Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
If you love pizza, this is a must! My family has been going here for 40+ years. Definitely anticipate a long wait (can be up to 1.5 hours); however it is worth it!
My favorites are the Mediterranean Bread and the Pizza Pot Pie.
115 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetIf you love pizza, this is a must! My family has been going here for 40+ years. Definitely anticipate a long wait (can be up to 1.5 hours); however it is worth it!
My favorites are the Mediterranean Bread and the Pizza Pot Pie.
Super close and fantastic tacos! I personally love the shrimp tacos!
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Del Seoul
2568 N Clark StSuper close and fantastic tacos! I personally love the shrimp tacos!
The closest recommendation I have :) This is less than a year old, but they have great breakfast food, coffee, and even their own beer at night!
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Colectivo Coffee
2530 N Clark StThe closest recommendation I have :) This is less than a year old, but they have great breakfast food, coffee, and even their own beer at night!
Must get the famous center-filled cupcakes! Flavors like Cake Batter, Creme Brûlée, peanut butter Nutella, Cookie Monster, peach cobbler, and many, many more amazing creations.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StMust get the famous center-filled cupcakes! Flavors like Cake Batter, Creme Brûlée, peanut butter Nutella, Cookie Monster, peach cobbler, and many, many more amazing creations.
If you're out later than anticipated and could go for a snack, this is a must; macaroni and cheese pizza is the go-to!
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dimo's Pizza Wrigley
3463 N Clark StIf you're out later than anticipated and could go for a snack, this is a must; macaroni and cheese pizza is the go-to!
Girl and the Goat is a small plates place (my favorite type, especially when traveling).The menu itself comprises six sections (vegetables, fish, meat, bread, oysters, and goats-yes goats-the name isn’t just for fun).
Some recommendations:
Roasted Cauliflower with Pickled Peppers, Pine Nuts, and Mint
Potato Blue Cheese Pierogi with Mushroom Crema, Pickled Persimmon-apple Relish, and Maitake Mushroom
Chorizo Flatbread with Lard, Rapini Relish, Compressed Apples, and Rosemary
Seared Diver Scallops, Jamaican Jerk Spice, Guinciale, Pink Ladies, Crispy Pigeon Peas and Rice
496 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StGirl and the Goat is a small plates place (my favorite type, especially when traveling).The menu itself comprises six sections (vegetables, fish, meat, bread, oysters, and goats-yes goats-the name isn’t just for fun).
Some recommendations:
Roasted Cauliflower with Pickled Peppers, Pine Nuts, and Mint
Potato Blue Cheese Pierogi with Mushroom Crema, Pickled Persimmon-apple Relish, and Maitake Mushroom
Chorizo Flatbread with Lard, Rapini Relish, Compressed Apples, and Rosemary
Seared Diver Scallops, Jamaican Jerk Spice, Guinciale, Pink Ladies, Crispy Pigeon Peas and Rice
Bon Appetit declared it the best in America, the Au Cheval cheeseburger is the talk of the West Loop.
620 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBon Appetit declared it the best in America, the Au Cheval cheeseburger is the talk of the West Loop.
A Chicago must. My personal pick for the epic argument over best deep dish in Chicago.
513 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StA Chicago must. My personal pick for the epic argument over best deep dish in Chicago.
Parks & Nature
An obvious go-to if you're in the area! So much to see - zoo, conservatory, parks!
1117 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zoológico de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StAn obvious go-to if you're in the area! So much to see - zoo, conservatory, parks!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyIf you're in need of a quick workout, check out this brand new XSport!
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
XSport Fitness
2310 W Logan BlvdIf you're in need of a quick workout, check out this brand new XSport!
Getting Around
Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station
Bus stop for 151 line and 156 line.
151 South will take you right down Michigan Ave.
156 South takes you down Lasalle St through Old Town, River North, and the Loop.
Stockton & Roslyn station
Bus stop for 151 line and 156 line.
151 South will take you right down Michigan Ave.
156 South takes you down Lasalle St through Old Town, River North, and the Loop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar located just north of Wrigley Field - they're known for 90's/00's rap and hip-hop on Saturday nights and 80's music on Friday nights
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Holiday Club
4000 N Sheridan RdDive bar located just north of Wrigley Field - they're known for 90's/00's rap and hip-hop on Saturday nights and 80's music on Friday nights
Great live music on the weekends and within walking distance of the apartment!
458 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StGreat live music on the weekends and within walking distance of the apartment!
Sprawling complex offering New American eats & craft cocktails with bowling, karaoke, bocce & games.
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Punch Bowl Social Chicago
310 N Green StSprawling complex offering New American eats & craft cocktails with bowling, karaoke, bocce & games.
On the rooftop of Hotel Lincoln, this bar gives you iconic scenes of Lincoln Park!
124 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StOn the rooftop of Hotel Lincoln, this bar gives you iconic scenes of Lincoln Park!
Shopping
Everything you can think of store wise is along this iconic street.
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Michigan Avenue
Michigan AvenueEverything you can think of store wise is along this iconic street.
Sightseeing
Puerta de las Nubes
201 E Randolph StNavy Pier
600 E Grand AveFuente de Buckingham
301 S Columbus DrParque Grant
337 E Randolph StNorth Avenue Beach station