.
19 locals recommend
The Brixton
5420 North Clark StreetCreative New American pub fare & wines by the glass in a loungey hangout with a fireside pool table.
Modern-rustic venue serving a seasonal menu of farm-to-table American eats & an extensive beer list
12 locals recommend
Acre
5308 N Clark StModern-rustic venue serving a seasonal menu of farm-to-table American eats & an extensive beer list
100+ sandwich options plus beer, bourbon & live music in a sleek space with indoor & outdoor seats.
42 locals recommend
Jerry's
5419 N Clark St100+ sandwich options plus beer, bourbon & live music in a sleek space with indoor & outdoor seats.
Atmosphere
5355 North Clark StreetGay and lesbian dance floor/bar.
Upscale farm-to-table bar eats & a large beer & whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StUpscale farm-to-table bar eats & a large beer & whiskey menu served in a traditional Irish pub.
Farraguts on Clark
5240 N Clark StBar with lots of variety on tap
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark StGreat neighborhood bar!
An eclectic menu with Turkish roots plus casual Italian & American options served in laid-back digs
Konak Pizza&grill
5150 N Clark StAn eclectic menu with Turkish roots plus casual Italian & American options served in laid-back digs
Arts & Culture
The New 400 Theater
6746 N Sheridan RdNearby movie house playing popular movies.
Great classic movie house playing indie, foreign, and classic movies. Not the place to watch the latest blockbuster but you will definitely watch a good film. Food/beer available too! Midnight movies!
152 locals recommend
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveGreat classic movie house playing indie, foreign, and classic movies. Not the place to watch the latest blockbuster but you will definitely watch a good film. Food/beer available too! Midnight movies!
Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine AvenueMusic venue with lots of popular and indie acts coming through!
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence AveMusic venue for your enjoyment.
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueLocal theatre company
A fine art museum you would need DAYS to peruse. Priceless works of art at a discount! Famous for its impressionist, post-impressionist, and American collections. Van Gogh, Cezanne, to Picasso!
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveA fine art museum you would need DAYS to peruse. Priceless works of art at a discount! Famous for its impressionist, post-impressionist, and American collections. Van Gogh, Cezanne, to Picasso!
Everything Else
Lane Beach
5915 N Sheridan RdBeaches nearby. Go and check out beautiful Lake Michigan.
LA Fitness
6107 N BroadwayGym for staying in shape!
Shopping
Shop offering craft beers, diverse wines & spirits in a bright venue that hosts frequent tastings.
16 locals recommend
Andersonville Wine & Spirits
5201 N Clark StShop offering craft beers, diverse wines & spirits in a bright venue that hosts frequent tastings.
Hollywood Spirits
1301 W Hollywood AveA liquor store less than a minutes walk away which serves beer, wine, and spirits!
A main attraction of Chicago featuring stores from all the top designers! A large outdoor shopping mall with lots of restaurant choices along the way.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
A main attraction of Chicago featuring stores from all the top designers! A large outdoor shopping mall with lots of restaurant choices along the way.