Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Located conveniently down the street from us, Café Marie-Jeanne is a beautiful French café. A great place to find breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a glass of wine.
47 locals recommend
Café Marie-Jeanne
1001 N California AveLocated conveniently down the street from us, Café Marie-Jeanne is a beautiful French café. A great place to find breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a glass of wine.
A fabulous wine bar with excellent tapas to accompany their extensive wine menu.
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueA fabulous wine bar with excellent tapas to accompany their extensive wine menu.
Try the S'more pie. Just do it. A great place to cure a sweet tooth with their assortment of homemade pies, milkshakes, and sodas. It is also BYOB and the staff will pair your liquor choice with one of their house made sodas.
78 locals recommend
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
1000 N California AveTry the S'more pie. Just do it. A great place to cure a sweet tooth with their assortment of homemade pies, milkshakes, and sodas. It is also BYOB and the staff will pair your liquor choice with one of their house made sodas.
Our favorite coffee shop in Chicago, and is conveniently located down the street from us.
42 locals recommend
C.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdOur favorite coffee shop in Chicago, and is conveniently located down the street from us.
Excellent restaurant for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Located in the Robey Hotel.
27 locals recommend
Cafe Robey
1600 N Milwaukee AveExcellent restaurant for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Located in the Robey Hotel.
Lonesome Rose
2101 N California AveNew trendy taco spot located in Logan Square.
The breakfast diner located across the street from us. It is cash only and BYOB if you would like mimosas or a bloody mary for brunch.
75 locals recommend
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveThe breakfast diner located across the street from us. It is cash only and BYOB if you would like mimosas or a bloody mary for brunch.
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
2700 W Chicago AveA great restaurant within walking distance.
Michelin Star rated restaurant in Logan Square. Great place for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMichelin Star rated restaurant in Logan Square. Great place for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
One of my favorite brunch spots, but I also enjoy their lunch and dinner options.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdOne of my favorite brunch spots, but I also enjoy their lunch and dinner options.
Clever Rabbit
2015 W Division St Great for weekend brunch or dinner any night of the week.
It's not deep dish, but it's delicious. Their pizza bread is HIGHLY recommended. They have a massive patio for summer days/nights.
73 locals recommend
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StIt's not deep dish, but it's delicious. Their pizza bread is HIGHLY recommended. They have a massive patio for summer days/nights.
If you want deep dish, this is where the locals go. Be prepared, as there is typically a wait. Check out their website to see if you can reserve a time.
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueIf you want deep dish, this is where the locals go. Be prepared, as there is typically a wait. Check out their website to see if you can reserve a time.
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveFamous for their beautiful and unique sushi presentations. Also, delicious! Check out their website or Instagram.
111 locals recommend
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago AveFamous for their beautiful and unique sushi presentations. Also, delicious! Check out their website or Instagram.
One of Stephanie Izard's restaurants located in the West Loop. Awesome ambiance, and the hot and sour soup is an absolute must.
30 locals recommend
Duck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton MarketOne of Stephanie Izard's restaurants located in the West Loop. Awesome ambiance, and the hot and sour soup is an absolute must.
Marchesa
535 N Wells StAn absolutely stunning restaurant, perfect for a date night!
Drinks & Nightlife
A historic Chicago staple for cocktail bars. You can not go wrong with their Old Fashioned or Negroni. An electric cocktail atmosphere with stunning decor.
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueA historic Chicago staple for cocktail bars. You can not go wrong with their Old Fashioned or Negroni. An electric cocktail atmosphere with stunning decor.
This cocktail lounge is located at the top of the beautiful Robey Hotel. It offers the best skyline view of Chicago. It is one of my personal favorites where I always take out of towners.
37 locals recommend
The Up Room
2018 W North AveThis cocktail lounge is located at the top of the beautiful Robey Hotel. It offers the best skyline view of Chicago. It is one of my personal favorites where I always take out of towners.
A fun bar located in the heart of Logan Square. Be prepared to dance or just hang at the bar.
45 locals recommend
Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage AveA fun bar located in the heart of Logan Square. Be prepared to dance or just hang at the bar.
Named one of the best bars in the US. It does get crowded and can be difficult to get in. I recommend going for an early happy hour.
356 locals recommend
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveNamed one of the best bars in the US. It does get crowded and can be difficult to get in. I recommend going for an early happy hour.
One of the best patios in Wicker Park! Their tacos and margaritas are some of the best in the city.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveOne of the best patios in Wicker Park! Their tacos and margaritas are some of the best in the city.
A rooftop bar overlooking Millennium Park. This gorgeous bar/restaurant is located in the Chicago Athletic Association building. A reservation is required to avoid a long wait for dinner or brunch.
139 locals recommend
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveA rooftop bar overlooking Millennium Park. This gorgeous bar/restaurant is located in the Chicago Athletic Association building. A reservation is required to avoid a long wait for dinner or brunch.
One of my favorite downtown rooftop bars. Awesome view of the Chicago River and downtown skyscrapers.
38 locals recommend
London House Rooftop Bar
85 E Wacker DrOne of my favorite downtown rooftop bars. Awesome view of the Chicago River and downtown skyscrapers.
Golden Teardrops
2101 N California AveA speakeasy bar located under Lonesome Rose.
RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StGorgeous wine bar in the heart of West Loop.
If you are wanting to catch a sporting event, this is our favorite neighborhood sports bar.
41 locals recommend
The Fifty/50
2047 W Division StIf you are wanting to catch a sporting event, this is our favorite neighborhood sports bar.
Shopping
From candles to jewelry, to furniture and vintage clothing, this is a must to visit!
41 locals recommend
Humboldt House
1045 N California Ave From candles to jewelry, to furniture and vintage clothing, this is a must to visit!
OAK + FORT
1715 N Damen AveMoon Voyage
2010 W Pierce AveParks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrLincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrOne of the quieter beaches in Chicago offering stunning skyline views.
32 locals recommend
Fullerton Beach
One of the quieter beaches in Chicago offering stunning skyline views.
Where you will find Chicago's famous 'Cloud Gate' sculpture. Also known as 'The Bean'.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StWhere you will find Chicago's famous 'Cloud Gate' sculpture. Also known as 'The Bean'.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StA running, biking trail located along the Lake Michigan beaches. Offers amazing views of the lake and skyline.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailA running, biking trail located along the Lake Michigan beaches. Offers amazing views of the lake and skyline.
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveArts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan AveEntertainment & Activities
The Second City
230 W North AveChicago's famous comedy club!
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StA comedy improv theatre.
Getting Around
The Damen Blue Line Stop. This will take you downtown to The Loop, or out to O'Hare Airport.
121 locals recommend
Damen station
1558 N Damen AveThe Damen Blue Line Stop. This will take you downtown to The Loop, or out to O'Hare Airport.