Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
There is a Target not even 3 minutes away from the condo! They have a full grocery store, and two full levels of merchandise. They even have a cool escalator for your shopping cart!
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Target
4466 N BroadwayThere is a Target not even 3 minutes away from the condo! They have a full grocery store, and two full levels of merchandise. They even have a cool escalator for your shopping cart!
Essentials
Great for picking up groceries, they also have a full liquor/wine store as well as fresh flowers and a convenience aisle.
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Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGreat for picking up groceries, they also have a full liquor/wine store as well as fresh flowers and a convenience aisle.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and great drinks for a reasonable price! They have a low-lit ambiance, and the place is never too packed.
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The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena AveGreat food and great drinks for a reasonable price! They have a low-lit ambiance, and the place is never too packed.
Hop on the 36 Bus (or Red Line at Wilson; get off at Lawrence) for this hoppin' swanky bar that is a local favorite! Large beer list with local Chicago Brewery. 15-20 minute walk; I say take the bus!
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Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
4840 N BroadwayHop on the 36 Bus (or Red Line at Wilson; get off at Lawrence) for this hoppin' swanky bar that is a local favorite! Large beer list with local Chicago Brewery. 15-20 minute walk; I say take the bus!
The best bar in Wrigleyville! If you want to stay up drinking red bull vodka til 3am, this is where to do it. Their second level has a HUGE dance floor! But just an FYI the drinks are kinda pricey.
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John Barleycorn
3524 N Clark StThe best bar in Wrigleyville! If you want to stay up drinking red bull vodka til 3am, this is where to do it. Their second level has a HUGE dance floor! But just an FYI the drinks are kinda pricey.
A Boystown favorite! This LGBT bar has 7 bars, two levels and even multiple outdoor drinking areas including a rooftop bar. The drinks are always strong and the service is always great!
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Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted StA Boystown favorite! This LGBT bar has 7 bars, two levels and even multiple outdoor drinking areas including a rooftop bar. The drinks are always strong and the service is always great!
Local dive bar that has cheap drinks and nightly events. Sometimes karaoke, sometimes comedy, this place is a 3 minute walk from the condo and is a local Uptown favorite for a quick cheap drink.
The Spot
4437 North BroadwayLocal dive bar that has cheap drinks and nightly events. Sometimes karaoke, sometimes comedy, this place is a 3 minute walk from the condo and is a local Uptown favorite for a quick cheap drink.
Skip the skydeck and pour yourself a drink! This bar has the BEST views of the city, as well as phenomenal food. The skydeck is $15 to get in; this is free, though drinks are about $15.
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveSkip the skydeck and pour yourself a drink! This bar has the BEST views of the city, as well as phenomenal food. The skydeck is $15 to get in; this is free, though drinks are about $15.
This place is straight up tacky, but everyone seems to love it. REALLY cheap drinks, and there is either dancing or karaoke most nights. Good spot to hang out, relax at a table or to begin the night.
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Holiday Club
4000 N Sheridan RdThis place is straight up tacky, but everyone seems to love it. REALLY cheap drinks, and there is either dancing or karaoke most nights. Good spot to hang out, relax at a table or to begin the night.
If you're looking to get TANKED for brunch...come here. $20 unlimited mimosa brunch includes an entree and goes til 3:00pm. The staff will keep your glass full, and might even do shots with you.
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F. O'Mahony's
3701 North BroadwayIf you're looking to get TANKED for brunch...come here. $20 unlimited mimosa brunch includes an entree and goes til 3:00pm. The staff will keep your glass full, and might even do shots with you.
Food Scene
This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city! The staff is extremely friendly and the coffee is fantastic. The ambiance is very much what you would expect from a local coffee shop!
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Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveThis is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city! The staff is extremely friendly and the coffee is fantastic. The ambiance is very much what you would expect from a local coffee shop!
Hands down the BEST brunch in Uptown. The bloody mary's are served in goblets and there's even complimentary coffee! But you'll need it, there is always a wait. The place is packed but it is worth it!
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Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdHands down the BEST brunch in Uptown. The bloody mary's are served in goblets and there's even complimentary coffee! But you'll need it, there is always a wait. The place is packed but it is worth it!
Delicious local restaurant open for both lunch and dinner. The concept is to teach disadvantaged people work skills; everyone there is in a 12-week rotation before they find them a new permanent job!
Inspiration Kitchens
4715 North Sheridan RoadDelicious local restaurant open for both lunch and dinner. The concept is to teach disadvantaged people work skills; everyone there is in a 12-week rotation before they find them a new permanent job!
Rich and hearty Italian food, you just cannot go wrong here! They have pizza, pastas, salads and even deliver...they'll even deliver the wine!
Fornello Trattoria
1011 Irving Park RoadRich and hearty Italian food, you just cannot go wrong here! They have pizza, pastas, salads and even deliver...they'll even deliver the wine!
Hoop on the 36 Bus and you'll be at this Lakeview Thai Restaurant in 15 minutes. Or give them a call and order delivery! Even better, if you order online they give a 15% discount. AMAZING Thai food!
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Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayHoop on the 36 Bus and you'll be at this Lakeview Thai Restaurant in 15 minutes. Or give them a call and order delivery! Even better, if you order online they give a 15% discount. AMAZING Thai food!
Only about a 10 minute walk from the condo! While I would personally recommend Dollop on North Clarendon, if you're craving Starbucks there is one close by. Also, there is one in the Target too!
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Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdOnly about a 10 minute walk from the condo! While I would personally recommend Dollop on North Clarendon, if you're craving Starbucks there is one close by. Also, there is one in the Target too!
Looking for a fine dining experience but don't want to travel far? This is one of the best restaurants in Uptown, if not all of Chicago. Amazing wine list and absolutely incredible American cuisine.
Magnolia Cafe
1224 W Wilson AveLooking for a fine dining experience but don't want to travel far? This is one of the best restaurants in Uptown, if not all of Chicago. Amazing wine list and absolutely incredible American cuisine.
This is a bit of a hike, but if you want the best tacos in Chicago look no further. Serious flavor for seriously great prices (tacos are just $2-$3), they have a full tequila bar. It's worth the trek!
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Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StThis is a bit of a hike, but if you want the best tacos in Chicago look no further. Serious flavor for seriously great prices (tacos are just $2-$3), they have a full tequila bar. It's worth the trek!
Sample from 14 daily soups, as if it were a yogurt shop! They change soups seasonally, but expect standards like Lobster Bisque, Potato and Leak and Tomato. And OF COURSE they have grilled cheese too!
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Soupbox
2943 N BroadwaySample from 14 daily soups, as if it were a yogurt shop! They change soups seasonally, but expect standards like Lobster Bisque, Potato and Leak and Tomato. And OF COURSE they have grilled cheese too!
This is a lovely bakery serving gourmet coffee, artisan cheese and fresh-baked bread. They have a small lunch menu with soups, flatbreads and sandwiches, but it's best to come for the bread or coffee!
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Baker & Nosh
1303 W Wilson AveThis is a lovely bakery serving gourmet coffee, artisan cheese and fresh-baked bread. They have a small lunch menu with soups, flatbreads and sandwiches, but it's best to come for the bread or coffee!
Great local Thai food that delivers and it comes quick since it's just down the street! I recommend more for delivery than dine-in. Very affordable and rich, delicious flavors and a HUGE menu!
Thai Uptown
4621 North BroadwayGreat local Thai food that delivers and it comes quick since it's just down the street! I recommend more for delivery than dine-in. Very affordable and rich, delicious flavors and a HUGE menu!
GREAT sushi and they have a lot of specials!! Late night sushi is half off (generally; call to confirm), they have daily specials and to top it all off it's BYOB with no fee! Only 10-15 minute walk.
OH fusion
2965 North Lincoln AvenueGREAT sushi and they have a lot of specials!! Late night sushi is half off (generally; call to confirm), they have daily specials and to top it all off it's BYOB with no fee! Only 10-15 minute walk.
Everything Else
Chase Bank
2228 S Western AveChase Bank is only about 5 minutes from the condo!
Great beach for families! There is a lot of open space and plenty of grills/picnic tables. If you are looking to hang out in the green space/picnic I would highly recommend it.
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Montrose Beach
Great beach for families! There is a lot of open space and plenty of grills/picnic tables. If you are looking to hang out in the green space/picnic I would highly recommend it.
Incredibly peaceful and very-LGBT friendly beach. Hop on the 151 bus from the condo and you will be there in minutes! In my opinion the best beach to lay down and soak in the sun.
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Edgewater Beach
Incredibly peaceful and very-LGBT friendly beach. Hop on the 151 bus from the condo and you will be there in minutes! In my opinion the best beach to lay down and soak in the sun.
Wilson Red Line. Personally I recommend walking to Sheridan Red Line. It's an extra 5 minutes, but there are a few characters at the Wilson stop. If going south, Sheridan; if going north, use Wilson!
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Wilson station
4620 N BroadwayWilson Red Line. Personally I recommend walking to Sheridan Red Line. It's an extra 5 minutes, but there are a few characters at the Wilson stop. If going south, Sheridan; if going north, use Wilson!
It's about a 10 minutes walk from the condo; you could save a few minutes by hopping on the 151 bus at Sunnyside/Sheridan too. But the walk down historic Sheridan is beautiful!
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Sheridan station
3940 N Sheridan RdIt's about a 10 minutes walk from the condo; you could save a few minutes by hopping on the 151 bus at Sunnyside/Sheridan too. But the walk down historic Sheridan is beautiful!
Bryn Mawr is one of my favorite streets in Chicago! Originally where Lake Shore Drive used to end, this was where Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra hung out in their day. Lots of great restaurants!
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Bryn Mawr station
7221 South 10th StreetBryn Mawr is one of my favorite streets in Chicago! Originally where Lake Shore Drive used to end, this was where Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra hung out in their day. Lots of great restaurants!
Need to get a quick trim or a highlight before hitting the big city? In business for over 3 years now, my personal friend Corey is the owner and will give you great service at affordable rates!
Zero 3 Salon
Need to get a quick trim or a highlight before hitting the big city? In business for over 3 years now, my personal friend Corey is the owner and will give you great service at affordable rates!
My favorite movie theatre in Chicago! From the condo you can hop on the redline or take one of the express Lake Shore Buses (145, 146, 148). Only 20-30 minutes from the condo, they have 30 screens!
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AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StMy favorite movie theatre in Chicago! From the condo you can hop on the redline or take one of the express Lake Shore Buses (145, 146, 148). Only 20-30 minutes from the condo, they have 30 screens!
For fantastic comedy, look no further, this has the best comedy in Chicago! They always have new up-and-coming acts for only $10/ticket. A cocktail waitress will keep your drink full too so watch out!
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior StFor fantastic comedy, look no further, this has the best comedy in Chicago! They always have new up-and-coming acts for only $10/ticket. A cocktail waitress will keep your drink full too so watch out!
Great shopping and great restaurants! Try Uncle Julio's for strong margaritas and great Mexican fair; also check out CB2, a sister-store to Crate and Barrel. And don't miss out on The Apple Store!
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North/Clybourn station
Great shopping and great restaurants! Try Uncle Julio's for strong margaritas and great Mexican fair; also check out CB2, a sister-store to Crate and Barrel. And don't miss out on The Apple Store!
Only about a 5 minute walk from the condo, you can access this 20 mile trail right from Montrose Avenue! Go north to see the high-rise buildings of Edgewater; go east to check out the Montrose Harbor!
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailOnly about a 5 minute walk from the condo, you can access this 20 mile trail right from Montrose Avenue! Go north to see the high-rise buildings of Edgewater; go east to check out the Montrose Harbor!
Navy Pier is awesome for two reasons: 1, open containers are allowed, and 2, it's where the dinner cruise ships take off. For great views of the city (and sometimes fireworks!), check out a cruise!
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is awesome for two reasons: 1, open containers are allowed, and 2, it's where the dinner cruise ships take off. For great views of the city (and sometimes fireworks!), check out a cruise!
Sightseeing
What's a visit to Chicago without seeing iconic Wrigley Field? Only a 15 minute walk from the condo, you also could hop on the 151 bus and take it to Irving, then walk south about 5 minutes.
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StWhat's a visit to Chicago without seeing iconic Wrigley Field? Only a 15 minute walk from the condo, you also could hop on the 151 bus and take it to Irving, then walk south about 5 minutes.