The Peacock Guidebook
Coffee and Cafe
Bridgeport Coffeehouse
3101 S Morgan StQuality coffee and friendly baristas.
Harry Potter themed cafe with delicious coffee and… ButterBrew! The roasted almond latte is also special.
6 locals recommend
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters
3315 South Morgan StreetHarry Potter themed cafe with delicious coffee and… ButterBrew! The roasted almond latte is also special.
Food scene
Ricobene's
252 W 26th StBreaded steak sandwich for the win!
Antique Taco
1000 W 35th StUnique twist on tacos… and a fried chicken burrito.
Ajo
3267 W 33rd StDelicious, modern Caribbean fast food that satisfies.
nana
3267 S Halsted StOrganic brunch with a Mexican twist.
Authentic Mexican food with a gourmand flair; the margaritas are incredible (my favorite is the tamarindo).
40 locals recommend
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted StAuthentic Mexican food with a gourmand flair; the margaritas are incredible (my favorite is the tamarindo).
The only beer/liquor store in the neighborhood that focuses specifically on artisanal and craft beers and spirits; don't forget an order of poutine, pierogi, and pork belly.
112 locals recommend
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StThe only beer/liquor store in the neighborhood that focuses specifically on artisanal and craft beers and spirits; don't forget an order of poutine, pierogi, and pork belly.
Sightseeing
The Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W 35th StCheck out art from locals.
Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple
1035 W 31st StDynamic park with a fishing pond, interpretive wetlands, preserved quarry walls, trails, an athletic field, a running track, and a hill that offers dramatic views.
38 locals recommend
Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
2700 S Halsted StDynamic park with a fishing pond, interpretive wetlands, preserved quarry walls, trails, an athletic field, a running track, and a hill that offers dramatic views.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th StA center for art, for life, for people, and for the future.
A gorgeous church just a few blocks from The Peacock.
St, Mary of Perpetual Help Roman catholic church
1039 W 32nd StA gorgeous church just a few blocks from The Peacock.
Union Stockyard Gate
South Peoria StreetCheck out the entrance to the famous Union Stock Yards in Chicago.
Neighborhoods
Chinatown
Fascinating culture and delicious cuisine await!
A Mexican epicenter in Chicago; stroll along 18th street and enjoy the murals, people, and food.
103 locals recommend
Pilsen
A Mexican epicenter in Chicago; stroll along 18th street and enjoy the murals, people, and food.
Culturally diverse Hyde Park is home to the picturesque University of Chicago campus and the Frederick C. Robie House, a Frank Lloyd Wright work. Summer crowds head to 57th Street Beach, while the former Palace of the Fine Arts, built for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, is now home to the Museum of Science and Industry.
150 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Culturally diverse Hyde Park is home to the picturesque University of Chicago campus and the Frederick C. Robie House, a Frank Lloyd Wright work. Summer crowds head to 57th Street Beach, while the former Palace of the Fine Arts, built for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, is now home to the Museum of Science and Industry.
Groceries
Extensive, well-priced selection of produce both familiar and unfamiliar. Be sure to try a tamale from the vendor located outside.
170 locals recommend
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdExtensive, well-priced selection of produce both familiar and unfamiliar. Be sure to try a tamale from the vendor located outside.