Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
One of the most popular breakfast places in the city. You have to try the cinnamon rolls! They are amazing!
52 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N BroadwayOne of the most popular breakfast places in the city. You have to try the cinnamon rolls! They are amazing!
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlConveniently located just across the street.
They roast their own coffee here in Chicago
95 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayThey roast their own coffee here in Chicago
Troy Mediterranean Grill
BroadwayDelicious Turkish food and it's BYOB. Try the muczer.
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayMy go to Thai restaurant.
Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway
2924 N BroadwayThey're not kidding about the margaritas
Hutch American Bistro
3301 N Clark StGood for dinner or brunch
Phoenix Restaurant
2131 S Archer AveThe best dim sum in the city.
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StDelicious Italian cuisine.
Mon Ami Gabi
2300 N Lincoln Park WFrench steakhouse with a lovely view across from the zoo
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StFor all your late night dining needs with a side of attitude
Delicious Argentinean steakhouse. Try the proveletta and, well,... everything!
119 locals recommend
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveDelicious Argentinean steakhouse. Try the proveletta and, well,... everything!
You're greeted with milk duds and homemade doughnut holes and breakfast ends with a little cup of soft serve. In between are the fluffiest eggs you'll ever eat. A Chicago institution.
23 locals recommend
Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdYou're greeted with milk duds and homemade doughnut holes and breakfast ends with a little cup of soft serve. In between are the fluffiest eggs you'll ever eat. A Chicago institution.
Fantastic food and service. The chef is Japanese and French trained, Both of these cultures influence the cuisine of many of the dishes.
18 locals recommend
Yoshi's Cafe
3257 N Halsted StFantastic food and service. The chef is Japanese and French trained, Both of these cultures influence the cuisine of many of the dishes.
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
Great specialty grocery store!
Everything Else
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveFor any emergencies that might pop up.
Great gym with a wonderful selection of classes and two pools including a rooftop pool in the summer months. They sell guest passes by the day or week.
23 locals recommend
Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N BroadwayGreat gym with a wonderful selection of classes and two pools including a rooftop pool in the summer months. They sell guest passes by the day or week.
Wonderful shop with great cheeses and breads. Check out their delicious sandwiches and have a picnic by the lake!
44 locals recommend
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N BroadwayWonderful shop with great cheeses and breads. Check out their delicious sandwiches and have a picnic by the lake!
Bobtail Ice Cream
2951 N BroadwayTry the Signature Sunset!
Very reasonable prices. The woman who owns the store is very friendly and does great alterations work.
Wellington Cleaners
Very reasonable prices. The woman who owns the store is very friendly and does great alterations work.
Trapeze School New York: Chicago
5200 North DuSable Lake Shore DriveHave some high-flying fun overlooking the lake.
Hair Cuttery
3143 N BroadwayAsk for Corey
MyNail.com
3170 N Clark StGood prices and great work for manicures and pedicures
Hopefully you'll be in good health during your trip, but just in case, they are open 9 am to 9 pm every day.
6 locals recommend
Midwest Express Clinic
2868 N BroadwayHopefully you'll be in good health during your trip, but just in case, they are open 9 am to 9 pm every day.
Entertainment & Activities
Wendt Playlot Park
667 W Roscoe StGood for babies and young children.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree year round
Sightseeing
Check out the butterfly habitat. There is a butterfly release at 2:00 pm daily.
140 locals recommend
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon DrCheck out the butterfly habitat. There is a butterfly release at 2:00 pm daily.
Kids will love playing in this fountain on warm summer days. Bring towels.
27 locals recommend
Crown Fountain
201 E Randolph StKids will love playing in this fountain on warm summer days. Bring towels.
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StA must see in Chicago
This was originally the first library in Chicago. A visitor center is located on the Randolph side. Lots of free programming year round.
203 locals recommend
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StThis was originally the first library in Chicago. A visitor center is located on the Randolph side. Lots of free programming year round.
Large selection of Monet's, Picasso's and more. The Thorne Miniatures and the Chagall stained class windows are a must-see
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveLarge selection of Monet's, Picasso's and more. The Thorne Miniatures and the Chagall stained class windows are a must-see
So what if it's been over 100 years since the Cubs won the World Series?
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StSo what if it's been over 100 years since the Cubs won the World Series?
Arts & Culture
Briar Street Theatre
3133 N Halsted StHome of The Blue Man Group
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StGood selection of independent and foreign films
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N Lincoln AveShowcases new plays
Check out the Spirit of Music Garden at Michigan and Balboa during Summerdance. Free lessons and dancing to live bands http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_summerdance
332 locals recommend
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StCheck out the Spirit of Music Garden at Michigan and Balboa during Summerdance. Free lessons and dancing to live bands http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_summerdance
The home of sketch comedy in Chicago. Many past and present SNL cast members got their start here.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveThe home of sketch comedy in Chicago. Many past and present SNL cast members got their start here.
Shopping
Wonderful independent book store with a helpful and knowledgeable staff.
18 locals recommend
Unabridged Bookstore
3251 N BroadwayWonderful independent book store with a helpful and knowledgeable staff.
He Who Eats Mud
3247 N BroadwayGreat selection of hilarious and quirky cards for all occasions. Many are NSFW
Beatnix
3400 N Halsted StEverything you never knew you needed
Equinox
3401 North BroadwayLovely selection of home decor and more
Formerly Marshall Fields, this is the flagship store. Check out the Tiffany Dome, the Walnut Room and bring home a box of Frangos (the original mint chocolate ones are the best).
70 locals recommend
Macy's
111 North State StreetFormerly Marshall Fields, this is the flagship store. Check out the Tiffany Dome, the Walnut Room and bring home a box of Frangos (the original mint chocolate ones are the best).
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark StHuge selection of beer, wine, and liquors
AKIRA
643 West Diversey ParkwayInteresting selection of clothes you won't find elsewhere
American Girl
835 Michigan AveA little girl's paradise
The best cheese popcorn you'll ever have. Don't be scared off by the lines. It's worth the wait.
58 locals recommend
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan AveThe best cheese popcorn you'll ever have. Don't be scared off by the lines. It's worth the wait.