Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
live music wed.-sun. super chill place you must pop in at some point.
141 locals recommend
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th Stlive music wed.-sun. super chill place you must pop in at some point.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the hottest bar/restaurant/music venue in the city again it's a must visit. It's 2 blocks from the house.
156 locals recommend
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StThis is the hottest bar/restaurant/music venue in the city again it's a must visit. It's 2 blocks from the house.
Simone's
960 W 18th StA great bar, artistic decor a feast for the senses.
Younger hipper crowd, small bar with a dj and dancing some nights are kareoke.
46 locals recommend
Harbee
1345 W 18th StYounger hipper crowd, small bar with a dj and dancing some nights are kareoke.
Summer time outdoor seating amazing tacos and margaritas! 1.5 blocks from the house!
66 locals recommend
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StSummer time outdoor seating amazing tacos and margaritas! 1.5 blocks from the house!
15-20 beers on tap and a hidden gem is the kitchen here, they are serving amazing food! No tv's just drinking and socializing.
73 locals recommend
Skylark
2149 S Halsted St15-20 beers on tap and a hidden gem is the kitchen here, they are serving amazing food! No tv's just drinking and socializing.
Fancy margaritas amazing mexican food right next door to Skylark hit them both.
40 locals recommend
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted StFancy margaritas amazing mexican food right next door to Skylark hit them both.
I just had lunch here the other day, Amazing! Brisket, rib tips, corn pudding, greens, hush puppies and the beer list is short but spot on. If your craving BBQ this spot is a must go to.
8 locals recommend
County Barbeque
1352 W Taylor StI just had lunch here the other day, Amazing! Brisket, rib tips, corn pudding, greens, hush puppies and the beer list is short but spot on. If your craving BBQ this spot is a must go to.
Ok this and Sweet Maple are the 2 best breakfast spots in town however these buys do lunch and dinner. You have to go for at least 1 meal!!!
60 locals recommend
nana
3267 S Halsted StOk this and Sweet Maple are the 2 best breakfast spots in town however these buys do lunch and dinner. You have to go for at least 1 meal!!!
Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash AvePizza and Pirogi's beer and vodka!
Reggies Chicago
2105 S State StLive music bar, restaurant and open air roof top deck.
Greek food. My favorite restaurant in Greek Town. There are 10 more to choose from all on the same street so just check it out. The area is very easy to get to from the house.
Roditys Restaurant
222 South Halsted StreetGreek food. My favorite restaurant in Greek Town. There are 10 more to choose from all on the same street so just check it out. The area is very easy to get to from the house.
Slowly becoming one of the hottest new restaurants in Chicago. Cory backyard seating in the summer. Call a day before if you are going to order the Duck.
50 locals recommend
The Duck Inn
2701 S Eleanor StSlowly becoming one of the hottest new restaurants in Chicago. Cory backyard seating in the summer. Call a day before if you are going to order the Duck.
Food Scene
Pollo Express
1315 W 18th StFire grilled chicken...Amazing! So close to the house.
La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StHomemade waffles! Delicious coffee!
Some say it's the best mexican food in the city. BYOB nothing fancy here just down home mexican food.
52 locals recommend
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th StreetSome say it's the best mexican food in the city. BYOB nothing fancy here just down home mexican food.
Carnitas Don Pedro
1113 W 18th Stcan you say pork tacos...go early they sell out every day...
yes another pork taco paradise....try them both but this is my fav.
28 locals recommend
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant
1725 W 18th Styes another pork taco paradise....try them both but this is my fav.
Hands down the best breakfast spot in Chicago checkout the website or Yelp them. If it's breakfast you want this is the place.
39 locals recommend
Sweet Maple Cafe
1339 W Taylor StHands down the best breakfast spot in Chicago checkout the website or Yelp them. If it's breakfast you want this is the place.
A true chicago southside pizza. Local chicagoans do not eat deep dish. This is the pizza we eat. No frills pizza joint.
24 locals recommend
Phil's Pizza
1102 W 35th StA true chicago southside pizza. Local chicagoans do not eat deep dish. This is the pizza we eat. No frills pizza joint.
White Palace Grill
1159 S Canal StFood 24/7 365 diner. Need I say more.
Everything Else
An adult field-trip. You will not find a better brewery in the city. Go!
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StAn adult field-trip. You will not find a better brewery in the city. Go!
Movie theater with a bar inside and an amazing view of the skyline.
95 locals recommend
ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtMovie theater with a bar inside and an amazing view of the skyline.
For you Europeans that want to see an American baseball game this is your place super inexpensive and easy to get to from my place. White Sox, buy the cheapest tickets you can find and sit anywhere.
33 locals recommend
U.S. Cellular Field
For you Europeans that want to see an American baseball game this is your place super inexpensive and easy to get to from my place. White Sox, buy the cheapest tickets you can find and sit anywhere.
Motor Row Brewing
2337 S Michigan AveYet another Chicago Micro Brewery
Mexican Museum some days are free. It's really small and only takes 30 min. to see everything.
222 locals recommend
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th StMexican Museum some days are free. It's really small and only takes 30 min. to see everything.