Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Unique, buttery crust pizza makes this place a must try! Variety of beer & wine to complement each dish. Adorable, cozy and great outdoor seating. Dogs are also allowed on their patio =)
32 locals recommend
PR Italian Bistro
3908 N Sheridan RdUnique, buttery crust pizza makes this place a must try! Variety of beer & wine to complement each dish. Adorable, cozy and great outdoor seating. Dogs are also allowed on their patio =)
Cozy restaurant, bar, music venue, art gallery... embracing local & organic food, beer & spirits while operating as a green business.
56 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark StreetCozy restaurant, bar, music venue, art gallery... embracing local & organic food, beer & spirits while operating as a green business.
The Café quickly became a favorite among the staple indie Chicago coffee spots, serving up award-winning, locally-roasted Metropolis beans, and daily fresh pastries, pies, bagels & other treats.
98 locals recommend
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveThe Café quickly became a favorite among the staple indie Chicago coffee spots, serving up award-winning, locally-roasted Metropolis beans, and daily fresh pastries, pies, bagels & other treats.
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdAMAZING BBQ! BYOB
Beautiful interior. The California-influenced, American restaurant features a wood-fire grill as its centerpiece and will dish out an ever-changing menu with locally-sourced produce and ingredients
117 locals recommend
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StBeautiful interior. The California-influenced, American restaurant features a wood-fire grill as its centerpiece and will dish out an ever-changing menu with locally-sourced produce and ingredients
Love this place. Trendy, cozy, dress code is casual to "night out", a great place to relax and enjoy a great dinner or just cocktails at the bar.
79 locals recommend
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StLove this place. Trendy, cozy, dress code is casual to "night out", a great place to relax and enjoy a great dinner or just cocktails at the bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual, neighborhood bar. Outdoor seating, dogs are allowed on patio. Great burgers & tons of great beer options.
63 locals recommend
The Bar on Buena
910 W Buena AveCasual, neighborhood bar. Outdoor seating, dogs are allowed on patio. Great burgers & tons of great beer options.
GREAT beef tartar with a Spanish twist. Excellent hamachi crudo with a luxurious touch of trout caviar and pasta with Lobster. Beautiful decor, outdoor seating, cocktails. Boystown.
42 locals recommend
Wood
3335 N Halsted StGREAT beef tartar with a Spanish twist. Excellent hamachi crudo with a luxurious touch of trout caviar and pasta with Lobster. Beautiful decor, outdoor seating, cocktails. Boystown.
Great bar on the beach! Good food, drinks & live music. Dogs are welcome on the patio.
37 locals recommend
The Dock
200 W Montrose Harbor DrGreat bar on the beach! Good food, drinks & live music. Dogs are welcome on the patio.
Great BBQ & live music. Great cocktails! Crowd may vary depending on if the Cubs are in town or not.
43 locals recommend
Old Crow Smokehouse
3506 N Clark StGreat BBQ & live music. Great cocktails! Crowd may vary depending on if the Cubs are in town or not.
Murphy's Bleachers
3655 N Sheffield AveMy all time favorite game day neighborhood bar.
Fun, Rat Pack inspired, retro lounge. Classic cocktails & comfort food...dancing, trivia, karaoke.
29 locals recommend
Holiday Club
4000 N Sheridan RdFun, Rat Pack inspired, retro lounge. Classic cocktails & comfort food...dancing, trivia, karaoke.
Great neighborhood sports bar. Love the pizza, (sweet sauce), wings, burgers and beer on tap. Lots of weekly specials.
37 locals recommend
Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern
4091 N BroadwayGreat neighborhood sports bar. Love the pizza, (sweet sauce), wings, burgers and beer on tap. Lots of weekly specials.
Go early! A cocktail focused tiki lounge that is unique to current day Chicago. The menu features a craft approach to both classic and modern tiki cocktails. Cool experience.
125 locals recommend
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StGo early! A cocktail focused tiki lounge that is unique to current day Chicago. The menu features a craft approach to both classic and modern tiki cocktails. Cool experience.
Delicious!! All of it! Community Food + Wine aims to set itself apart with a reputation for quality, creativity and engaging service with a focus on locally-sourced ingredients.
67 locals recommend
Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveDelicious!! All of it! Community Food + Wine aims to set itself apart with a reputation for quality, creativity and engaging service with a focus on locally-sourced ingredients.
Everything Else
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGo Cubs!
Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison StGreat cover bands, fun atmosphere. Packed during gamedays.
Fresh sushi, outdoor seating, amazing cocktails! And you can hit up Jeni's ice-cream across the street after dinner.
55 locals recommend
Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster AvenueFresh sushi, outdoor seating, amazing cocktails! And you can hit up Jeni's ice-cream across the street after dinner.
Great bar food, billiards & bowling. Dog-friendly outdoor seating.
34 locals recommend
Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport AveGreat bar food, billiards & bowling. Dog-friendly outdoor seating.
The food here is AMAZING! Highly recommend the pork belly. Great place for larger groups, but nice for smalls groups too if you want to sit at the bar or in the lounge area. Beautiful decor.
13 locals recommend
Bohemian House
11 W Illinois StThe food here is AMAZING! Highly recommend the pork belly. Great place for larger groups, but nice for smalls groups too if you want to sit at the bar or in the lounge area. Beautiful decor.
One of my favs! Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week, and brunch weekend mornings in our cozy dining room or outdoor patio. In house bakery will get you every time on the way out.
93 locals recommend
Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln AveOne of my favs! Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week, and brunch weekend mornings in our cozy dining room or outdoor patio. In house bakery will get you every time on the way out.
Tiny Lounge
4352 N Leavitt StSmall cocktail bar...great food. Nice outdoor space.
Shopping
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveBEST Ice Cream in the city!