Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Go here for breakfast! It's super close, family-owned, and they get to know all of their customers.
14 locals recommend
The Bagelers Coffeehouse
2461 N Lincoln Ave
14 locals recommend
Go here for breakfast! It's super close, family-owned, and they get to know all of their customers.
Delicious up-scale "Southern"-style brunch. There's always a long wait but it's worth it! Try to snag a seat on the patio. Also check out their 'grocery' section inside.
84 locals recommend
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport Ave
84 locals recommend
Delicious up-scale "Southern"-style brunch. There's always a long wait but it's worth it! Try to snag a seat on the patio. Also check out their 'grocery' section inside.
One of my favorite Indian restaurants.
9 locals recommend
Tandoor Char House
2652 N Halsted St
9 locals recommend
One of my favorite Indian restaurants.
Visit a Michellin star restaurant in Chicago! And it's walking-distance!
97 locals recommend
Alinea
1723 N Halsted St
97 locals recommend
Visit a Michellin star restaurant in Chicago! And it's walking-distance!
Definitely come here for a cup of tea and take some loose-leaf home with you.
19 locals recommend
DAVIDsTEA
924 W Armitage Ave
19 locals recommend
Definitely come here for a cup of tea and take some loose-leaf home with you.
Cafe with a small restaurant, including light lunches like paninis and salads. Really cool hip vibe.
32 locals recommend
Bourgeois Cafe
738 W Fullerton Ave
32 locals recommend
Cafe with a small restaurant, including light lunches like paninis and salads. Really cool hip vibe.
Delicious homemade pizza that comes in some crazy combinations. More of a sit-down restaurant. Has a bar inside. Has outdoor patio that's beautiful in nice weather!
40 locals recommend
Homeslice
938 W Webster Ave
40 locals recommend
Delicious homemade pizza that comes in some crazy combinations. More of a sit-down restaurant. Has a bar inside. Has outdoor patio that's beautiful in nice weather!
One of my favorite brunch spots!
15 locals recommend
Jam 'n Honey
958 W Webster Ave
15 locals recommend
One of my favorite brunch spots!
Have you ever had CBA before? If the answer is no, just make sure you hit a CBA before you leave Chicago. This is an easy walk to the Armitage area, an adorable street with lots to do!
13 locals recommend
Chicago Bagel Authority
955 W Belmont Ave
13 locals recommend
Have you ever had CBA before? If the answer is no, just make sure you hit a CBA before you leave Chicago. This is an easy walk to the Armitage area, an adorable street with lots to do!
This adorable French restaurant fits the bill of "kind of nice" but where you don't have to spend a ton of money or dress up too much, but it's not just fast food!
31 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
1000 W Armitage Ave
31 locals recommend
This adorable French restaurant fits the bill of "kind of nice" but where you don't have to spend a ton of money or dress up too much, but it's not just fast food!
I'm sure you've heard of the famous Kuma's burger... Their second location is about a 20 minute walk (or 10 min via Halsted #8 Bus, or the Diversey Brown Line stop)!
60 locals recommend
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey Parkway
60 locals recommend
I'm sure you've heard of the famous Kuma's burger... Their second location is about a 20 minute walk (or 10 min via Halsted #8 Bus, or the Diversey Brown Line stop)!
Delicious Mexican food, huge margaritas, live music, and they even do weekly karaoke!
16 locals recommend
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
4806 N Broadway
16 locals recommend
Delicious Mexican food, huge margaritas, live music, and they even do weekly karaoke!
This Starbucks is about an 8 minute walk from the apartment, or 3 stops away on the Fullerton bus (#74).
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 locals recommend
This Starbucks is about an 8 minute walk from the apartment, or 3 stops away on the Fullerton bus (#74).
I am vegetarian and always struggle to find great food. This Asian restaurant has everything from vegan chicken nuggets to vegan "orange chicken" and everything in between. 15 min walk, 4 min bus ride
8 locals recommend
Vegan Plate
1550 W Fullerton Ave
8 locals recommend
I am vegetarian and always struggle to find great food. This Asian restaurant has everything from vegan chicken nuggets to vegan "orange chicken" and everything in between. 15 min walk, 4 min bus ride
My personal favorite sushi restaurant in the area. Pro tip: they have amazing Groupon deals.
Kyoto Sushi~Steak~Seafood
401 W Fullerton Pkwy
My personal favorite sushi restaurant in the area. Pro tip: they have amazing Groupon deals.
AUTHENTIC CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA at a 5-minute walk from the apartment?!
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 locals recommend
AUTHENTIC CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA at a 5-minute walk from the apartment?!
Frozen yogurt & bubble tea drinks, open late every night... need I say more?
Bee & Tea
818 W Fullerton Ave
Frozen yogurt & bubble tea drinks, open late every night... need I say more?
Have you ever tried an authentic Chicago-style hot dog? Here's the place! This gourmet hot dog restaurant has everything from the casual dog to alligator and lamb!
Chicago's Dog House
816 W Fullerton Ave
Have you ever tried an authentic Chicago-style hot dog? Here's the place! This gourmet hot dog restaurant has everything from the casual dog to alligator and lamb!
Cheap and fast (but also good) Thai food for traveling on a budget!
8 locals recommend
Thai Bowl
1049 W Taylor St
8 locals recommend
Cheap and fast (but also good) Thai food for traveling on a budget!
DONUTS!
16 locals recommend
Glazed and Infused
939 West Armitage Avenue
16 locals recommend
DONUTS!

Shopping

Grab anything you need from this CVS right around the corner.
135 locals recommend
CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave
135 locals recommend
Grab anything you need from this CVS right around the corner.
The only Urban Outfitters Outlet in the country!
33 locals recommend
Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark St
33 locals recommend
The only Urban Outfitters Outlet in the country!

Everything Else

DePaul is super close
12 locals recommend
DePaul University - Lincoln Park Student Center
2250 N Sheffield Ave
12 locals recommend
DePaul is super close
Rent a bike for the day to see Chicago!
21 locals recommend
Divvy
21 locals recommend
Rent a bike for the day to see Chicago!
A huge beautiful park where you can take a walk or read a book under a tree.
84 locals recommend
Oz Park
2021 N Burling St
84 locals recommend
A huge beautiful park where you can take a walk or read a book under a tree.
My absolute FAVORITE place for breakfast lunch and dinner. I always get the Chia Bagel or the Greg-O.
24 locals recommend
Chicago Bagel Authority - Armitage
953 W Armitage Ave
24 locals recommend
My absolute FAVORITE place for breakfast lunch and dinner. I always get the Chia Bagel or the Greg-O.

Sightseeing

Beautiful and insightful museum about Chicago!
241 locals recommend
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
241 locals recommend
Beautiful and insightful museum about Chicago!
Beautiful beach with a wonderful view of the Chicago skyline. It's about 20-30 minutes walking distance but totally worth it! Or rent a Divvy bike and ride over in 5 minutes.
32 locals recommend
Fullerton Beach
32 locals recommend
Beautiful beach with a wonderful view of the Chicago skyline. It's about 20-30 minutes walking distance but totally worth it! Or rent a Divvy bike and ride over in 5 minutes.
I come here all the time to relax and check out some beautiful nature. It's free! Stop by here on your way to the zoo and the beach.
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton Dr
147 locals recommend
I come here all the time to relax and check out some beautiful nature. It's free! Stop by here on your way to the zoo and the beach.
I personally don't condone zoos, but it's a hugely popular tourist destination and it's free to enter!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
1117 locals recommend
I personally don't condone zoos, but it's a hugely popular tourist destination and it's free to enter!

Drinks & Nightlife

My local dive bar that I like to visit. Take the #8 Halsted bus there.
Parrots Bar & Grill
754 W Wellington Ave
My local dive bar that I like to visit. Take the #8 Halsted bus there.
BOWLING! It's more bar than bowling, but this adorable place has about 10 vintage bowling lanes for a fun night out!
Seven Ten Lounge
2747 N Lincoln Ave
BOWLING! It's more bar than bowling, but this adorable place has about 10 vintage bowling lanes for a fun night out!
Check out some old-school Chicago Blues at this famous bar
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
458 locals recommend
Check out some old-school Chicago Blues at this famous bar
One of my favorite bars! They also have really good food. 10-15 minute walk, or take the #74 Fullerton Bus.
9 locals recommend
Crossing Tavern
2548 N Southport Ave
9 locals recommend
One of my favorite bars! They also have really good food. 10-15 minute walk, or take the #74 Fullerton Bus.
A super fun arcade bar with FREE games! Great selection of beer and hand-crafted cocktails.
60 locals recommend
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield Avenue
60 locals recommend
A super fun arcade bar with FREE games! Great selection of beer and hand-crafted cocktails.
Ok, you'll have to kind of walk through an alley to get to this Tikki Bar... but it's so so so worth it.
125 locals recommend
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St
125 locals recommend
Ok, you'll have to kind of walk through an alley to get to this Tikki Bar... but it's so so so worth it.

Essentials

Nearest grocery store is a 60-second walk!
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
Nearest grocery store is a 60-second walk!