James's Guidebook
Food scene
You can’t go wrong here. Great food and laid back cozy vibe. Awesome brunch and also kid friendly. Bonus; huge sidewalk patio when it’s nice out. I love their bruschetta, soprano pizza (spicy), wrightwood salad, rigatoni, and the cookie skillet... so basically everything. Oh, their Bloody Mary at brunch is perfect.
41 locals recommend
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N Paulina StYou can’t go wrong here. Great food and laid back cozy vibe. Awesome brunch and also kid friendly. Bonus; huge sidewalk patio when it’s nice out. I love their bruschetta, soprano pizza (spicy), wrightwood salad, rigatoni, and the cookie skillet... so basically everything. Oh, their Bloody Mary at brunch is perfect.
Classic neighborhood Chicago bar... not many of these left. Awesome beer selection, good bar food, and a cool and cozy local place.
21 locals recommend
Four Moon Tavern
1847 W Roscoe StClassic neighborhood Chicago bar... not many of these left. Awesome beer selection, good bar food, and a cool and cozy local place.
It’s a 1 minute walk from my place. Good place to start and plan your day.
213 locals recommend
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveIt’s a 1 minute walk from my place. Good place to start and plan your day.
Cozy, classic downtown type place only 10 minute walk from my house. Make a reservation.
39 locals recommend
Coda di Volpe
3335 N Southport AveCozy, classic downtown type place only 10 minute walk from my house. Make a reservation.
Great dinner and brunch. Perfect for families. They have an amazing chicken dip sandwich! Make a reservation for dinner or weekend brunch.
75 locals recommend
Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport AveGreat dinner and brunch. Perfect for families. They have an amazing chicken dip sandwich! Make a reservation for dinner or weekend brunch.
Cozy restaurant and bar. Cool space. 10 minute walk from my house. I love their pizzas.
42 locals recommend
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
3446 N Southport AveCozy restaurant and bar. Cool space. 10 minute walk from my house. I love their pizzas.
One of the best in Chicago. Beautiful space and food. Make a reservation. Great for couples and adults.
34 locals recommend
Ella Elli
1349 W Cornelia AveOne of the best in Chicago. Beautiful space and food. Make a reservation. Great for couples and adults.
Awesome Mexican spot and only a 5 minute walk. Lively place for dinner and does get crowded. I love their fajitas and enchilada de mole.
14 locals recommend
Cafe El Tapatio
3400 N Ashland AveAwesome Mexican spot and only a 5 minute walk. Lively place for dinner and does get crowded. I love their fajitas and enchilada de mole.
Need a quick Mexican fix... even at 3am??? This is the place. Cheap, fast and friendly. Their steak nachos are to die for. Also love their steak and shredded beef tacos.
14 locals recommend
Burrito House
3547 N Lincoln AveNeed a quick Mexican fix... even at 3am??? This is the place. Cheap, fast and friendly. Their steak nachos are to die for. Also love their steak and shredded beef tacos.
Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard’s take on dinner food. We are lucky to have it only a 10 minute walk away.
159 locals recommend
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StCelebrity chef Stephanie Izard’s take on dinner food. We are lucky to have it only a 10 minute walk away.
Supplies
Perfect place to stock up for your trip. 5 minute walk from my house. Also has a RX, Starbucks, and alcohol.
394 locals recommend
Target
4466 N BroadwayPerfect place to stock up for your trip. 5 minute walk from my house. Also has a RX, Starbucks, and alcohol.
Craft Beer Shop
I’m lucky to live by this spot! Probably has one of Chicago’s largest selection of craft beer. They have a lively bar and their food is elevated bar food.
10 locals recommend
Bitter Pops
3357 N Lincoln AveI’m lucky to live by this spot! Probably has one of Chicago’s largest selection of craft beer. They have a lively bar and their food is elevated bar food.
Coffee & pastries.
This place is super hip and gets good write ups all the time.
Loba Pastry + Coffee
3600 W Addison StThey’re famous for their hipster Mexican pastries.