Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great food at great prices. Love the orange chicken and shrimp in lobster sauce!
May Flower Chinese Restaurant
2225 S Wentworth AveGreat food at great prices. Love the orange chicken and shrimp in lobster sauce!
Great interior design and pork belly is amazing, one of the best I've ever had.
34 locals recommend
MingHin Cuisine
2168 S Archer AveGreat interior design and pork belly is amazing, one of the best I've ever had.
Ricobene's
252 W 26th StBest sandwich in the world according to USA Today in 2015
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveStuffed pizza! You must try it while in Chicago.
Lawrence's Fish and Shrimp
2120 S Canal StGreat fried shrimp and seafood, open 24hrs!
Saint's Alp Teahouse
2157 S China PlExcellent entrees and a good selection of teas.
Kung Fu Tea
2126B S Archer AveHot tea, milk tea and bubble tea. Some of the best in town!
If you want some tacos and fries this is the place to go, but you probably want to drive here.
9 locals recommend
Raymond's Tacos No. 1
2653 W Cermak RdIf you want some tacos and fries this is the place to go, but you probably want to drive here.
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StTaco Tuesday and pitchers of Margaritas!
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveGreat Ramen Spot
Best hot pot in town, stick with the regular broth.
9 locals recommend
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Chicago 快乐小羊
2342 South Wentworth AvenueBest hot pot in town, stick with the regular broth.
Chi Cafe
2160 S Archer AveOpen 24 Hours on weekends, great place to wrap up a long night.
The place to go to get a Chicago Dog, an Italian beef and a chocolate cake shake.
270 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StThe place to go to get a Chicago Dog, an Italian beef and a chocolate cake shake.
Everything Else
Great Mexican pan ducle (sweet bread) Highly recommend the conchas.
9 locals recommend
Panaderia Nuevo Leon
1634 W 18th StGreat Mexican pan ducle (sweet bread) Highly recommend the conchas.
McCormick Place
2301 S King DrConvention Center Located nearby.
Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum
2253 S Wentworth AveNice place to get pineapple bread/sweet top bun
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe bean! The best place to gather around in the city.
Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station
Closes rail line station to my apartment.
Museum Campus
A great spot to take in the lake.
Nice little park to go for a stroll by the river. Kayak rentals available. You can catch the river taxi to downtown from here during the summer.
39 locals recommend
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 S Wentworth AveNice little park to go for a stroll by the river. Kayak rentals available. You can catch the river taxi to downtown from here during the summer.
Sightseeing
Calder’s Flamingo
210 W Adams StGet off at Jackson to see this wonderful sculpture.
Chicago theater where you can see the cool Chicago Theater sign or catch a show inside.
133 locals recommend
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StChicago theater where you can see the cool Chicago Theater sign or catch a show inside.
Arts & Culture
Massive library with bright winter garden on the top floor.
16 locals recommend
Harold Washington Library
400 South State StreetMassive library with bright winter garden on the top floor.
Amazing architecture and design. You have to visit! On Mondays and Wednesdays they have a music program during lunch hour.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StAmazing architecture and design. You have to visit! On Mondays and Wednesdays they have a music program during lunch hour.
Entertainment & Activities
Designed by Frank Gehry it hosts events regularly during the summer.
52 locals recommend
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StDesigned by Frank Gehry it hosts events regularly during the summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest Burger in town!
Excellent bar for unique cocktails and craft brews.
112 locals recommend
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StExcellent bar for unique cocktails and craft brews.
Great cocktails and excellent place to be seen and dance to some unique music.
78 locals recommend
Punch House
1227 W 18th StGreat cocktails and excellent place to be seen and dance to some unique music.
London House Rooftop Bar
85 E Wacker DrBest rooftop view you'll find in the city.
Getting Around
Where you can catch the 21 Cermak bus to McCormick Place or the 62 bus to Midway or to Downtown
Archer & Cermak/Princeton station
Where you can catch the 21 Cermak bus to McCormick Place or the 62 bus to Midway or to Downtown
Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station
Train stop for the red line running 24 hours.