Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

The Thai Basil Chicken is life-changing.
37 locals recommend
Pingpong
3322 N Broadway
37 locals recommend
The Thai Basil Chicken is life-changing.
Mex-American food in a young atmosphere.
23 locals recommend
D.S. Tequila Company
3352 N Halsted St
23 locals recommend
Mex-American food in a young atmosphere.
One of the best brunch spots, hands down. Be sure to get the cinnamon roll side. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
52 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N Broadway
52 locals recommend
One of the best brunch spots, hands down. Be sure to get the cinnamon roll side. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Casual but elevated food in an comfortable setting.
6 locals recommend
Lark
3441 N Halsted St
6 locals recommend
Casual but elevated food in an comfortable setting.
The Fried Chicken is delicious and a great deal!
Dive Bar
3445 North Halsted Street
The Fried Chicken is delicious and a great deal!
Probably the best donuts you'll ever have.
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals recommend
Probably the best donuts you'll ever have.
Vegetarian restaurant.
87 locals recommend
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St
87 locals recommend
Vegetarian restaurant.
Classic diner dining. Their menu has everything.
29 locals recommend
Nookies Tree
3334 N Halsted St
29 locals recommend
Classic diner dining. Their menu has everything.
Great BBQ
20 locals recommend
Wrigley BBQ
3208 Forest Hill Boulevard
20 locals recommend
Great BBQ
The Baskin Robins of grilled cheese--the perfect hangover cure or occasional guilty pleasure.
30 locals recommend
Cheesie's Pub & Grub Lakeview
958 W Belmont Ave
30 locals recommend
The Baskin Robins of grilled cheese--the perfect hangover cure or occasional guilty pleasure.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the world's most renowned gay bars. You have to check out Show tune Sunday nights and Musical Monday nights.
79 locals recommend
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
79 locals recommend
One of the world's most renowned gay bars. You have to check out Show tune Sunday nights and Musical Monday nights.
A favorite late-night spot bringing in well-known DJs from the circuit. It gets busy around 2 a.m. and closes at 5 a.m., so be committed to a long, fun night!
20 locals recommend
Hydrate
3458 N Halsted St
20 locals recommend
A favorite late-night spot bringing in well-known DJs from the circuit. It gets busy around 2 a.m. and closes at 5 a.m., so be committed to a long, fun night!
Gay bar with great beats.
24 locals recommend
Progress Bar Chicago
3359 North Halsted Street
24 locals recommend
Gay bar with great beats.
Your average, large city gay bar. $1 beers on Sundays!
45 locals recommend
Roscoe's
3356 N Halsted St
45 locals recommend
Your average, large city gay bar. $1 beers on Sundays!
If you like shirtless bartenders...
7 locals recommend
Minibar
3341 North Halsted Street
7 locals recommend
If you like shirtless bartenders...

Shopping

A local men's clothing store with everything from designer shirts and pants to swimsuits and jockstraps.
13 locals recommend
CRAM Fashion
3331 N Broadway
13 locals recommend
A local men's clothing store with everything from designer shirts and pants to swimsuits and jockstraps.

Essentials

836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
953 W Irving Park Rd
25 locals recommend
Local gym
8 locals recommend
FFC Lakeview
3657 N Pine Grove Ave
8 locals recommend
Local gym
Local gym
23 locals recommend
Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 N Broadway
23 locals recommend
Local gym
Local gym, famous for its bodybuilders
Quads Gym
3727 North Broadway
Local gym, famous for its bodybuilders
The dry cleaners I use--they're great.
Platinum Dry Cleaners
3707 North Broadway
The dry cleaners I use--they're great.
63 locals recommend
Treasure Island Foods
63 locals recommend

Getting Around

112 locals recommend
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison Street
112 locals recommend
91 locals recommend
Belmont station
945 W Belmont Ave
91 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

The "Gay Beach" Take the Addison Red Line north (to Howard). Get off at Berwyn and head east.
96 locals recommend
Kathy Osterman Beach House
5800 N Lake Shore Dr
96 locals recommend
The "Gay Beach" Take the Addison Red Line north (to Howard). Get off at Berwyn and head east.

Entertainment & Activities

Check out a Cubs game while you're here!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 locals recommend
Check out a Cubs game while you're here!