Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveTarget
4466 N BroadwayThe Target on Peterson is a little nicer depending on what you need. If you’re just looking for basics (i.e. forgot your toothpaste, this one is closer to us.
394 molta ag muintir na háite
Target
4466 N Broadway The Target on Peterson is a little nicer depending on what you need. If you’re just looking for basics (i.e. forgot your toothpaste, this one is closer to us.
Food Scene
Amazing bahn mi sandwiches! I usually get the avocado/ vegetarian, but I’m sure the others are just as good.
9 molta ag muintir na háite
Banh Mi & Co
3227 N BroadwayAmazing bahn mi sandwiches! I usually get the avocado/ vegetarian, but I’m sure the others are just as good.
If you are a foodie, this is definitely the place for you.
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Band of Bohemia
4710 N Ravenswood Ave If you are a foodie, this is definitely the place for you.
Heritage Outpost
1325 W Wilson AveOne of my favorite brunch places in the city. Wonderful selection of both savory and sweet!
91 molta ag muintir na háite
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StOne of my favorite brunch places in the city. Wonderful selection of both savory and sweet!
Seriously some of the best cupcakes and sweets imaginable.
45 molta ag muintir na háite
Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster Ave Seriously some of the best cupcakes and sweets imaginable.
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St Bar restaurant with excellent food.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveGreat food and beer selection. One of my favorite places to go when I’m downtown.
49 molta ag muintir na háite
The Gage
24 S Michigan Ave Great food and beer selection. One of my favorite places to go when I’m downtown.
A place my family likes to go to for birthday, etc., brunches/dinners. The food is incredible and the staff/sommeliers are knowledgeable and friendly.
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Cherry Circle Room
12 S Michigan Ave A place my family likes to go to for birthday, etc., brunches/dinners. The food is incredible and the staff/sommeliers are knowledgeable and friendly.
Getting Around
Lawrence Red Line Station
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best beer bars in the city if you’re a beer connoisseur. I used to live in this neighborhood and the staff is always friendly and usually willing to give you a sample if you’re uncertain about your selection.
119 molta ag muintir na háite
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave One of the best beer bars in the city if you’re a beer connoisseur. I used to live in this neighborhood and the staff is always friendly and usually willing to give you a sample if you’re uncertain about your selection.
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveOne of the best intimate music venues in the city.
Good pub fare and decent drink selection. Monday night $5 burger special.
58 molta ag muintir na háite
Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayGood pub fare and decent drink selection. Monday night $5 burger special.
If you’re a blues fan, highly recommend Kingston Mines. Will be a cover, usually $10-20 I believe.
458 molta ag muintir na háite
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StIf you’re a blues fan, highly recommend Kingston Mines. Will be a cover, usually $10-20 I believe.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveArts & Culture
Ionad Ealaíne Chicago
111 S Michigan AveMúsaem na hEolaíochta agus na Tionsclaíochta
5700 S Lake Shore DrMúsaem Ealaíne Comhaimseartha Chicago
220 E Chicago AveParks & Nature
Might be a little less crowded/more residents than tourists because this is the only beach in the area that doesn't have a parking lot nearby.
96 molta ag muintir na háite
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr Might be a little less crowded/more residents than tourists because this is the only beach in the area that doesn't have a parking lot nearby.
Good for volleyball or just laying out. Walkable from our building.
101 molta ag muintir na háite
Foster Beach
Good for volleyball or just laying out. Walkable from our building.
Love the view of the city and skyline from here. Driving distance from our apartment. If you have bikes and don’t mind the ride, you can take the lakefront paths to get there.
338 molta ag muintir na háite
North Avenue Beach
Love the view of the city and skyline from here. Driving distance from our apartment. If you have bikes and don’t mind the ride, you can take the lakefront paths to get there.
Montrose Beach
Sightseeing
Stunning views while enjoying a cocktail or two.
525 molta ag muintir na háite
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveStunning views while enjoying a cocktail or two.