Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Some of the best burgers in Chicago hands down! When available, try the Valkyrie Burger (it's one of the monthly specials).
60 locals recommend
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey ParkwaySome of the best burgers in Chicago hands down! When available, try the Valkyrie Burger (it's one of the monthly specials).
Hungry after a late night out or want some breakfast at any hour of the day? Then the 24-hour diner The Edge is the place to be. It's quite tasty.
6 locals recommend
The Edge Bar & Grill
2720 N Clark StHungry after a late night out or want some breakfast at any hour of the day? Then the 24-hour diner The Edge is the place to be. It's quite tasty.
This place has some incredible Italian food, but you might need to make a reservation as it can get pretty busy on summer nights.
28 locals recommend
Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted StThis place has some incredible Italian food, but you might need to make a reservation as it can get pretty busy on summer nights.
Half Shell
676 W Diversey PkwyGreat sea food with a nice bar, and it's just a single block away!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdWant a delicious burrito? Chipotle's close by!
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2264 N Lincoln AveGreat sandwiches for a good price. It's a Chicago staple!
Some of the best (if not the absolute best) pizza in Chicago, Lou Malnati's Chicago-style pizza is a must-have while you're here.
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StSome of the best (if not the absolute best) pizza in Chicago, Lou Malnati's Chicago-style pizza is a must-have while you're here.
5411 Empanadas | Lakeview
2850 N Clark StDelicious emapanadas made quickly. Great eats!
Great crepes, though the restaurant can tend to have unannounced closed periods, so check to make sure it's open before you head over (then again - it's only 3 blocks away).
24 locals recommend
La Crêperie Chicago Restaurant
2845 North Clark StreetGreat crepes, though the restaurant can tend to have unannounced closed periods, so check to make sure it's open before you head over (then again - it's only 3 blocks away).
Duke Of Perth
2913 N Clark StAll you can eat fish and chips on Wednesdays and Fridays!
The famed Wieners Circle is known for great hot dogs and its service with an attitude. Specifically, if you pick a fight with the server, they will throw it right back. It's a unique experience
44 locals recommend
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StThe famed Wieners Circle is known for great hot dogs and its service with an attitude. Specifically, if you pick a fight with the server, they will throw it right back. It's a unique experience
Delicious, delicious breakfasts with brilliant variations on french toast, pancakes, waffles, etc. It can be hard to get in though, so plan ahead.
110 locals recommend
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StDelicious, delicious breakfasts with brilliant variations on french toast, pancakes, waffles, etc. It can be hard to get in though, so plan ahead.
Want pizza but don't want the heaviness of Chicago-style deep dish? Then try Pat's thin crust. It's always delicious.
16 locals recommend
Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
2679 N Lincoln AveWant pizza but don't want the heaviness of Chicago-style deep dish? Then try Pat's thin crust. It's always delicious.
Pizza with a Brazilian twist, the spices Fogo uses give each bite a special kick and it's delicious.
Fogo2go
926 West Diversey ParkwayPizza with a Brazilian twist, the spices Fogo uses give each bite a special kick and it's delicious.
Essentials
Want to stay in and cook for yourself? There's a Trader Joe's on the very same block as the apartment! Cheap and great produce.
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyWant to stay in and cook for yourself? There's a Trader Joe's on the very same block as the apartment! Cheap and great produce.
For all things alcoholic, Binny's is the place to go to stock up.
25 locals recommend
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark StFor all things alcoholic, Binny's is the place to go to stock up.
Need Groceries (and want a wider variety than Trader Joe's) and basic essentials? Then the Walmart Market is just two blocks further.
91 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak RdNeed Groceries (and want a wider variety than Trader Joe's) and basic essentials? Then the Walmart Market is just two blocks further.
Arts & Culture
Get your movie on with a healthy selection of independent and foreign flicks. If you want more mainstream fare, the Webster Theater is just a taxi or bus ride away.
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StGet your movie on with a healthy selection of independent and foreign flicks. If you want more mainstream fare, the Webster Theater is just a taxi or bus ride away.
The Blue Man Group is an awesome audio-visual experience and it's right down the street!
47 locals recommend
Briar Street Theatre
3133 N Halsted StThe Blue Man Group is an awesome audio-visual experience and it's right down the street!
Live jazz every night of the week on two stages so the music never stops. It's always a fun place.
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StLive jazz every night of the week on two stages so the music never stops. It's always a fun place.
A great bar with great live music including both indie and mainstream artists alike.
73 locals recommend
Metro
3730 N Clark StA great bar with great live music including both indie and mainstream artists alike.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGrab some tickets and see a Cubs game!
Shopping
Get your nerd on with a store that exclusively sells vinyl collectibles based on all manner of pop culture. It's something to see even if you might not buy anything.
Rotofugi
2780 N Lincoln AveGet your nerd on with a store that exclusively sells vinyl collectibles based on all manner of pop culture. It's something to see even if you might not buy anything.
Everything Else
The Brown line train is a quick walk from the apartment and can take you into the loop or north to Wrigley field. It's your gateway to the rest of Chicago.
13 locals recommend
Diversey Brown Line Station
The Brown line train is a quick walk from the apartment and can take you into the loop or north to Wrigley field. It's your gateway to the rest of Chicago.
Drinks & Nightlife
Want to drink great craft beers while playing classic arcade and pinball? Headquarters Beercade's games are all free and the beer is delicious. Check this place out!
60 locals recommend
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueWant to drink great craft beers while playing classic arcade and pinball? Headquarters Beercade's games are all free and the beer is delicious. Check this place out!