Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Pingpong
3322 N BroadwayGreat Asian food and cocktails
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayInexpensive, good Thai food. BYOB
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayA local pub
Wakamono
3313 N BroadwayGreat Asian food with excellent Happy Hour from 4-7pm on weekdays
El Mariachi Restaurant
3420 N BroadwayThe local Mexican restaurant
Bar Pastoral
2947 N BroadwayCheese Shop/Restaurant/Wine bar
My favourite brunch place in the area with great cocktails and food from 10am
19 locals recommend
Mortar and Pestle
3108 N BroadwayMy favourite brunch place in the area with great cocktails and food from 10am
Esencia Urban Kitchen
3351 N BroadwayQuaint breakfast restaurant with patio seating
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield RoadChicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StPopular vegetarian diner; be sure to get a milk shake!
Blaze Pizza
953 W Belmont AveBuild your own wood-fired pizza.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlUbiquitous coffee shop
Cafe L’Appetito
1258 N BroadwayNice local coffee shop with free wifi
Most Chicagoans say this is the best coffee in town. Free wifi. Mac product, hipster, bearded crowd
95 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayMost Chicagoans say this is the best coffee in town. Free wifi. Mac product, hipster, bearded crowd
Drinks & Nightlife
Duke Of Perth
2913 N Clark StGreat bar that specialises in scotch flights
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StPremiere LGBTQIA bar in Chicago
ROCKS lakeview
3463 N BroadwaySports Bar with good bar food
The Closet
3325 N BroadwayCash-Only LGBTQIA Dive Bar
Beautiful Rooftop Bar in Lincoln Park overseeing the Lake and Downtown.
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StBeautiful Rooftop Bar in Lincoln Park overseeing the Lake and Downtown.
Progress Bar Chicago
3359 North Halsted StreetLGBTQIA Dance Club
Wood
3335 N Halsted StSmall plates with some of the best bartenders and cocktails in Boystown.
THE Gameday Bar; Packed with Cubs fans before, during, and after the game.
39 locals recommend
Murphy's Bleachers
3655 N Sheffield AveTHE Gameday Bar; Packed with Cubs fans before, during, and after the game.
Stretch Bar & Grill
3485 N Clark StCubs Bar; a little less rambunctious during the games
Sluggers
3540 N Clark StBest view of Chicago. Take the elevator to the top level of this building, buy a cocktail and watch the sunset
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveBest view of Chicago. Take the elevator to the top level of this building, buy a cocktail and watch the sunset
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveBest grocery shop nearby
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayTreasure Island Foods
Speciality grocery store
XSport Fitness
2310 W Logan BlvdLakeview Athletic Club
3212 N BroadwayEntertainment & Activities
Great for independent films. Also has a great bar
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StGreat for independent films. Also has a great bar
Waveland Park Tennis Courts
3650 N Recreation Dr20 well-kept tennis courts
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrHome of Da Bears
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome of the 2016 World Champion Chicago Cubs
Chicago Fire Rec Soccer
3626 N Talman AveChicago's Major League Soccer team
Parks & Nature
Fantastic for a walk. The bike path takes you as far north as Hollywood Beach and south to downtown and then to Hyde Park
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailFantastic for a walk. The bike path takes you as far north as Hollywood Beach and south to downtown and then to Hyde Park
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueChicago's version of NYC's Highline. Bike/walk and running track
Sightseeing
The best way to introduce yourself to Chicago. Boat tour takes about 90mins and the docent onboard will tell you all about the history and architecture of Chicago
55 locals recommend
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrThe best way to introduce yourself to Chicago. Boat tour takes about 90mins and the docent onboard will tell you all about the history and architecture of Chicago
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St The first place to begin sight seeing in Chicago
Frederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn AveFamous Frank Lloyd Wright house in Hyde Park
Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio in Oak Park. Take a tour around the neighbourhood and see all the homes he designed
184 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveFrank Lloyd Wright's home and studio in Oak Park. Take a tour around the neighbourhood and see all the homes he designed
Great aquarium near Soldier Field. Arrive an hour before closing for free admission
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrGreat aquarium near Soldier Field. Arrive an hour before closing for free admission
Every tourist loves going to Navy Pier. I dunno, it seems pretty tacky and uninteresting to me!
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveEvery tourist loves going to Navy Pier. I dunno, it seems pretty tacky and uninteresting to me!
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveMuseum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveLyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker DrChicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveBest orchestra in town
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StFamous mainstream repertory theatre company
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrMost famous museum in Chicago
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn StSome of the best theatre in town is found at the Goodman Theatre
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E Grand AveMy favourite theatre company in the city