Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster AvenueGreat diner food and open late!
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StVery good vegan diner. Must try the milkshakes.
Cheesie's Pub & Grub Lakeview
958 W Belmont AveThe best grilled cheese you will ever have
Very good soup and noodles. They also have a $1.99 lunch special.
33 residents recomanen
Cozy Noodles n' Rice
Very good soup and noodles. They also have a $1.99 lunch special.
Dimo's Pizza Wrigley
3463 N Clark StTHE BEST PIZZA YOU WILL EVER EAT
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StDamn good brunch
Artisanal, hand-crafted fancy pants ice cream. Favorite flavor is goat cheese with cherries.
131 residents recomanen
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveArtisanal, hand-crafted fancy pants ice cream. Favorite flavor is goat cheese with cherries.
IHOP
3760 N Halsted StAffectionately called the Gayhop, this is the place to be during Pride
Drinks & Nightlife
The music is always very good and it's a great place to go dancing.
16 residents recomanen
Scarlet Bar
3320 N Halsted StThe music is always very good and it's a great place to go dancing.
Standard dive bar. They have a lot of Malört specials. If you're into that kind of thing.
Nisei Lounge Ltd
3439 N Sheffield AveStandard dive bar. They have a lot of Malört specials. If you're into that kind of thing.
Everything Else
Artemio Bakery
3904 N Sheridan RdThe best bakery in the area. Everything is very cheap as well.
Arts & Culture
There's never an off night. Almost every famous person in comedy has studied and performed here.
71 residents recomanen
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StThere's never an off night. Almost every famous person in comedy has studied and performed here.
Metro
3730 N Clark StOne of my favorite venues. A lot of indie bands roll through here.
CSz Theater Chicago
1501 North Kingsbury StreetShort form improv. Similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway?
They have several small theaters with improv, sketch, cabaret, and drama.
31 residents recomanen
Stage 773
1225 W Belmont AveThey have several small theaters with improv, sketch, cabaret, and drama.
Mostly long-form improv. A lot of their shows are only 5 bucks.
7 residents recomanen
The Playground Theater
3209 N Halsted StMostly long-form improv. A lot of their shows are only 5 bucks.
They play a lot of indie films, old movies, and have midnight screenings of Rocky Horror, The Room, and other goodies.
152 residents recomanen
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveThey play a lot of indie films, old movies, and have midnight screenings of Rocky Horror, The Room, and other goodies.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayLowest priced groceries
Very good salad bar and hot foods. Also connected to Center on Halsted
836 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StVery good salad bar and hot foods. Also connected to Center on Halsted
They have a very interesting selection. Higher end. Lots of european items..
63 residents recomanen
Treasure Island Foods
They have a very interesting selection. Higher end. Lots of european items..
Shopping
Hollywood Mirror
812 W Belmont AveWeird vintage/thrift/party store
Basement has a skate shop. 1st floor is a hip boutique. 2nd floor has shoes. 3rd floor is army surplus. 4th floor is a vintage store.
12 residents recomanen
Belmont Army
925 West Belmont AvenueBasement has a skate shop. 1st floor is a hip boutique. 2nd floor has shoes. 3rd floor is army surplus. 4th floor is a vintage store.
Sightseeing
Go for a game and just a photo op in front of the giant sign.
1004 residents recomanen
Camp de Wrigley
1060 W Addison StGo for a game and just a photo op in front of the giant sign.