Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Dawson
730 W Grand AveWeekend Brunch!
You will most likely run into a celebrity here! this is a hidden gem. The BEST Pasta Fagiole soup in Chicago! Order the Broccoli & Goat Cheese with Rigatoni & shallots (add chicken or sausage) and the Tiramisu, thank me Later..
45 residents recomanen
La Scarola
721 W Grand AveYou will most likely run into a celebrity here! this is a hidden gem. The BEST Pasta Fagiole soup in Chicago! Order the Broccoli & Goat Cheese with Rigatoni & shallots (add chicken or sausage) and the Tiramisu, thank me Later..
Best Fried Chicken Biscuit ever...Take it to go or sit on the patio..
9 residents recomanen
The Roost Carolina Kitchen
457 N Milwaukee AveBest Fried Chicken Biscuit ever...Take it to go or sit on the patio..
Order the "Italian Sub" its a little grocery store, nowhere to sit and eat but pick subs up for a picnic or to take home!
42 residents recomanen
Bari
1120 W Grand AveOrder the "Italian Sub" its a little grocery store, nowhere to sit and eat but pick subs up for a picnic or to take home!
Voted "Best Buger in The WORLD" order a burger with an egg and pork belly on top, great for brunch but long lines so go early or during the week, bar seating is first come first served so hawkeye people eating or finishing up and hover til they leave!!
620 residents recomanen
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StVoted "Best Buger in The WORLD" order a burger with an egg and pork belly on top, great for brunch but long lines so go early or during the week, bar seating is first come first served so hawkeye people eating or finishing up and hover til they leave!!
Euro Style Cafe better than Starbucks but if you must..theres one inside of the chase bank on desplaines and milwaukee. Iguna has great frappes, dirty chai, iced coffee, cappucino they serve great sandwiches and have a full bar and free wifi
26 residents recomanen
Iguana Cafe
517 N Halsted StEuro Style Cafe better than Starbucks but if you must..theres one inside of the chase bank on desplaines and milwaukee. Iguna has great frappes, dirty chai, iced coffee, cappucino they serve great sandwiches and have a full bar and free wifi
Co-owner and Executive Chef Stephanie Izzard was the first female to win Bravos TOP CHEF (season 4)
159 residents recomanen
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StCo-owner and Executive Chef Stephanie Izzard was the first female to win Bravos TOP CHEF (season 4)
Best stuffed Pizza in Chicago (order sausage or spinach or half & half)
513 residents recomanen
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StBest stuffed Pizza in Chicago (order sausage or spinach or half & half)
BEST CHICKEN SHWARMA< YELLOW RICE & HUMMUS in the world. NO CONTEST.. MUST,,,,EAT,,,,,HERE,,,when you visit Wicker Park
23 residents recomanen
Falafel & Grill
1317 N Milwaukee AveBEST CHICKEN SHWARMA< YELLOW RICE & HUMMUS in the world. NO CONTEST.. MUST,,,,EAT,,,,,HERE,,,when you visit Wicker Park
Drinks & Nightlife
A Hawkeyes Sports Bar with a Killer Jukebox, Giant Jenga, Sports on TVs (with no sound), pool table and reasonably priced strong cocktails and GREAT service, this is where the locals hang out.
Clover Sports and Leisure
722 W Grand AveA Hawkeyes Sports Bar with a Killer Jukebox, Giant Jenga, Sports on TVs (with no sound), pool table and reasonably priced strong cocktails and GREAT service, this is where the locals hang out.
MUST SEE...you cant come to Chicago without meeting a "wise guy", In True Sopranos Style, this Al Capone historical hideout Dive Bar, has Sinatra & Neil Young on the Jukebox, Old style tall boys are $2 and you can still smoke in here...Why? Because no ones stupid enough to tell them otherwise..Often packed 10-2am but they open at 7am so make time to stop in or grab a sixer to go..
25 residents recomanen
Richard's Bar
491 N Milwaukee AveMUST SEE...you cant come to Chicago without meeting a "wise guy", In True Sopranos Style, this Al Capone historical hideout Dive Bar, has Sinatra & Neil Young on the Jukebox, Old style tall boys are $2 and you can still smoke in here...Why? Because no ones stupid enough to tell them otherwise..Often packed 10-2am but they open at 7am so make time to stop in or grab a sixer to go..
Order the Margarita at The matchbox bar (because thats how big it is) its connected to The Silver Palm (order the fried avocado and eat it in this old famous train car)
19 residents recomanen
The Silver Palm
768 N Milwaukee AveOrder the Margarita at The matchbox bar (because thats how big it is) its connected to The Silver Palm (order the fried avocado and eat it in this old famous train car)
Ladies night out must...Get a Manicure & a Martini for $25
cruise the bearded bartenders, dance your ass off on the glitter clad dance floor or sit and chill in the hair dryer seats! Sometimes its slow jams, or Beyonce Night or 80s or 90s night but its ALWAYS FUN!!
82 residents recomanen
Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveLadies night out must...Get a Manicure & a Martini for $25
cruise the bearded bartenders, dance your ass off on the glitter clad dance floor or sit and chill in the hair dryer seats! Sometimes its slow jams, or Beyonce Night or 80s or 90s night but its ALWAYS FUN!!
REAL talented female impersonators! think vegas showgirls meet sanfran, add some stand up comedy and a dash of dancing with the stars and your have yourself a killer bachelorette or birthday party (tickets + a 2 drink minimum & bring singles to tip) Sooooo worth it..
11 residents recomanen
The Baton Show Lounge
4713 N BroadwayREAL talented female impersonators! think vegas showgirls meet sanfran, add some stand up comedy and a dash of dancing with the stars and your have yourself a killer bachelorette or birthday party (tickets + a 2 drink minimum & bring singles to tip) Sooooo worth it..
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph Stthree words....Hip Hop Dancefloor. Open until 4am (5am on saturdays!)
55 residents recomanen
East Room
2354 N Milwaukee Avethree words....Hip Hop Dancefloor. Open until 4am (5am on saturdays!)
arcade bar, 20 brews on draft, live music and tons of bars restaurants and great shopping in WICKER PARK
158 residents recomanen
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Avearcade bar, 20 brews on draft, live music and tons of bars restaurants and great shopping in WICKER PARK
Located in the historic flatiron building in wicker park, Owner Pete Wentz (of the band Fall out boy) Hipsters and fashionistas unite, delicious cocktails and headlining DJs bring a full dancefloor regularlyy, dont like this track? another dancefloor downstairs best night to go other than fri or Sat is famous "no-tell motel" on wednesday nights for burlesque acts and midget strippers!
20 residents recomanen
Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee AveLocated in the historic flatiron building in wicker park, Owner Pete Wentz (of the band Fall out boy) Hipsters and fashionistas unite, delicious cocktails and headlining DJs bring a full dancefloor regularlyy, dont like this track? another dancefloor downstairs best night to go other than fri or Sat is famous "no-tell motel" on wednesday nights for burlesque acts and midget strippers!
live blues, amazing BBQ and a great neighborhood to walk around in, tons of bars and shops, bakeries and cafes!
116 residents recomanen
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division Stlive blues, amazing BBQ and a great neighborhood to walk around in, tons of bars and shops, bakeries and cafes!
Essentials
Walk to Jewel Grocery Store its the closest nearby, they do Sell liquor, wine & beer (but NOT before 11am on SUNDAYS! No one can!!) they have a great deli, fruitmarket and fried chicken, or grab some food to BBQ at the airbnb!
675 residents recomanen
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayWalk to Jewel Grocery Store its the closest nearby, they do Sell liquor, wine & beer (but NOT before 11am on SUNDAYS! No one can!!) they have a great deli, fruitmarket and fried chicken, or grab some food to BBQ at the airbnb!
Everything Else
Order the Margarita at The matchbox bar (because thats how big it is) its connected to The Silver Palm (order the fried avocado and eat it in this old famous train car)
19 residents recomanen
The Silver Palm
768 N Milwaukee AveOrder the Margarita at The matchbox bar (because thats how big it is) its connected to The Silver Palm (order the fried avocado and eat it in this old famous train car)
Parks & Nature
you can walk there from the airbnb suite and on the way pass the chicago river< the east bank club, get some fresh air, walk your pup...Small trail to walk or jog..closest green space
Ward A. Montgomery Park
630 N Kingsbury Styou can walk there from the airbnb suite and on the way pass the chicago river< the east bank club, get some fresh air, walk your pup...Small trail to walk or jog..closest green space
Hands down BEST place to go jogging, this former railroad line was re-purposed to be a linear park, the urban oasis crosses through 4 chicago neighborhoods (wicker park, Bucktown, Avondale and Logan Square) and is 2.7 miles long. the best part is there is a rubber pedway that drastically reduces the shock to your joints and back while you run. Great sightseeing, people watching and exercise! And its FREE!
133 residents recomanen
Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailHands down BEST place to go jogging, this former railroad line was re-purposed to be a linear park, the urban oasis crosses through 4 chicago neighborhoods (wicker park, Bucktown, Avondale and Logan Square) and is 2.7 miles long. the best part is there is a rubber pedway that drastically reduces the shock to your joints and back while you run. Great sightseeing, people watching and exercise! And its FREE!
Arts & Culture
Go online to hottix.org to buy last minute HALF PRICE tickets to theatre, musicals, comedy shows, improv etc..!!!
6 residents recomanen
Hot Tix - Half Price Theatre Tickets
72 E Randolph StGo online to hottix.org to buy last minute HALF PRICE tickets to theatre, musicals, comedy shows, improv etc..!!!
Within walking distance, Greektown has some amazing restaurants and is also just west of downtown chicago, also nearby in Greektown is Marianos and Whole foods grocery stores!
56 residents recomanen
Greektown
Within walking distance, Greektown has some amazing restaurants and is also just west of downtown chicago, also nearby in Greektown is Marianos and Whole foods grocery stores!
Getting Around
Divvy is Chicagos Bike share system, 580 stations its a fun affordable and convienient way to get around a 24 hour pass is only $9.95 a day (unlimited 30 minute rides in a 24 hour period) Pick up your bike in front of the airbnb suite and ride to navy Pier or along lake shore drive bikepath or to michigan avenue or Millenium Park and drop it at the station of your destination! go to divvybikes.com for more details
6 residents recomanen
Divvy
Divvy is Chicagos Bike share system, 580 stations its a fun affordable and convienient way to get around a 24 hour pass is only $9.95 a day (unlimited 30 minute rides in a 24 hour period) Pick up your bike in front of the airbnb suite and ride to navy Pier or along lake shore drive bikepath or to michigan avenue or Millenium Park and drop it at the station of your destination! go to divvybikes.com for more details