Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
62 locals recommend
The Bristol
2152 N Damen Ave
62 locals recommend
New American gastropub cuisine & handcrafted cocktails in a hip, rustic space with communal seating.
Hip neighborhood BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters & knickknacks.
98 locals recommend
toast
2046 N Damen Ave
98 locals recommend
Hip neighborhood BYOB cafe serving brunch/lunch in a casual setting with toasters & knickknacks.
Small Japanese BYOB restaurant serving creative rolls & hot appetizers in a sleek, minimalist space.
Sublime Sushi
2009 North Damen Avenue
Small Japanese BYOB restaurant serving creative rolls & hot appetizers in a sleek, minimalist space.
Creative American comfort food diner with craft cocktails served in hip, casual surroundings.
9 locals recommend
AMK Kitchen Bar
1954 West Armitage Avenue
9 locals recommend
Creative American comfort food diner with craft cocktails served in hip, casual surroundings.
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
56 locals recommend
Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen Ave
56 locals recommend
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
Closest Starbucks
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
215 locals recommend
Closest Starbucks
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
108 locals recommend
Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen Ave
108 locals recommend
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
32 locals recommend
En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N Damen Ave
32 locals recommend
Counter-serve Korean classics & tacos, plus sandwiches & sushi in an eclectic space.
Hip counter-serve cafe with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches, pastries & light bites.
109 locals recommend
Ipsento Coffee
2035 N Western Ave
109 locals recommend
Hip counter-serve cafe with funky furnishings & a menu of sandwiches, pastries & light bites.
Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
109 locals recommend
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee Ave
109 locals recommend
Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
Get a true Chicago Hot Dog from the Original Vienna Beef Factory!
8 locals recommend
Vienna Beef Factory Store & Cafe
2501 N Damen Ave
8 locals recommend
Get a true Chicago Hot Dog from the Original Vienna Beef Factory!

Drinks & Nightlife

Dark, funky multi room bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
76 locals recommend
Dannys
76 locals recommend
Dark, funky multi room bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space on a residential strip.
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
119 locals recommend
Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave
119 locals recommend
Map-lined watering hole touting more than 200 global beers, plus travel books for browsing.
Cozy corner bar offering cocktails & a large craft beer list plus weekend live music & DJs.
65 locals recommend
The Charleston Bar Chicago
65 locals recommend
Cozy corner bar offering cocktails & a large craft beer list plus weekend live music & DJs.

Getting Around

CTA Blue Line 'L' to O'Hare Airport & Downtown
42 locals recommend
Western station
1900 N Western Ave
42 locals recommend
CTA Blue Line 'L' to O'Hare Airport & Downtown

Entertainment & Activities

Mid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
37 locals recommend
Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee Ave
37 locals recommend
Mid-size concert venue supporting a variety of genres, including hip-hop, indie rock & dub step.
Ornate, 3,500-seat landmark venue erected in the 1920s that now showcases national musical acts.
15 locals recommend
Congress Theater
2135 N Milwaukee Ave
15 locals recommend
Ornate, 3,500-seat landmark venue erected in the 1920s that now showcases national musical acts.

Arts & Culture

Sketch comedy, improv, burlesque & quirky plays in a small funky space with cabaret seating.
8 locals recommend
Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown
1919 North Milwaukee Avenue
8 locals recommend
Sketch comedy, improv, burlesque & quirky plays in a small funky space with cabaret seating.

Essentials

The closest grocery store.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
The closest grocery store.