Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park RdOld Irving Brewing Co.
4419 W Montrose AveBeer, full bar, great food.
The Unforgettable Bar
4206 W Irving Park RdGreat food and drinks. The beer garden is huge and beautiful in the spring, summer and fall. They also have a great Sunday Brunch.
29 locals recommend
Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
3471 N Elston AveGreat food and drinks. The beer garden is huge and beautiful in the spring, summer and fall. They also have a great Sunday Brunch.
Sidekick's Entertainment Lounge & Restaurant
4424 W Montrose AveFood Scene
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdGreat fast food option.
El Potosi
3710 N Elston AveAuthentic fast Mexican food.
Munchies Gyros & Pizza
3682 N Elston AveAnother fast food option, good Gyros.
White Castle
3212 W Addison StGreat late-night option, open 24 hours.
Great Thai restaurant, nothing fancy but you can bring your own bottle of wine or beer. Even better, have them deliver to the apartment.
6 locals recommend
Thai Thai Restaurant
3922 N Elston AveGreat Thai restaurant, nothing fancy but you can bring your own bottle of wine or beer. Even better, have them deliver to the apartment.
Dappers East
2901 W Addison StGreat family restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Original Alps Pancake House
3637 W Irving Park RdGood breakfast or lunch restaurant.
Chicken Works & Salad Company
3658 W Irving Park RdThe roasted chicken is excellent.
Mirabella Italian Cuisine & Bar
3454 W Addison StGreat Italian food.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
3555 W Addison StDecent Italian food.
Burrito House
3547 N Lincoln AveChicago Taco Authority
4219 W Irving Park RdGreat tacos, BYOB.
This is a place I highly recommend in the Summer. It's a rooftop lounge and pool open to the public, including kids until 6pm, as long as you order food and/or drinks. You have to bring your own towel for now. The Blueline train (Irving Park stop. A few blocks from the apartment) will take you right there (Damen Stop).
24 locals recommend
Cabana Club
2018 W North AveThis is a place I highly recommend in the Summer. It's a rooftop lounge and pool open to the public, including kids until 6pm, as long as you order food and/or drinks. You have to bring your own towel for now. The Blueline train (Irving Park stop. A few blocks from the apartment) will take you right there (Damen Stop).
Breakfast House & Coffee Bar
4328 West Irving Park RoadGreat place for breakfast, full bar, outdoor patio.
J.T.’s Genuine Sandwich Shop
3970 N Elston AveGreat sandwiches.
Great pizza and Italian food. Family friendly.
27 locals recommend
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
3638 N Pulaski RdGreat pizza and Italian food. Family friendly.
Chicago's Pizza
3114 N Lincoln AveGreat pizza, BYOB.
Hot Woks Cool Sushi
3930 N Pulaski RdExcellent BYOB Thai/Sushi restaurant.
Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Good pizza!
Beautiful restaurant, great Northern Italian cuisine, delicious brick oven pizzas and a full bar!
34 locals recommend
Buona Terra
3608 N California AveBeautiful restaurant, great Northern Italian cuisine, delicious brick oven pizzas and a full bar!
Taqueria El Primo
4317 N Elston AveAuthentic Mexican food, BYOB.
Chicken Works & Salad Company
3658 W Irving Park Rd
Picnic Digital Food Court
Portillo's Chicago (Addison)
Chicago food staples, hot dogs, roast beef sandwiches, salads, etc.
Essentials
Capone's Liquor & Food
3678 N Elston AveOver 500 micro and craft beers.
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3572 N Elston AveFor all your needs. Grocery and pharmacy store.
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGroceries and great inexpensive prepared meals.
Target
4466 N BroadwayFAMILY DOLLAR
3748 N Elston AveToiletries, groceries, cleaning products.
Everything Else
Athletic Field Park
3546 W Addison StGreat park for children.
Addison Blue Line Station
20 minutes to O'hare or Downtown.
Cubs baseball and concerts in the Summer. Many great restaurants and bars near Wrigley Field.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCubs baseball and concerts in the Summer. Many great restaurants and bars near Wrigley Field.
Irving Park station
3931 N Avondale Ave20 minutes to O'hare or Downtown.
Free concerts/fireworks on Thursdays during the Summer, ice skating during the Winter. There are many great restaurants surrounding the park too.
13 locals recommend
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park PlFree concerts/fireworks on Thursdays during the Summer, ice skating during the Winter. There are many great restaurants surrounding the park too.
Shopping
Macy's
111 North State StreetBeautiful decorated Holiday windows, the Walnut Room Restaurant.
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveShopping mall on the Magnificent Mile.
900 North Michigan Shops
900 Michigan AveBeautiful place to shop and eat.
Unique
Great thrifting, Mondays are 50% off.
Sightseeing
Willis Tower Skydeck
Great views from the observation deck.
Entertainment & Activities
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StDowntown park, lots of fun for the family.
Something for the whole family, restaurants, live music, boat tours, the ferris wheel, movies on some nights, fireworks on some nights.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveSomething for the whole family, restaurants, live music, boat tours, the ferris wheel, movies on some nights, fireworks on some nights.