Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Longtime eatery known for its burgers, massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe.
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R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park W Longtime eatery known for its burgers, massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe.
Cash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetCash-only eatery in a historical brownstone serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
No-frills counter-service eatery with Asian fusion eats like Korean BBQ tacos & banh mi sandwiches.
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Del Seoul
2568 N Clark StNo-frills counter-service eatery with Asian fusion eats like Korean BBQ tacos & banh mi sandwiches.
Around since 1965, this cafe offers fondue paired with lots of wines in a romantic, intimate space.
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Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveAround since 1965, this cafe offers fondue paired with lots of wines in a romantic, intimate space.
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveSummer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted St
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveOne of my favorites!
Good quality all you can order sushi at a decent price and it's walking distance!
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Sushi Para II
2258 N Clark StGood quality all you can order sushi at a decent price and it's walking distance!
Red Apple Buffet
3121 N Milwaukee AveI love Polish food and this place has the best!
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StDelicious Persian cuisine in Andersonville.
Eataly Chicago is a vibrant Italian marketplace that features an array of cafes, counters, restaurants, and a cooking school. Eat, shop, and learn.
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StEataly Chicago is a vibrant Italian marketplace that features an array of cafes, counters, restaurants, and a cooking school. Eat, shop, and learn.
Casual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late.
True Chicagoans know that this place has the best pizza in the city.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueCasual, brick-walled pizza pub where deep-dish pies with caramelized crusts are served until late.
True Chicagoans know that this place has the best pizza in the city.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StMy second favorite tapas place in the city.
Café Iberico
737 N LaSalle DrMy favorite tapas place in the city.
Nookies
1746 N Wells StGreat breakfast and lunch place that is a couple blocks away.
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StOne of my favs! Amazing Belgian inspired food and beer menu!
m.henry
5707 N Clark StMy favorite breakfast place in Andersonville.
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StYou'll need a reservation but it'll be worth it!
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StGreat vegetarian restaurant!
It's a popular place that doesn't take reservations but the food is AMAZING!
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The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveIt's a popular place that doesn't take reservations but the food is AMAZING!
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StGo here if you can't get a reservation at Girl & The Goat.
MingHin Cuisine
2168 S Archer AveMy go to place in Chinatown.
Prison-themed bar & grill offering a wide range of beers & burgers, plus a BBQ joint next door.
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Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AvePrison-themed bar & grill offering a wide range of beers & burgers, plus a BBQ joint next door.
Popular heavy metal burger bar. I like them because they make celebrities wait in line just like the rest of us!
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AvePopular heavy metal burger bar. I like them because they make celebrities wait in line just like the rest of us!
Shaw's Crab House
21 E Hubbard StOne of my favorite restaurants downtown.
Parks & Nature
North Avenue plaža
Most popular beach in Chicago.
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StYou gotta get a picture in front of the fountain.
Park tisućljeća
201 E Randolph StReally cool modern park in the middle of the city.
Oz Park
2021 N Burling StCool park to walk around that is close by.
Sightseeing
Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best assemblages of gorillas and chimpanzees in the world. Check out ZOO LIGHTS during winter!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StEstablished in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best assemblages of gorillas and chimpanzees in the world. Check out ZOO LIGHTS during winter!
Peggy Notebaert Prirodoslovni muzej
2430 N Cannon DrTake the kids here.
Go to the Signature Lounge on the 96th Floor and have a great cocktail while enjoying the spectacular views.
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveGo to the Signature Lounge on the 96th Floor and have a great cocktail while enjoying the spectacular views.
Drinks & Nightlife
This rooftop bar is only two blocks away and has GORGEOUS views of the city, lake and park.
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StThis rooftop bar is only two blocks away and has GORGEOUS views of the city, lake and park.
Blues music club where live bands play until late on 2 stages & there's a full BBQ menu too. Fuck yes, go here if you want to have a fun night!
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBlues music club where live bands play until late on 2 stages & there's a full BBQ menu too. Fuck yes, go here if you want to have a fun night!
The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge (or Green Mill Jazz Club) is an entertainment venue on Broadway in Uptown, Chicago. It is known for its jazz and poetry performances, along with its connections to Chicago mob history (Capone).
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayThe Green Mill Cocktail Lounge (or Green Mill Jazz Club) is an entertainment venue on Broadway in Uptown, Chicago. It is known for its jazz and poetry performances, along with its connections to Chicago mob history (Capone).
My favorite brewpub in the city. The food is as good as the beer!
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite brewpub in the city. The food is as good as the beer!
Lively eatery with colorful decor, festive vibe & food from South America, Spain & the Caribbean.
So much fun!
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Carnivale
702 West Fulton StreetLively eatery with colorful decor, festive vibe & food from South America, Spain & the Caribbean.
So much fun!
Independent nightclub next to the Metro that showcases new and exciting dance music and the most cutting edge DJ's from around the globe.
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Smartbar
3730 N Clark StIndependent nightclub next to the Metro that showcases new and exciting dance music and the most cutting edge DJ's from around the globe.
Arts & Culture
The world's premier comedy club, comedy theatre and school of improvisation. Live shows every night.
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The Second City
230 W North AveThe world's premier comedy club, comedy theatre and school of improvisation. Live shows every night.
Decades old comedy club that hosts nationally-known headliners & is 21 & older only.
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Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StDecades old comedy club that hosts nationally-known headliners & is 21 & older only.
Top rated museum in Chicago and a must for art enthusiasts.
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Umjetnički institut u Chicagu
111 S Michigan AveTop rated museum in Chicago and a must for art enthusiasts.
Shedd Akvarij
1200 S Lake Shore DrOne of the best aquariums in the country!
All their exhibits are cool but the T-Rex skeleton and mummy exhibit are so awesome!
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Field Muzej
1400 S Lake Shore DrAll their exhibits are cool but the T-Rex skeleton and mummy exhibit are so awesome!
Probably my favorite museum in Chicago.
https://www.msichicago.org/
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Museum of Science & Industry station
Probably my favorite museum in Chicago.
https://www.msichicago.org/
Just a couple blocks away, perfect place to spend a rainy day.
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StJust a couple blocks away, perfect place to spend a rainy day.
This place is really interesting and unique. The building is as cool as the exhibits.
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Međunarodni muzej kirurških znanosti
1524 N Lake Shore DrThis place is really interesting and unique. The building is as cool as the exhibits.
Muzej suvremene umjetnosti u Chicagu
220 E Chicago AveReally fun and cool art exhibits.
Laugh Factory
3175 N BroadwayThe iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury Sthttps://www.ioimprov.com/
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveFun comedy shows in a fun area.
They have shows here but I really like to come here for http://www.brewview.com/
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The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveThey have shows here but I really like to come here for http://www.brewview.com/
A variety of indie & alternative bands play at this popular, intimate concert venue.
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Metro
3730 N Clark StA variety of indie & alternative bands play at this popular, intimate concert venue.
Better than Broadway in Chicago and only a mile away... https://www.steppenwolf.org/
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StBetter than Broadway in Chicago and only a mile away... https://www.steppenwolf.org/
Entertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StWatch the Cubbies play!
United Center
1901 W Madison StCatch the Bulls or Blackhawks here. Or a concert!
Watch the Chicago Bears during football season or go check out Beyonce when she's in town.
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Stadion Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrWatch the Chicago Bears during football season or go check out Beyonce when she's in town.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StCatch a White Sox game during baseball season!
Essentials
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveTrader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy