Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Getting Around

CTA Brown Line 'L' to downtown!
46 locals recommend
Southport station
46 locals recommend
CTA Brown Line 'L' to downtown!

Food Scene

Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
131 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee Ave
131 locals recommend
Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
Laid-back place serving an all-day American menu with a focus on fish plus an on-site market.
30 locals recommend
Fahlstrom's Fresh Fish Market
30 locals recommend
Laid-back place serving an all-day American menu with a focus on fish plus an on-site market.
Cash-only, counter-serve eatery featuring seafood & meat tacos along with po’ boys, burgers & fries.
76 locals recommend
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont Ave
76 locals recommend
Cash-only, counter-serve eatery featuring seafood & meat tacos along with po’ boys, burgers & fries.
Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.
33 locals recommend
Scooter's Frozen Custard
1658 W Belmont Ave
33 locals recommend
Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.
Thin-crust, brick-oven pizza & a full bar in a modern, loftlike space with exposed ductwork.
11 locals recommend
Pizzeria Serio
1708 W Belmont Ave
11 locals recommend
Thin-crust, brick-oven pizza & a full bar in a modern, loftlike space with exposed ductwork.
Venerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.
31 locals recommend
Dinkel's Bakery
3329 N Lincoln Ave
31 locals recommend
Venerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.
Breakfast & lunch spot with a coffee & pastry counter plus sit-down meals featuring bacon flights.
23 locals recommend
Bakin' & Eggs: A Lovely Idea
3120 N Lincoln Ave
23 locals recommend
Breakfast & lunch spot with a coffee & pastry counter plus sit-down meals featuring bacon flights.
Small breakfast/lunch cafe (with occasional secret supper) & foodie grocery with wine & local goods.
84 locals recommend
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport Ave
84 locals recommend
Small breakfast/lunch cafe (with occasional secret supper) & foodie grocery with wine & local goods.
Tiny cafe serving creative meat & veggie empanadas amid colorful murals, with sidewalk tables.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Tola
3612 N Southport Ave
33 locals recommend
Tiny cafe serving creative meat & veggie empanadas amid colorful murals, with sidewalk tables.
Neighborhood Starbucks
213 locals recommend
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee Ave
213 locals recommend
Neighborhood Starbucks
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
6 locals recommend
Bangers & Lace
1851 West Addison Street
6 locals recommend
Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
Rare and hard-to-find teas, specialty pastries, and an airy vibe make this a great place to spend a late morning.
22 locals recommend
Loba Pastry + Coffee
3600 W Addison St
22 locals recommend
Rare and hard-to-find teas, specialty pastries, and an airy vibe make this a great place to spend a late morning.

Drinks & Nightlife

Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.
42 locals recommend
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N Southport Ave
42 locals recommend
Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.
Casual sports bar with updated pub grub, cocktails, outdoor seats & a youthful atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Schoolyard Tavern & Grill
3258 N Southport Ave
14 locals recommend
Casual sports bar with updated pub grub, cocktails, outdoor seats & a youthful atmosphere.
Wood-paneled bar with plasma TVs & a full menu of pizzas, burgers, tacos & more.
16 locals recommend
The Pony Inn
1638 West Belmont Avenue
16 locals recommend
Wood-paneled bar with plasma TVs & a full menu of pizzas, burgers, tacos & more.
Rustic-modern hangout with a long beer list & American comfort food made with local ingredients.
9 locals recommend
Northdown Cafe and Taproom
3244 North Lincoln Avenue
9 locals recommend
Rustic-modern hangout with a long beer list & American comfort food made with local ingredients.
Housed in an old Schlitz brewery, this bar showcases a diverse lineup of bands, from indie to jazz.
83 locals recommend
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave
83 locals recommend
Housed in an old Schlitz brewery, this bar showcases a diverse lineup of bands, from indie to jazz.

Arts & Culture

Multi-stage complex hosting a range of shows, from small plays to a massive sketch comedy festival.
31 locals recommend
Stage 773
1225 W Belmont Ave
31 locals recommend
Multi-stage complex hosting a range of shows, from small plays to a massive sketch comedy festival.

Entertainment & Activities

Bowling alley with hand-set lanes, billiards, bar area, pub food & a vintage vibe.
34 locals recommend
Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport Ave
34 locals recommend
Bowling alley with hand-set lanes, billiards, bar area, pub food & a vintage vibe.
Home of the Cubs!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
Home of the Cubs!

Essentials

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
360 locals recommend
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).