Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great dimsum. Good chinese food at price that will not break the bank. Place is huge so the wait is usually minimal.
34 locals recommend
MingHin Cuisine
2168 S Archer AveGreat dimsum. Good chinese food at price that will not break the bank. Place is huge so the wait is usually minimal.
Best fruit smoothies in town. My personal favorite is the mango or avocado. And if you are feeling adventurous, perhaps the durian smoothie? :D
52 locals recommend
Joy Yee
2139 S China PlBest fruit smoothies in town. My personal favorite is the mango or avocado. And if you are feeling adventurous, perhaps the durian smoothie? :D
Best Thai food in Chicago in my opinion. Authentic and does not bust your wallet.
41 locals recommend
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StBest Thai food in Chicago in my opinion. Authentic and does not bust your wallet.
My local coffee joint. Quaint and something different from Starbucks.
81 locals recommend
Bridgeport Coffeehouse
3101 S Morgan StMy local coffee joint. Quaint and something different from Starbucks.
Technically take out only but you can consume the food purchased at Kimski at Maria's which is attached to Kimski.
16 locals recommend
Kimski
954-960 W 31st StTechnically take out only but you can consume the food purchased at Kimski at Maria's which is attached to Kimski.
Great Hotpot location. BYOB. Long wait. Reservations only available for party of 8.
9 locals recommend
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Chicago 快乐小羊
2342 South Wentworth AvenueGreat Hotpot location. BYOB. Long wait. Reservations only available for party of 8.
Huge brewing company. There are tours that you can see the brewing machines and process.
125 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StHuge brewing company. There are tours that you can see the brewing machines and process.
Hard to get reservations but totally worth it. Great food. Definitely try the green beans.
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StHard to get reservations but totally worth it. Great food. Definitely try the green beans.
Drinks & Nightlife
The jewel of Bridgeport. Great patio space and I love the seasonal cocktails. Best part? It's walking distance from the apartment.
112 locals recommend
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StThe jewel of Bridgeport. Great patio space and I love the seasonal cocktails. Best part? It's walking distance from the apartment.
Two years running with a 1 Michelin star. One of the jewels of the Pilsen area.
156 locals recommend
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StTwo years running with a 1 Michelin star. One of the jewels of the Pilsen area.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave Local chain of grocery store. Love the freshly squeezed fruit juices!
Shopping
Dollar Tree
1514 W 33rd StWhen you forget something on your travels.
Arts & Culture
Free open studios on the 3rd Fridays of the month from 7 - 10 pm. FREE parking in the North Lot. Complimentary wine and refreshments served. Upon arrival please enter using the NORTH ENTRANCE.
44 locals recommend
The Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W 35th StFree open studios on the 3rd Fridays of the month from 7 - 10 pm. FREE parking in the North Lot. Complimentary wine and refreshments served. Upon arrival please enter using the NORTH ENTRANCE.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th StAnother awesome local art gallery
Sightseeing
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThe famous Bean
Getting Around
Orange line goes straight to midway airport as well as the Chicago Loop
7 locals recommend
Ashland Orange Line Station
Orange line goes straight to midway airport as well as the Chicago Loop