Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bodhi Thai Bistro
6211 Roosevelt Rdconvenient, good food, and great service.
Soooooooo gooooooddd. I highly recommend. Hard to find, its in the garden floor of building.
44 residents recomanen
Pl-zen
1519 W 18th StSoooooooo gooooooddd. I highly recommend. Hard to find, its in the garden floor of building.
Great spot for good Mexican food. Don't let the store front fool ya, its a convenience store but more of a restaurant ;)
7 residents recomanen
Mary's Taqueria
1901 S Canalport AveGreat spot for good Mexican food. Don't let the store front fool ya, its a convenience store but more of a restaurant ;)
BEST TAMALES EVER! HANDS DOWN! Made with banana leaves instead of corn husks. So moist and flavorful. Plenty of choices, including vegetarian and vegan. Odd hours (9-5), so order early and save for dinner. On Sundays they sell outside at the Farmers Market across the street :)
19 residents recomanen
Yvolina's Tamales
814 W 18th StBEST TAMALES EVER! HANDS DOWN! Made with banana leaves instead of corn husks. So moist and flavorful. Plenty of choices, including vegetarian and vegan. Odd hours (9-5), so order early and save for dinner. On Sundays they sell outside at the Farmers Market across the street :)
Joy Yee
2139 S China PlGiordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveClassic Chicago deep dish pizza
Great Breakfast/Brunch spot. Fresh juices and great food. Usually a wait.
52 residents recomanen
Meli Cafe
301 S Halsted StGreat Breakfast/Brunch spot. Fresh juices and great food. Usually a wait.
Great breakfast/brunch spot. Egg-cellent coffee! Buy a bag of beans to brew at home!
49 residents recomanen
Yolk - South Loop
1120 S Michigan AveGreat breakfast/brunch spot. Egg-cellent coffee! Buy a bag of beans to brew at home!
Beautiful patio during outside season. Great ambiance and food as well.
20 residents recomanen
Athena Greek Restaurant
212 S Halsted StBeautiful patio during outside season. Great ambiance and food as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice bar and restaurant upstairs, but the dance floor is downstairs at the Punch House. Boogie on down to the basement or lounge in a booth to good vibes and craft cocktails.
156 residents recomanen
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StNice bar and restaurant upstairs, but the dance floor is downstairs at the Punch House. Boogie on down to the basement or lounge in a booth to good vibes and craft cocktails.
Simone's
960 W 18th StBar that offers a great food menu as well.
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StEssentials
Short uber ride away or a nice walk if not carrying a load.
836 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StShort uber ride away or a nice walk if not carrying a load.
Short distance than Whole Foods for grocery options at a fair price.
18 residents recomanen
Jewel-Osco
1340 S Canal StShort distance than Whole Foods for grocery options at a fair price.
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1315 E 57th StPrinting, copying, shipping, etc...
United States Postal Service
2339 N California AveMail, stamps, shipping, etc
United States Postal Service
2339 N California AveMail, stamps, shipping
Parks & Nature
Chicago Women's Park & Gardens
1801 S Indiana AveArts & Culture
Mexican Museum of Culture
3610 W 26th StMuseu Nacional d'Art Mexicà
1852 W 19th StNational Hellenic Museum
333 S Halsted StL'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveMuseu d'Art Contemporani de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveMuseum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan Ave