Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

The food is great and the service is there to match! A great twist on brunch.
7 locals recommend
CRĪO
2506 N Clybourn Ave
7 locals recommend
The food is great and the service is there to match! A great twist on brunch.
Soooooo many toppings!
12 locals recommend
Jet's Pizza
3951 N Kimball Ave
12 locals recommend
Soooooo many toppings!
If you have had Lou's, Giordano's, and/or Gino's, then this is the place to try. Locals and tourists alike can't get enough!
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn Avenue
536 locals recommend
If you have had Lou's, Giordano's, and/or Gino's, then this is the place to try. Locals and tourists alike can't get enough!
Authentic Mexican that is open 24/7/365???? There is nothing better!
El Presidente Restaurante
2558 N Ashland Ave
Authentic Mexican that is open 24/7/365???? There is nothing better!
They have the best late-night food you could ask for. The food is also extremely budget friendly.
Taco & Burrito House
1548 W Fullerton Ave
They have the best late-night food you could ask for. The food is also extremely budget friendly.
Great vegan restaurant
8 locals recommend
Vegan Plate
1550 W Fullerton Ave
8 locals recommend
Great vegan restaurant
They have strange hours, but the drinks, food, and service are awesome!
Nada Tea & Coffee House
They have strange hours, but the drinks, food, and service are awesome!
A very new starbucks
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 locals recommend
A very new starbucks
If you have not been here... go!
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 locals recommend
If you have not been here... go!
This would almost be considered a local-only spot. Grab a slice for lunch!
29 locals recommend
The Art of Pizza
3033 N Ashland Ave
29 locals recommend
This would almost be considered a local-only spot. Grab a slice for lunch!
Great food, even better brunch, and a great place to have drinks with friends!
21 locals recommend
LOKaL
2500 North Ashland Avenue
21 locals recommend
Great food, even better brunch, and a great place to have drinks with friends!
Have you ever had Egyptian food? If you like Mediterranean, then you will love this! Dine in or take out, but check out the grape leaves for something really special.
Cairo Kebab
730 W Fullerton Ave
Have you ever had Egyptian food? If you like Mediterranean, then you will love this! Dine in or take out, but check out the grape leaves for something really special.
Just about everything here is great! Right next door to the apartment. They offer take out and dine-in options.
Kinnaree Thai Kitchen
2415 N Ashland Ave
Just about everything here is great! Right next door to the apartment. They offer take out and dine-in options.
Beer-oriented spot offering 300+ craft brews in a hip, rustic space with a cafe vibe & free WiFi
16 locals recommend
Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln Ave
16 locals recommend
Beer-oriented spot offering 300+ craft brews in a hip, rustic space with a cafe vibe & free WiFi

Drinks & Nightlife

Very divey "KISS" bar (the band). The scene here is very unique and the beer is always cheap! It can get loud but is always a great time. Not your standard bar... the bartenders are friendly and there are always just as many girls as there are guys at the bar. It is CASH ONLY so bring your ATM card or some singles!
Liar's Club
1665 W Fullerton Ave
Very divey "KISS" bar (the band). The scene here is very unique and the beer is always cheap! It can get loud but is always a great time. Not your standard bar... the bartenders are friendly and there are always just as many girls as there are guys at the bar. It is CASH ONLY so bring your ATM card or some singles!
Very old-school and very divey!
The Arrogant Frog Bar
1365 W Fullerton Ave
Very old-school and very divey!
They have TVs on the floor and a decent food selection... need I say more? Oh, and they happen to have sand volleyball!
Augie's
1721 W Wrightwood Ave
They have TVs on the floor and a decent food selection... need I say more? Oh, and they happen to have sand volleyball!
This is a Taco Bell that serves alcohol!
15 locals recommend
Taco Bell
6460 N Sheridan Rd
15 locals recommend
This is a Taco Bell that serves alcohol!
Great drinks, great company, and even some furry friends!
Wrightwood Tap
1059 West Wrightwood Avenue
Great drinks, great company, and even some furry friends!
This is THE neighborhood dive.
11 locals recommend
Bird's Nest
2500 N Southport Ave
11 locals recommend
This is THE neighborhood dive.
Legendary blues venue! Get there early or be prepared to wait in line! If you are a student or a veteran, make sure to bring your ID as it will save you on entry.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
458 locals recommend
Legendary blues venue! Get there early or be prepared to wait in line! If you are a student or a veteran, make sure to bring your ID as it will save you on entry.
Great local brewery. Known for their Anti-hero IPA
724 locals recommend
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals recommend
Great local brewery. Known for their Anti-hero IPA
A fresh, edgy, and fun brewery that has both packaged beer and great brewpub
20 locals recommend
Burnt City Brewing
417 North Ashland Avenue
20 locals recommend
A fresh, edgy, and fun brewery that has both packaged beer and great brewpub

Parks & Nature

You will always find a game of basketball, softball, kickball, or soccer going on. In the summer the pool is open too.
13 locals recommend
Wrightwood Park
2534 N Greenview Ave
13 locals recommend
You will always find a game of basketball, softball, kickball, or soccer going on. In the summer the pool is open too.
One of the largest parks in Chicago. Uninhibited view of the lake.
North Lincoln Park West
North Lincoln Park West
One of the largest parks in Chicago. Uninhibited view of the lake.
Great park with some interesting artwork. If you are a Wizard of Oz fan, this is a must-see!
84 locals recommend
Oz Park
2021 N Burling St
84 locals recommend
Great park with some interesting artwork. If you are a Wizard of Oz fan, this is a must-see!
The closest beach to the house, this is about a 30 min walk or a quick bus/cab ride.
32 locals recommend
Fullerton Beach
32 locals recommend
The closest beach to the house, this is about a 30 min walk or a quick bus/cab ride.

Sightseeing

It is free and very close by. Great for families and just about anyone else!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
It is free and very close by. Great for families and just about anyone else!
Go to the lounge because there is no cover and the view is better. Grab a drink (warning: pricey) and keep in mind that the womens' restroom has the best view of the city!
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
525 locals recommend
Go to the lounge because there is no cover and the view is better. Grab a drink (warning: pricey) and keep in mind that the womens' restroom has the best view of the city!
Nothing better than Oak Street beach in the summer!
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
176 locals recommend
Nothing better than Oak Street beach in the summer!
This is like spring break every day in the summer!
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
338 locals recommend
This is like spring break every day in the summer!
Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
348 locals recommend
Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.
Ivy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
Ivy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.

Essentials

Walgreens... anything you need! Including food and booze!
202 locals recommend
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave
202 locals recommend
Walgreens... anything you need! Including food and booze!
Anything you need!
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 locals recommend
Anything you need!
A little bit more upscale than Jewel-Osco but with a great selection and even a wine bar!
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
A little bit more upscale than Jewel-Osco but with a great selection and even a wine bar!
The name says it all. I believe this location is open until 11pm or midnight on all days.
394 locals recommend
Target
4466 N Broadway
394 locals recommend
The name says it all. I believe this location is open until 11pm or midnight on all days.
If you would rather walk here than Target (Target is hard to walk to), then Menards is a great option. They also have hardware, if you find yourself needing that.
Menards
2601 N Clybourn Ave
If you would rather walk here than Target (Target is hard to walk to), then Menards is a great option. They also have hardware, if you find yourself needing that.

Getting Around

UP-N & UP-NW to either the suburbs or the Loop. Bring a few dollars or download the Ventra app on your phone to pay!
9 locals recommend
Cortland & Ashland station
9 locals recommend
UP-N & UP-NW to either the suburbs or the Loop. Bring a few dollars or download the Ventra app on your phone to pay!
Red, Brown, and Purple lines stop here. They can get you almost anywhere in the city! About 15 min walk from the apartment.
48 locals recommend
Fullerton & Sheffield station
48 locals recommend
Red, Brown, and Purple lines stop here. They can get you almost anywhere in the city! About 15 min walk from the apartment.
The CTA 9, X9, and 74 buses stop here. Very convenient to go either North, South, East, or West. Bring exact change, download the Ventra app, or use Apple/Samsung pay to hop on the bus.
Fullerton & Ashland station
The CTA 9, X9, and 74 buses stop here. Very convenient to go either North, South, East, or West. Bring exact change, download the Ventra app, or use Apple/Samsung pay to hop on the bus.
I use this location for business-related rentals. Great service!
29 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5313 N Sheridan Rd
29 locals recommend
I use this location for business-related rentals. Great service!

Entertainment & Activities

Great movie theater that is close by.
59 locals recommend
Regal Webster Place
1471 W Webster Ave
59 locals recommend
Great movie theater that is close by.
If a mix between bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball doesn't sound fun, I don't know what does!
30 locals recommend
WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W Webster Ave
30 locals recommend
If a mix between bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball doesn't sound fun, I don't know what does!