Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
I work here! it is super delicious, albeit expensive, food. The brunch here is an affordable option.
26 locals recommend
Nightwood
2119 S Halsted StI work here! it is super delicious, albeit expensive, food. The brunch here is an affordable option.
Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
1733 S Halsted Stwifi, great coffee, and 3 leches cakes, mmm
nana
3267 S Halsted StI have only had brunch here but I heard dinner is fantastic as well.
love love love this place. When you feel like junk-food style sushi, coast is the best. high quality fish, just the right amount of mayo and fried tempura. yum yum. get the super spicy volcano.
31 locals recommend
South Coast Sushi
1700 S Michigan Avelove love love this place. When you feel like junk-food style sushi, coast is the best. high quality fish, just the right amount of mayo and fried tempura. yum yum. get the super spicy volcano.
Cheaper "nice" option, Michelin star rated. Check their website for big name concerts at the venue on the top floor.
156 locals recommend
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StCheaper "nice" option, Michelin star rated. Check their website for big name concerts at the venue on the top floor.
Live music on Thursday - Saturday. Fun vibe, cheap drinks, lots of meat.
141 locals recommend
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StLive music on Thursday - Saturday. Fun vibe, cheap drinks, lots of meat.
La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StYum. And wifi, lots of space!
Cafe Society
1801 S Indiana AveI sell specialty items at this cafe. Soon to become "The Spoke & Bird"
Meat pie, tasty specials, cheap eats. Bring the food to the bar next door.
60 locals recommend
Pleasant House Pub
2119 S Halsted StMeat pie, tasty specials, cheap eats. Bring the food to the bar next door.
Everything Else
Village Wash
laundry time!
Essentials
Great, inexpensive grocery that carries a ton of produce and specialty items
32 locals recommend
Taqueria Casa Del Pueblo
1834 S Blue Island AveGreat, inexpensive grocery that carries a ton of produce and specialty items
Drinks & Nightlife
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st Stfor hipsters and artists over 30
Skylark
2149 S Halsted Stworld famous dive with a photo booth machine
Below the restaurant Dusek for large craft beer selection (50+) and cheap specialty cocktails. Gets loud on weekends, expect a younger hipster crowd.
78 locals recommend
Punch House
1227 W 18th StBelow the restaurant Dusek for large craft beer selection (50+) and cheap specialty cocktails. Gets loud on weekends, expect a younger hipster crowd.
Shopping
Modern Cooperative
1215 W 18th StMid Century furniture. Local speciality items. Vintage designs.
five or six vintage stores on 18th street, I can't remember the names of all of them. Some are fantastic, others are just okay, but should be some clothing gems in there.
28 locals recommend
Pilsen Vintage
1430 W 18th Stfive or six vintage stores on 18th street, I can't remember the names of all of them. Some are fantastic, others are just okay, but should be some clothing gems in there.