Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Awesome seafood and more! This bar is owned by my close friend. Try the cereal for brunch with boozy milk! It is a perfect cozy environment to escape a cold Chicago winter night or to grab a tropical cocktail on a summer day!
Dive Bar
3445 North Halsted StreetAwesome seafood and more! This bar is owned by my close friend. Try the cereal for brunch with boozy milk! It is a perfect cozy environment to escape a cold Chicago winter night or to grab a tropical cocktail on a summer day!
Best Diner in the neighborhood for a casual breakfast, brunch or after hours snack. PLUS it is BYOB!
19 residents recomanen
Melrose Diner
3233 North BroadwayBest Diner in the neighborhood for a casual breakfast, brunch or after hours snack. PLUS it is BYOB!
This restaurant is LITERALLY right downstairs! It is a cozy new American bistro with a relaxed vibe and BYOB! When you stay at my Airbnb, you might get a behind the scene view of this restaurant because it is on the first floor of the building.
33 residents recomanen
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield RoadThis restaurant is LITERALLY right downstairs! It is a cozy new American bistro with a relaxed vibe and BYOB! When you stay at my Airbnb, you might get a behind the scene view of this restaurant because it is on the first floor of the building.
This is one of my favorite restaurants and a hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood of Buena Park. A neighborhood local hotspot where you can enjoy a wide selection of whiskey and beer or just enjoy their delicious pub food. You won't regret visiting The Bar on Buena!
63 residents recomanen
The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena AveThis is one of my favorite restaurants and a hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood of Buena Park. A neighborhood local hotspot where you can enjoy a wide selection of whiskey and beer or just enjoy their delicious pub food. You won't regret visiting The Bar on Buena!
Stop in and have a drink at the bar, or just grab and go at this great Chicago destination. The best Italian beefs, Chicago Dogs, and more!
11 residents recomanen
Clark Street Dog
3040 N Clark StStop in and have a drink at the bar, or just grab and go at this great Chicago destination. The best Italian beefs, Chicago Dogs, and more!
This is place is INCREDIBLE! their pizza is unbeatable and their variety of Italian food and wine is unmatched! It is worth the trip in a cab for this dining experience.
83 residents recomanen
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveThis is place is INCREDIBLE! their pizza is unbeatable and their variety of Italian food and wine is unmatched! It is worth the trip in a cab for this dining experience.
This is a great coffee shop! If you are looking for a quiet place to work, or a casual place to re connect with friends, this coffee shop is great for you! Awesome sandwiches, amazing bagels (Try the veggie cream cheese), and delicious coffee and tea.
98 residents recomanen
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveThis is a great coffee shop! If you are looking for a quiet place to work, or a casual place to re connect with friends, this coffee shop is great for you! Awesome sandwiches, amazing bagels (Try the veggie cream cheese), and delicious coffee and tea.
Do not miss this boystown hot spot!!!! Order a variety plate of delicious tacos, or oder the huge pile of nachos that will blow your mind! Great place for a post or pre bar meals, cocktails, margaritas, adult root beer, and a variety of frozen slushy cocktails!
23 residents recomanen
D.S. Tequila Company
3352 N Halsted StDo not miss this boystown hot spot!!!! Order a variety plate of delicious tacos, or oder the huge pile of nachos that will blow your mind! Great place for a post or pre bar meals, cocktails, margaritas, adult root beer, and a variety of frozen slushy cocktails!
This is a fabulous place for brunch, lunch, or dinner! Beautifully decorated, great cocktails and food, with a retractable roof that can transform the entire restaurant into an outdoor space! Excellent desserts and pastries as well! Call to make a reservation or visit the link below to reserve your table online.
https://www.opentable.com/summer-house
117 residents recomanen
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StThis is a fabulous place for brunch, lunch, or dinner! Beautifully decorated, great cocktails and food, with a retractable roof that can transform the entire restaurant into an outdoor space! Excellent desserts and pastries as well! Call to make a reservation or visit the link below to reserve your table online.
https://www.opentable.com/summer-house
Excellent authentic french pastries, small meals, snacks, and Intelligentsia coffee!
Maison Parisienne - French Café
3307 N Clark StExcellent authentic french pastries, small meals, snacks, and Intelligentsia coffee!
Amazing atmosphere and delicious sushi. This is my favorite BYOB sushi spot in the neighborhood.
42 residents recomanen
Wakamono
3313 N BroadwayAmazing atmosphere and delicious sushi. This is my favorite BYOB sushi spot in the neighborhood.
Pingpong
3322 N BroadwayAsian fusion like you have never experienced before! Must try!
My favorite Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood is this small and intimate corner spot. If you have a larger party they have a second location not far away. It is just north on Broadway, near Grace Street!
24 residents recomanen
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
3906 North BroadwayMy favorite Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood is this small and intimate corner spot. If you have a larger party they have a second location not far away. It is just north on Broadway, near Grace Street!
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayMy favorite Thai Spot in the neighborhood!
Best vegetarian and vegan food in the city! Right across the street from this BnB, Chicago diner is an iconic spot in the city and serves delicious vegan and vegetarian food. There is no meat on this menu, but even the biggest skeptics will be blown away. Don't forget to try a milkshake for dessert!
87 residents recomanen
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StBest vegetarian and vegan food in the city! Right across the street from this BnB, Chicago diner is an iconic spot in the city and serves delicious vegan and vegetarian food. There is no meat on this menu, but even the biggest skeptics will be blown away. Don't forget to try a milkshake for dessert!
Locally grown and grass fed define this restaurants menu! Great spot to catch breakfast, lunch or dinner and maybe live music. The wall always feature new local art!
56 residents recomanen
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark StreetLocally grown and grass fed define this restaurants menu! Great spot to catch breakfast, lunch or dinner and maybe live music. The wall always feature new local art!
Excellent wine and fine dining! Seasonal menu and occasionally live music!
20 residents recomanen
Southport & Irving SIP
4000 N Southport AveExcellent wine and fine dining! Seasonal menu and occasionally live music!
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StDelicious Italian food and great service!
Great burgers, gyros, hot dogs and fried food! Perfect late night and after hours food!
6 residents recomanen
Windy City Gyros
3932 North BroadwayGreat burgers, gyros, hot dogs and fried food! Perfect late night and after hours food!
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar is a Boystown staple! You must take a step inside this iconic gay nightclub to have a cocktail, catch one of the many live performances and busy dance floor!
45 residents recomanen
Roscoe's
3356 N Halsted StThis bar is a Boystown staple! You must take a step inside this iconic gay nightclub to have a cocktail, catch one of the many live performances and busy dance floor!
Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions. This iconic jazz and blues bar uptown is remenicent of Al Capone and the Prohibition era. Sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the music! They have no talking policy during performances to make sure all attention is on the talent!
471 residents recomanen
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwaySwinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions. This iconic jazz and blues bar uptown is remenicent of Al Capone and the Prohibition era. Sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the music! They have no talking policy during performances to make sure all attention is on the talent!
Vibrant and colorful speakeasy style bar with creative American food and craft cocktails. Stop and catch everything from dancing to silk aerialists, live bands and burlesque shows! Always something unique at untitled. This is a formal establishment and there is a dress code!
49 residents recomanen
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StVibrant and colorful speakeasy style bar with creative American food and craft cocktails. Stop and catch everything from dancing to silk aerialists, live bands and burlesque shows! Always something unique at untitled. This is a formal establishment and there is a dress code!
This catch-all gay bar is known for its countless television screens featuring music videos and show tunes, their many beautiful bars, and the best rooftop in the neighborhood! Grab an affordable cocktail or signature frozen slushy drink while socializing with friends or sitting back and enjoying the music!
79 residents recomanen
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StThis catch-all gay bar is known for its countless television screens featuring music videos and show tunes, their many beautiful bars, and the best rooftop in the neighborhood! Grab an affordable cocktail or signature frozen slushy drink while socializing with friends or sitting back and enjoying the music!
Great Wrigleyville bar with beautiful decor, music, food and rooftop.
6 residents recomanen
Casey Morans
3660 N Clark StGreat Wrigleyville bar with beautiful decor, music, food and rooftop.
Live jazz and blues performances! Great for fun social environment and large groups. Pay a small cover at the window and get access to a variety of shows!
458 residents recomanen
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StLive jazz and blues performances! Great for fun social environment and large groups. Pay a small cover at the window and get access to a variety of shows!
Delicious drinks and food, but best known for its incredible views of the city! The rooftop is open all summer and winter long and is right in the heart of Lincoln park. Walking distance to the zoo, lakefront parks, gardens, and shopping. Do not miss this romantic and lively spot in Lincoln Park!
124 residents recomanen
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StDelicious drinks and food, but best known for its incredible views of the city! The rooftop is open all summer and winter long and is right in the heart of Lincoln park. Walking distance to the zoo, lakefront parks, gardens, and shopping. Do not miss this romantic and lively spot in Lincoln Park!
Great signature cocktails in a quiet intimate environment. Great for small groups of 4 or less.
13 residents recomanen
Elixir Lounge
3452 N Halsted StGreat signature cocktails in a quiet intimate environment. Great for small groups of 4 or less.
Arts & Culture
This is an AWESOME spot and it is FREE! Check out the wide array of artwork on display at this this university art museum
14 residents recomanen
DePaul Art Museum
935 W Fullerton AveThis is an AWESOME spot and it is FREE! Check out the wide array of artwork on display at this this university art museum
This neighborhood is a great place to support local. It is PACKED with beautiful home decor boutiques, art galleries, antique shopping and local crafts and souvenirs. Don't miss the countless fantastic brunch and diner spots including M. Henry, Calo, Lady Gregory and more! Once a sleepy little village made up primarily of Swedish immigrants it is now one of the most up and coming neighborhoods in the entire country! Don't miss it.
154 residents recomanen
Andersonville
This neighborhood is a great place to support local. It is PACKED with beautiful home decor boutiques, art galleries, antique shopping and local crafts and souvenirs. Don't miss the countless fantastic brunch and diner spots including M. Henry, Calo, Lady Gregory and more! Once a sleepy little village made up primarily of Swedish immigrants it is now one of the most up and coming neighborhoods in the entire country! Don't miss it.
As an artist, this museum is one of my favorite spots! I am not alone, however as it is ranked one of the top museums in the world! I am a member of the museum and can often take guests with me for free. Please let me know if you are interested in a personalized tour!
1159 residents recomanen
L'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveAs an artist, this museum is one of my favorite spots! I am not alone, however as it is ranked one of the top museums in the world! I am a member of the museum and can often take guests with me for free. Please let me know if you are interested in a personalized tour!
Located in an up and coming area of Logan Square, Galerie F hosts regular art shows displaying gig posters, fine art prints and street art. The free gallery also stocks prints by local artists which are available for purchase.
26 residents recomanen
Galerie F
211 N Milwaukee AveLocated in an up and coming area of Logan Square, Galerie F hosts regular art shows displaying gig posters, fine art prints and street art. The free gallery also stocks prints by local artists which are available for purchase.
The Museum of Contemporary Photography collaborates with artists and photographers to present free exhibitions of photography!
27 residents recomanen
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan AveThe Museum of Contemporary Photography collaborates with artists and photographers to present free exhibitions of photography!
Great collection of repurposed, vintage, and reclaimed furniture and home decor.
24 residents recomanen
Scout
5221 N Clark StGreat collection of repurposed, vintage, and reclaimed furniture and home decor.
Parks & Nature
This beach is one of the safest, cleanest, quietest beaches in the entire city. It is a hidden gem with excellent views. The northern stretch is a great family oriented spot and the southern stretch is a colorful, vibrant gay beach with volleyball and other beach sports. Rent a bike and travel a few miles north to this beach on the lakeshore trail.
96 residents recomanen
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrThis beach is one of the safest, cleanest, quietest beaches in the entire city. It is a hidden gem with excellent views. The northern stretch is a great family oriented spot and the southern stretch is a colorful, vibrant gay beach with volleyball and other beach sports. Rent a bike and travel a few miles north to this beach on the lakeshore trail.
Walk from your BNB right out to Belmont Harbor in a matter of minutes. Here you will be able to access the lakefront trail for walking, running or biking. Take your camera and don't miss the photo opportunity with incredible views of the Chicago skyline!
20 residents recomanen
Belmont Harbor
3600 N Recreation DrWalk from your BNB right out to Belmont Harbor in a matter of minutes. Here you will be able to access the lakefront trail for walking, running or biking. Take your camera and don't miss the photo opportunity with incredible views of the Chicago skyline!
This is a great beach if you are looking for stunning downtown views, great people watching, paddle boarding lessons, kayak rentals, sports, and more! Very fun active spot for an iconic chicago experience.
338 residents recomanen
Platja de North Avenue
This is a great beach if you are looking for stunning downtown views, great people watching, paddle boarding lessons, kayak rentals, sports, and more! Very fun active spot for an iconic chicago experience.
One of the best places in Chicago is the free zoo in Lincoln park! Take the busy south on Clark street or Lakeshore Drive, or rent a bike and travel the free lakefront trail to see a variety of zoo animals, gardens, shows, and iconic photo opportunities!
1117 residents recomanen
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StOne of the best places in Chicago is the free zoo in Lincoln park! Take the busy south on Clark street or Lakeshore Drive, or rent a bike and travel the free lakefront trail to see a variety of zoo animals, gardens, shows, and iconic photo opportunities!
Getting Around
The Belmont station makes getting either downtown or uptown a breeze!
91 residents recomanen
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AveThe Belmont station makes getting either downtown or uptown a breeze!
This is the train station right outside of Wrigley field!
112 residents recomanen
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison StreetThis is the train station right outside of Wrigley field!
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
America's most european supermarket!
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted Stthe 7-11 across the street is open 24/7 and is great to quickly pick up last minute items like ice, drinks, snacks and other convenient store items.
111 residents recomanen
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey Pkwythe 7-11 across the street is open 24/7 and is great to quickly pick up last minute items like ice, drinks, snacks and other convenient store items.
Upscale “downtown” services back to the neighborhood corner shop. Hair cuts, color, skin care, spray tans, waxing and more!
Mitchell & Co. Salon and Spa
2558 N Southport AveUpscale “downtown” services back to the neighborhood corner shop. Hair cuts, color, skin care, spray tans, waxing and more!
T.G. Nail Salon
3337 N Southport AveSpecialty color salon!
Sir Spa
5151 N Clark StShopping
Egoist Underwear
3739 North Halsted StreetA great spot to get a new tank, pair of swimming trunks, shorts, or underwear!
Equinox
3401 North BroadwayThis is a great spot for cards, gifts and other souvenirs!
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
3131 N Clark StCRAM Fashion
3331 N BroadwayGreat designer men's clothing!