Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Kitchen 17
2554 N Broadway#Chicago #Vegan
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueOne of the best Chicago Veggie Diner
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton AveGreat Place and quality food. Cash Only.
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveCafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StGreat tapas! must try!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdBuffalo Wild Wings
3720 Ridge RdStarbucks
711 Lake StChicago's Pita Grill
3051 N Central AveGood food. #Veggielove
Giordano's
When the “mood for Chicago-style pizza” strikes, this locally grown chain is an “excellent standby”, delivering “on-point” deep-dish pies, including especially “great stuffed” versions; a “nice selection” of “traditional” Italian dishes like pastas and parms rounds out the menu, and while some locales offer craft brews, sangria and cocktails, others are BYOB.
5927 W Irving Park Rd
5927 Irving Park RoadGiordano's
When the “mood for Chicago-style pizza” strikes, this locally grown chain is an “excellent standby”, delivering “on-point” deep-dish pies, including especially “great stuffed” versions; a “nice selection” of “traditional” Italian dishes like pastas and parms rounds out the menu, and while some locales offer craft brews, sangria and cocktails, others are BYOB.
Casual eatery offering Pan-Asian fare & smoothies for dine-in, carryout & delivery.
7 locals recommend
Jess Cafe
5819 W Belmont AveCasual eatery offering Pan-Asian fare & smoothies for dine-in, carryout & delivery.
Great subs, very nice people. This is a very "neighborhood" establishment. They are very friendly and your food comes fast. Get a "lunchbox" (chips and drink)with your sandwich. Its cash only- there is an atm in the place though.
Lolo's Sub Shop
7501 W Diversey AveGreat subs, very nice people. This is a very "neighborhood" establishment. They are very friendly and your food comes fast. Get a "lunchbox" (chips and drink)with your sandwich. Its cash only- there is an atm in the place though.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
2640 N Narragansett Ave
2640 North Narragansett AvenueChipotle Mexican Grill
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
Cafe & espresso bar for eats such as pizza, pasta & panini plus a range of homemade gelato flavors.
7 locals recommend
Massa Cafe Italiano
7434 W North AveCafe & espresso bar for eats such as pizza, pasta & panini plus a range of homemade gelato flavors.
FALAFEL DREAM
3950 N Harlem AveGreat food, great service, great price, really can't go wrong!
I absolutely love this place! Great food! They open at 6am so you can stop in and get a sandwich and coffee on the go.
The staff is super friendly. And they have DELIVERY!!
Awesome place for Cuban food!
Senor Pan Cafe Express
5059 W Diversey AveI absolutely love this place! Great food! They open at 6am so you can stop in and get a sandwich and coffee on the go.
The staff is super friendly. And they have DELIVERY!!
Awesome place for Cuban food!
Amazing schwarma sandwiches. Extremely authentic taste and the staff seems genuinely appreciative to have you stop in as a customer.
Pita Alsharq
7336 W Lawrence AveAmazing schwarma sandwiches. Extremely authentic taste and the staff seems genuinely appreciative to have you stop in as a customer.
Sizable servings of Mexican classics & margaritas in a space decorated to look like a hacienda.
7 locals recommend
El Gordo Restaurant
5746 W Belmont AveSizable servings of Mexican classics & margaritas in a space decorated to look like a hacienda.
Homey carved wooden chairs accent this casual café specializing in regional Mexican favorites.
8 locals recommend
La Oaxaqueña Restaurant
3382 N Milwaukee AveHomey carved wooden chairs accent this casual café specializing in regional Mexican favorites.
Fans get their "mole fix" from these "friendly" Mexican spots, whose "creative" tacos, tamales and fajitas are "reasonably priced" and accompanied by Latin cocktails.
17 locals recommend
New Rebozo
7403 Madison StFans get their "mole fix" from these "friendly" Mexican spots, whose "creative" tacos, tamales and fajitas are "reasonably priced" and accompanied by Latin cocktails.
Curries, stir-fries & other Thai classics served in a simple, cheerful eatery with a BYOB policy.
Jasmine Rice
3103 N Narragansett AveCurries, stir-fries & other Thai classics served in a simple, cheerful eatery with a BYOB policy.
Small, counter-serve eatery offering up sandwiches with Asian influences in a lime-green space.
Zenwich
416 N York StSmall, counter-serve eatery offering up sandwiches with Asian influences in a lime-green space.
Japanese eatery known for its sushi bar offers teriyaki & other cooked fare in a traditional space.
Umami Sushi
4626 N Cumberland AveJapanese eatery known for its sushi bar offers teriyaki & other cooked fare in a traditional space.
Chef Rick Bayless's elevated take on Mexican street food, plus cocktails & tap beers.
39 locals recommend
Fonda Frontera
1471 North Milwaukee AvenueChef Rick Bayless's elevated take on Mexican street food, plus cocktails & tap beers.
DOWNTOWN: Chef Rick Bayless's elevated take on Mexican street food, plus cocktails & tap beers.
40 locals recommend
XOCO
65 N Clark StDOWNTOWN: Chef Rick Bayless's elevated take on Mexican street food, plus cocktails & tap beers.
Busy, hopping pub known for its long list of creative burgers & its rock 'n' roll soundtrack.
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveBusy, hopping pub known for its long list of creative burgers & its rock 'n' roll soundtrack.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveMexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
SPORT BAR: Casual sports bar & American grill offering a wide beer selection, daily specials & private events.
City Tap and Grill
7320 W Irving Park RdSPORT BAR: Casual sports bar & American grill offering a wide beer selection, daily specials & private events.
Very good pizza and classic style decor. Reminds me of places in the past which is very nice.
Frank's Pizzeria & Restaurant
6506 W Belmont AveVery good pizza and classic style decor. Reminds me of places in the past which is very nice.
Casual Thai eatery serving noodles, curries & vegetarian fare, plus beer & wine amid exotic decor.
21 locals recommend
George's Family Restaurant
145 South Oak Park AvenueCasual Thai eatery serving noodles, curries & vegetarian fare, plus beer & wine amid exotic decor.
The decor is super cute in this dimly lit, cozy little restaurant and the margaritas are pretty good. Big burritos, a little pricey buy very delicious.
Sergio's Place
6966 W North AveThe decor is super cute in this dimly lit, cozy little restaurant and the margaritas are pretty good. Big burritos, a little pricey buy very delicious.
Shopping
Everything you need just in case you may forgot something. Target, Lowes
13 locals recommend
The Brickyard
2600 N Narragansett AveEverything you need just in case you may forgot something. Target, Lowes
Marshalls
4612 W Irving Park RdGood selection of stores, whole foods, DSW, Ultas nearby Trader joes and close to historical downtown Oak Park restaurants and entertainment.
River Forest Town Center
7265 Lake StGood selection of stores, whole foods, DSW, Ultas nearby Trader joes and close to historical downtown Oak Park restaurants and entertainment.
This mall has everything for everyone in your family. Abundant amount of specialty stores alone with a variety of food choices in their food court.
8 locals recommend
Yorktown Center
203 Yorktown Shopping CenterThis mall has everything for everyone in your family. Abundant amount of specialty stores alone with a variety of food choices in their food court.
This is a great mall with lots of great stores at all price levels. Home to American Girl and The Lego Store! It has several floors that are accessible by elevator or escalator. Nearby parking.
327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveThis is a great mall with lots of great stores at all price levels. Home to American Girl and The Lego Store! It has several floors that are accessible by elevator or escalator. Nearby parking.
The HIP is a 700,000 square foot enclosed regional shopping center on Chicago's northwest side that caters to a trade area of 1.1 million people. The plaza features over 140 vibrant …
41 locals recommend
Harlem Irving Plaza
4104 N Harlem AveThe HIP is a 700,000 square foot enclosed regional shopping center on Chicago's northwest side that caters to a trade area of 1.1 million people. The plaza features over 140 vibrant …
This 128,000 s.f. retail center is situated at the intersection of Irving Park Road and Narragansett Avenue on Chicago’s Northwest side and serves a dense population of 344,000 residents. It is anchored by Jewel/Osco and T.J. Maxx, with 25 regional, local and national retailers and 542 parking spaces. Adjacent to several light industrial and office parks and Chicago’s Wright College, Dunning Square draws a steady flow of local and visiting traffic.
Dunning Square
6500 W Irving Park RdThis 128,000 s.f. retail center is situated at the intersection of Irving Park Road and Narragansett Avenue on Chicago’s Northwest side and serves a dense population of 344,000 residents. It is anchored by Jewel/Osco and T.J. Maxx, with 25 regional, local and national retailers and 542 parking spaces. Adjacent to several light industrial and office parks and Chicago’s Wright College, Dunning Square draws a steady flow of local and visiting traffic.
Visit Illinois' #1 tourist attraction. With nearly 300 shops, stores and restaurants, you can shop Schaumburg stores or the Chicago area's largest shopping mall.
73 locals recommend
Woodfield Mall
Woodfield MallVisit Illinois' #1 tourist attraction. With nearly 300 shops, stores and restaurants, you can shop Schaumburg stores or the Chicago area's largest shopping mall.
Bi-level enclosed outlet mall with designer goods, custom interactive visual arts & restaurants.
99 locals recommend
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets WayBi-level enclosed outlet mall with designer goods, custom interactive visual arts & restaurants.
Located on the south west corner of North & 9th Avenue, Winston Plaza has historically been the destination shopping center for Melrose Park and surrounding communities. Visit Winston Plaza and experience exciting new changes and community events designed with you in mind.
Winston Plaza
1254 Winston PlazaLocated on the south west corner of North & 9th Avenue, Winston Plaza has historically been the destination shopping center for Melrose Park and surrounding communities. Visit Winston Plaza and experience exciting new changes and community events designed with you in mind.
Drinks & Nightlife
OverTime Sports Bar
6714 W Belmont AveGreat Imported beer and food.
The Big Pretzel :) and taste test their beer. Awesome place. #Scotssquatch #TheBest
20 locals recommend
Exit Strategy Brewing Co.
7700 Madison StThe Big Pretzel :) and taste test their beer. Awesome place. #Scotssquatch #TheBest
Hala Kahiki Lounge
2834 River RdYou have to check out this great home away from home bar.
Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant
1050 N State StGreat drinks.
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley.
9 locals recommend
MB Financial Park
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood of about 26,000 residents within the West Town community area in Chicago, Illinois
371 locals recommend
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveWicker Park is a neighborhood of about 26,000 residents within the West Town community area in Chicago, Illinois
Sophisticated spot with Cuban flair serving rum cocktails & craft beer in a 1927 art deco building.
Sparrow
12 W Elm StSophisticated spot with Cuban flair serving rum cocktails & craft beer in a 1927 art deco building.
Getting Around
You have to take the bus to get their but its not a long ride. You may also get an lyft or uber.
13 locals recommend
Harlem station
You have to take the bus to get their but its not a long ride. You may also get an lyft or uber.
The CTA 77 Belmont runs all night. Easy way to get closer to the Chicago action. I can also have the bus/train cards ready for you.
Belmont & Natchez station
The CTA 77 Belmont runs all night. Easy way to get closer to the Chicago action. I can also have the bus/train cards ready for you.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7807 W Grand AveIf you need a rental car let me know I can help with discounts.
Sightseeing
If you every wont to step out on the the ledge and see beautiful Chicago. This is the stop to be.
124 locals recommend
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrIf you every wont to step out on the the ledge and see beautiful Chicago. This is the stop to be.
Logan Square is an official community area, historical neighborhood, and public square located on the northwest side of the City of Chicago.
174 locals recommend
Logan Square
Logan Square is an official community area, historical neighborhood, and public square located on the northwest side of the City of Chicago.
Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world
219 locals recommend
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrBuckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world
Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, US, and originally intended to celebrate the second millennium.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMillennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, US, and originally intended to celebrate the second millennium.
Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that opened on May 30, 1930
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrShedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that opened on May 30, 1930
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
The Adler Planetarium is a public museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler.
393 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrThe Adler Planetarium is a public museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler.
The Museum of Science and Industry is located in Chicago, Illinois, in Jackson Park, in the Hyde Park neighborhood between Lake Michigan and The University of Chicago.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrThe Museum of Science and Industry is located in Chicago, Illinois, in Jackson Park, in the Hyde Park neighborhood between Lake Michigan and The University of Chicago.
The Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois, is the oldest surviving Bahá'í House of Worship in the world, and the only one in the United States.
120 locals recommend
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden AveThe Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois, is the oldest surviving Bahá'í House of Worship in the world, and the only one in the United States.
Evanston is a great destination for shopping and dining with a wide variety of establishments for everyone to enjoy.
8 locals recommend
Downtown Evanston
922 Davis StEvanston is a great destination for shopping and dining with a wide variety of establishments for everyone to enjoy.
Oak Street Beach is located on North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan.
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
Oak Street Beach is located on North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Parks & Nature
Riis Park Playground
6100 W Fullerton AveGreat to hangout and relax out side.
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueA beautiful city trail.
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & café.
23 locals recommend
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
16400 Buckley RdLarge park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & café.
Essentials
7-Eleven
7749 Roosevelt RdCVS
4777 N Milwaukee AveWalgreens
7155 W Foster PlXSport Fitness
2310 W Logan BlvdNice grocery experience here. Samples all around and great food choices. They have a café indoor for drinks and food items as well.
171 locals recommend
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveNice grocery experience here. Samples all around and great food choices. They have a café indoor for drinks and food items as well.
Jewel-Osco is a supermarket chain headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. Jewel-Osco has 185 stores across northern, central, and western Illinois; eastern Iowa; and portions of northwest Indiana.
Jewel-Osco
2520 N Narragansett AveJewel-Osco is a supermarket chain headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. Jewel-Osco has 185 stores across northern, central, and western Illinois; eastern Iowa; and portions of northwest Indiana.