Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

If you want a steak...this place is it. Authentic argentina steak and BYOB. Expect a wait though as it is popular. Menu reccomendation - the shared filet....it is HUGE and DELICIOUS.
119 residents recomanen
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport Ave
119 residents recomanen
If you want a steak...this place is it. Authentic argentina steak and BYOB. Expect a wait though as it is popular. Menu reccomendation - the shared filet....it is HUGE and DELICIOUS.
Go here for breakfast/brunch. If possible make a reservation or go early otherwise you will be waiting. VERY POPULAR. Also kid friendly. Dinner for kids is FREE between 4-6pm.
75 residents recomanen
Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport Ave
75 residents recomanen
Go here for breakfast/brunch. If possible make a reservation or go early otherwise you will be waiting. VERY POPULAR. Also kid friendly. Dinner for kids is FREE between 4-6pm.
In case you need a quick jolt. Easily walkable.
213 residents recomanen
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee Ave
213 residents recomanen
In case you need a quick jolt. Easily walkable.
AMAZING breakfast and any meal really (now serving dinner). Has very unique grocery inside as well with the BEST cupcakes (voted in chicago). Sunday breaky...expect LONG lines. Very small space inside
84 residents recomanen
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport Ave
84 residents recomanen
AMAZING breakfast and any meal really (now serving dinner). Has very unique grocery inside as well with the BEST cupcakes (voted in chicago). Sunday breaky...expect LONG lines. Very small space inside
Not my top breakfast choice but semi-iconic in Wrigley and if you want a diner this is it. Classic 1950s-style diner featuring red booths, retro rock tunes & standard comfort-food fare.
Salt & Pepper Diner
Not my top breakfast choice but semi-iconic in Wrigley and if you want a diner this is it. Classic 1950s-style diner featuring red booths, retro rock tunes & standard comfort-food fare.
Some real good italian. One of your white table cloth dining establishments and a local Chicagoland chain.
39 residents recomanen
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark St
39 residents recomanen
Some real good italian. One of your white table cloth dining establishments and a local Chicagoland chain.
Close pizza place
34 residents recomanen
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub Wrigleyville
1351 West Addison Street
34 residents recomanen
Close pizza place
Closest Dunkin' Donuts
6 residents recomanen
Baskin-Robbins
3200 N Clark St
6 residents recomanen
Closest Dunkin' Donuts
Authentic Italian.
43 residents recomanen
Angelina Ristorante
3561 North Broadway
43 residents recomanen
Authentic Italian.

Sightseeing

Completely remodeling Wrigley Field. Definitely make time to at least walk around it if not actually going to a game. Tickets are always available around the outside.
1004 residents recomanen
Camp de Wrigley
1060 W Addison St
1004 residents recomanen
Completely remodeling Wrigley Field. Definitely make time to at least walk around it if not actually going to a game. Tickets are always available around the outside.

Drinks & Nightlife

Barbecue (award winning chef), moonshine, and endless amount of peanuts. Also huge open air (retractable roof) area with TONS of tv's and country music nights with live music (check schedule).
43 residents recomanen
Old Crow Smokehouse
3506 N Clark St
43 residents recomanen
Barbecue (award winning chef), moonshine, and endless amount of peanuts. Also huge open air (retractable roof) area with TONS of tv's and country music nights with live music (check schedule).
Board games and a hops-y lineup pass the time at this chill, wood-paneled Lakeview tap that's popular among both daters and groups; since tables are a hot commodity, arrive early or prepare to stand.
38 residents recomanen
Guthrie's Tavern
1300 W Addison St
38 residents recomanen
Board games and a hops-y lineup pass the time at this chill, wood-paneled Lakeview tap that's popular among both daters and groups; since tables are a hot commodity, arrive early or prepare to stand.
Neighborhood bar with better than average bar food coupled with 4 hand-set bowling lanes and a room full of billiards. Blt by Schlitz Brewery around 1900. In 20’s it was a speakeasy w brothel above.
34 residents recomanen
Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport Ave
34 residents recomanen
Neighborhood bar with better than average bar food coupled with 4 hand-set bowling lanes and a room full of billiards. Blt by Schlitz Brewery around 1900. In 20’s it was a speakeasy w brothel above.
Founded in Chicago in 1988, Goose Island is one of the most successful craft breweries in the Midwest and produces some of the most popular, and award winning, beers in the U.S.
7 residents recomanen
Goose Island Wrigleyville
3535 N Clark St
7 residents recomanen
Founded in Chicago in 1988, Goose Island is one of the most successful craft breweries in the Midwest and produces some of the most popular, and award winning, beers in the U.S.
Something fun and different. If you're out strolling check it out. Old-school arcade games (usually free) in a lively bar setting with craft beers & signature cocktails.
60 residents recomanen
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield Avenue
60 residents recomanen
Something fun and different. If you're out strolling check it out. Old-school arcade games (usually free) in a lively bar setting with craft beers & signature cocktails.
Closest bar to home and probably cheapest with daily specials. Nothing fancy. Just locale neighborhood bar whom I know the owner of (Adam). Outside seating with view of TV's, darts, music fri nights.
Newport Bar & Grill
1344 W Newport Ave
Closest bar to home and probably cheapest with daily specials. Nothing fancy. Just locale neighborhood bar whom I know the owner of (Adam). Outside seating with view of TV's, darts, music fri nights.
Closest, biggest beer garden (on Southport side). Nice size outdoor bar.
7 residents recomanen
Justins
3358 N Southport Ave
7 residents recomanen
Closest, biggest beer garden (on Southport side). Nice size outdoor bar.
HUGE outdoor/beer garden area that you can't miss once you turn left on Clark and start towards Wrigley Field.
24 residents recomanen
Progress Bar Chicago
3359 North Halsted Street
24 residents recomanen
HUGE outdoor/beer garden area that you can't miss once you turn left on Clark and start towards Wrigley Field.

Entertainment & Activities

If you have kids they'll love a visit to Candyality. Most adults actually do too. :) Basically every candy/chocolate you can think of...even the most nostalgic.
Candyality
3737 N Southport Ave
If you have kids they'll love a visit to Candyality. Most adults actually do too. :) Basically every candy/chocolate you can think of...even the most nostalgic.

Arts & Culture

For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/
152 residents recomanen
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave
152 residents recomanen
For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/

Everything Else

Southport Brown Line Stations (CTA)
46 residents recomanen
Southport station
46 residents recomanen
Southport Brown Line Stations (CTA)
Addison Red Line Station (CTA)
112 residents recomanen
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison Street
112 residents recomanen
Addison Red Line Station (CTA)

Essentials

Local Jewel Grocery Store
26 residents recomanen
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3630 N Southport Ave
26 residents recomanen
Local Jewel Grocery Store
Biggest beverage selection is at Binny's!
25 residents recomanen
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview
3000 N Clark St
25 residents recomanen
Biggest beverage selection is at Binny's!