Keith’s Local Old Town Guidebook
Food scene
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBest local deep dish pizza in the city
Best steak in Chicago. Reservations are tough, but you might get lucky or even try to walk in.
79 locals recommend
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StBest steak in Chicago. Reservations are tough, but you might get lucky or even try to walk in.
The Loyalist
177 N Ada StEveryone has an opinion, but our favorite burger in Chicago.
Lots of options in Chicago, but one of our favorite breakfast places. There are multiple locations.
65 locals recommend
Beatrix
519 N Clark StLots of options in Chicago, but one of our favorite breakfast places. There are multiple locations.
Sightseeing
One of the best views in Chicago covering Lincoln Park to downtown Chicago. Standard food, but you go for the free view! And it's a short walk from Old Town.
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StOne of the best views in Chicago covering Lincoln Park to downtown Chicago. Standard food, but you go for the free view! And it's a short walk from Old Town.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Architecture Tour on Chicago River
A must do if the season and weather permits. In fact, we enjoy it so much, we try and go once a year!
https://www.architecture.org/tours/detail/chicago-architecture-foundation-center-river-cruise-aboard-chicagos-first-lady/
Don't miss
Rent a Divvy bike and cruise the lakefront.
Find the closest Divvy station and bike the lakefront. It's a great way to see the city.