Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveBrewery with YUMMY food! Across the street.
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueVegan and Veggies and Booze and Brunch
Taqueria Moran
2226 N California AveTacos and Margaritas on the go!
greasy spoon open early, close 3pm. Hipster Biscuits & Gravy
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee Avegreasy spoon open early, close 3pm. Hipster Biscuits & Gravy
Township
Restaurant and Bar, great eats, healthy and delicious.
Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N California AveFood and Drank in my back yard.
Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
2236 N Sacramento Aveyummm... seasonal
The Freeze
2815 W Armitage AveMasada
2206 N California AveSister to Sultan's Market
Sultan's Market
2057 W North Aveyummmmmmmm
Cafe Mustache
2313 N Milwaukee AveCermak Produce
2701 W North AveGrocery, bakery, inexpensive
Not quite a street market, more of a super great but inexpensive fruit and veggie mecca, with Boars Head meat and dairy.
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Stanley's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
1558 N Elston AveNot quite a street market, more of a super great but inexpensive fruit and veggie mecca, with Boars Head meat and dairy.
The Radler
2375 N Milwaukee AveGerman cuisine and Brew
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StTHIS PLACE IS SUPER FAMOUS!
Viceroy of India
It's a hike, but delicious Indian food.
Original Soul Vegetarian
203 E 75th StVegan/Veggie Restaurant far south side, and yum.
Crisp
2940 N Broadwaychicken so good!!!
The Budlong Hot Chicken
1008 W Armitage Avechicken so good!
Chi Cafe
2160 S Archer Ave24hrs of delicious China Town eats
delicious italian food. owners are creeps but food is great.
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Piazza Bella Trattoria & Osteria
2114 W Roscoe Stdelicious italian food. owners are creeps but food is great.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdDelicious
Jam
2853 N Kedzie AveExcellent
The Art of Pizza
3033 N Ashland AveMy fave pizza
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveFlash Taco Wicker Park
1570 N Damen AveP.S.BANGKOK
3345 N Clark Stgreat thai
Guerrero's Tacos & Pizza
2534 W Division Stinexpensive, tasty. pizza slices and tacos!
Papa's Cache Sabroso
2517 W Division Stget your jibarito on
The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen Avedelicious
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
738 N Western AveThe Maxwell
1100 S Canal StChicago Dog!
Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan BoulevardFarmers Pride Produce
756 N Western Ave
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveWest on North
2509 W North AveCute Dive bar w food.
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark StPortillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StFAMOUSLY DELICIOUS
Furious Spoon Logan Square
2410 N Milwaukee Averamen
Pizza Metro
1707 W Division Stpotato and rosemary pizza
Marcello's Father and Son Restaurant
2475 N Milwaukee AveCafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted Sttapas
Café Iberico
737 N LaSalle Drtapas
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport Avebest steak
Demera Restaurant
4801 N Broadwayethiopian
Pho Lily
5100 N BroadwayRosebud on Rush
720 N Rush StIrazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveHollywood Grill
1601 W North AveOberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
3055 N Sheffield AveCho Sun Ok Restaurant
4200 N Lincoln AveKorean BBQ
Einstein Bros Bagels
300 E Ohio StSmoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdAlinea
1723 N Halsted Stfancy!
Drinks & Nightlife
GAMES! Good music. lots of games. booze. There is usually a Groupon for cheap drinks/tokens.
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Emporium Logan Square
2363 N Milwaukee AveGAMES! Good music. lots of games. booze. There is usually a Groupon for cheap drinks/tokens.
Cole's Bar
2338 N Milwaukee AveLots of raving over this 4am/5am Bar
you can find music, art, food, shopping and more via quick Blue Line Ride, or a nice walk down Milwaukee. Busy, bustling area.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Aveyou can find music, art, food, shopping and more via quick Blue Line Ride, or a nice walk down Milwaukee. Busy, bustling area.
The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue$8 piece of pizza, PBR and shot o jamo
Quenchers Saloon
and bar
Not really my scene, but fun if you like Metal, Goth and things like that you will love.
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Exit
1315 W North AveNot really my scene, but fun if you like Metal, Goth and things like that you will love.
The Mutiny is a unique combination of music venue and neighborhood dive bar. Four nights a week, we put on FREE shows by upcoming rock, punk, and metal . Not my style, but well liked.
The Mutiny
2428 N Western AveThe Mutiny is a unique combination of music venue and neighborhood dive bar. Four nights a week, we put on FREE shows by upcoming rock, punk, and metal . Not my style, but well liked.
Congress Theater
2135 N Milwaukee AveMOST FUN & ECLECTIC CLUB IN THE CITY!
This is a club that welcomes all. If you aren't open minded you will hate it. LATE LATE LATE night craziness. Can get a very long line. love the music. love the fun vibe and eye candy. great bartenders. this is a place young international travelers like.
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Berlin
954 W Belmont AveMOST FUN & ECLECTIC CLUB IN THE CITY!
This is a club that welcomes all. If you aren't open minded you will hate it. LATE LATE LATE night craziness. Can get a very long line. love the music. love the fun vibe and eye candy. great bartenders. this is a place young international travelers like.
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn StTwisted Spoke
501 N Ogden AveBiker bar and food
Above the Signature Room, amazing view. AMAZING.
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveAbove the Signature Room, amazing view. AMAZING.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveEstelle's Cafe & Lounge
2013 W North AveTimothy O'Toole's Pub
622 N Fairbanks CtEmerald Loop Bar & Grill
216 N Wabash AveBar Deville
Prohibition Style Speciality Cocktails
Diag Bar & Grill
2856 N Southport Aveand food
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlParks & Nature
GORGEOUS Park! Fun to walk, bike, chill at beach, sit at the water, play sports and much more!
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrGORGEOUS Park! Fun to walk, bike, chill at beach, sit at the water, play sports and much more!
Fairly new and very popular trail welcomes bikes, people, kids, dogs, skateboards and the likes!
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway AvenueFairly new and very popular trail welcomes bikes, people, kids, dogs, skateboards and the likes!
Montrose Dog Beach - Dog Friendly Area - Temporarily Closed
West Wilson DriveNorth Avenue
North AvenueHumboldt Park Boathouse
1301 North Humboldt DriveGrant Park
337 E Randolph StIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Shopping
As Illinois gets closer to legalization (with the anticipated 26Billion$ Industry) vape shops are popping up left & right, but this spot in particular has very knowledgable people, great selections and friendly service.
Vape Daze
2817 W Belden AveAs Illinois gets closer to legalization (with the anticipated 26Billion$ Industry) vape shops are popping up left & right, but this spot in particular has very knowledgable people, great selections and friendly service.
SUCH A GREAT grocery, booze, vegan, organic, farm raised awesome awesome 24hr food and liquor store.
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Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveSUCH A GREAT grocery, booze, vegan, organic, farm raised awesome awesome 24hr food and liquor store.
Target
4466 N Broadwayjust in case..
Bucktown
Close Neighborhood
Tiny Beauty Shop over here that I LOVE for inexpensive BRIGHT makeup and fun accessories.
Cicero & North Ave station
Tiny Beauty Shop over here that I LOVE for inexpensive BRIGHT makeup and fun accessories.
Textile Discount Outlet
2121 W 21st StTHIS PLACE IS INSANE!!!!!!
Belmont Army Wicker Park
1318 N Milwaukee Avepeople always tell me to go here...
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveQuimby's Bookstore
1854 W North AveArtists' Book Store
Amish Healthy Foods
1025 N Western AveNike Chicago
669 N Michigan AveMacy's
111 North State StreetPaper Source
3543 N Southport AveHot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Blick Art Materials
16 S State StCook Brothers
1740 N Kostner AveThis is a crazy cheap bulk store warehouse.
Woodfield Mall
Woodfield MallRoosevelt University station
Arts & Culture
Galerie F
211 N Milwaukee AveFUN!
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveHarold Washington Library Center
400 S State StSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 S Wabash AveSchool and Museum
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveFantastic, genuine improv
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StTheatre on the Lake
2401 N Lake Shore DrShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrLacuna Artist Lofts
2150 S Canalport AveMusic Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveNewberry Library
60 W Walton Stflippin amazing!!!
Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveThe Flatiron Arts Building
1579 N Milwaukee AveGoodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn StEntertainment & Activities
Kerasotes City North 14
2600 North Western AvenueQuick Walk!
The Second City
230 W North AveImprov and Sketch!
BEST SHOW IN CHICAGO!!!!! Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind REFORMED... http://neofuturists.org/
These 30 Plays (The Neo-Futurists In Previews)
JANUARY 6 - MARCH 13 2017
$9-15
These 30 Plays (the neo-futurists In Previews)
After writing, performing and directing 9,775 two-minute plays since 1988, The Neo-Futurist ensemble will continue adding to that number in 2017. And there will be additional, fanciful trimmings to heighten your audience experience.
**Walk-up tickets are available every weekend on a first-come, first served basis.**
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Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueBEST SHOW IN CHICAGO!!!!! Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind REFORMED... http://neofuturists.org/
These 30 Plays (The Neo-Futurists In Previews)
JANUARY 6 - MARCH 13 2017
$9-15
These 30 Plays (the neo-futurists In Previews)
After writing, performing and directing 9,775 two-minute plays since 1988, The Neo-Futurist ensemble will continue adding to that number in 2017. And there will be additional, fanciful trimmings to heighten your audience experience.
**Walk-up tickets are available every weekend on a first-come, first served basis.**
United Center
1901 W Madison Stda bulls and concerts and blackhawks
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W Diversey PkwyThe Baton Show Lounge
4713 N BroadwayOldest drag revue in town. Elegant and fun.
Polish Dive bar with a juke box and if you are lucky Agnes as the bartender.
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Ola's Liquors
947 N Damen AvePolish Dive bar with a juke box and if you are lucky Agnes as the bartender.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison Stnot sure if you heard....
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drda bears
Chicago White Sox
333 W 35th StBoystown
Shopping, Food, Nightlife
Six Flags Great America
1 Great America ParkwayChicago Sport & Social Club
1010 N Hooker StWhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W Webster AveGetting Around
24Hrs, runs often, easiest way to get to Ohare (and only $2.25). Also goes straight downtown, to Wicker, to the other Logan Stop and has become my fave EL!
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California & Milwaukee station
24Hrs, runs often, easiest way to get to Ohare (and only $2.25). Also goes straight downtown, to Wicker, to the other Logan Stop and has become my fave EL!
taking the blue line is so much better than a ride in a car! `believe me!
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O'Hare International Airport
10000 W O'Hare Avetaking the blue line is so much better than a ride in a car! `believe me!
Chicago Midway International Airport
5700 S Cicero Ave