Guidebook for Chicago
Parks & Nature
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr Enjoy the beach and take in some great views!
Essentials
Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGetting Around
Thorndale station
1118 W Thorndale AveRed line station
Closest Divvy Bike rental stand - bikes are $10/day for unlimited 30 min rides. Hundreds of stations around city. Free app.
28 locals recommend
Divvy
Closest Divvy Bike rental stand - bikes are $10/day for unlimited 30 min rides. Hundreds of stations around city. Free app.
Food Scene
Revival Social Club
1133 West Granville AvenueCreative takes on American comfort food, plus cocktails
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N BroadwayTasty Ethiopian; live music on some weekends
Loving Hut
5812 N BroadwayAll vegan restaurant
Indie Cafe
5951 N BroadwayGreat Thai and Sushi, BYOB, fantastic prices, local hot spot.
Dak
1104 W Granville AveKorean BBQ, very casual and tasty.
Awesome breakfast/lunch spot with huge cinnamon rolls as sides, BYOB
109 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveAwesome breakfast/lunch spot with huge cinnamon rolls as sides, BYOB
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan Rdseasonal outdoor cafe with live music
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveGreat coffee shop with lots of seating area.
Cash-only, BYOB cafe making sandwiches, tacos, salads & classic cookies with local ingredients.
8 locals recommend
Cookies & Carnitas
5940 North BroadwayCash-only, BYOB cafe making sandwiches, tacos, salads & classic cookies with local ingredients.
Comfortable space for dining on fresh-baked pastries & sandwiches plus specialty coffee drinks.
7 locals recommend
Lovely, Too: a bake shop
1138 W Bryn Mawr AveComfortable space for dining on fresh-baked pastries & sandwiches plus specialty coffee drinks.
Casual spot featuring a traditional Ethiopian menu with both meat & vegetarian options & a full bar.
25 locals recommend
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant
5846 N BroadwayCasual spot featuring a traditional Ethiopian menu with both meat & vegetarian options & a full bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
local billiards spot with live comedy a few nights a week
11 locals recommend
Pressure Billiards & Cafe
6318 N Clark Stlocal billiards spot with live comedy a few nights a week
Bar 63
6341 N BroadwaySports bar with modern fare
The Pumping Company
1463 West Leland AvenueSports bar with lots of TVs and great bar food
Oldest continuously running jazz club in the US. Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayOldest continuously running jazz club in the US. Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
Ski lodge-style bar dating back to 1959 that features charbroiled burgers, onion rings, & an outdoor beer garden
41 locals recommend
Moody's Pub
5910 N BroadwaySki lodge-style bar dating back to 1959 that features charbroiled burgers, onion rings, & an outdoor beer garden
Sightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveChildren's Museum, boat rides, and more! 13 stops on the red line.
The famous Sears/Willis Tower with the glass sky decks - 16 stops on the red line.
348 locals recommend
Willis Tower Skydeck
The famous Sears/Willis Tower with the glass sky decks - 16 stops on the red line.
Shopping
Broadway Antique Market
6130 N BroadwayChicago's largest antique market
THE shopping area of Chicago. Just 11 stops on red line.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
THE shopping area of Chicago. Just 11 stops on red line.
Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo
5550 N BroadwayChicago's largest game store!