Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveAmazing food, burgers, and desserts!
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen AveProbably the best breakfast/brunch place in Chicago!
Angel's Restaurant .
230 S Ashland AveGreat place for an authentic Mexican breakfast or dinner!
Little hole in the wall of sorts coffee shop. Super hipster. Super great!
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The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveLittle hole in the wall of sorts coffee shop. Super hipster. Super great!
Mexique
1529 West Chicago AvenueMexican-french food. Amazing!
Nellcôte
833 W Randolph StFrench / Italian tapas-like. Extremely good!
Very popular New American style restaurant in Chicago. Make sure to book reservations weeks in advance if you want to eat here!
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StVery popular New American style restaurant in Chicago. Make sure to book reservations weeks in advance if you want to eat here!
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark StreetInteresting Italian place.
One of my fav Italian restaurants in Chicago! Expensive, and you need to book ahead!
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Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N Clark StOne of my fav Italian restaurants in Chicago! Expensive, and you need to book ahead!
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveA great local place for breakfast or brunch!
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveFor Indian food fans - this is a must stop!
If you have about 600+ dollars to drop on dinner for two, do not miss this 4th top restaurant in the world! Note: requires WELL in advance reservations!
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted StIf you have about 600+ dollars to drop on dinner for two, do not miss this 4th top restaurant in the world! Note: requires WELL in advance reservations!
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueAmazing Sushi!
Bob San - Sushi Bar
1805-1809 W Division StEven more amazing sushi - and very close by! (Walking distance!)
People little flip over this taco place. Super good and interesting!
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Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AvePeople little flip over this taco place. Super good and interesting!
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveThe best deep dish in town IMO.
OMG this pizza. It's so good I can't even describe it!
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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveOMG this pizza. It's so good I can't even describe it!
Bricks Pizza & Barbecue
3832 North Lincoln AvenueAgain another AWESOME pizza place!
Great haven-style pizza and they are also a micro-brewery! Long lines so call ahead!
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveGreat haven-style pizza and they are also a micro-brewery! Long lines so call ahead!
O'Donovan's
2100 W Irving Park RdFun bar with a great outdoor patio!
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueGreat deep dish pizza!
Really good New American food. There is usually a long wait so make reservations a day or two ahead!
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The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketReally good New American food. There is usually a long wait so make reservations a day or two ahead!
Lovely Kitchen & Cafe
1130 North Milwaukee AvenueGreat bakery and coffee stop!
Usagi Ya Sushi & Pan-Asian
1178 N Milwaukee AveGreat little sushi place within walking distance.
Flash Taco Wicker Park
1570 N Damen AveAnother amazing Taco place you can walk to!
Bistro Voltaire
226 West Chicago AvenueFrench food fans should stop by - but ONLY if you've already tried Nellcote!
TWO
1132 W Grand AveNew American restaurant.
Super expensive Italian place - Upper Scale - but well worth it!
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Nico Osteria
1015 N Rush StSuper expensive Italian place - Upper Scale - but well worth it!
Must. Try. YUM! They have a food truck you might be able to catch as well!
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5411 Empanadas | Lakeview
2850 N Clark StMust. Try. YUM! They have a food truck you might be able to catch as well!
Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted StGreat Italian place and decently priced!
Asian fusion that's really good and literally blocks away! Give it a try!
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Mott St
1401 N Ashland AveAsian fusion that's really good and literally blocks away! Give it a try!
Filippo's Restaurant
2211 N Clybourn AveItalian and very yummy!
Starbucks
210 W North AveCloset starbucks to my place!
Shopping
iCream Cafe
Really good homemade froyo! Try the 'Mom's Favorite' flavor mixing - it ROCKS!
francesca's
5301 N Clark StFun little dress and jewelery shop.
I get all my pupps treats from here! Wide selection with very reasonable prices!
Doggy Style Pet Shop
2023 W Division StI get all my pupps treats from here! Wide selection with very reasonable prices!
Pastoral
131 N Clinton StBest cheese place ever. EVER!
If you don't have one of these near you, stop in for some unique groceries!
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Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyIf you don't have one of these near you, stop in for some unique groceries!
Aldo Outlet
1212 N Ashland AveAldo outlet/discount store! A must-stop for shoe lovers :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Really good BBQ place within walking distance.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StReally good BBQ place within walking distance.
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago AveYummy and interesting pizza!
Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveRomantic fondu place. Couples should DEF go! Super fun.
evilOlive
1551 W Division StCheck out this local bar and nightclub! Super fun.
It's exactly how it sounds! They specialize in fish and drinks ;) They don't take reservations so head there early!
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Fish Bar
2956 N Sheffield AveIt's exactly how it sounds! They specialize in fish and drinks ;) They don't take reservations so head there early!
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveNew American food and bar within walking distance!
Not my fav place ever - but worth it if you want to dance and here some 'OK' EDM.
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The Mid
306 N Halsted StNot my fav place ever - but worth it if you want to dance and here some 'OK' EDM.
The Apartment
My favorite small bar/night club!
Rio Chicago
2200 N Ashland AveCheck out this very close night club with multiple rooms and DJ's on the weekends!
Another nightclub to check out :D The place is HUGE. They call it Castle b/c it looks like one!
Castle Chicago
632 North Dearborn StreetAnother nightclub to check out :D The place is HUGE. They call it Castle b/c it looks like one!
Beauty Bar
1444 W Chicago AveGet your nails done and a drink. Really fun bar/dance club!
Spybar
646 N Franklin StIf you're looking for underground techno vibe - check it out!
Estate
1177 North Elston AvenueEstate bar - fancy, schmancy, and a short walk away!
If you've never done this - and have a small group of friends - it's hilarious and fun! A Chicago must!
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WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W Webster AveIf you've never done this - and have a small group of friends - it's hilarious and fun! A Chicago must!
Everything Else
Pinky Nail
1508 N Damen AveGreat place to get your nails done!
Best spray tan money can buy - period! Very natural/brown looking tan. Not orange!
Ortanic Lincoln Park
939 W North AveBest spray tan money can buy - period! Very natural/brown looking tan. Not orange!
If you need hair or makeup done before a special event - head here! Ask for Farra for hair, Nicole for facials, and Anjelie for eyebrows!
Salon 1800
1133 W Armitage AveIf you need hair or makeup done before a special event - head here! Ask for Farra for hair, Nicole for facials, and Anjelie for eyebrows!
Smartbar
3730 N Clark StGreat stop for EDM fans. This is a club/bar.
Grab a bike rental from this nearby Divvy station and explore the city! $7 for the day! Doesn't get better than that!
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Divvy Station: Wood St & Division St
Grab a bike rental from this nearby Divvy station and explore the city! $7 for the day! Doesn't get better than that!
If you plan to get bottle service, then get reservations here! Great nightclub, super expensive!
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Studio Paris Nightclub
59 W Hubbard StIf you plan to get bottle service, then get reservations here! Great nightclub, super expensive!
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StLollapalooza!
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StTHE BEAN! :D Also great ice skating venue in the winter!
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveYou're staying here - might as well check out the actual park!
Fun little indie theatre. Does amazing 'The Room' and 'TRHPS' screenings for fans of bad horror movies ;)
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Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveFun little indie theatre. Does amazing 'The Room' and 'TRHPS' screenings for fans of bad horror movies ;)
Arts & Culture
This is probably the most epic Theater I've ever been to! Do VIP - so worth!
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ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtThis is probably the most epic Theater I've ever been to! Do VIP - so worth!
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker DrIf you want to catch a show - check out Lyric!
For great improv comedy shows - head here! I wouldn't suggest the student shows though o.O
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The Second City
230 W North AveFor great improv comedy shows - head here! I wouldn't suggest the student shows though o.O
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph StGreat venue to see a show!
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveGet tickets to tour his home!
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGrocery store within walking distance!
Entertainment & Activities
Cute little park with a pool right across the street from my place!
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Pulaski Park
1419 W Blackhawk StCute little park with a pool right across the street from my place!