Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Ken's fav, karaoke Fri and Sat, pickled peppers and veggies on tables. Home made gorditas. OPEN LATE.
12 residents recomanen
El Taco Veloz
1745 W Chicago AveKen's fav, karaoke Fri and Sat, pickled peppers and veggies on tables. Home made gorditas. OPEN LATE.
Jenny's fav for beefy Mexican "fast food," convenient, close by at the corner of Chicago and Ashland, counter service.
27 residents recomanen
Taqueria Traspasada 2
811 N Ashland AveJenny's fav for beefy Mexican "fast food," convenient, close by at the corner of Chicago and Ashland, counter service.
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveComfort food! Excellent breakfast, waming dinners.
Swim Cafe
1357 West Chicago AvenueRecommended coffee shop, grab food, hang out, wi-fi, etc.
Bread shop, coffee, sandwiches, wi-fi, closer by alternative to Swim Cafe.
25 residents recomanen
La Farine Bakery & Cafe
2909 North Milwaukee AvenueBread shop, coffee, sandwiches, wi-fi, closer by alternative to Swim Cafe.
Sharon's fav. BEST pico de gallo (salsa) and chips. Upscale enough for date night, half price margarita's week nights. Fish tacos, chili rellenos taco or burrito. Tecalitlan appetizer. OPEN LATE
11 residents recomanen
Tecalitlan Restaurant
1538 North Clybourn AvenueSharon's fav. BEST pico de gallo (salsa) and chips. Upscale enough for date night, half price margarita's week nights. Fish tacos, chili rellenos taco or burrito. Tecalitlan appetizer. OPEN LATE
Paula & Monica's Pizzeria
1518 W Chicago AveGenerous slices of pizza.
Breakfast and lunch at a hot dog factory store, how cool is that.
8 residents recomanen
Vienna Beef Factory Store & Cafe
2501 N Damen AveBreakfast and lunch at a hot dog factory store, how cool is that.
Enjoy a slice there or carry out a whole pie, get 'em before they're sold out. Coffee, open at 8am.
76 residents recomanen
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveEnjoy a slice there or carry out a whole pie, get 'em before they're sold out. Coffee, open at 8am.
Gaudi Cafe
1147 West Grand AvenueNew spot in neighborhood. Cafe with Spanish/Mex food, delivery available.
Pizza Metro
1707 W Division StReliable pizza, delivery available, or you can walk there.
Bella's Pizza
Deep dish by the slice and whole pizza pies.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlDivision is a fun street.
Mana Food Bar
Wonderful Tapas style veggie and vegan food.
Hollywood Grill
1601 W North Avea 24 hour diner!
inexpensive and good Mexican, they deliver! Location is actually a little west of where is shows on this map, across the street from Tecalitlan Restarant.
Dona Naty's Taco
1815 W Chicago Aveinexpensive and good Mexican, they deliver! Location is actually a little west of where is shows on this map, across the street from Tecalitlan Restarant.
Love that burnt crust on my Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza! Nice bar, fun neighborhood. Weekday $4.95 lunch special - personal pan and a beer.
536 residents recomanen
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueLove that burnt crust on my Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza! Nice bar, fun neighborhood. Weekday $4.95 lunch special - personal pan and a beer.
Home brewed beer and award winning pizza. Right off of North and Damen near the Blue Line stop and near plenty of bars, music clubs, shops, etc.
488 residents recomanen
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveHome brewed beer and award winning pizza. Right off of North and Damen near the Blue Line stop and near plenty of bars, music clubs, shops, etc.
Most locals say Lou's is the best Deep Dish with thick cheese and almost a sausage patty. Carry out and delivery only at this location. Closest Lou's "eat in" restaurant is at 539 N Wells Street.
513 residents recomanen
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StMost locals say Lou's is the best Deep Dish with thick cheese and almost a sausage patty. Carry out and delivery only at this location. Closest Lou's "eat in" restaurant is at 539 N Wells Street.
Best Mexican seafood this side of the border. Order what they are having at the next table over there.
18 residents recomanen
Alegrias Seafood Chicago
1024 N Ashland AveBest Mexican seafood this side of the border. Order what they are having at the next table over there.
Roditys Restaurant
222 South Halsted StreetHome style Greek food in Greektown!
Greek Islands
200 S Halsted StThe classic Greektown restaurant, for real.
Old School, the top of the heap, get steak, not the Italian food.
22 residents recomanen
Gene & Georgetti
500 N Franklin StOld School, the top of the heap, get steak, not the Italian food.
The legendary Rick Bayless Mexican restaurants. Frontera is more affordable of the two. Eat at the bar if you can't get a table. XOCO is his new Mexican street food shop.
38 residents recomanen
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark StThe legendary Rick Bayless Mexican restaurants. Frontera is more affordable of the two. Eat at the bar if you can't get a table. XOCO is his new Mexican street food shop.
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveGet your vegan on here.
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueNewcomer to the upscale comfort food scene.
Hot Doug's
THE GOURMET HOT DOG SHOP, can't be beat.
Mexique
1529 West Chicago AvenueSlacks and a nice shirt for this Mexican dining experience.
Green Zebra
1460 West Chicago AvenueOn my bucket list, upscale seafood and veggie friendly restaurant.
Habana Libre Restaurant
1440 W Chicago AveReal good Cuban dining.
Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine
1139 West Grand Avenuebusy sushi top
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago Avebeen seeing this place packed!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Chipp Inn
832 N Greenview AveLocal watering hole.
Varied music, folk, rock, Improv Jazz series Wednesdays, cool place, off beaten path.
64 residents recomanen
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia AveVaried music, folk, rock, Improv Jazz series Wednesdays, cool place, off beaten path.
Interesting mix of live music. Connected to Bite Cafe next door.
208 residents recomanen
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveInteresting mix of live music. Connected to Bite Cafe next door.
Twisted Spoke
501 N Ogden Avea bikers bar, as in motorcycles.
Everything Else
Free indoor public pool, open swim most evenings. Pay per use workout facilities, gym and more.
6 residents recomanen
Eckhart Park Pool (Indoor)
1330 W Chicago AveFree indoor public pool, open swim most evenings. Pay per use workout facilities, gym and more.
Chicago Avenue Currency Exchange Inc.
CTA Passes.
OmBodies Yoga
855 W Blackhawk StJust around the corner, get your workout in.
105F Chicago's Original Hot Yoga
1344 N Milwaukee AveIn the middle of your 60 day challenge?
Shopping
The smells are worth the visit. Big manufaturer of private label chocolate.
9 residents recomanen
Blommer Chocolate Company
600 W Kinzie StThe smells are worth the visit. Big manufaturer of private label chocolate.
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayDrug store, even some food items, got milk? CTA passes.
Dusty Groove
1120 N Ashland AveLook for it there!
Almost a landmark, this large western wear store is amazing.
11 residents recomanen
Alcala's Western Wear
1733 W Chicago AveAlmost a landmark, this large western wear store is amazing.
Rothschild Liquor Marts
1532 W Chicago AveI mean right across the street!
Essentials
Now part of Albertson's chain, good size grocery store, near K-Mart, Staples, Polish Triangle, Blue Line
675 residents recomanen
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayNow part of Albertson's chain, good size grocery store, near K-Mart, Staples, Polish Triangle, Blue Line
Rotating produce bargains galore, regular and organic, deli, hand made potatoe chips, produce regularly under $1/#, even $.29/#.
23 residents recomanen
Stanley's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
1558 N Elston AveRotating produce bargains galore, regular and organic, deli, hand made potatoe chips, produce regularly under $1/#, even $.29/#.
Dominick's
2021 West Chicago AvenueClosest large grocery store, CTA fare cards. Starbuck inside!
Books, CD's, movies, computers, wi-fi, resources. Note: wi-fi is open and on 24 hours if you want to go by back or front of building.
Uptown Branch, Chicago Public Library
929 W Buena AveBooks, CD's, movies, computers, wi-fi, resources. Note: wi-fi is open and on 24 hours if you want to go by back or front of building.
Green Grocer Chicago
1402 W Grand AveEco friendly grocer with some alcohol.
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveA true Co-op!
San Jose Groceries
1748 W Chicago AveTwo mini grocery markets pretty much right next door to each other.
Mini grocery market just past Swim Cafe. No cigerettes because they're across from a city park.
Mini Oxxo Market
Mini grocery market just past Swim Cafe. No cigerettes because they're across from a city park.
Bari
1120 W Grand AveAn old fashioned Italian deli!
Sightseeing
Official Chicago Visitors Center, two of worlds largest Tiffany Glass Domes, rotating exhibits, free admission.
203 residents recomanen
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StOfficial Chicago Visitors Center, two of worlds largest Tiffany Glass Domes, rotating exhibits, free admission.
Water Works
163 E Pearson StThe other Official Chicago Visitor Center on the Mag (Magnificent) Mile of shopping.
OK, it's the number one Chicago tourist destination, if you're into those things. Nice stained glass museum too.
933 residents recomanen
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveOK, it's the number one Chicago tourist destination, if you're into those things. Nice stained glass museum too.
Visit one of Chicago's 52 Polish churches, just around the corner on Armour (east).
Holy Innocents Church
743 N Armour StVisit one of Chicago's 52 Polish churches, just around the corner on Armour (east).
Arts & Culture
Cloud Gate, Pritzker Pavillion, BP Bridge, Winter Ice Skating, Reflecting Pool, a very popular tourist atraction.
1243 residents recomanen
Parc del Mil·leni
201 E Randolph StCloud Gate, Pritzker Pavillion, BP Bridge, Winter Ice Skating, Reflecting Pool, a very popular tourist atraction.
Reggies Chicago
2105 S State StA music joint, a music club, a few stages, bar food, FUN!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StTwo stages, pretty much continous music.
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveWarm and friendly Blues club.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayChicago's oldest jazz club.
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard StreetAfter work shows, and evening jazz jams.
It's BYOB (bring your own booze/beverages) - check out what genre of music is playing at www.elasticarts.org, often creative/improv jazz, sometimes female vocal ensembles, sometimes???
10 residents recomanen
Elastic Arts
3429 W Diversey AveIt's BYOB (bring your own booze/beverages) - check out what genre of music is playing at www.elasticarts.org, often creative/improv jazz, sometimes female vocal ensembles, sometimes???
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth CtWhere the big names play in Chicago.
Occasionally Buddy Guy joins excellent Blues musicians on stage. Table food service, Chicago Blues.
86 residents recomanen
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveOccasionally Buddy Guy joins excellent Blues musicians on stage. Table food service, Chicago Blues.