Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveBest breakfast!
Lots of fun, great outdoor patio and a close walk.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveLots of fun, great outdoor patio and a close walk.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdGreat brunch spot right on the square!
Big breakfasts and bloody marys, also right on the square!
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Dunlays On the Square
3137 West Logan BoulevardBig breakfasts and bloody marys, also right on the square!
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveGreat for all meals and grabbing cocktails!
You have not had donuts until you have tried Stans!!
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveYou have not had donuts until you have tried Stans!!
RAMEN!! BYOB Ramen and Sushi joint. This place is my favorite restaurant in town.
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Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveRAMEN!! BYOB Ramen and Sushi joint. This place is my favorite restaurant in town.
Fun taco joint! Always crowded. Good food and drinks in the heart of Wicker Park.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveFun taco joint! Always crowded. Good food and drinks in the heart of Wicker Park.
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueThe locals secret to the best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza!
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StIconic Chicago deep dish pizza joint! Delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails with amazing vintage furniture. They give away home-baked cookies at midnight!
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveGreat cocktails with amazing vintage furniture. They give away home-baked cookies at midnight!
The Heavy Feather
2357 N Milwaukee AveFun, swanky-70's style cocktail lounge.
This place is a hidden gem! Underground cocktail and cheese plate joint!
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveThis place is a hidden gem! Underground cocktail and cheese plate joint!
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveBest Old Fashioned around.
This place is awesome! You can grab a glass of wine and sit on the river watching the boats pass by. $6-12 for a glass of wine.
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City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
11 W. Riverwalk SouthThis place is awesome! You can grab a glass of wine and sit on the river watching the boats pass by. $6-12 for a glass of wine.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveRooftop in the Loop! Pricey end but very cool!
Hawaiian Themed cocktails on Hubbard St. in River North.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StHawaiian Themed cocktails on Hubbard St. in River North.
Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee AveLogan Square brewery!
Well known brewery in Chicago - several locations.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveWell known brewery in Chicago - several locations.
Giant brewery! It's set up like a trippy adult playground. They have glow-in-the-dark art on the walls, samples of beer, space to drink the beer with the equipment around you and offer tours.
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Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StGiant brewery! It's set up like a trippy adult playground. They have glow-in-the-dark art on the walls, samples of beer, space to drink the beer with the equipment around you and offer tours.
Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveTap-room brewery
Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveActual Tap-Room space.
Sightseeing
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StVery cool outdoor amphitheater! A couple minutes walk from the Bean.
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph StVery cool outdoor amphitheater! A couple minutes walk from the Bean.
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrIconic fountain in the Chicago Loop.
This tower has the famous Skydeck. Entrance costs a fee, maybe $20?
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Willis Tower Skydeck
This tower has the famous Skydeck. Entrance costs a fee, maybe $20?
Essentials
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee AveFood coop about 10 minutes walk
5 minute walk from my place. Small grocery/ liquor store that has just about everything you need.
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Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey Ave5 minute walk from my place. Small grocery/ liquor store that has just about everything you need.
Vas Foremost Liquors
2300 N Milwaukee AveBest liquor store around! They have everything.
Shopping
Great for fresh produce, meats & cheese, homemade crafts & food. On Sunday's only.
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Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardGreat for fresh produce, meats & cheese, homemade crafts & food. On Sunday's only.
Michigan Ave., also know as the Magnificent Mile for all of its shopping, restaurants and sightseeing.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Michigan Ave., also know as the Magnificent Mile for all of its shopping, restaurants and sightseeing.
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveGreat neighborhood for shopping, drinking & dining.
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrIn the Loop. Great for seeing art such as the Bean and the top tourist attractions.
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Grant Park
337 E Randolph StIn the Loop. Great for seeing art such as the Bean and the top tourist attractions.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StIconic park in the Chicago Loop
Biggest party beach. This beach has restaurants, volleyball, SUP rentals, etc.
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North Avenue Beach
Biggest party beach. This beach has restaurants, volleyball, SUP rentals, etc.
This is a quitter, less crowded beach. Big dog beach beside it.
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Montrose Beach
This is a quitter, less crowded beach. Big dog beach beside it.
Entertainment & Activities
You can catch a boat architecture tour at the River Walk in the Loop. This tour is about $35-45 and it's so much fun! They also teach a ton of very interesting facts!
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First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrYou can catch a boat architecture tour at the River Walk in the Loop. This tour is about $35-45 and it's so much fun! They also teach a ton of very interesting facts!
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St Free zoo!
This is a great place to stop over for sightseeing, shopping, dining, etc.
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Chinatown
This is a great place to stop over for sightseeing, shopping, dining, etc.
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StFree Burlesque on Thursday nights! Super fun.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCubs Games!