Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
AMAZING jibaritos and pineapple bowls. And if you don't know what a jibarito is... you should find out
7 residents recomanen
Joey's Shrimp House
1432 N Western AveAMAZING jibaritos and pineapple bowls. And if you don't know what a jibarito is... you should find out
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveThe best steaks in Chicago, period. Better than Gibson's.
The Walking Taco is famous in Chicago. This place is always packed, and with good reason.
1176 residents recomanen
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveThe Walking Taco is famous in Chicago. This place is always packed, and with good reason.
My personal favorite spot for tacos in Chicago. Ask for Gustavo... amazing chef and even better all-around guy
17 residents recomanen
Takito Kitchen
2013 W Division StMy personal favorite spot for tacos in Chicago. Ask for Gustavo... amazing chef and even better all-around guy
Lower key vibe, lower key prices, and lower key clientele... still a great taco spot.
59 residents recomanen
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveLower key vibe, lower key prices, and lower key clientele... still a great taco spot.
The premiere brunch place in WP. Been here 3 times, and never been disappointed. Get there early, this place fills up fast.
108 residents recomanen
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveThe premiere brunch place in WP. Been here 3 times, and never been disappointed. Get there early, this place fills up fast.
Bon Bon Sandwiches
2333 W North AvePretty good bahn mi sandwiches, and reasonably priced
Great pizza and great vibes. There's a reason this place is always packed. They don't take reservations, so get there early!!
488 residents recomanen
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveGreat pizza and great vibes. There's a reason this place is always packed. They don't take reservations, so get there early!!
Another great pizza option, specializing in thin crust. The patio is a great spot in the summer.
73 residents recomanen
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StAnother great pizza option, specializing in thin crust. The patio is a great spot in the summer.
True Chicago-style pizza at its finest. Go here for a great take on a Chicago staple food.
18 residents recomanen
Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta
2056 West Division StreetTrue Chicago-style pizza at its finest. Go here for a great take on a Chicago staple food.
Good place to grab a milkshake. Also dynamite breakfast biscuits.
78 residents recomanen
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveGood place to grab a milkshake. Also dynamite breakfast biscuits.
Amazing place for brunch or really any meal. Eaten here several times and always had a great meal. The fried chicken sandwich is the best in Chicago!
63 residents recomanen
WHISK
2018 W Chicago AveAmazing place for brunch or really any meal. Eaten here several times and always had a great meal. The fried chicken sandwich is the best in Chicago!
Solid place for fried chicken and fish. Staff is friendly, and the whole place has a hip vibe, especially in the summer.
658 residents recomanen
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveSolid place for fried chicken and fish. Staff is friendly, and the whole place has a hip vibe, especially in the summer.
Some of the best burgers in the city, this is the spin-off restaurant of Au Cheval, located in West Loop. Small menu, but they do burgers and fries like no other!!
161 residents recomanen
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveSome of the best burgers in the city, this is the spin-off restaurant of Au Cheval, located in West Loop. Small menu, but they do burgers and fries like no other!!
Some of the best BBQ Chicago has to offer. The ribs are meaty with a great sauce. Low key atmosphere and great staff.
26 residents recomanen
Boulevard Sports Lounge
2645 W North AveSome of the best BBQ Chicago has to offer. The ribs are meaty with a great sauce. Low key atmosphere and great staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in WP, and one of my favorites in Chicago. Expect a mixed bag of people, great bartenders, and a hidden dancefloor in the back, along with a "library"... check it out
42 residents recomanen
The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite bar in WP, and one of my favorites in Chicago. Expect a mixed bag of people, great bartenders, and a hidden dancefloor in the back, along with a "library"... check it out
This is the bar everyone ends up at on a Friday night, and with good reason. Great music, multiple floors, and LOTS of dancing.
50 residents recomanen
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StThis is the bar everyone ends up at on a Friday night, and with good reason. Great music, multiple floors, and LOTS of dancing.
The rooftop here can't be beat in the summer. The bar may specialize in whiskey, but there's something here for everyone.
21 residents recomanen
Whiskey Business
1367 N Milwaukee AveThe rooftop here can't be beat in the summer. The bar may specialize in whiskey, but there's something here for everyone.
This bar is a throwback... in the best sense. 80's and 90's dance music on the weekends.
24 residents recomanen
Innjoy
2051 W Division StThis bar is a throwback... in the best sense. 80's and 90's dance music on the weekends.
One of the best breweries in Chicago. The food is excellent here as well.
724 residents recomanen
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveOne of the best breweries in Chicago. The food is excellent here as well.