Mason’s guidebook

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Mason’s guidebook

Food scene

German classics get a Southern spin from an open kitchen in a stylized beer-hall setting.
16 locals recommend
Funkenhausen
1709 W Chicago Ave
16 locals recommend
German classics get a Southern spin from an open kitchen in a stylized beer-hall setting.
Traditional Brazilian buffet for lunch & Sunday brunch served in an elegant brick home.
11 locals recommend
Sinhá
2018 W Adams St
11 locals recommend
Traditional Brazilian buffet for lunch & Sunday brunch served in an elegant brick home.
Compact, modern cafe with American bistro fare, beer & wine plus a bottle shop & grocery market.
9 locals recommend
All Together Now
2119 W Chicago Ave
9 locals recommend
Compact, modern cafe with American bistro fare, beer & wine plus a bottle shop & grocery market.
Best ramen in Chicago. In a small basement bar. No reservations. Suggest going early or doing take out if offing late at night. If you join waiting list, there are lists of places in surrounding areas
31 locals recommend
High Five Ramen
112 N Green St
31 locals recommend
Best ramen in Chicago. In a small basement bar. No reservations. Suggest going early or doing take out if offing late at night. If you join waiting list, there are lists of places in surrounding areas
Amazing food for both dinner and brunch. Mind blowing cocktails that require tools to break into :)
11 locals recommend
Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
1846 W Division St
11 locals recommend
Amazing food for both dinner and brunch. Mind blowing cocktails that require tools to break into :)
Drinks in a swanky speakeasy
16 locals recommend
Blind Barber
948 W Fulton Market
16 locals recommend
Drinks in a swanky speakeasy

Coffee Favorites

Best coffee in town!! Walking distance from my Airbnb :) Industrial-chic spot featuring house-roasted beans brewed in hot or cold drinks.
16 locals recommend
Metric Coffee Co.
2021 W Fulton St
16 locals recommend
Best coffee in town!! Walking distance from my Airbnb :) Industrial-chic spot featuring house-roasted beans brewed in hot or cold drinks.
Funky counter-serve spot specializing in cold coffee drinks & local gourmet products.
Chocolate City Coffee Palace & Bodega
2015 W Grand Ave
Funky counter-serve spot specializing in cold coffee drinks & local gourmet products.
Newly opened local spot with inviting vibes, serving locally roasted coffee and house-made pastries
Prequel Cafe
1957 W Chicago Ave
Newly opened local spot with inviting vibes, serving locally roasted coffee and house-made pastries

Grocery Essentials

Walking distance! Lots of great produce. Amazing selection. Family-owned grocery store featuring a full-service kitchen, bakery & deli, plus an on-site butcher.
200 locals recommend
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison St
200 locals recommend
Walking distance! Lots of great produce. Amazing selection. Family-owned grocery store featuring a full-service kitchen, bakery & deli, plus an on-site butcher.
Local supermarket chain with fresh produce, organic products, and a beer & wine selection
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
Local supermarket chain with fresh produce, organic products, and a beer & wine selection
Familiar supermarket standby with fresh produce, household necessities, and a wide selection of food items
180 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
550 N State St
180 locals recommend
Familiar supermarket standby with fresh produce, household necessities, and a wide selection of food items

Neighborhoods

Trendy downtown neighborhood. Use to be industrial, now habitable. High end food and drinks!
89 locals recommend
West Loop
89 locals recommend
Trendy downtown neighborhood. Use to be industrial, now habitable. High end food and drinks!