Guidebook for Chicago
Everything Else
The Red Line is a 10 minute walk away and will take you downtown ("The Loop") in 15 minutes.
112 locals recommend
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison StreetThe Red Line is a 10 minute walk away and will take you downtown ("The Loop") in 15 minutes.
Hollywood Mirror
812 W Belmont AveFamous Chicago thrift store with quirky decorations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Replay Lakeview
3439 N Halsted StFree arcade games
Sooooo many free arcade games and pinball machines. One of my favorite places in Chicago.
60 locals recommend
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueSooooo many free arcade games and pinball machines. One of my favorite places in Chicago.
Huge assortment of wines from all over the world in a dimly-lit, romantic, lounge-type setting. They have some food items as well, but they're known for their extensive wine selection.
25 locals recommend
D.O.C Wine Bar
2602 N Clark StHuge assortment of wines from all over the world in a dimly-lit, romantic, lounge-type setting. They have some food items as well, but they're known for their extensive wine selection.
Food Scene
Great vegan/vegetarian restaurant with the most mind-blowing milkshakes you will ever consume. My favorites are the Chai and the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough. Trust me, you'd never guess they're vegan.
87 locals recommend
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StGreat vegan/vegetarian restaurant with the most mind-blowing milkshakes you will ever consume. My favorites are the Chai and the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough. Trust me, you'd never guess they're vegan.
100% gluten-free restaurant with vegan and vegetarian menu options. Great for even the most sensitive celiacs.
7 locals recommend
Wheat's End Cafe
543 N Broadway100% gluten-free restaurant with vegan and vegetarian menu options. Great for even the most sensitive celiacs.
Cute and cozy little mom & pop cafe with espresso drinks, drip coffee, and more, plus free WiFi and friendly service. Try their Chai Latte with almond milk -- best Chai in Chicago.
Wired Coffee House
3508 N BroadwayCute and cozy little mom & pop cafe with espresso drinks, drip coffee, and more, plus free WiFi and friendly service. Try their Chai Latte with almond milk -- best Chai in Chicago.
The owners of this place are the sweetest guys you'll ever meet and their falafel is to die for. Halal and great vegan/vegetarian options, very reasonable prices, always made fresh to order.
Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill
3461 N Clark StThe owners of this place are the sweetest guys you'll ever meet and their falafel is to die for. Halal and great vegan/vegetarian options, very reasonable prices, always made fresh to order.
This eclectic mom & pop roasts their own beans and has the largest selection of fresh coffee from around the world, an assortment of flavored coffee, and a wall of various types of loose-leaf tea.
22 locals recommend
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 N BroadwayThis eclectic mom & pop roasts their own beans and has the largest selection of fresh coffee from around the world, an assortment of flavored coffee, and a wall of various types of loose-leaf tea.
For those of you who like to get the same exact drink in every city, I give you: Starbucks.
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlFor those of you who like to get the same exact drink in every city, I give you: Starbucks.
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the city. It has a bar with a lounge-y vibe in a separate wing and even a koi pond. The plate presentation is gorgeous and the service is very professional.
42 locals recommend
Wakamono
3313 N BroadwayThis is my favorite sushi restaurant in the city. It has a bar with a lounge-y vibe in a separate wing and even a koi pond. The plate presentation is gorgeous and the service is very professional.
Really great totally vegan restaurant. Their Reuben Sandwich will make you think you're cheating.
17 locals recommend
Native Foods Cafe
1023 W Belmont AveReally great totally vegan restaurant. Their Reuben Sandwich will make you think you're cheating.
Cute, quaint vegan restaurant. The owner/cook/cashier/superhero is way cool and the food is delicious.
11 locals recommend
Kitchen 17
2554 N BroadwayCute, quaint vegan restaurant. The owner/cook/cashier/superhero is way cool and the food is delicious.
For those who prefer their "Mexican" food to be as American and bland as possible, I give you: Chipotle.
116 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdFor those who prefer their "Mexican" food to be as American and bland as possible, I give you: Chipotle.
Arts & Culture
Metro is a small Chicago music venue famous for hosting notable musical artists like Nirvana, New Order, Depeche Mode and Jeff Buckley. Smartbar is a basement club/bar that is more dance oriented.
44 locals recommend
Smartbar
3730 N Clark StMetro is a small Chicago music venue famous for hosting notable musical artists like Nirvana, New Order, Depeche Mode and Jeff Buckley. Smartbar is a basement club/bar that is more dance oriented.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the Chicago Cubs.
The Vic is a Chicago landmark built in 1912 that has hosted artists like King Crimson and Warpaint.
52 locals recommend
The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveThe Vic is a Chicago landmark built in 1912 that has hosted artists like King Crimson and Warpaint.
Old school jazzy speakeasy frequented by the infamous mobster Al Capone.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayOld school jazzy speakeasy frequented by the infamous mobster Al Capone.
Built in 1929, but recently extensively renovated, this movie theater has retained its old-school charm. They show cool independent films and cult classics. I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey there recently.
152 locals recommend
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveBuilt in 1929, but recently extensively renovated, this movie theater has retained its old-school charm. They show cool independent films and cult classics. I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey there recently.
Shopping
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveAwesome record store.