Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great baked goods and coffee. Local artisans specialize grains and mill their own flours. Get there early because their pastries sell out quick!
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Baker Miller
4655 N Lincoln AveGreat baked goods and coffee. Local artisans specialize grains and mill their own flours. Get there early because their pastries sell out quick!
Oromo Cafe
4703 N Lincoln AveSpecialty coffee and tea drinks- healthy, exotic and interesting.
Consistently top-ranked burgers. Extensive beer menu including local, national and international samplings.
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The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveConsistently top-ranked burgers. Extensive beer menu including local, national and international samplings.
Cafe Tola #2
3324 N California AveEmpanadas, coffee and a giant Voltron/Ms. Pacman/Yoda mural.
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston AveBest fried chicken in town.
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveWood fired pizzas, bagels and salads. Cash only!!
Pisolino
2755 W Belmont AveGreat new Italian restaurant. Intimate and cozy.
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveMushroom tacos and horchata milkshakes.
Chinese/Portuguese food. Smart and satisfying food. Impeccable service.
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveChinese/Portuguese food. Smart and satisfying food. Impeccable service.
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
1618 W Chicago AveBanana cream pie.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdAmazing weekend brunch spot.
Shopping
Unique local deli that has great homemade sausages, ready-made foods and a well-curated beer selection.
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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveUnique local deli that has great homemade sausages, ready-made foods and a well-curated beer selection.
Neighborhood record store. Great selection of used and new vinyl.
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Laurie's Planet of Sound
4639 N Lincoln AveNeighborhood record store. Great selection of used and new vinyl.
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveHigh Fidelity
Uncle Dan's Outdoor Store - Lincoln Square
4724 N Lincoln AveIf you need additional layers!
Una Mae's
1528 N Milwaukee AveTrendy boutique.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun brewery that serves mission style burritos. For the true beer connoisseur.
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Half Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveFun brewery that serves mission style burritos. For the true beer connoisseur.
Huettenbar
4721 N Lincoln AveDimly lit German bar with good music. Try the Bärenjäger!
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveTiki bar. Tasty drinks that sneak up on you.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveDark and atmospheric bar/speakeasy.
Parks & Nature
Horner park
2741 W Montrose AveDivvy bike rental on northeastern side, near the river.
Rent a Divvy bike or catch a Lyft to a quiet beach with a great view of the city.
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Montrose Beach
Rent a Divvy bike or catch a Lyft to a quiet beach with a great view of the city.
Welles park
2333 W Sunnyside AveTennis, horseshoes, little league, crepes and a playground.
Getting Around
Francisco station
4648 N Francisco AveBrown Line station to Wrigleyville and downtown.
Entertainment & Activities
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveRecently renovated. Weekly dinner & movie specials.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StFly the W!
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveGreat limited run movies and special event screenings.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt's a beautiful and free zoo with incredible city views.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveOld Town has interesting shows and classes.
Arts & Culture
Muzej suvremene umjetnosti u Chicagu
220 E Chicago AveGreat modern contemporary art museum.