Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdQuick, easy coffee!
Fin Sushi Bar
1742 W Wilson AveBest. Sushi. EVER.
They have a functioning garden on the roof and grow their own veggies!
56 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark StreetThey have a functioning garden on the roof and grow their own veggies!
Drinks & Nightlife
Southport & Irving SIP
4000 N Southport AveGreat food and cocktails!
Andies Restaurant
1467 West Montrose AvenueDelish Greek food!
Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose AveThe best brunch and seafood place in Ravenswood!
A bajillion beer selections and great food, wonderful beer garden to sit in on a sunny day.
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StA bajillion beer selections and great food, wonderful beer garden to sit in on a sunny day.
L & L Tavern
3207 N Clark StA great dive bar in the heart of Wrigleyville!
Chicago's Pizza
3114 N Lincoln AveDeep dish pizza!
Go there for the awesome punk rock juke box and the homemade Glogg.
55 locals recommend
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark StGo there for the awesome punk rock juke box and the homemade Glogg.
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport AveAmazing music at Schubas
Clarke's
930 W Belmont AveGotta love diner food!
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveImprov!
Fork
4600 N Lincoln AveDuck confit poutine. Enough said.
The run soccer and football matches starting on 5am on Saturdays.
11 locals recommend
A. J. Hudson's Public House
3801 North Ashland AvenueThe run soccer and football matches starting on 5am on Saturdays.
Hamburger Mary's
One of the most unique and fun restaurants in Chicago!
Everything Else
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveQuick coffee and donuts!
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGroceries and booze!
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveOne of the coolest movie theaters in Chicago!
As seen in the movie High Fidelity, occasionally you can spot John Cusack there
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayAs seen in the movie High Fidelity, occasionally you can spot John Cusack there
Target
4466 N BroadwayLove Chez Target!
Montrose Beach
During the summer, this is THE place to be!
The Playground Theater
3209 N Halsted StMore improv!
Birthplace of long form improv, sketch comedy and spring board for more than a few SNL and comedy stars.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveBirthplace of long form improv, sketch comedy and spring board for more than a few SNL and comedy stars.
Still more improv! See where Amy Poelher, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Seth Meyers, Steve Carell, Steven Colbert and many others got their start in comedy!
71 locals recommend
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StStill more improv! See where Amy Poelher, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Seth Meyers, Steve Carell, Steven Colbert and many others got their start in comedy!
The Brown Elephant
5404 N Clark StLove thrifting? This is a great place to do it!
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark StA great local bookstore!
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGroceries!
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln AveCheap movies, fully stocked bar - what more do you need?
Books, movies, quiet place of reflection
22 locals recommend
Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library
4455 N Lincoln AveBooks, movies, quiet place of reflection
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveAmazing musicians matriculate here.
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveGreat local groceries!
Gethsemane Garden Center
5739 N Clark StAmazing plants, a truly beautiful garden center.
AlleyCat Comics
5304 N Clark StCOMICS!
Shopping
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveAmazing handmade ice cream! YUMMY!
Dairy Queen (Treat)
3811 N Southport AveAn American summer staple!
Hazel
1835 W Montrose AveCute dress shop!