Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Family friendly restaurant
75 locals recommend
Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport Ave
75 locals recommend
Family friendly restaurant
Well, some mornings, you just can't live without your Starbucks...
213 locals recommend
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee Ave
213 locals recommend
Well, some mornings, you just can't live without your Starbucks...
For that quick sandwhich
30 locals recommend
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
3424 N Southport Ave
30 locals recommend
For that quick sandwhich
When you need sharma or falafel - and it has to be good
Shawarma Stop
When you need sharma or falafel - and it has to be good
Something a little different - named one of the top breakfast/brunch destinations in the City.
84 locals recommend
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport Ave
84 locals recommend
Something a little different - named one of the top breakfast/brunch destinations in the City.
When you absolutely have to have a cow... Plus it's bring your own.
119 locals recommend
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport Ave
119 locals recommend
When you absolutely have to have a cow... Plus it's bring your own.
Some delicious Italian - with a great wine list. How about a Castellani “Colle Chrisiti” Amarone with Rigatoni alle Verdure followed by the Filetto al Maiale con Patate e Carciofi -- see what I mean?
39 locals recommend
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark St
39 locals recommend
Some delicious Italian - with a great wine list. How about a Castellani “Colle Chrisiti” Amarone with Rigatoni alle Verdure followed by the Filetto al Maiale con Patate e Carciofi -- see what I mean?
When you just don't want Starbucks - this a true Viennese gourmet coffee, fine teas and delicious pastries.
57 locals recommend
Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
3601 N Southport Ave
57 locals recommend
When you just don't want Starbucks - this a true Viennese gourmet coffee, fine teas and delicious pastries.
Well - it's pizza and it's close and it's not Domino's. Truthfully, some people really like this stuff - not us.
34 locals recommend
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub Wrigleyville
1351 West Addison Street
34 locals recommend
Well - it's pizza and it's close and it's not Domino's. Truthfully, some people really like this stuff - not us.
Good breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good beer, wine and whiskey. Hard to beat.
56 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark Street
56 locals recommend
Good breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good beer, wine and whiskey. Hard to beat.
Not just coffee - but great original empanadas
33 locals recommend
Cafe Tola
3612 N Southport Ave
33 locals recommend
Not just coffee - but great original empanadas
Great pizza
97 locals recommend
Coalfire
1321 W Grand Ave
97 locals recommend
Great pizza
Some times you just need a Blizzard
14 locals recommend
Dairy Queen (Treat)
3811 N Southport Ave
14 locals recommend
Some times you just need a Blizzard
It's kid friendly and convenient
13 locals recommend
Noodles and Company
3419 N Southport Ave
13 locals recommend
It's kid friendly and convenient
Awesome Food - True Neoplolitan Pizza
39 locals recommend
Coda di Volpe
3335 N Southport Ave
39 locals recommend
Awesome Food - True Neoplolitan Pizza
It's close and it's decent Mexican Food.
17 locals recommend
Tuco And Blondie
3358 N Southport Ave
17 locals recommend
It's close and it's decent Mexican Food.
Good Empanadas - they have developed somewhat of a cult following due to their food truck.
9 locals recommend
5411 Empanadas | Southport
3715 N Southport Ave
9 locals recommend
Good Empanadas - they have developed somewhat of a cult following due to their food truck.
Ok - this is a damn fine chicken sandwich. If you like chicken sandwiches - this is the spot for you.
16 locals recommend
The Roost Carolina Kitchen
2011 W Irving Park Rd
16 locals recommend
Ok - this is a damn fine chicken sandwich. If you like chicken sandwiches - this is the spot for you.
It's great Thai food. They only take cash when dining in. Great delivery service (they take credit cards).
33 locals recommend
Cozy Noodles n' Rice
33 locals recommend
It's great Thai food. They only take cash when dining in. Great delivery service (they take credit cards).
Damn fine Mexican dining. Delicious margaritas. Don't skip the Crema de Chile Poblano Soup. A personal favorite. Tell Joe, we said hello.
14 locals recommend
Cafe El Tapatio
3400 N Ashland Ave
14 locals recommend
Damn fine Mexican dining. Delicious margaritas. Don't skip the Crema de Chile Poblano Soup. A personal favorite. Tell Joe, we said hello.
Because Poke and Tacos - both are real good! Oh yeah, and great fries.
76 locals recommend
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont Ave
76 locals recommend
Because Poke and Tacos - both are real good! Oh yeah, and great fries.
We all need pho or curry on occasion.
Sochi Saigonese Kitchen
1358 West Belmont Avenue
We all need pho or curry on occasion.
A neighborhood goto for something a bit more intimate...
34 locals recommend
Ella Elli
1349 W Cornelia Ave
34 locals recommend
A neighborhood goto for something a bit more intimate...
Traditional fine Mexican dining.
Doña Tola
3751 North Southport Avenue
Traditional fine Mexican dining.
When the crafty suds are calling... Good food too.
42 locals recommend
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N Southport Ave
42 locals recommend
When the crafty suds are calling... Good food too.
A good spot for the before or after the game - just good pub food.
64 locals recommend
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield Ave
64 locals recommend
A good spot for the before or after the game - just good pub food.
A little bit out of the way - but great meals ready to eat.
6 locals recommend
Dom's Kitchen & Market
2730 N Halsted St
6 locals recommend
A little bit out of the way - but great meals ready to eat.
Incredible Ice Cream - there is also another Jeni's which is part of the Wrigley Field campus just north of Gallager Way
131 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee Ave
131 locals recommend
Incredible Ice Cream - there is also another Jeni's which is part of the Wrigley Field campus just north of Gallager Way
Good pub food and booze - just up the block.
16 locals recommend
The Butchers Tap
3553 N Southport Ave
16 locals recommend
Good pub food and booze - just up the block.

Shopping

Clothing Fix
13 locals recommend
Free People
1464 N Milwaukee Ave
13 locals recommend
Clothing Fix
When you forget to pack your yoga clothes - they're just up the block.
37 locals recommend
lululemon
3556 N Southport Ave
37 locals recommend
When you forget to pack your yoga clothes - they're just up the block.
When you forget to pack your yoga clothes and your fed up with Lululemon
6 locals recommend
Athleta
3415 N Southport Ave
6 locals recommend
When you forget to pack your yoga clothes and your fed up with Lululemon
More clothes shopping
15 locals recommend
J.Crew
929 W North Ave
15 locals recommend
More clothes shopping
Yep, we have one of these too
20 locals recommend
Gap
3416 N Southport Ave
20 locals recommend
Yep, we have one of these too
Because it's one of the fine destination boutiques on Southport
6 locals recommend
Krista K Boutique
3458 N Southport Ave
6 locals recommend
Because it's one of the fine destination boutiques on Southport
Because it's Anthropologie and it was one of the first National chain stores to invade our beautiful local boutique lined shopping districts.
32 locals recommend
Anthropologie
3532 N Southport Ave
32 locals recommend
Because it's Anthropologie and it was one of the first National chain stores to invade our beautiful local boutique lined shopping districts.
Amazon Bookstore - brick and mortar. If you need a new Kindle or the latest bestseller on Amazon and tomorrow isn't soon enough.
Amazon Books
3443 N Southport Ave
Amazon Bookstore - brick and mortar. If you need a new Kindle or the latest bestseller on Amazon and tomorrow isn't soon enough.

Everything Else

Hey Cubs Fans - we're only a short stroll to the friendly confines and perhaps a close stumble home.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
Hey Cubs Fans - we're only a short stroll to the friendly confines and perhaps a close stumble home.

Arts & Culture

If baseball isn't what you want - we have great theater in the neighborhood.
31 locals recommend
Stage 773
1225 W Belmont Ave
31 locals recommend
If baseball isn't what you want - we have great theater in the neighborhood.

Entertainment & Activities

This is a classic for foreign, indie and arts films. Plus they run the Rocky Horror at Midnight on select Saturdays. They also have Sing Along...
152 locals recommend
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave
152 locals recommend
This is a classic for foreign, indie and arts films. Plus they run the Rocky Horror at Midnight on select Saturdays. They also have Sing Along...
Great local concert venue - but if you're going, you probably already have tickets.
Metro / Smart Bar
3730 North Clark Street
Great local concert venue - but if you're going, you probably already have tickets.
Nothing more needs to be said!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
Nothing more needs to be said!

Drinks & Nightlife

More good BBQ and more good beers on tap
64 locals recommend
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield Ave
64 locals recommend
More good BBQ and more good beers on tap
A Wrigleyville staple from Billy Dec
12 locals recommend
Rockit Burger Bar
12 locals recommend
A Wrigleyville staple from Billy Dec
Burgers
36 locals recommend
Dib Sushi Bar and Thai Cuisine
1025 West Lawrence Avenue
36 locals recommend
Burgers

Essentials

Well, it's convenient.
26 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3630 N Southport Ave
26 locals recommend
Well, it's convenient.
Because if you need some high intensity spinning to get yourself prepped for all the fun or to get all the fun out of your system so you can go get some more fun...
SoulCycle
3423 N Southport Ave
Because if you need some high intensity spinning to get yourself prepped for all the fun or to get all the fun out of your system so you can go get some more fun...
The homemade alforejes and empanadas are divine, and you'll find all sorts of little things in here you never knew you wanted or needed. Excellent meat. Aji amarillo (if you know - you know)
El Mercado - Market - Butcher - Empanadas
3767 N Southport Ave
The homemade alforejes and empanadas are divine, and you'll find all sorts of little things in here you never knew you wanted or needed. Excellent meat. Aji amarillo (if you know - you know)
Well, it's Whole Foods and it's convenient and expensive as all hell. They brew beer on-site.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
Well, it's Whole Foods and it's convenient and expensive as all hell. They brew beer on-site.
Ok - yes, it's a grocery store - but, it also a complete dining emporium. Amazing Sushi Bar, Guacamole Bar, Pasta Bar, BBQ Bar, Bar Bar - hot foods and hot soups a complete homemade candy store. Then you can go upstairs and get your groceries. Amazing cheese shop, fish and butcher counter. HIGHLY RECOMMEND - a bit of a walk from you Sojourn HQ.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
Ok - yes, it's a grocery store - but, it also a complete dining emporium. Amazing Sushi Bar, Guacamole Bar, Pasta Bar, BBQ Bar, Bar Bar - hot foods and hot soups a complete homemade candy store. Then you can go upstairs and get your groceries. Amazing cheese shop, fish and butcher counter. HIGHLY RECOMMEND - a bit of a walk from you Sojourn HQ.
Another spot for when your throat is a bit parched...
10 locals recommend
Galleria Liqueurs
3409 N Southport Ave
10 locals recommend
Another spot for when your throat is a bit parched...
When you want to pay a lot for high-end organic convenience.
30 locals recommend
Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division St
30 locals recommend
When you want to pay a lot for high-end organic convenience.