Edith’s Chicago guidebook

Edith
Edith’s Chicago guidebook

Cocktails

Interesting and amazing cocktails. Building owned by a woman named Mary in her late 80's. That's where the name came from. The inside of the bar looks like it might be an old ship.
40 locals recommend
Queen Mary
2125 W Division St
40 locals recommend
Interesting and amazing cocktails. Building owned by a woman named Mary in her late 80's. That's where the name came from. The inside of the bar looks like it might be an old ship.
All day bar. Tropical cocktails and music. No food.
85 locals recommend
Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee Ave
85 locals recommend
All day bar. Tropical cocktails and music. No food.
Speak easy downstairs from Dusek’s restaurant in Pilsen. Really good cocktails.
78 locals recommend
Punch House
1227 W 18th St
78 locals recommend
Speak easy downstairs from Dusek’s restaurant in Pilsen. Really good cocktails.
Great cocktails. Get the burger. Comparable to the burger at Au Cheval.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
584 locals recommend
Great cocktails. Get the burger. Comparable to the burger at Au Cheval.
Cabaret shows and cocktails. What more could you want? Need a reservation.
38 locals recommend
Bordel
1721 W Division St
38 locals recommend
Cabaret shows and cocktails. What more could you want? Need a reservation.
Cozy, stylish bar at the Chicago Athletic Association serving cocktails made with rare ingredients. Only seats 10 and requires a reservation and deposit.
7 locals recommend
The Milk Room
12 South Michigan Avenue
7 locals recommend
Cozy, stylish bar at the Chicago Athletic Association serving cocktails made with rare ingredients. Only seats 10 and requires a reservation and deposit.
The bar in the lobby is pretty good.
The Hoxton, Chicago
200 N Green St
The bar in the lobby is pretty good.

Wine Bar

Best wine bar in Chicago. Approachable wine list and food menu. Casual and friendly with a nice outdoor patio. Great service and easy to get to via car/taxi/Uber or bus.
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
173 locals recommend
Best wine bar in Chicago. Approachable wine list and food menu. Casual and friendly with a nice outdoor patio. Great service and easy to get to via car/taxi/Uber or bus.
Great wine selection. Easily accessible by blue line train. Parking can be a challenge, so public transportation or taxi/uber is best.
73 locals recommend
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee Ave
73 locals recommend
Great wine selection. Easily accessible by blue line train. Parking can be a challenge, so public transportation or taxi/uber is best.
Speak easy type wine bar in the basement of a bed and breakfast. Eat by candlelight. Great wine and cocktail list. Amazing food and service. You'll need a reservation.
8 locals recommend
The Press Room
1134 W Washington Blvd
8 locals recommend
Speak easy type wine bar in the basement of a bed and breakfast. Eat by candlelight. Great wine and cocktail list. Amazing food and service. You'll need a reservation.
The only winery in the city. Great event space. Concerts every weekend. You need tickets to attend the concerts so check ahead for who is playing. Huge outdoor space.
70 locals recommend
City Winery
1200 W Randolph St
70 locals recommend
The only winery in the city. Great event space. Concerts every weekend. You need tickets to attend the concerts so check ahead for who is playing. Huge outdoor space.

Neighborhoods

Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself.
89 locals recommend
West Loop
89 locals recommend
Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself.
Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, blue line train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself. If you take the train, exit at North Ave/Milwaukee/Damen.
55 locals recommend
Bucktown
55 locals recommend
Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, blue line train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself. If you take the train, exit at North Ave/Milwaukee/Damen.
Written about as the most popular neighborhood in the United States for a couple of years. Artists and hipsters occupied Logan Square making way for art galleries, restaurants, bars, shops, coffee shops and beautiful city parks.
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
174 locals recommend
Written about as the most popular neighborhood in the United States for a couple of years. Artists and hipsters occupied Logan Square making way for art galleries, restaurants, bars, shops, coffee shops and beautiful city parks.
Historically a Mexican neighborhood. A melting pot of many different cultures and people. Young artists have started to occupy apartments and studios here. Still predominantly occupied by Mexican families. You will find some of the best Mexican food you've ever had.
103 locals recommend
Pilsen
103 locals recommend
Historically a Mexican neighborhood. A melting pot of many different cultures and people. Young artists have started to occupy apartments and studios here. Still predominantly occupied by Mexican families. You will find some of the best Mexican food you've ever had.

Sightseeing

Similar to the Highline in NYC. It was an old elevated train track that was decommissioned and turned into a beautifully landscaped bike and running path. There are benches to sit and relax throughout the path.
241 locals recommend
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
241 locals recommend
Similar to the Highline in NYC. It was an old elevated train track that was decommissioned and turned into a beautifully landscaped bike and running path. There are benches to sit and relax throughout the path.
Check out the website for all that Millenium Park has to offer. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 locals recommend
Check out the website for all that Millenium Park has to offer. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
Get tickets ahead of time. They usually sell out weeks in advance.
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
324 locals recommend
Get tickets ahead of time. They usually sell out weeks in advance.
360 degree views of the city. On clear days you can see all the way to Iowa. The best view is in the ladies room! If you don't want to have a full dinner, check out their lounge/bar on the 96th floor. You might need to make reservations. Check ahead of time.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
525 locals recommend
360 degree views of the city. On clear days you can see all the way to Iowa. The best view is in the ladies room! If you don't want to have a full dinner, check out their lounge/bar on the 96th floor. You might need to make reservations. Check ahead of time.
Check exhibits ahead of time. The modern wing is usually really interesting. Parking is expensive.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 locals recommend
Check exhibits ahead of time. The modern wing is usually really interesting. Parking is expensive.
One of my faves.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
483 locals recommend
One of my faves.
Check the website for exhibits
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 locals recommend
Check the website for exhibits

Shopping

Chicago souvenirs that locals would buy. The owner designs and sews lots of the clothing. Really cool boutique shop that you wouldn't find tourists visiting.
65 locals recommend
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan Blvd
65 locals recommend
Chicago souvenirs that locals would buy. The owner designs and sews lots of the clothing. Really cool boutique shop that you wouldn't find tourists visiting.

Food scene

Great place for tacos and cocktails. Amazing outdoor space. Fun and hip atmosphere. Right next to the North Ave/Damen/Milwaukee blue line train.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 locals recommend
Great place for tacos and cocktails. Amazing outdoor space. Fun and hip atmosphere. Right next to the North Ave/Damen/Milwaukee blue line train.
Nashville style chicken, hush puppies, fish and chips. Get a slushie! They're delicious. If you can get a table outside, it's worth it. Casual and fun. There is usually a wait to get in. Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
658 locals recommend
Nashville style chicken, hush puppies, fish and chips. Get a slushie! They're delicious. If you can get a table outside, it's worth it. Casual and fun. There is usually a wait to get in. Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
One of the largest whiskey selections in the U.S. Upscale food, cocktails, wine and beer. Great service. Across the street from the Logan Square blue line train station.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 locals recommend
One of the largest whiskey selections in the U.S. Upscale food, cocktails, wine and beer. Great service. Across the street from the Logan Square blue line train station.
Indian food in an English pub setting with a large selection of beer
65 locals recommend
Pub Royale
2049 W Division St
65 locals recommend
Indian food in an English pub setting with a large selection of beer
Beautifully designed and decorated with a tropical Mediterranean vibe. Great food and cocktails. Need a reservation.
78 locals recommend
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago Ave
78 locals recommend
Beautifully designed and decorated with a tropical Mediterranean vibe. Great food and cocktails. Need a reservation.
Great selection of food and cocktails. Nice outdoor space. You will need a reservation. Parking is challenging. Take a taxi/uber or public transportation.
Perilla | korean american fare
401 North Milwaukee Avenue
Great selection of food and cocktails. Nice outdoor space. You will need a reservation. Parking is challenging. Take a taxi/uber or public transportation.
One of the best burgers in Chicago. Get there early and get your name on the list. They don’t take reservations so you could wait for an hour or more for a table.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
620 locals recommend
One of the best burgers in Chicago. Get there early and get your name on the list. They don’t take reservations so you could wait for an hour or more for a table.
Casual place. Italian cuisine. Great service. Cute space.
42 locals recommend
Osteria Langhe
2824 W Armitage Ave
42 locals recommend
Casual place. Italian cuisine. Great service. Cute space.
One of the best steak houses I've ever been to. It's small so there is limited seating. You need a reservation.
57 locals recommend
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western Ave
57 locals recommend
One of the best steak houses I've ever been to. It's small so there is limited seating. You need a reservation.
Not your traditional steak house. Great selection of steak and seafood.
79 locals recommend
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St
79 locals recommend
Not your traditional steak house. Great selection of steak and seafood.
Next door to Thalia Hall. Cocktail bar in the basement (speak easy) called the Punch Room.
156 locals recommend
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th St
156 locals recommend
Next door to Thalia Hall. Cocktail bar in the basement (speak easy) called the Punch Room.
One of the best Ramen restaurants in Chicago. They also have sushi. Great selection of Japanese spirits as well. It's usually packed. I would advise a reservation.
134 locals recommend
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
134 locals recommend
One of the best Ramen restaurants in Chicago. They also have sushi. Great selection of Japanese spirits as well. It's usually packed. I would advise a reservation.
Small space. Limited seating. Need reservations. Best sushi in the city
87 locals recommend
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago Ave
87 locals recommend
Small space. Limited seating. Need reservations. Best sushi in the city
Not your typical Thai food. Unique dishes.
23 locals recommend
JJ Thai Street Food
1715 W Chicago Ave
23 locals recommend
Not your typical Thai food. Unique dishes.
It’s small, casual and BYOB. Delicious noodle dishes.
9 locals recommend
Lao Peng You
2020 W Chicago Ave
9 locals recommend
It’s small, casual and BYOB. Delicious noodle dishes.
Contemporary American cuisine with international flair. Great service. The tasting menu is usually really good. Need a reservation.
28 locals recommend
S.K.Y.
1239 W 18th St
28 locals recommend
Contemporary American cuisine with international flair. Great service. The tasting menu is usually really good. Need a reservation.
If you’re into deep dish pizza, look no further. Best deep dish in Chicago.
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 locals recommend
If you’re into deep dish pizza, look no further. Best deep dish in Chicago.
Stephanie Izard’s restaurant. Need a reservation.
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
496 locals recommend
Stephanie Izard’s restaurant. Need a reservation.
If you’re a carnivore, you’ll love this place. Great for brunch too.
60 locals recommend
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market
60 locals recommend
If you’re a carnivore, you’ll love this place. Great for brunch too.
Great happy hour. Unique cocktails. One of our favorite places.
11 locals recommend
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
2700 W Chicago Ave
11 locals recommend
Great happy hour. Unique cocktails. One of our favorite places.
Lesbian owned. Wine list includes women and minority vintners. GREAT food!
19 locals recommend
Split-Rail
2500 W Chicago Ave
19 locals recommend
Lesbian owned. Wine list includes women and minority vintners. GREAT food!

Dive bar

Upscale bar food and great selection of beer. Nice outdoor seating.
41 locals recommend
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago Ave
41 locals recommend
Upscale bar food and great selection of beer. Nice outdoor seating.
Upscale cocktails. Bar food. Hipster paradise. Great outdoor space in the back.
45 locals recommend
Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage Ave
45 locals recommend
Upscale cocktails. Bar food. Hipster paradise. Great outdoor space in the back.
Casual place. Great spot to wait for your table at Au Cheval.
37 locals recommend
Lone Wolf
806 W Randolph St
37 locals recommend
Casual place. Great spot to wait for your table at Au Cheval.