Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has great wine and beer and is super close to the house. The chef is a friend and they have a limited menu of well-executed dishes plus great charcuterie. Small, dark, homey...a lil pricey
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueThis place has great wine and beer and is super close to the house. The chef is a friend and they have a limited menu of well-executed dishes plus great charcuterie. Small, dark, homey...a lil pricey
Tuesdays half-off margaritas plus an awesome burger deal and their guac, salsa and chips are addictive, tacos are cheap and filling if you get a few. Beer + shot deal is unbeatable too. Low pretension
59 locals recommend
Bullhead Cantina
1143 N California AveTuesdays half-off margaritas plus an awesome burger deal and their guac, salsa and chips are addictive, tacos are cheap and filling if you get a few. Beer + shot deal is unbeatable too. Low pretension
Food Scene
Southern grub, refillable coffee, very cool interior...not for the foodie, but more greasey spoon. Super close and on the cheaper side. Fried chicken, eggs etc.
63 locals recommend
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveSouthern grub, refillable coffee, very cool interior...not for the foodie, but more greasey spoon. Super close and on the cheaper side. Fried chicken, eggs etc.
Everything you want in new hipster dining. Vegan trucker bowls...often closed so check times and go early if doing for brunch. Not great for parties larger than 4.
75 locals recommend
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveEverything you want in new hipster dining. Vegan trucker bowls...often closed so check times and go early if doing for brunch. Not great for parties larger than 4.
Lucy's
1043 N California AveQuick perogies are tasty and local...
This is where you go for coffee, period. The baristas are great, tell them I say hi.
135 locals recommend
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveThis is where you go for coffee, period. The baristas are great, tell them I say hi.
Everything Else
Most people are liable to like this place best. It's hip, it's got an old bar, craft cocktails. You can go for live music or play games in the booths. Dark inside, walkable from the house.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueMost people are liable to like this place best. It's hip, it's got an old bar, craft cocktails. You can go for live music or play games in the booths. Dark inside, walkable from the house.
Nearest place to get quick groceries. Their housemade yogurt is delicious.
72 locals recommend
Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western AveNearest place to get quick groceries. Their housemade yogurt is delicious.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveNearest large grocery store.
This is where I would go to get booze. The beer selection is outstanding and it's local and small...plus the Puerto Ricans who own it are hilarious.
15 locals recommend
Puerto Rico Food & Liquors
2559 W Augusta BlvdThis is where I would go to get booze. The beer selection is outstanding and it's local and small...plus the Puerto Ricans who own it are hilarious.