Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
One of the first brewpubs worldwide. Amazing location, great food excellent beer.
32 locals recommend
Goose Island Brewhouse
1800 N Clybourn AveOne of the first brewpubs worldwide. Amazing location, great food excellent beer.
Sono Wood Fired
800 South Clark StreetGreat wood-fired pizza.
Chez Moi
2100 N Halsted StGreat french food with an impressively affordable brunch
Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage AveAmazing burgers, BYOB.
Alinea
1723 N Halsted St3 Michelin Stars
Burger Bar Chicago - Lincoln Park
1578 North Clybourn AvenueGreat Burgers and Beer
Local Option
1102 W Webster AveLocal Brewpub, great food and beer
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueBest pizza in the city
Tarantino's
1112 W Armitage AveItalian Done Right
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StAmazing Tacos!
Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen
1625 N Halsted StBYOB, very affordable and good food
Asian food from Chinese to Sushi. It's very good and a great local establishment
9 locals recommend
Dee's
1114 W Armitage AveAsian food from Chinese to Sushi. It's very good and a great local establishment
German roofdeck with German eats and beer in this quaint area
91 locals recommend
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveGerman roofdeck with German eats and beer in this quaint area
Franks ‘N' Dawgs
1863 N Clybourn AveBYOB excellent hot dogs. Gourmet style
Protein Bar & Kitchen
352 N Clark StQuick healthy lunch spot I go to regularly
Starbucks
210 W North AveOur closest quick coffee shop is also right next to the metra station
Peet's Coffee
1000 W North AveJust another coffee shop if you don't like starbucks
Drinks & Nightlife
The flagship Binny's liquor store has an excellent bar in their events space. Would highly recommend visiting.
15 locals recommend
Binny's Beverage Depot
4901 W Irving Park RdThe flagship Binny's liquor store has an excellent bar in their events space. Would highly recommend visiting.
The most unique bar in Chicago.
If you can only go to one bar, go here.
27 locals recommend
Old Town Ale House
219 W North AveThe most unique bar in Chicago.
If you can only go to one bar, go here.
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveGreat Taproom in one of Chicago's first big craft bars
If you can make it out here it's a one of a kind brewery for its size, tour and music talent.
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StIf you can make it out here it's a one of a kind brewery for its size, tour and music talent.
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveGreat craft beer bar with roofdeck
Sightseeing
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StSee the History of Chicago