Guidebook for Chicago
Everything Else
Rent bicycles while you visit! In my opinion this is the best way to get around. $7/day and through October I've got $2 coupons to share, just ask!
8 locals recommend
Divvy Station
Rent bicycles while you visit! In my opinion this is the best way to get around. $7/day and through October I've got $2 coupons to share, just ask!
Arts & Culture
Best music venue in town. Small and dive-y, lots of great bands play here 7-days a week. Usually no-cover on Mondays.
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveBest music venue in town. Small and dive-y, lots of great bands play here 7-days a week. Usually no-cover on Mondays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Newly-renovated vintage bar, great cocktail list and super cozy booths.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueNewly-renovated vintage bar, great cocktail list and super cozy booths.
Continental Lounge
2801 W Chicago AveFun bar, open until 4a, until 5a on Saturdays. Whoa.
The Beetle Bar and Grill
2532 West Chicago AvenueFun pub with decent bar food.
Great bar with good music, pinball, and excellent selection of beer on tap.
18 locals recommend
Blind Robin
853 N Western AveGreat bar with good music, pinball, and excellent selection of beer on tap.
Dog-friendly dive bar with a jukebox and a pool table. And free cheeseballs!
33 locals recommend
Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern
2600 W Iowa StDog-friendly dive bar with a jukebox and a pool table. And free cheeseballs!
Hunter & Tails
I have yet to check out this bar but I've heard decent things.
Awesome back patio, good-looking people, and awesome artisan cocktails.
116 locals recommend
Sportsman's Club
948 N Western AveAwesome back patio, good-looking people, and awesome artisan cocktails.
A weird little dive bar often tended by Stella herself. Pool table, jukebox, and cheap beer.
8 locals recommend
Stella's Tap
935 N Western AveA weird little dive bar often tended by Stella herself. Pool table, jukebox, and cheap beer.
The Rookery
2109 W Chicago AveNice patio, bar usually filled with fancy-ish people.
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago AveFun dive bar with dj's on select weekend nights.
Food Scene
Great pace to get your morning coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Conveniently near the California bus stop so you can grab your coffee on your way out for the day.
13 locals recommend
KnockBox Cafe
1001 North California AvenueGreat pace to get your morning coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Conveniently near the California bus stop so you can grab your coffee on your way out for the day.
This is by far my favorite coffeehouse in town. Go here! Get a cappuccino! It's soooooo good.
135 locals recommend
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveThis is by far my favorite coffeehouse in town. Go here! Get a cappuccino! It's soooooo good.
Excellent farm-to-table restaurant with an impressive collection of fine wine and beer. I often see the chef himself at the farmers market selecting food for his menu.
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueExcellent farm-to-table restaurant with an impressive collection of fine wine and beer. I often see the chef himself at the farmers market selecting food for his menu.
Great taco joint with beer and drinks, televisions which usually show local sports. Try the grits and kale taco, sounds strange but it's AMAZING.
59 locals recommend
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveGreat taco joint with beer and drinks, televisions which usually show local sports. Try the grits and kale taco, sounds strange but it's AMAZING.
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveInexpensive southern menu with great chicken.
This BYOB restaurant has a lot of vegetarian options and super great milkshakes.
128 locals recommend
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveThis BYOB restaurant has a lot of vegetarian options and super great milkshakes.
Awesome breakfast spot, my favorite in the neighborhood. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, too.
75 locals recommend
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveAwesome breakfast spot, my favorite in the neighborhood. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, too.
Metal-themed restaurant and bar with killer burgers that are half-price on Tuesdays.
74 locals recommend
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveMetal-themed restaurant and bar with killer burgers that are half-price on Tuesdays.
Best hotdogs and greasy cheeseburgers in the area. Super cheap, fast, and delicious.
62 locals recommend
Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago AveBest hotdogs and greasy cheeseburgers in the area. Super cheap, fast, and delicious.
Leghorn Chicken
$7 chicken sandwiches on a biscuit or bun. Go spicy!
Shopping
Great vintage shop amidst other great vintage shops...check it out!
41 locals recommend
Humboldt House
1045 N California AveGreat vintage shop amidst other great vintage shops...check it out!
Lovely little boutique filled with handmade clothing and jewelry by local designers.
12 locals recommend
Squasht Boutique
2556 W Chicago AveLovely little boutique filled with handmade clothing and jewelry by local designers.
Essentials
Little market with limited groceries, but with a very impressive beer selection.
15 locals recommend
Puerto Rico Food & Liquors
2559 W Augusta BlvdLittle market with limited groceries, but with a very impressive beer selection.
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western AveGreat healthy grocer with natural foods. I love this place!
Rich's Deli
857 N Western AvePolish/Ukrainian grocer that sells the best pierogies.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveBest supermarket around, just a quick ride on the #66 Chicago bus.