Maurice's Guidebook
Food scene
Labriola Chicago
535 N Michigan AveBest pizza in Chicago!
LiteHouse Whole Food Grill
1368 E 55th StGreat food!!
Nice place to grab a good turkey burger or some lunch.
21 locals recommend
Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge
1401 E 53rd StNice place to grab a good turkey burger or some lunch.
The best salads. I’ve been trying to get back to healthy…I’m in this place at least twice a week. Very good salads.
sweetgreen
1500 East 53rd StreetThe best salads. I’ve been trying to get back to healthy…I’m in this place at least twice a week. Very good salads.
Pizza Capri
1501 E 53rd StGreat Italian dishes. My favorite is the salmon florentine.
Native Foods
218 E Harper CtGreat vegan options.
Amazing vegan food. One of my favorites. Get the fried "chick'n". ;-)
9 locals recommend
Can't Believe It's Not Meat
1368 1/2 E 53rd StAmazing vegan food. One of my favorites. Get the fried "chick'n". ;-)
Really good jerk chicken that's not too far. :-)
16 locals recommend
Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken Hyde Park
1461 E Hyde Park BlvdReally good jerk chicken that's not too far. :-)
Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtGreat Jamaican food.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StGreat burgers and fries.
Pete's Red Hot's
6346 Roosevelt RdBest Italian Beefs in Chicago. A west side staple.
If you can't get to Pete's Red Hots on the west side, this is the next best place to go to for italian beefs!!! Yummyyyy.
8 locals recommend
Buona
10633 S Western AveIf you can't get to Pete's Red Hots on the west side, this is the next best place to go to for italian beefs!!! Yummyyyy.
14 Parish
1644 East 53rd StreetTry their salmon Rasta Pasta. Good & spicy!!!
Robust Coffee Lounge
6300 S Woodlawn AveQuaint little coffee shop in Woodlawn.
Fulton Market Kitchen
311 N Sangamon StAnother great place to eat and chill.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveSome of the best deep dish pizza around!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
East 53rd StreetMy absolute FAVORITE restaurant in the entire city of Chicago. It's kinda' pricey...but the experience and food is well worth it.
7 locals recommend
Steak 48
615 N Wabash AveMy absolute FAVORITE restaurant in the entire city of Chicago. It's kinda' pricey...but the experience and food is well worth it.
Prime & Provisions
222 N LaSalle StNice steakhouse. Great ambiance.
Neighborhoods
Hyde Park
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrCute, bustling neighborhood that sits off of the lake.
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveA total vibe for the young and hip.
Sightseeing
Very dope museum. A staple to Chicagoans and a Southside gem.
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrVery dope museum. A staple to Chicagoans and a Southside gem.
Nice scenery. Nothing like looking at Chicago’s skyline from Lake Shore Drive.
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailNice scenery. Nothing like looking at Chicago’s skyline from Lake Shore Drive.
Such a cool place to explore. You're able to see a great distance when you're at the top AND stepping out on the edge of the building is a total rush!!
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrSuch a cool place to explore. You're able to see a great distance when you're at the top AND stepping out on the edge of the building is a total rush!!
Great place to explore and shop. So many great stores and food finds along the way.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Great place to explore and shop. So many great stores and food finds along the way.
This is one of my favorite things to do downtown. Chicago's architecture is so rich in design and character. You will definitely enjoy this tour if you like architecture.
34 locals recommend
Architectural Tour
1220 W Le Moyne StThis is one of my favorite things to do downtown. Chicago's architecture is so rich in design and character. You will definitely enjoy this tour if you like architecture.
Exercise
LA Fitness
2828 N Clark StGym
Spa
Spa Space
161 North Canal StreetThis is my recommended place for a nice spa day.
Landmarks
Two blocks east is a historic landmark, the home of Emmett Louis Till & Mamie Till-Mobley. In 1955 Emmett, at the age of 14, was tortured and murdered by white supremacist in Money Mississippi after allegedly whistling at a woman. His trial and death were some of the catalysts in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s, with his federal case finally being closed on December 7th 2021 without any persecutions by the Department of Justice. (https://chicagoyimby.com/2021/12/emmett-till-house-nominated-as-finalist-for-adopt-a-landmark-grant.html)
Emmett Till’s Birthplace
7526 64th StreetTwo blocks east is a historic landmark, the home of Emmett Louis Till & Mamie Till-Mobley. In 1955 Emmett, at the age of 14, was tortured and murdered by white supremacist in Money Mississippi after allegedly whistling at a woman. His trial and death were some of the catalysts in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s, with his federal case finally being closed on December 7th 2021 without any persecutions by the Department of Justice. (https://chicagoyimby.com/2021/12/emmett-till-house-nominated-as-finalist-for-adopt-a-landmark-grant.html)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber
Public trans is cheaper but sometimes a hassle. Ubering may cost a little more but is stress-free
Getting around
CTA
CTA Buses and Trains
Getting around
Metra Rail
63rd St Metra train