Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

Huge beer selection and wines on tap. Can't beat the mussels with frites and garlic aoili.
251 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
251 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Huge beer selection and wines on tap. Can't beat the mussels with frites and garlic aoili.
Ranked "One of the Greatest Gay Bars in the World" by Out Magazine, this is a great location for a burger and beer and visit the attic for MaryOke on Wednesdays and Sundays.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hamburger Mary's
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ranked "One of the Greatest Gay Bars in the World" by Out Magazine, this is a great location for a burger and beer and visit the attic for MaryOke on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Small and intimate, can get pretty crowded but they make a mean martini.
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral Ave
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Small and intimate, can get pretty crowded but they make a mean martini.
Great dive bar to hang out with friends over a few beers.
55 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St
55 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great dive bar to hang out with friends over a few beers.

Food Scene

Excellent brunch local with a cute back patio during the summers. The BLT Benedict, Caramel Pretzel Pancakes and Bloody Marys are amongst my favorites.
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark St
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent brunch local with a cute back patio during the summers. The BLT Benedict, Caramel Pretzel Pancakes and Bloody Marys are amongst my favorites.
Put some south in your mouth at this excellent brunch spot and the beignets rival New Orleans.
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Big Jones
5347 N Clark St
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Put some south in your mouth at this excellent brunch spot and the beignets rival New Orleans.
Excellent mediterranean.
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Reza's Restaurant
5255 N Clark St
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent mediterranean.
Cute cafe for a bite to eat or a cup of coffee. Save room for a slice of pie! It's also a nice spot to grab some free wifi and you can feel good that your supporting a business that feeds the needy.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
First Slice Pie Cafe
5357 N Ashland Ave
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cute cafe for a bite to eat or a cup of coffee. Save room for a slice of pie! It's also a nice spot to grab some free wifi and you can feel good that your supporting a business that feeds the needy.
Can't beat the lobster mac and cheese nor the extensive scotch and whiskey menu.
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark St
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Can't beat the lobster mac and cheese nor the extensive scotch and whiskey menu.
If you are looking for a good brunch spot without having to wait in line, I recommend Pauline's. Only the locals know about it and you can typically get right in. Freshly squeezed juices are a hit.
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pauline's
1754 W Balmoral Ave
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you are looking for a good brunch spot without having to wait in line, I recommend Pauline's. Only the locals know about it and you can typically get right in. Freshly squeezed juices are a hit.
A vegetarian spot that's perfect for reading a book or catching up with friends. They don't have internet so if you're looking to get online, best try Starbucks on the corner.
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark St
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A vegetarian spot that's perfect for reading a book or catching up with friends. They don't have internet so if you're looking to get online, best try Starbucks on the corner.
Newly remodeled, friendly staff but often hard to find a table.
215 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Newly remodeled, friendly staff but often hard to find a table.
Best selection of sandwiches around and excellent drink options.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jerry's
5419 N Clark St
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best selection of sandwiches around and excellent drink options.

Everything Else

One of my favorite independent bookstores.
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark St
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of my favorite independent bookstores.
I highly recommend the Zanzibar which tastes just like a chocolate brownie but it's so hard to pick here when everything is delicious.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark St
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I highly recommend the Zanzibar which tastes just like a chocolate brownie but it's so hard to pick here when everything is delicious.
Great grocery store with virtually anything you need and some fun perks like a bar and piano player on the weekends. Sip a glass of wine and pick up groceries for the week! Only a 6 block walk.
171 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Ave
171 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great grocery store with virtually anything you need and some fun perks like a bar and piano player on the weekends. Sip a glass of wine and pick up groceries for the week! Only a 6 block walk.

Essentials

Best homemade hummus and pita in town.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Middle East Bakery & Grocery
1512 W Foster Ave
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best homemade hummus and pita in town.

Arts & Culture

Longest running show in Chicago Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is but one of their many offerings.
66 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland Avenue
66 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Longest running show in Chicago Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is but one of their many offerings.