Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Some of the best Thai food you’ll find! It’s inspired by Thai street food, but elevated to a restaurant setting.
8 residents recomanen
Immm Rice & Beyond
4949 N BroadwaySome of the best Thai food you’ll find! It’s inspired by Thai street food, but elevated to a restaurant setting.
Ethiopian food! You eat using nothing but your hands and injera flatbread. Get a taster platter.
65 residents recomanen
Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayEthiopian food! You eat using nothing but your hands and injera flatbread. Get a taster platter.
Cute hipster vibe - the kind of place with Edison bulbs in their decor... nice selection of treats!
27 residents recomanen
Heritage Outpost
1325 W Wilson AveCute hipster vibe - the kind of place with Edison bulbs in their decor... nice selection of treats!
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdQueer-friendly brunch spot!
Herb
5424 N BroadwayFancy Thai food - they even do a set menu!
Small unpretentious restaurant (budget-friendly!) connected to a middle eastern grocery store
32 residents recomanen
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster AveSmall unpretentious restaurant (budget-friendly!) connected to a middle eastern grocery store
My fave spot for Pho. Hole in the wall sharing space with a Chinese grocery store. Great food, great prices!
Dong Ky Chinese & Vietnamese
4877 N BroadwayMy fave spot for Pho. Hole in the wall sharing space with a Chinese grocery store. Great food, great prices!
Modern open American restaurant. Think burgers, sandwiches, etc. Good brunch options!
58 residents recomanen
Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayModern open American restaurant. Think burgers, sandwiches, etc. Good brunch options!
Chicagoan's fight about this a lot, but this is the best deep dish around!
536 residents recomanen
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueChicagoan's fight about this a lot, but this is the best deep dish around!
Always busy! Asian-wings fusion. GREAT flavors, definitely a regular haunt.
98 residents recomanen
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayAlways busy! Asian-wings fusion. GREAT flavors, definitely a regular haunt.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StBright and airy spot for upscale food and wine
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous historic cash-only jazz bar (Al Capone's favourite!). Live music every night at 9pm (but get there early for a good seat). The kind of place where you'll be hushed if you talk during the music...
471 residents recomanen
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayFamous historic cash-only jazz bar (Al Capone's favourite!). Live music every night at 9pm (but get there early for a good seat). The kind of place where you'll be hushed if you talk during the music...
Uptown Lounge
1136 W Lawrence AveSpacious neighbourhood bar. Karaoke on some nights!
Head into the entrance by Cheesecake Factory, ignore the paid experience you'll pass on your left and head up the escalator. At the top you'll see a sign on the right. Follow signs for the Signature Lounge bar (not Signature Room, which is the restaurant). You'll go up 95 floors and end up at a bar with the best views of Chicago! Can be a wait on weekends.
525 residents recomanen
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveHead into the entrance by Cheesecake Factory, ignore the paid experience you'll pass on your left and head up the escalator. At the top you'll see a sign on the right. Follow signs for the Signature Lounge bar (not Signature Room, which is the restaurant). You'll go up 95 floors and end up at a bar with the best views of Chicago! Can be a wait on weekends.
Great cocktails, live music (check the schedule), nice outdoor seating right by the train!
13 residents recomanen
Le Piano
6970 N Glenwood AveGreat cocktails, live music (check the schedule), nice outdoor seating right by the train!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StChicago staple - a mix of live music and dive bar!
Blue Chicago
536 N Clark StNightly live music with a focus on blues and jazz
Hidden speakeasy-type cocktail bar. They have a dress code, and rules about not using phones at the table!
355 residents recomanen
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveHidden speakeasy-type cocktail bar. They have a dress code, and rules about not using phones at the table!
Parks & Nature
not STRICTLY a hiking trail, but it runs the length of the city and is great for a walk!
229 residents recomanen
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trailnot STRICTLY a hiking trail, but it runs the length of the city and is great for a walk!
Iconic Chicago sightseeing! The park contains the Bean (Cloudgate) and is connected to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
1243 residents recomanen
Parc del Mil·leni
201 E Randolph StIconic Chicago sightseeing! The park contains the Bean (Cloudgate) and is connected to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Essentials
great prices for everyday groceries! They're known for being REALLY quick at checkout (so the line moves super quick), so just let them pile everything back into your basket then sort it out on the bench!
131 residents recomanen
Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee Avegreat prices for everyday groceries! They're known for being REALLY quick at checkout (so the line moves super quick), so just let them pile everything back into your basket then sort it out on the bench!
Target sells everything from food to electronics to clothes to cosmetics!
394 residents recomanen
Target
4466 N BroadwayTarget sells everything from food to electronics to clothes to cosmetics!
Mariano's
Jewel-Osco
Getting Around
Argyle station
0.2 miles away, and connects you to the main part of the city!
Shopping
Cute artisan store serving speciality alcohol, and a cute selection of cured meats/cheese.
Provisions Uptown
4812 N BroadwayCute artisan store serving speciality alcohol, and a cute selection of cured meats/cheese.
Sightseeing
Porta del Núvol
201 E Randolph StThis is the official name for the Bean!
huge beautiful fountain. On good days in summer they turn on a massive water spout in the middle!
219 residents recomanen
Font de Buckingham
301 S Columbus Drhuge beautiful fountain. On good days in summer they turn on a massive water spout in the middle!
Big busy shopping street - everything from high end stores to everyday. Pretty architecture!
598 residents recomanen
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Big busy shopping street - everything from high end stores to everyday. Pretty architecture!
New park with bouldering, putt putt golf, and even ice skating in the winter!
175 residents recomanen
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StNew park with bouldering, putt putt golf, and even ice skating in the winter!
Beautiful open-air theatre, often with free concerts when the weather's good!
52 residents recomanen
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StBeautiful open-air theatre, often with free concerts when the weather's good!