Guidebook for Chicago
What to do and where to go in the area!
From food to nightlife to grocery shopping and more!
Currency Exchange Cafe
305 E Garfield BlvdIt's close and delicious
Ms. Biscuit
5431 S Wabash AveDown home and walking distance! Seats can go fast on the weekend!
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StNot a bad item on the menu
Peach's Restaurant
4652 S King DrLocal fav, and they have duck bacon!!!
You don't have to go to Los Angeles for great chicken and waffles!
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Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King DrYou don't have to go to Los Angeles for great chicken and waffles!
B'Gabs - Vegan Scratch Kitchen
1450 E 57th StRaw vegan goodies
Ain't She Sweet Cafe
526 E 43rd StFantastic sandwiches
Two Fish
641 E 47th StLocal crab shack to die for!
Great change of pace. The Yassa sauce is my favorite. Very authentic
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Yassa African Restaurant
3511 S King DrGreat change of pace. The Yassa sauce is my favorite. Very authentic
Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtJamaican Jerk restaurant in Hyde Park
LiteHouse Whole Food Grill
1368 E 55th StDelicious light meals, great for vegans too.
Mikkey's Retro Grill
8711 E 55th StThey claim to have the best burger in town. I'm not sure, but it is tasty!
Gorée Cuisine
1126 E 47th StGreat change of pace.
The area is lucky to have this new restaurant from famous chef, Erick Williams. Great for a date or meeting!
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Virtue Restaurant
1462 E 53rd StThe area is lucky to have this new restaurant from famous chef, Erick Williams. Great for a date or meeting!
Friistyle Chicago
5059 S Prairie AveI hear the food is incredible!
I am an ice cream connoisseur. This is the best I've ever had. No hyperbole!
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Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream, Inc.
46 E 47th StI am an ice cream connoisseur. This is the best I've ever had. No hyperbole!
Sip & Savor Rosenwald
78 E 47th StGreat local coffee house with multiple locations!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Renaissance Bronzville
4641 S King DrLocal, close, and authentically south Chicago
Small live music venue with a wide variety of acts. You never know who'll be playing, so check their calendar.
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The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WSmall live music venue with a wide variety of acts. You never know who'll be playing, so check their calendar.
Bowling alley with great pub food located on University of Chicago's campus
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Seven Ten Lanes Hyde Park
1055 E 55th StBowling alley with great pub food located on University of Chicago's campus
Bar Louie
5500 S Shore DrEssentials
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveLocal Whole foods
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveLocal grocery shopping
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveClose grocer
Mettle Fitness, LLC
5000 S Indiana AveCross fit gym within walking distance
Walgreens
1554 E 55th StNewest grocery story to the area. Probably the oldest large grocer in the Chicagoland area.
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Jewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash AveNewest grocery story to the area. Probably the oldest large grocer in the Chicagoland area.
Entertainment & Activities
XS Tennis and Education Foundation
5336 S State StHome of US Open winner, Sloane Stevens coach, Taylor Townsend
Harper Theater
5238 S Harper AveMovie Theater offering discounts during most afternoons
MetroSquash
6100 S Cottage Grove AveSquash and racquetball facility
Sightseeing
5046 S Greenwood Ave
5046 South Greenwood AvenueChicago home of Michelle and Barack Obama
4512 S King Dr
4512 South King DriveMarx Brother's home
421 E 44th St
421 East 44th StreetLouis "Satchmo" Armstrong's home
Frederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn Ave227 E 48th St
Space where the building that the TV show "227" was based on was located.
4023 S Vincennes Ave
4023 South Vincennes AvenueChildhood home of Nat King Cole
3743 S Indiana Ave
3743 South Indiana AvenueLast Chicago residence of Richard Wright, author of, Native Son.
445 E 42nd St
445 East 42nd StreetResidence of Daniel Hale Williams, first physician to perform open heart surgery.
3624 S King Dr
3624 South King DriveHome of Ida B. Wells
4339 S Lake Park Ave
4339 South Lake Park AvenueHome and home studio of famous Blues Musician, Muddy Waters.
Arts & Culture
Músaem Stair na nAmeiriceánach Afracach DuSable
740 E 56th PlGreat History museum
Museum of Science & Industry station
South Side Community Art Center
3831 S Michigan AveLittle Black Pearl Workshop
1060 E 47th StGallery Guichard
436 E 47th StFamous Bronzeville art gallery
Frontline Distribution International
5206 S Harper AveBookstore and a little more! Ho-tep!
Parks & Nature
Always good for watching a great cricket game, soccer game, softball or baseball game, archery, or jog.
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Washington Park
Always good for watching a great cricket game, soccer game, softball or baseball game, archery, or jog.
Chicago's lakefront beach. Go for a swim, tan, or just a day at the beach.
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Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrChicago's lakefront beach. Go for a swim, tan, or just a day at the beach.