Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Casual diner and one of the oldest restaurants in Chicago. Good breakfast! Originally built for workers at the 1893 World’s Fair.
22 residents recomanen
Daley's Restaurant
6257 S Cottage Grove Ave
22 residents recomanen
Casual diner and one of the oldest restaurants in Chicago. Good breakfast! Originally built for workers at the 1893 World’s Fair.
Bergstein’s NY Delicatessen
1164 E 55th St
Some would say it’s the best deep dish in the city. They have many, many locations elsewhere, but this one is nice because it’s not too busy.
519 residents recomanen
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
519 residents recomanen
Some would say it’s the best deep dish in the city. They have many, many locations elsewhere, but this one is nice because it’s not too busy.
A Chicago institution for fried chicken and fish. Try the gizzards if you’re feeling adventurous! Many locations around the city.
27 residents recomanen
Harold's Chicken Shack Fish & Pizza
1208 E 53rd St
27 residents recomanen
A Chicago institution for fried chicken and fish. Try the gizzards if you’re feeling adventurous! Many locations around the city.
44 residents recomanen
Plein Air Cafe
5751 S Woodlawn Ave
44 residents recomanen
Greasy spoon full of comfort food. Supposedly a favorite of Barack Obama. Cash only!
90 residents recomanen
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd St
90 residents recomanen
Greasy spoon full of comfort food. Supposedly a favorite of Barack Obama. Cash only!
A more upscale sit-down dining option, but not terribly expensive.
172 residents recomanen
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave W
172 residents recomanen
A more upscale sit-down dining option, but not terribly expensive.
99 residents recomanen
Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th St
99 residents recomanen
9 residents recomanen
Zaleski & Horvath MarketCafe
1323 East 57th Street
9 residents recomanen
18 residents recomanen
Kilwins
5226 S Harper Ave
18 residents recomanen
Charming diner.
22 residents recomanen
Salonica Restaurant
1440 E 57th St
22 residents recomanen
Charming diner.

Drinks & Nightlife

UChicago student bar. Cash only!
58 residents recomanen
Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th St
58 residents recomanen
UChicago student bar. Cash only!
Improv comedy, live music, etc.
16 residents recomanen
The Revival
1160 E 55th St
16 residents recomanen
Improv comedy, live music, etc.
Dive bar.
18 residents recomanen
Cove Lounge
1750 E 55th St
18 residents recomanen
Dive bar.

Parks & Nature

23 residents recomanen
Washington Park
23 residents recomanen
Gorgeous lookout of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline!
112 residents recomanen
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore Dr
112 residents recomanen
Gorgeous lookout of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline!
32 residents recomanen
Jardí del Fènix
6300 S Cornell Ave
32 residents recomanen

Essentials

81 residents recomanen
Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd St
81 residents recomanen
132 residents recomanen
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells St
132 residents recomanen
29 residents recomanen
CVS
1228 E 53rd St
29 residents recomanen
Jeffrey Dollar Store +
1443 E 53rd St
91 residents recomanen
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak Rd
91 residents recomanen
Kimbark Coin Laundry
7118 S Yates Blvd
Golden Hanger
Liquor store.
11 residents recomanen
Kimbark Beverage Shoppe
1214 E 53rd St
11 residents recomanen
Liquor store.

Sightseeing

14 residents recomanen
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
14 residents recomanen
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours offered.
66 residents recomanen
Casa Frederick C. Robie
5757 S Woodlawn Ave
66 residents recomanen
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours offered.
122 residents recomanen
The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave
122 residents recomanen

Arts & Culture

37 residents recomanen
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood Ave
37 residents recomanen
62 residents recomanen
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th St
62 residents recomanen
11 residents recomanen
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
11 residents recomanen
483 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciència i la Indústria
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
483 residents recomanen
149 residents recomanen
Museu DuSable d'Història Afroamericana
740 E 56th Pl
149 residents recomanen

Shopping

Famous bookstore with an incredible selection of academic titles.
10 residents recomanen
Seminary Co-op Bookstores
5751 S Woodlawn Ave
10 residents recomanen
Famous bookstore with an incredible selection of academic titles.
18 residents recomanen
57th Street Books
1301 E 57th St
18 residents recomanen
Used book store.
28 residents recomanen
Powell's Books Chicago
1501 E 57th St
28 residents recomanen
Used book store.