Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveThe J. Parker
1816 N Clark StBeauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveThe Bassment
353 W Hubbard StBar Deville
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBlues club & great for groups / low-key night out!
Best view of Millennium Park (also the Game Room on the second floor is worth checking out for shuffleboard & bocce ball)
139 residents recomanen
Cindy's
12 S Michigan Ave Best view of Millennium Park (also the Game Room on the second floor is worth checking out for shuffleboard & bocce ball)
Free personal pizza with a drink purchase (make sure you ask for a receipt for your purchase as proof) - great for those late night munchies after long hours of dancing!
9 residents recomanen
Crocodile
Free personal pizza with a drink purchase (make sure you ask for a receipt for your purchase as proof) - great for those late night munchies after long hours of dancing!
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayBest jazz music in the city! $5 cover in cash
Great secret date spot across from Big Star. There is a big mural on the wall of the building that hides the door (but it's not too difficult to find) and no cellphones are allowed.
355 residents recomanen
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveGreat secret date spot across from Big Star. There is a big mural on the wall of the building that hides the door (but it's not too difficult to find) and no cellphones are allowed.
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveHeadquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueWhoever came up with arcade games & drinks is a genius.
When it's 3AM and all the other bars are closed and you're still going...
17 residents recomanen
The Hangge-Uppe
14 W Elm StWhen it's 3AM and all the other bars are closed and you're still going...
Progress Bar Chicago
3359 North Halsted StreetCollege 2.0
Food Scene
Homeslice
938 W Webster AveAmazing pizzas, salads, drinks & vibes / ambiance
Great healthy food inspired by Californian cuisine & interior design / ambiance
117 residents recomanen
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StGreat healthy food inspired by Californian cuisine & interior design / ambiance
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
52 W Elm StGreat healthy food & back patio / ambiance!
Great back patio (very unassuming from the street entrance) with reasonable prices.
BITES asian kitchen + bar
3313 N Clark StGreat back patio (very unassuming from the street entrance) with reasonable prices.
Great back patio & authentically French (owner is French as well as some of the wait staff)
24 residents recomanen
La Crêperie Chicago Restaurant
2845 North Clark StreetGreat back patio & authentically French (owner is French as well as some of the wait staff)
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayBUDDHA BOWLS & kiiiiiller korean fried chicken wings
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burger in the world. Hands down.
Parachute
3500 N Elston AveAmazing Asian fusion cuisine
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StGreat tapas and sangria!
Don't pay to go to the top of the building - just go get drinks on the 95th floor. Best view of the city is in the women's restroom.
157 residents recomanen
John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueDon't pay to go to the top of the building - just go get drinks on the 95th floor. Best view of the city is in the women's restroom.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveI scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StStan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveArts & Culture
L'Institut d'Art de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveEl Museu Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrAquari Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrMuseu de la Ciència i la Indústria
5700 S Lake Shore DrShopping
Foursided Custom Framing Gallery
2939 N BroadwayFun cards & stationary
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyBarry-Regent Cleaners, Inc.
3000 N Broadway Closed on Sundays
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak RdGetting Around
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AveSightseeing
Parc del Mil·leni
201 E Randolph StPorta del Núvol
201 E Randolph StMaggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StNavy Pier
600 E Grand AveWillis Tower Skydeck
All of your classic stores from high-end designer to fast fashion
56 residents recomanen
Michigan Avenue
Michigan AvenueAll of your classic stores from high-end designer to fast fashion
El 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueChicago's version of the Highline