Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Elizabeth
4835 N Western Avegoosefoot
2656 W Lawrence Ave
Gather
4539 N Lincoln AveBeans & Bagels
2601 W Leland AveRainbow Thai Cuisine
4825 N Western AveSan Soo Gab San
5247 N Western AveBaker Miller
4655 N Lincoln Ave
Bistro Campagne
4518 N Lincoln AveJimmy's Pizza Cafe
2434 N Lincoln AveLocally owned by a Lincoln Square family. Its the best Pho and Ban Mi in the city! Don't doubt, try!
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LC Pho Restaurant
2739 W Lawrence AveLocally owned by a Lincoln Square family. Its the best Pho and Ban Mi in the city! Don't doubt, try!
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits Ravenswood
4947 N Damen AveGreat coffee and breakfast; oh and pie!
Over Easy Café
4943 N Damen AveOne of the best brunch haunts in the city!
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
3348 W Bryn Mawr AveJust go for breakfast!
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
4839 N Damen AveBest coffee!
Isla Pilipina Restaurant
15 West Washington StreetMekato's Colombian Bakery
5423 N Lincoln AveThe Angry Crab
5665 N Lincoln Ave
Band of Bohemia
4710 N Ravenswood AveGreat food and beer.
Au Bon Pain
5145 N California AveConvenient spot for croissants and pasteries
The Budlong Hot Chicken
1008 W Armitage AveThe Robey
2018 W North Ave
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketAu Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burgers! Expect a wait.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGirl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StDuck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton MarketLa Sirena Clandestina
954 W Fulton MarketGreat drinks and eats
Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveSpiteful Brewing Tap Room
2024 West Balmoral AvenueBrewery
Drinks & Nightlife
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StHalf Acre Beer Company
4257 N Lincoln AveBegyle Brewing
1800 W Cuyler AveDovetail Brewery
1800 W Belle Plaine AveThe Atlantic Bar & Grill
5062 North Lincoln AvenueThe Globe Pub
1934 W Irving Park RdThe Red Lion Lincoln Square
4749 N Rockwell StThe Sixth
2202 W Lawrence Ave
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose AveThe Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln Ave
The Northman
233 East RiverwalkEmpirical Brewery
1801 W Foster AveGreat brews and family/dog friendly.
Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
4055 West Peterson AvenueThe Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayAmpersand Wine Bar
4845 N Damen AveGreat for wine and delicious bites.
Hotel Lincoln
1816 N Clark StRoof top views
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveBest Views
Parks & Nature
Welles Park
2333 W Sunnyside AveMontrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt StFoster Beach
River Park
5100 N Francisco AveMaggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StBest playground in the midwest.
606 Chicago Pedway System
606 Chicago Pedway SystemGarfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveChicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdArts & Culture
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln AveMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StAmazing!
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveCant miss!
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrMust go!
The Second City
230 W North AveBest comedy in the city.
The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury StGreat improv!
Shopping
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln AveGene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln AveMerz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln AveGreen City Market Lincoln Park
1817 N Clark StHazel
1835 W Montrose Aveamazing local shop
Scout
5221 N Clark Stamazing midcentury modern
Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
4762 N Lincoln AveEssentials
Tony's Fresh Market
3607 W Fullerton AveWalgreens
3646 North BroadwayTrader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyGot to know where the closest TJs is.
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence AveIn case Tonys wasnt enough...
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
4513 W Leland AveAndersonville Nail Lounge
5700 N Clark StENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N Lincoln AveEntertainment & Activities
Galter LifeCenter
5157 N Francisco AveDavis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln Ave