Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdMy favorite breakfast spot, but also delicious for lunch or dinner. Their quiche is to die for!
58 locals recommend
Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey AveMy favorite breakfast spot, but also delicious for lunch or dinner. Their quiche is to die for!
Wyler Road
3581 W Belden Ave
Giant
3209 W Armitage AveYou'll need a reservation for this one. Delicious!
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey AveSon of a Butcher by WHISK
2934 W Diversey AveParachute
3500 N Elston Ave100% of proceeds support proactive suicide prevention and mental health education
18 locals recommend
Sip of Hope Coffee Bar
3039 W Fullerton Ave100% of proceeds support proactive suicide prevention and mental health education
If you're not afraid to get messy, check this place out for a crawfish (or any seafood!) boil! The garlic noodles are delicious! Be sure to check our Milk & Wood for dessert while here!
11 locals recommend
The Crab Pad
2529 N Milwaukee AveIf you're not afraid to get messy, check this place out for a crawfish (or any seafood!) boil! The garlic noodles are delicious! Be sure to check our Milk & Wood for dessert while here!
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveAmazing pies!
One of my favorite restaurants in the city! You have to come here for a pizza pot pie and the Mediterranean flat bread!
115 locals recommend
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetOne of my favorite restaurants in the city! You have to come here for a pizza pot pie and the Mediterranean flat bread!
Redhot Ranch
2449 W Armitage AveGreat for a late night bite!
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee AveL' Patron
3749 W Fullerton AveJibaritos y Mas
3400 W Fullerton AveDelicious, authentic Puerto Rican food!
Favorites: fried chicken sandwich, fried fish sandwich, grilled chicken, hush puppies, macaroni & cheese. In the summer, their outdoor patio is awesome!
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveFavorites: fried chicken sandwich, fried fish sandwich, grilled chicken, hush puppies, macaroni & cheese. In the summer, their outdoor patio is awesome!
The Moonlighter
3204 W Armitage AveAwesome patio, awesome burgers, awesome nachos!
Being of Cuban descent, I'm pretty particular about my cuban sandwiches... theirs is legit.
13 locals recommend
El Cubanito Restaurant
2555 N Pulaski RdBeing of Cuban descent, I'm pretty particular about my cuban sandwiches... theirs is legit.
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveWonderful Cuban food! BYOB :)
Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage AveEl Cid
2645 N Kedzie AveYummy Mexican food and a great patio
Trike Thai Noodles & Sushi
2339 N Milwaukee AveTaqueria Moran
2226 N California AveQuiote
2456 N California AveUpscale Mexican food
Osteria Langhe
2824 W Armitage AveOsteria Via Stato
620 N State StOne of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city!
Hands down my favorite restaurant in the city! Favorites: any of their fish crudos, grilled octopus, wild mushroom pizza, and s'mores hot chocolate!!!!!!!!
47 locals recommend
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph StHands down my favorite restaurant in the city! Favorites: any of their fish crudos, grilled octopus, wild mushroom pizza, and s'mores hot chocolate!!!!!!!!
You really can't go wrong with any of Chef Stephanie Izard's restaurants, I mean she IS a Top Chef AND an Iron Chef! But Girl & the Goat is the original. Try the pig face (trust me).
496 locals recommend
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StYou really can't go wrong with any of Chef Stephanie Izard's restaurants, I mean she IS a Top Chef AND an Iron Chef! But Girl & the Goat is the original. Try the pig face (trust me).
A personal favorite! You instantly feel like you're in England when you walk in, and the upstairs is so cozy! Favorites: scotch eggs, charcuterie, hamburger, beer
46 locals recommend
Owen & Engine
2700 N Western AveA personal favorite! You instantly feel like you're in England when you walk in, and the upstairs is so cozy! Favorites: scotch eggs, charcuterie, hamburger, beer
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StGreat beers and great food
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western AveIf you want ice cream, this is where you should go to get it!
Great Italian food. The garlic spread they bring with the bread is incredible!
34 locals recommend
Buona Terra
3608 N California AveGreat Italian food. The garlic spread they bring with the bread is incredible!
Drinks & Nightlife
Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton AveScofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveThe Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueBurlington Bar
3425 W Fullerton AveRevolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveSlippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee AveEast Room
2354 N Milwaukee AveEmporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveBar & arcade!
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveIf you like latin food & music go here! Latin steakhouse/ bar/ nightclub playing latin music! If you like to dance, this is the place to go!
11 locals recommend
Nacional 27
325 W Huron StIf you like latin food & music go here! Latin steakhouse/ bar/ nightclub playing latin music! If you like to dance, this is the place to go!
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveTiki bar :)
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveSpilt Milk
811 South BlvdRosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveBlues club
Entertainment & Activities
United Center
1901 W Madison StSoldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrClark & Waveland station
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StLogan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton AveThe Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee AveA neighborhood landmark!
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StSoxs Park!
Parks & Nature
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrThe 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenuePalmer Square Park
2200 N Kedzie AveNorth Avenue Beach
If you have time to get out of the city and take in some nature, the botanic gardens are gorgeous!
167 locals recommend
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdIf you have time to get out of the city and take in some nature, the botanic gardens are gorgeous!
Getting Around
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveAdler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science & Industry station
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrLyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker DrThe Chicago Theatre
175 N State StCadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph StJames M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W Randolph StNational Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
3015 W Division StCommunity art center that hosts art exhibitions, live music and film screenings
22 locals recommend
Comfort Station
2579 N Milwaukee AveCommunity art center that hosts art exhibitions, live music and film screenings
Galerie F
211 N Milwaukee AveHairpin Arts Center
2810 N Milwaukee AveCivic Opera House
1001 W Washington BlvdThe Second City
230 W North AveFamous comedy club!
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe Illinois Centennial Monument commemorates the 100th anniversary of the state of Illinois being accepted into the Union. The monument also serves as the site of the annual Logan Square Arts Festival, and is symbol of the square.
23 locals recommend
Illinois Centennial Monument
3150 W Logan BlvdThe Illinois Centennial Monument commemorates the 100th anniversary of the state of Illinois being accepted into the Union. The monument also serves as the site of the annual Logan Square Arts Festival, and is symbol of the square.
Willis Tower Skydeck
Go up to the sky deck for views of the entire city
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan Ave