Ian’s Chicago Favorites
Food scene
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveThe ramen here is awesome!
Try the spicy beef tacos! They also have a large, diverse menu. Good place for a quick bite!
76 residents recomanen
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveTry the spicy beef tacos! They also have a large, diverse menu. Good place for a quick bite!
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveWalk over and try the Horchata Milkshake!
My favorite chicken sandwich spot! Get the Nashville Hot sandwich and dont forget to get it on a biscuit!
9 residents recomanen
The Roost Carolina Kitchen
457 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite chicken sandwich spot! Get the Nashville Hot sandwich and dont forget to get it on a biscuit!
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveGood brick oven pizza!
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveVintage burger spot
Great place for outdoor margaritas! A lot of seating. You must have the guac and chips, and throw in a pastor taco or three!
1176 residents recomanen
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat place for outdoor margaritas! A lot of seating. You must have the guac and chips, and throw in a pastor taco or three!
Historic bakery that serves deli sandwiches , and also has focaccia style pizza. You must try the baked goods also!
21 residents recomanen
D'Amato's Bakery
1124 W Grand AveHistoric bakery that serves deli sandwiches , and also has focaccia style pizza. You must try the baked goods also!
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveWicker Park brewery that also serves good pizza!
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveSouthern inspired Mexican food. Try the shrimp Ceviche!
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueFamous Chicago Style Deep Dish!
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
3424 N Southport AveGet a quick sandwich a few blocks from the airbnb.
Have a great cup of coffee! Only a 5 min walk from the airbnb!
53 residents recomanen
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StHave a great cup of coffee! Only a 5 min walk from the airbnb!
Chavas Tacos El Original
2333 W Grand AveMy favorite taco spot! Open late too!
Great little deli with fantastic soups! Sandwiches also served.
29 residents recomanen
KASIA'S DELI, INC.
2101 W Chicago AveGreat little deli with fantastic soups! Sandwiches also served.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
210 E Ohio StFantastic food. Even cook your own food at your table!
Crave Kabob
1521 West Madison StreetReally good Mediterranean food!
Kimski
954-960 W 31st StEnjoy this very cool Polish and Korean restaurant!
One of the best taco spots in Pilsen! Also, very good margaritas! Worth the trip!
43 residents recomanen
5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
1758 W 18th StOne of the best taco spots in Pilsen! Also, very good margaritas! Worth the trip!
Creed On LAKE
2806 West Lake StreetSome of the best soul food in town!
This place is a little out of the way but the soul food is worth it!
67 residents recomanen
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King DrThis place is a little out of the way but the soul food is worth it!
The Whale Chicago
2427 N Milwaukee AveGreat brunch and atmosphere!
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveGreat latin central american food!
Mr. Brown's Lounge
2301 W Chicago AveGreat Jamaican food! Try the jerk Cesar salad!
One of my favorite restauarants! Great ambiance and everyone can find something they like on the menu! Great cocktails as well.
7 residents recomanen
Gretel
2833 West Armitage AvenueOne of my favorite restauarants! Great ambiance and everyone can find something they like on the menu! Great cocktails as well.
Nancy's Pizza
2930 N BroadwayAnother good pizza spot!
Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream
964 West 31st StreetGood pizza!
Pompei
1531 W Taylor StAnother good pizza spot! Also, many pastas and salads.
NYC Bagel Deli
1001 W North AveFresh bagels never disappoint!
Twisted Hippo
417 W Montrose AveVery cool brewery with good beers! They also serve good food.
Bungalow by Middle Brow
2840 W Armitage AveA very good brewery with pizza.
This is a great restaurant. Awesome menu. Great ambiance. One of my favs!
58 residents recomanen
Sunda
110 W Illinois StThis is a great restaurant. Awesome menu. Great ambiance. One of my favs!
etta
1840 W North AveThe pastas here are amazing and so are the cocktails and atmosphere.
Mima's Taste Of Cuba
2925 W Irving Park RdGreat cuban food and you can sit outside!
Giant
3209 W Armitage AveFancy spot with wonderful food.
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdMy favorite BBQ spot in Chicago. I love the chopped brisket!
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StBe ready to eat and share a lot of bbq!
Sugar Shack
630 W 26th StSweets galore! Try the funnel cake!
Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
2236 N Sacramento AveMy favorite Italian Ice spot in Chicago.
A cool brewery that also serves bbq! You could walk from the airbnb.
10 residents recomanen
District Yards Brewing
417 N Ashland AveA cool brewery that also serves bbq! You could walk from the airbnb.
RAMEN-SAN
219 N Green StEnjoy some ramen.
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveA very good ramen spot.
The Jibarito Stop
1646 W 18th StMy favorite Jibarito spot! Located in Pilsen.
Harold's Chicken Shack West Loop
1501 West Madison StreetFamous Chicago fried chicken. Make sure you try the mild sauce!
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StBBQ spot walking distance from the airbnb.
Walk over to this nice brewery that serves good food too!
87 residents recomanen
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveWalk over to this nice brewery that serves good food too!
Errands
If you need to do laundry, this laundromat is only about 5 blocks away from the Airbnb! It is in the same shopping center as Jewel Osco.
Sudz Laundromat & Drop Off
1246 North Ashland AvenueIf you need to do laundry, this laundromat is only about 5 blocks away from the Airbnb! It is in the same shopping center as Jewel Osco.
If you need groceries, this Jewel Osco is only 5 blocks from the Airbnb!
675 residents recomanen
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayIf you need groceries, this Jewel Osco is only 5 blocks from the Airbnb!
Fun
Webster Place Theaters Shops
1453 West Shakespeare AvenueGo check out a movie!
Enjoy some indoor miniature golf with a drink! Very fun place! Also, walking distance from the airbnb.
Big Mini Putt Club
1302 North Milwaukee AvenueEnjoy some indoor miniature golf with a drink! Very fun place! Also, walking distance from the airbnb.
Walk over, play some classic arcade games, and have a drink! I love the NBA Jam.
158 residents recomanen
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveWalk over, play some classic arcade games, and have a drink! I love the NBA Jam.
The Robey
2018 W North AveThe rooftop bar is very cool and also has a little swimming pool!
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W Diversey PkwyWaveland Bowl
3700 N Western AveHave a great time enjoying the food, shops, boats, and ferris wheel at Navy Pier!
933 residents recomanen
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveHave a great time enjoying the food, shops, boats, and ferris wheel at Navy Pier!
Take the kiddos to Maggie Daley Park and have some fun in this awesome playground!
175 residents recomanen
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StTake the kiddos to Maggie Daley Park and have some fun in this awesome playground!
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StTake the kids to the unique, Oz Park, and they will have a ball!
Zoo de Brookfield
8400 W 31st StGo see the animals!
Go see the animals! Also hang at North Ave beach right across the bridge!
1117 residents recomanen
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StGo see the animals! Also hang at North Ave beach right across the bridge!
Spend some time in the sun at the lovely North Ave beach!
338 residents recomanen
Platja de North Avenue
Spend some time in the sun at the lovely North Ave beach!
Nightlife
Damen Tavern
701 N Damen AveEnjoy some drinks nearby.
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveEnjoy a cheap drink at a cool, neighborhood dive bar.
The Charleston
2076 North Hoyne AvenueEnjoy a drink at this nice, neighborhood dive bar.
This cool basement bar serves good burgers and they also have oysters! Very cool vibe inside!
78 residents recomanen
Punch House
1227 W 18th StThis cool basement bar serves good burgers and they also have oysters! Very cool vibe inside!
Fancy place with an incredibly huge variety of cocktails. Really fun place with a great ambiance.
355 residents recomanen
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveFancy place with an incredibly huge variety of cocktails. Really fun place with a great ambiance.
Enjoy this sports bar and have some food while you watch your favorite team!
11 residents recomanen
The Ogden Chicago
1659 W Ogden AveEnjoy this sports bar and have some food while you watch your favorite team!
Sightseeing
Museu de la Ciència i la Indústria
5700 S Lake Shore DrAquari Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrGo see the animals! You will need to take an uber to get there.
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe art here is amazing!
Porta del Núvol
201 E Randolph StGo downtown and hang out at the Bean!
The plant life in here is amazing! Definitely a must see!
258 residents recomanen
Conservatori de Garfield Park
300 N Central Park AveThe plant life in here is amazing! Definitely a must see!
If you have time to go up north, this Botanic Garden is absolutely stunning! You can walk around for hours and enjoy nature at its finest!
167 residents recomanen
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdIf you have time to go up north, this Botanic Garden is absolutely stunning! You can walk around for hours and enjoy nature at its finest!
Have a stroll downtown along the Chicago River at the beautiful river walk!
273 residents recomanen
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrHave a stroll downtown along the Chicago River at the beautiful river walk!
Walk down the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave. and shop til you drop!
598 residents recomanen
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Walk down the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave. and shop til you drop!
Neighborhoods
Many popular bars and clubs are located in River North. Start on Hubbard St. and you can walk easily from spot to spot.
68 residents recomanen
River North
Many popular bars and clubs are located in River North. Start on Hubbard St. and you can walk easily from spot to spot.
Walk up and down 18th st. from Halsted st. to Damen ave. Enjoy the restaurants, shops, and parks!
103 residents recomanen
Pilsen
Walk up and down 18th st. from Halsted st. to Damen ave. Enjoy the restaurants, shops, and parks!
One of the best neighborhoods in Chicago. You can walk up and down Milwaukee ave. and Damen Ave and enjoy the food, shops, restaurants, bars, and lots of fun!
371 residents recomanen
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveOne of the best neighborhoods in Chicago. You can walk up and down Milwaukee ave. and Damen Ave and enjoy the food, shops, restaurants, bars, and lots of fun!
A little more pricey, but many bars and restaurants in walking distance from each other.
175 residents recomanen
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrA little more pricey, but many bars and restaurants in walking distance from each other.
Logan Square
Up and coming Logan Square offers many bars and restaurants.
Home of the Chicago Cubs! Enjoy a game, or walk up and down Clark and have some drinks near the ballpark!
177 residents recomanen
Wrigleyville
Home of the Chicago Cubs! Enjoy a game, or walk up and down Clark and have some drinks near the ballpark!
Hyde Park
Enjoy good food, shops and restaurants!
Other
If you need urgent care, this facility is less than 5 minutes from the Airbnb.
Aayu Clinics | Wicker Park Immediate Care
1601 W Division StIf you need urgent care, this facility is less than 5 minutes from the Airbnb.