Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park
6836 N Sheridan RdAuthentic chicago deep dish pizza!
Hamburger Mary's
Everyone loves Mary's!! Amazing food. Great service.
One of my favorite little diners for breakfast/brunch. Can get busy at times. But they turn tables quickly.
9 residents recomanen
Little Corner Restaurant
5937 N BroadwayOne of my favorite little diners for breakfast/brunch. Can get busy at times. But they turn tables quickly.
If you've never had an Ann Sather cinnamon roll, you haven't lived.
109 residents recomanen
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveIf you've never had an Ann Sather cinnamon roll, you haven't lived.
Great food and drink options. There is also a music venue onsite (Evanston Space) that hosts some great performances.
50 residents recomanen
Union Pizza
1307 Chicago AveGreat food and drink options. There is also a music venue onsite (Evanston Space) that hosts some great performances.
GREAT PIZZA... open late and they sell pizza by the slice at the counter!!
25 residents recomanen
J.B. Alberto's Pizza
1326 W Morse AveGREAT PIZZA... open late and they sell pizza by the slice at the counter!!
Essentials
Organic market. Prices are a little more expensive. But the food is high quality.
836 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StOrganic market. Prices are a little more expensive. But the food is high quality.
Small, local market with fresh meats, produce, and other items.
53 residents recomanen
Morse Fresh Market
1430 W Morse AveSmall, local market with fresh meats, produce, and other items.
7-Eleven
1404 W Pratt BlvdLate at night, it can get kind of sketchy!
Best in town for massages and other med spa services. no mani/pedi available here.
Revive Massage Therapy & MedSpa
4860 N Clark StBest in town for massages and other med spa services. no mani/pedi available here.
Target
4466 N BroadwayLocal/closest Target
Carmen's Beauty
6810 N Sheridan RdQuick and inexpensive hair salon. They also do eyebrow threading.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5313 N Sheridan RdClosest CTA Train Stop. Red Line will take you south/downtown towards the loop (city center) or north toward the Howard station, where you can transfer to the purple line and go into Evanston.
30 residents recomanen
Morse station
Closest CTA Train Stop. Red Line will take you south/downtown towards the loop (city center) or north toward the Howard station, where you can transfer to the purple line and go into Evanston.
Closest Bus Stop. Bus #147 will take you downtown and/or to other stops for transfers. You CANNOT pay cash/coin on the bus. You must purchase a Ventra card at the train station and pre-load it with money.
Sheridan & Pratt station
Closest Bus Stop. Bus #147 will take you downtown and/or to other stops for transfers. You CANNOT pay cash/coin on the bus. You must purchase a Ventra card at the train station and pre-load it with money.
Drinks & Nightlife
The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark StGreat staff. Good drinks. Has outdoor space out back.
Great place to grab drinks and some grub. Gets crowded on the weekends. So, watch out.
251 residents recomanen
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StGreat place to grab drinks and some grub. Gets crowded on the weekends. So, watch out.
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago AveMary's Attic
5400 N Clark StGreat productions. Check them out online for listing of shows and to pre-purchase tickets.
38 residents recomanen
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveGreat productions. Check them out online for listing of shows and to pre-purchase tickets.
Another great theatre/performing arts venue with small scale productions. Check them out online for more information. But, if you can make a show... DO IT!
66 residents recomanen
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueAnother great theatre/performing arts venue with small scale productions. Check them out online for more information. But, if you can make a show... DO IT!
Sightseeing
Willis Tower Skydeck
Navy Pier - Museum Campus
Arts & Culture
My alma mater... the campus is beautiful with stunning views of Lake Michigan
53 residents recomanen
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan RdMy alma mater... the campus is beautiful with stunning views of Lake Michigan
El Museu Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrChicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveLots of fun for "kids" of all ages (yes... adults can have fun here too!)
204 residents recomanen
Museum of Science & Industry station
Lots of fun for "kids" of all ages (yes... adults can have fun here too!)
Entertainment & Activities
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StIts Free!!!!
A great aquarium! Highly recommended. Pre-purchase tickets if you can. The line can get crazy sometimes.
673 residents recomanen
Aquari Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrA great aquarium! Highly recommended. Pre-purchase tickets if you can. The line can get crazy sometimes.
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr