Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Melrose Diner
3233 North BroadwayPerfect for breakfast fare or late night craving.
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StBest breakfast!
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N BroadwayDisco brunch!
Wakamono
3313 N BroadwayMight be the best sushi in the city - a hidden gem.
Casual, easy to get a table, and a big selection of standard American fare plus some irish delicacies.
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayCasual, easy to get a table, and a big selection of standard American fare plus some irish delicacies.
Drew's on Halsted
3201 N Halsted StDelicious food, finer dining and great cocktails.
High end food, great quality cocktails. Try the walk-up french fry window, open late night.
42 locals recommend
Wood
3335 N Halsted StHigh end food, great quality cocktails. Try the walk-up french fry window, open late night.
Upscale Chinese, interesting selection and you can Bring Your Own beer or wine (they also have a great cocktail and sake menu).
37 locals recommend
Pingpong
3322 N BroadwayUpscale Chinese, interesting selection and you can Bring Your Own beer or wine (they also have a great cocktail and sake menu).
Neighborhood secret - seafood and more, best service, white tablecloth setting.
18 locals recommend
Yoshi's Cafe
3257 N Halsted StNeighborhood secret - seafood and more, best service, white tablecloth setting.
El Jardin
3335 N Clark StCasual Mexican - perfect for pre- or post-Cubs game meals.
Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway
2924 N BroadwayDecent Mexican, great margaritas, open late.
Go for the amazing Thai and Chinese food, stay for the ambience - this tiny space is decorated floor to ceiling with toys and collectibles. Also great for takeout.
33 locals recommend
Cozy Noodles n' Rice
Go for the amazing Thai and Chinese food, stay for the ambience - this tiny space is decorated floor to ceiling with toys and collectibles. Also great for takeout.
Oldest Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant in Chicago, and an icon. Get there early, there's usually a wait.
87 locals recommend
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StOldest Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant in Chicago, and an icon. Get there early, there's usually a wait.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveClassic Chicago deep dish pizza.
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StAmazing Italian, fun and lively ambience.
Angelina Ristorante
3561 North BroadwayCozy Italian, very romantic.
Getting Around
Belmont station
945 W Belmont Ave135 and 146 express buses to downtown, Michigan Avenue and museum campuses.
Belmont & Sheridan station
135 and 146 express buses to downtown, Michigan Avenue and museum campuses.
Budget Car Rental
801 Chicago AveDivvy bikes available for rent by the hour or day. Perfect for the lakefront path accessible right at this intersection!
7 locals recommend
Lake Shore Drive & Belmont station
Divvy bikes available for rent by the hour or day. Perfect for the lakefront path accessible right at this intersection!
Parks & Nature
Lakefront Trail extends from the northern suburbs to the south side - many beautiful parks, beautiful views and beaches along the way.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailLakefront Trail extends from the northern suburbs to the south side - many beautiful parks, beautiful views and beaches along the way.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StSee the bean and beautiful gardens.
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StJewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayWalgreens
3646 North BroadwayDrinks & Nightlife
Great for before or after a Cubs game, or to watch a game on TV. Good beers on tap and good, high quality bar menu.
42 locals recommend
ROCKS lakeview
3463 N BroadwayGreat for before or after a Cubs game, or to watch a game on TV. Good beers on tap and good, high quality bar menu.
Redmond's Ale House
3358 N Sheffield AveGreat selection of craft brews and plain old regular beer, too.
Arguably the best beer garden in Chicago. Good beer selection, fun scene especially over the summer.
64 locals recommend
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveArguably the best beer garden in Chicago. Good beer selection, fun scene especially over the summer.
Brewpub - delicious food and great beer, drink in or take with you by the growler.
96 locals recommend
DryHop Brewers
3155 N BroadwayBrewpub - delicious food and great beer, drink in or take with you by the growler.
Great cocktails and music, good place to see and be seen in the Boystown corridor.
7 locals recommend
Minibar
3341 North Halsted StreetGreat cocktails and music, good place to see and be seen in the Boystown corridor.
Good margaritas and most fun, lively outdoor seating area in the Boystown corridor.
23 locals recommend
D.S. Tequila Company
3352 N Halsted StGood margaritas and most fun, lively outdoor seating area in the Boystown corridor.
Diviest of dives - get the platter: vodka gummy worms, a weird vodka shake, and some jello shots for about $20 or so. Bring money for the jukebox.
7 locals recommend
Town Hall Pub
3340 N Halsted StDiviest of dives - get the platter: vodka gummy worms, a weird vodka shake, and some jello shots for about $20 or so. Bring money for the jukebox.
Another great dive - randomly be required to wear crazy hats, watch those celebrating their birthdays do shots out of plastic animals. Mini pitchers and free popcorn. It may not make any sense but it sure is fun.
13 locals recommend
Friar Tuck
3010 N BroadwayAnother great dive - randomly be required to wear crazy hats, watch those celebrating their birthdays do shots out of plastic animals. Mini pitchers and free popcorn. It may not make any sense but it sure is fun.
Another great dive - small beer garden in the back, and regulars who can tell you what Lakeview was like back in the 70's.
Monsignor Murphy's
3019 N BroadwayAnother great dive - small beer garden in the back, and regulars who can tell you what Lakeview was like back in the 70's.
The Closet
3325 N BroadwayOpen til at least 2a every night, and full of character.
Country bar by day, best late night party scene by night. Don't go until after 10p or the line dancers will give you dirty looks.
17 locals recommend
Charlie's Chicago
3726 North BroadwayCountry bar by day, best late night party scene by night. Don't go until after 10p or the line dancers will give you dirty looks.
Best karaoke! Super tiny place, great service and amazing performances, sometimes by well-known drag stars.
Bobby Love's
3729 N Halsted StBest karaoke! Super tiny place, great service and amazing performances, sometimes by well-known drag stars.
Everything Else
Arguably the best beer garden in Chicago. Good beer selection, fun scene especially over the summer.
64 locals recommend
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveArguably the best beer garden in Chicago. Good beer selection, fun scene especially over the summer.