Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Cheap, Chicago-must. Whatever you do, don't put ketchup on your dawgs.
270 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St
270 locals recommend
Cheap, Chicago-must. Whatever you do, don't put ketchup on your dawgs.
Stuffed deep dish pizza! If they're super busy 1. Put your name down w/ host 2. Return & preorder in 30 mins 3. Return in 60mins to eat. There's plenty around to keep you busy! Or, order to-go :)
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
519 locals recommend
Stuffed deep dish pizza! If they're super busy 1. Put your name down w/ host 2. Return & preorder in 30 mins 3. Return in 60mins to eat. There's plenty around to keep you busy! Or, order to-go :)
Special Occasion? Eat your heart out for $50/person @ this local steak house. It's like a Fogo De Chao (which is also a block away) Note: drinks & desserts are extra
21 locals recommend
ZED451
739 N Clark St
21 locals recommend
Special Occasion? Eat your heart out for $50/person @ this local steak house. It's like a Fogo De Chao (which is also a block away) Note: drinks & desserts are extra
This mammoth international emporium offers the full gamut of dining--everything from a quick panini to a high-end five-course meal.
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio St
140 locals recommend
This mammoth international emporium offers the full gamut of dining--everything from a quick panini to a high-end five-course meal.
Super fancy mexican food
11 locals recommend
Topolobampo
445 N Clark St
11 locals recommend
Super fancy mexican food
Two words: Italian & Prosecco :)
9 locals recommend
Prosecco
710 N Wells St
9 locals recommend
Two words: Italian & Prosecco :)
Popular Chicago breakfast spot.
27 locals recommend
Yolk - River North
747 N Wells St
27 locals recommend
Popular Chicago breakfast spot.
Generously portioned tapas, not-too-shabby prices :)
32 locals recommend
Café Iberico
737 N LaSalle Dr
32 locals recommend
Generously portioned tapas, not-too-shabby prices :)
Loud family style Italian!!
44 locals recommend
Quartino Ristorante
626 N State St
44 locals recommend
Loud family style Italian!!
Cheap and easily on the top 3 options of American fast food :) Closed on Sundays
7 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
30 E Chicago Ave
7 locals recommend
Cheap and easily on the top 3 options of American fast food :) Closed on Sundays
Touristy: Super popular Chicago popcorn. I recommend getting a combination of the caramel and cheddar ...yumm
58 locals recommend
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan Ave
58 locals recommend
Touristy: Super popular Chicago popcorn. I recommend getting a combination of the caramel and cheddar ...yumm
Great burgers!
7 locals recommend
25 Degrees Chicago
736 N Clark St
7 locals recommend
Great burgers!

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a bar on the top floor of the John Hancock tower. Drinks average $15, but the view is free! Insider tip: Best view is from the ladies restroom.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
525 locals recommend
This is a bar on the top floor of the John Hancock tower. Drinks average $15, but the view is free! Insider tip: Best view is from the ladies restroom.
Best margaritas. Ever. $$
26 locals recommend
Mercadito
108 W Kinzie St
26 locals recommend
Best margaritas. Ever. $$

Essentials

Best grocery store. Ever.
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
360 locals recommend
Best grocery store. Ever.
Closest grocery store
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
Closest grocery store

Sightseeing

You can walk east on Superior (towards Clark) > Turn left when you hit the lake on Lake Shore Drive and when you cross the street (Chicago) you can take the stairs down the underpass to the lakefront!
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
933 locals recommend
You can walk east on Superior (towards Clark) > Turn left when you hit the lake on Lake Shore Drive and when you cross the street (Chicago) you can take the stairs down the underpass to the lakefront!

Everything Else

Tons of shopping options...wear your walking shoes!
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 locals recommend
Tons of shopping options...wear your walking shoes!
Small but nice for the art novice :)
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
532 locals recommend
Small but nice for the art novice :)
Great view of the north Chicago skylines! This is where wedding parties go for pictures :)
18 locals recommend
Milton Lee Olive Park
East Ohio Street
18 locals recommend
Great view of the north Chicago skylines! This is where wedding parties go for pictures :)
If you like improv comedy you're in the right city! I strongly recommend looking into Second City. This is where many of the popular Saturday Night Live comedians started their careers.
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North Ave
433 locals recommend
If you like improv comedy you're in the right city! I strongly recommend looking into Second City. This is where many of the popular Saturday Night Live comedians started their careers.

Shopping

327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan Ave
327 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Movies with super comfy reserved seats and the option to order food and have it delivered to your seat! The price tag pays for the privilege. There is also AMC River East another 10 minute walk away with more options and less expensive experiences!
40 locals recommend
AMC DINE-IN 600 North Michigan 9
600 North Michigan
40 locals recommend
Movies with super comfy reserved seats and the option to order food and have it delivered to your seat! The price tag pays for the privilege. There is also AMC River East another 10 minute walk away with more options and less expensive experiences!
97 locals recommend
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois St
97 locals recommend