Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Exceptional Belgium style beer hall with outstanding food with an international reputation for their beer selection.
251 residents recomanen
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StExceptional Belgium style beer hall with outstanding food with an international reputation for their beer selection.
Classic mixology at its finest. Constantly rated as one of Chicago's and nation's best bars. Tell Cody, owner and head mixologist, or Anders that Chip and Keith sent you for an exceptional experience.
42 residents recomanen
Ward Eight
629 W Howard StClassic mixology at its finest. Constantly rated as one of Chicago's and nation's best bars. Tell Cody, owner and head mixologist, or Anders that Chip and Keith sent you for an exceptional experience.
Sheik seen and be seen mixology bar in Andersonville. LGBTQ friendly.
16 residents recomanen
Elixir Andersonville
1509 W Balmoral AveSheik seen and be seen mixology bar in Andersonville. LGBTQ friendly.
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveHot and happening mixology scene with outstanding "bar" food.
Shopping
Everything locally made. Must-stop shopping in Andersonville.
48 residents recomanen
Andersonville Galleria
5247 N Clark StEverything locally made. Must-stop shopping in Andersonville.
One of Chicago's finest wine stores handling small, hard to find outstanding wines and spirits.
9 residents recomanen
In Fine Spirits
5418 N Clark StOne of Chicago's finest wine stores handling small, hard to find outstanding wines and spirits.
Locally owned wine and spirits store that won't leave you wanting.
14 residents recomanen
Independent Spirits, Inc.
5947 N BroadwayLocally owned wine and spirits store that won't leave you wanting.
Food Scene
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlPasteur
5525 N BroadwayClassic French Vietnamese with one of the best Pho's in the city.
Consistently rated as one of the best sushi restaurants in the country. Bring Sushi Mike, owner and chef, a Miller Lite and he'll reward you with something truly exceptional.
36 residents recomanen
Tanoshii
5547 N Clark StConsistently rated as one of the best sushi restaurants in the country. Bring Sushi Mike, owner and chef, a Miller Lite and he'll reward you with something truly exceptional.
Some of the best Thai food in the city, regularly getting a Bib Gourmand. Very vegan friendly.
12 residents recomanen
Jin Thai
5458 N BroadwaySome of the best Thai food in the city, regularly getting a Bib Gourmand. Very vegan friendly.
Recently named one of the top new restaurant/bars in the country. Amazing wine selection complimented by small plates, both divided into European regions. A cocktail more your speed, the bartenders are well versed in all things classic and new.
21 residents recomanen
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Recently named one of the top new restaurant/bars in the country. Amazing wine selection complimented by small plates, both divided into European regions. A cocktail more your speed, the bartenders are well versed in all things classic and new.
Asian fusion cuisine well established in the neighborhood due to the consistent delivery of great food and amazing service at a budget friendly price.
40 residents recomanen
Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayAsian fusion cuisine well established in the neighborhood due to the consistent delivery of great food and amazing service at a budget friendly price.
Iconic Andersonville Italian eatery consistently delivering exceptional food and service.
41 residents recomanen
Anteprima
5316 N Clark StIconic Andersonville Italian eatery consistently delivering exceptional food and service.
Hidden water side restaurant open during warm weather with spectacular lake views. Also with frequent live music. True hidden Chicago gem.
35 residents recomanen
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan RdHidden water side restaurant open during warm weather with spectacular lake views. Also with frequent live music. True hidden Chicago gem.
One of our locally run coffee shops with locally rated coffees and with free WiFi.
64 residents recomanen
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StOne of our locally run coffee shops with locally rated coffees and with free WiFi.
Truly a Chicago icon and gem. Must stop dessert for warm, and cold, weather.
34 residents recomanen
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N BroadwayTruly a Chicago icon and gem. Must stop dessert for warm, and cold, weather.
Great brunch scene on the weekends, but serves lunch and dinner all week.
18 residents recomanen
Revival Social Club
1133 West Granville AvenueGreat brunch scene on the weekends, but serves lunch and dinner all week.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StOutstanding Thai fine dining that is also BYOB!! A dining experience that has NEVER let us down.
6 residents recomanen
Herb
5424 N BroadwayOutstanding Thai fine dining that is also BYOB!! A dining experience that has NEVER let us down.
Appellation
5212 North Clark StreetWonderful wine bar with well paired Cheese centric food.
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N BroadwayAll things Cheese and acoutramonde.
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
1039 W Bryn Mawr AveClassic Chicago Italian eatery that never disappoints.
Parks & Nature
Northern most beach on Chicago's lakeshore. Beautiful and clean. Also the unofficial LGBTQ beach that welcomes everyone.
96 residents recomanen
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore DrNorthern most beach on Chicago's lakeshore. Beautiful and clean. Also the unofficial LGBTQ beach that welcomes everyone.
Getting Around
Bryn Mawr Red Line Station
Best public access to downtown and Evanston.
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Essentials
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StJewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayEntertainment & Activities
Camp de Wrigley
1060 W Addison StGuaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StEstadi Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrEstadi SeatGeek
7000 S Harlem AveCentre Unificat
1901 W Madison St