Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great little cafe close by. Only open on weekends. Highly recommend for an affordable, not crowded brunch.
6 locals recommend
The Flower Flat
620 W Addison StGreat little cafe close by. Only open on weekends. Highly recommend for an affordable, not crowded brunch.
The most delicious brunch. Try anything with the ginger sausage! Can get REALLY busy on weekends -- prepare for a 1hr wait. But lots of window shopping nearby.
84 locals recommend
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport AveThe most delicious brunch. Try anything with the ginger sausage! Can get REALLY busy on weekends -- prepare for a 1hr wait. But lots of window shopping nearby.
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StGreat beer selection, delicious food!
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBest deep dish in Chicago (in my opinion!)
Scooter's Frozen Custard
1658 W Belmont AveYum! A neighborhood favorite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Board game bar! Lots of great local beers on tap. Fun, laid-back atmosphere.
38 locals recommend
Guthrie's Tavern
1300 W Addison StBoard game bar! Lots of great local beers on tap. Fun, laid-back atmosphere.
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveFUN tiki bar! Can get busy at night but worth the wait!
Sightseeing
BEAUTIFUL building -- and free to explore! They also have cool rotating art exhibits.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StBEAUTIFUL building -- and free to explore! They also have cool rotating art exhibits.
Shopping
Southport is a few blocks with great shops. Great to walk around.
46 locals recommend
Southport station
Southport is a few blocks with great shops. Great to walk around.
Foursided Custom Framing Gallery
2939 N BroadwayFull of unique, locally made Chicago gifts
Entertainment & Activities
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveHistoric movie theater that shows off-the-beaten-path films