Ronda’s Guidebook

Ronda
Ronda’s Guidebook

Morning Coffee

Cozy spot whipping up signature cakes & serving a selection of coffee drinks, salads & sandwiches.
25 locals recommend
Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
1733 S Halsted St
25 locals recommend
Cozy spot whipping up signature cakes & serving a selection of coffee drinks, salads & sandwiches.
Beautiful outdoor seating in warmer months.
36 locals recommend
Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th St
36 locals recommend
Beautiful outdoor seating in warmer months.
About a 15 minute walk from our home. The puff pop tarts are a must
The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse
1248 W 18th St
About a 15 minute walk from our home. The puff pop tarts are a must
Hip spot for fair-trade coffee & light fare showcasing organic, locally sourced ingredients.
36 locals recommend
Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th St
36 locals recommend
Hip spot for fair-trade coffee & light fare showcasing organic, locally sourced ingredients.

Food scene

Local chain serving a range of pizza styles, from thin-crust to stuffed, in an old-school space.
31 locals recommend
Connie's Pizza
2373 S Archer Ave
31 locals recommend
Local chain serving a range of pizza styles, from thin-crust to stuffed, in an old-school space.
Voted one of the best restaurants in all of Chicago. Reservations recommended.
31 locals recommend
Mandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer Ave
31 locals recommend
Voted one of the best restaurants in all of Chicago. Reservations recommended.
Huge NY style pizza. The brussel sprout salad is a must try! You can use DoorDash app for a speedy delivery to the house
6 locals recommend
Bob’s Pizza
1659 W 21st St
6 locals recommend
Huge NY style pizza. The brussel sprout salad is a must try! You can use DoorDash app for a speedy delivery to the house
Great sushi spot within driving distance from the house. Reservations almost always recommended
29 locals recommend
Umai
730 S Clark St
29 locals recommend
Great sushi spot within driving distance from the house. Reservations almost always recommended
Beat tamales in Chicago! Vegetarian and vegan options also available. Within walking distance from the house.
19 locals recommend
Yvolina's Tamales
814 W 18th St
19 locals recommend
Beat tamales in Chicago! Vegetarian and vegan options also available. Within walking distance from the house.
Best BLOODY MARY in Chicago! Huge portions and super cute diner atmosphere. Short drive from house.
45 locals recommend
Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash Ave
45 locals recommend
Best BLOODY MARY in Chicago! Huge portions and super cute diner atmosphere. Short drive from house.
Margaritas! This is a short drive from house and in warmer months the have a great patio
40 locals recommend
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted St
40 locals recommend
Margaritas! This is a short drive from house and in warmer months the have a great patio
Another top rated Chicago restaurant close to house. I recommend driving as it's still about a 15 min walk
28 locals recommend
S.K.Y.
1239 W 18th St
28 locals recommend
Another top rated Chicago restaurant close to house. I recommend driving as it's still about a 15 min walk
No frills neighborhood BAR. Great beer/cocktails/Food. It gets wild late night on weekends so if that's not your scene then I recommend going earlier in the evening
151 locals recommend
Simone's
960 W 18th St
151 locals recommend
No frills neighborhood BAR. Great beer/cocktails/Food. It gets wild late night on weekends so if that's not your scene then I recommend going earlier in the evening
Lots of beers on tap and yummy bar bites. Its gets pretty packed during conventions so you have to wait for a table
Fatpour Tap Works - McCormick
2206 S Indiana Ave
Lots of beers on tap and yummy bar bites. Its gets pretty packed during conventions so you have to wait for a table
Pilsen Yards is a bar-centric and music-driven hangout in the heart of Pilsen with an open-air vibe and one of the best patios in the city.
Pilsen Yards
1163 West 18th Street
Pilsen Yards is a bar-centric and music-driven hangout in the heart of Pilsen with an open-air vibe and one of the best patios in the city.

Grocery Essentials

Local grocery chain with organic products & fresh produce
18 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
1340 S Canal St
18 locals recommend
Local grocery chain with organic products & fresh produce
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Binny's Beverage Depot - South Loop
1132 S Jefferson St
7 locals recommend

Great area for food, shopping, bars

54 locals recommend
Fulton Market
54 locals recommend

Sightseeing

During spring/summer months you can hop on the water taxi. The Chinatown stop is about a 10 minute walk and it takes you all the way downtown!
8 locals recommend
Chinatown Water Taxi Stop
8 locals recommend
During spring/summer months you can hop on the water taxi. The Chinatown stop is about a 10 minute walk and it takes you all the way downtown!

Neighborhoods

Lots of restaurants and a few shops. Short 10 min drive from house. I suggest UBER because parking is VERY limited
54 locals recommend
Fulton Market
54 locals recommend
Lots of restaurants and a few shops. Short 10 min drive from house. I suggest UBER because parking is VERY limited