Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Casual Korean street food & my favorite tacos in Chicago (shrimp & tofu!)
44 locals recommend
Del Seoul
2568 N Clark StCasual Korean street food & my favorite tacos in Chicago (shrimp & tofu!)
Cafe Vienna
2523 N Clark StStop by for coffee & pastries or sit down for breakfast crepes
Sultan's Market
2057 W North AveCool, small spot for Korean street food with communal tables. Get there early because it's always packed!
98 locals recommend
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayCool, small spot for Korean street food with communal tables. Get there early because it's always packed!
Frances' Deli and Brunchery
2552 N Clark StIntelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayThis place is a famous late-night spot for Chicago style hot dogs & tends to get rowdy at night. Stop by during the day & you'll find families and picnic tables outside for sitting when the weather's nice!
44 locals recommend
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StThis place is a famous late-night spot for Chicago style hot dogs & tends to get rowdy at night. Stop by during the day & you'll find families and picnic tables outside for sitting when the weather's nice!
Cocina TARASCAS Mexican Restaurant
2585 N Clark StMexican food w/ popular outdoor seating space
Noodles In the Pot
2453 N Halsted StOrder carry-out Thai food or sit in their outdoor patio space
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StClassic Chicago deep dish spot
Macau/Portuguese fusion spot. Get a reservation! Check out the bakery next door.
126 locals recommend
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveMacau/Portuguese fusion spot. Get a reservation! Check out the bakery next door.
Popular spot right by the Damen blue line stop. Tacos & pitchers of margaritas paired with spacious outdoor seating.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AvePopular spot right by the Damen blue line stop. Tacos & pitchers of margaritas paired with spacious outdoor seating.
Pickwick Coffee Roasting Co
22 East Jackson BoulevardDiscrete coffee shop in downtown Chicago
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StAuthentic tacos
Drinks & Nightlife
D.O.C Wine Bar
2602 N Clark StHopCat - Chicago
2577 N Clark StGrab some fries & check out their lengthy beer menu
Burwood Tap
724 W Wrightwood AvePopular neighborhood/hole-in-the-wall bar
Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee AveSimple, hip spot for drinks
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StWorth the wait for a nice cocktail and view of Millennium Park & the Bean
139 locals recommend
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveWorth the wait for a nice cocktail and view of Millennium Park & the Bean
Sightseeing
Worth walking around and seeing the pavilion where Chicago hosts free concerts & movie nights
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StWorth walking around and seeing the pavilion where Chicago hosts free concerts & movie nights
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree to the public!
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrGo for the view of the Chicago skyline
Watch some jazz performances in the intimate space & pair with a cocktail
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayWatch some jazz performances in the intimate space & pair with a cocktail
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StThe Second City
230 W North AveLaugh Factory
3175 N BroadwayParks & Nature
Hang out by the beach, read a book by the water, or bike along the trail
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailHang out by the beach, read a book by the water, or bike along the trail
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorth the visit!
Everything Else
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorth the visit!