Paul’s guidebook
Entertainment & Activites
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGo Cubs!
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 AveMulti-stage complex hosting a range of shows, from small plays to a massive sketch comedy festival.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StThe famous free zoo!
Food scene
Busy, hopping pub known for its long list of creative burgers & its rock 'n' roll soundtrack.
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveBusy, hopping pub known for its long list of creative burgers & its rock 'n' roll soundtrack.
Creative British pub food plus a big beer selection & a fireplace amid leather, wood & wallpaper.
46 locals recommend
Owen & Engine
2700 N Western AveCreative British pub food plus a big beer selection & a fireplace amid leather, wood & wallpaper.
Fried chicken (or tofu!) and cornbread served with more honey butter than you can possibly eat. Check out their pickle of the week, too!
99 locals recommend
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston AveFried chicken (or tofu!) and cornbread served with more honey butter than you can possibly eat. Check out their pickle of the week, too!
Coffee Favorites
Award-winning pastries, great coffee, and interesting teas, in a bright and modern space
22 locals recommend
Loba Pastry + Coffee
3600 W Addison StAward-winning pastries, great coffee, and interesting teas, in a bright and modern space
Drinks & Nightlife
The Pony Inn
1638 West Belmont AvenueOne of our favorite spots and the UK alumni bar!
Jazz, classical music & dance events are showcased in an open performance space with a full bar.
15 locals recommend
Constellation
3111 N Western AveJazz, classical music & dance events are showcased in an open performance space with a full bar.
American restaurant/bar with an intimate performance space hosting rock shows & underground comedy.
26 locals recommend
Beat Kitchen
2100 W Belmont AveAmerican restaurant/bar with an intimate performance space hosting rock shows & underground comedy.
Essentials
Mariano’s Fresh Market brings you the freshest high-quality foods from just about anywhere - be it kosher bagels from down the street, or mozzarella from Caserta, Italy - in a neighborhood shopping environment with amenities like an Italian coffee shop, a wood-fired pizza oven, and sushi bar.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveMariano’s Fresh Market brings you the freshest high-quality foods from just about anywhere - be it kosher bagels from down the street, or mozzarella from Caserta, Italy - in a neighborhood shopping environment with amenities like an Italian coffee shop, a wood-fired pizza oven, and sushi bar.
Whole Foods is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods uniquely positioned as America's Healthiest Grocery Store.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWhole Foods is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods uniquely positioned as America's Healthiest Grocery Store.