Kristin's Guidebook

Kristin
Kristin's Guidebook

Food scene

Great spot just a block and a half from the apartment. Mexican inspired croissants! Now only open weekends. Go early, they sell out by noon.
13 locals recommend
Pan Artesanal Bakery
3724 W Fullerton Ave
13 locals recommend
Great spot just a block and a half from the apartment. Mexican inspired croissants! Now only open weekends. Go early, they sell out by noon.
I take ALL of my out of town visitors here for breakfast. It’s my fave. Excellent dinner too, especially for foodies who want to try something different.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 locals recommend
I take ALL of my out of town visitors here for breakfast. It’s my fave. Excellent dinner too, especially for foodies who want to try something different.
Lovely spot for dinner. Unique pastas. The pierogi dish is amazing!
27 locals recommend
Daisies
2375 N Milwaukee Ave
27 locals recommend
Lovely spot for dinner. Unique pastas. The pierogi dish is amazing!
Best biscuits anywhere! Tiny spot but large outdoor patio when the weather is good. Hours are limited so check out their website for times. As of 8/2021 they were open Wednesday to Saturday.
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals recommend
Best biscuits anywhere! Tiny spot but large outdoor patio when the weather is good. Hours are limited so check out their website for times. As of 8/2021 they were open Wednesday to Saturday.
Local staple. Great food, menu changes often. Limited hours right now, so be sure to check times.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 locals recommend
Local staple. Great food, menu changes often. Limited hours right now, so be sure to check times.
My # 1 in Chicago. It’s about a 20-25 min Uber in Pilsen. Upscale Vietnamese. If you go, MUST have the chicken wings and vegetable curry.
31 locals recommend
Mandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer Ave
31 locals recommend
My # 1 in Chicago. It’s about a 20-25 min Uber in Pilsen. Upscale Vietnamese. If you go, MUST have the chicken wings and vegetable curry.
Great views of downtown. I like this spot for a glass of bubbly and some oysters while taking in the view. 2nd floor bar more casual and preferred. Very expensive.
13 locals recommend
Gibsons Italia
233 N Canal St
13 locals recommend
Great views of downtown. I like this spot for a glass of bubbly and some oysters while taking in the view. 2nd floor bar more casual and preferred. Very expensive.
One of my take out go-to’s. Also has a nice interior, relaxed and friendly spot.
15 locals recommend
SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen
2715 N Milwaukee Ave
15 locals recommend
One of my take out go-to’s. Also has a nice interior, relaxed and friendly spot.
My personal favorite BBQ. Located in the West Loop. It’s a foodie paradise.
107 locals recommend
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green St
107 locals recommend
My personal favorite BBQ. Located in the West Loop. It’s a foodie paradise.
5 min walk from house. Good coffee and treats. Walk up window, so swing by on a walk with the dog. They have treats for them too!
10 locals recommend
necessary & sufficient coffee
3624 W Wrightwood Ave
10 locals recommend
5 min walk from house. Good coffee and treats. Walk up window, so swing by on a walk with the dog. They have treats for them too!
Incredible bakery featuring some of the best savory treats I’ve ever had! The blondie brownie is a favorite and any of the daily special croissants. Open Fri to Sun into sold out (usually @1p).
6 locals recommend
Sugar Moon
3612 W Wrightwood Ave
6 locals recommend
Incredible bakery featuring some of the best savory treats I’ve ever had! The blondie brownie is a favorite and any of the daily special croissants. Open Fri to Sun into sold out (usually @1p).
Very cute speak easy featuring some great wines. It’s below a nice restaurant called Testaccio. Recommend getting reservations
Soif Wine Lounge
Very cute speak easy featuring some great wines. It’s below a nice restaurant called Testaccio. Recommend getting reservations

Sightseeing

So fun! Runs mid May through end of October. Great way to spend a Sunday morning (opens at 10a).
135 locals recommend
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan Boulevard
135 locals recommend
So fun! Runs mid May through end of October. Great way to spend a Sunday morning (opens at 10a).
Classic old movie theater that was recently renovated. Full bar! Comfy seats and they play new and older movies.
315 locals recommend
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 locals recommend
Classic old movie theater that was recently renovated. Full bar! Comfy seats and they play new and older movies.
Free! Great way to spend an afternoon strolling the park.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
Free! Great way to spend an afternoon strolling the park.
Pretty spot in both the summer and winter.
258 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave
258 locals recommend
Pretty spot in both the summer and winter.
There is not a ton of true waterfront options in Chicago, but this is a cute spot for a light meal and they also have live music in the evenings.
35 locals recommend
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan Rd
35 locals recommend
There is not a ton of true waterfront options in Chicago, but this is a cute spot for a light meal and they also have live music in the evenings.
Awesome way to get to Bucktown. Rent a divvy bike and enjoy the ride!
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
241 locals recommend
Awesome way to get to Bucktown. Rent a divvy bike and enjoy the ride!

Traveler advice

Getting around

Getting Around

Consider downloading the Ventra app. This has train and bus schedules. Divvy is the app for the rental bikes. The black bikes are electric and great fun to use in the neighborhood. They also don’t need to be docked at stations, so very convenient.