Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Au Cheval has the best burger in Chicago! There can be a long wait so plan to go early and put your name in and they will text you when your table is ready.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StAu Cheval has the best burger in Chicago! There can be a long wait so plan to go early and put your name in and they will text you when your table is ready.
Old Fifth has really good pizza and is in the center of other good bars along Madison st.
9 locals recommend
Old Fifth
1027 W Madison StOld Fifth has really good pizza and is in the center of other good bars along Madison st.
Giordano's is known for their Deep Dish pizza, although, I am in love with their thin crust. It's my "Go To" pizza place. And they deliver!
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveGiordano's is known for their Deep Dish pizza, although, I am in love with their thin crust. It's my "Go To" pizza place. And they deliver!
City Winery is a mix of a wine bar/restaurant and also hosts live music events. It's about a 4 block walk.
70 locals recommend
City Winery
1200 W Randolph StCity Winery is a mix of a wine bar/restaurant and also hosts live music events. It's about a 4 block walk.
Nando's offers delicious chicken. It's a great atmosphere and the food comes out quick. You order your food at the counter and then go to your table and wait for your food to arrive.
10 locals recommend
Nando’s Peri-Peri
953 W Randolph StNando's offers delicious chicken. It's a great atmosphere and the food comes out quick. You order your food at the counter and then go to your table and wait for your food to arrive.
Starbucks
210 W North AveBecause they are everyone. There are 3 within walking distance.
La Colombe is a great coffee shop if you want something different than a chain. Beware though, they do not have wifi.
162 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StLa Colombe is a great coffee shop if you want something different than a chain. Beware though, they do not have wifi.
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StGreat Smoked Meats and outdoor seating.
Chicago definitely has pizza choices! This is a popular pizza and bar just down the corner.
66 locals recommend
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StChicago definitely has pizza choices! This is a popular pizza and bar just down the corner.
Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveGreat brunch spot!
Has pretty good food and is usually not that crowded compared to other restaurants on Randolph.
Porkchop Westloop
1132 W Grand AveHas pretty good food and is usually not that crowded compared to other restaurants on Randolph.
Drinks & Nightlife
Haymarket is a good local Sports bar with local beers that are made right there. It can get crowded but when not, it's a good place to sit back and enjoy a beer.
47 locals recommend
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph StHaymarket is a good local Sports bar with local beers that are made right there. It can get crowded but when not, it's a good place to sit back and enjoy a beer.
Lone Wolf has a good vibe and when not crowded, is a great place to wait while your Au Cheval table is being prepared.
37 locals recommend
Lone Wolf
806 W Randolph StLone Wolf has a good vibe and when not crowded, is a great place to wait while your Au Cheval table is being prepared.
Essentials
Mariano's is just a few blocks away and offers fresh food, wine bars, groceries, etc.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveMariano's is just a few blocks away and offers fresh food, wine bars, groceries, etc.
Just opened up a few months ago and is just 2 short blocks away.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StJust opened up a few months ago and is just 2 short blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
Mary Bartelme Park
115 S Sangamon StGreat park to bring kids or just walk around.