Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Hawaiian and Filipino food in a tiny corner stand - check out the pineapple-coconut cheesecake!
Aloha Wagon
2023 South Western Avenue
Hawaiian and Filipino food in a tiny corner stand - check out the pineapple-coconut cheesecake!
A slice of old Little Italy - an established bakery and lunch spot open during the week
15 locals recommend
Ferrara Bakery
2210 W Taylor St
15 locals recommend
A slice of old Little Italy - an established bakery and lunch spot open during the week
Gastropub that takes incredible pride in their bacon selection
41 locals recommend
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph St
41 locals recommend
Gastropub that takes incredible pride in their bacon selection
Stunning, sophisticated restaurant with fun and modern dishes run by a husband-and-wife team. Pass on Next, go here instead.
8 locals recommend
Elske
1350 W Randolph St
8 locals recommend
Stunning, sophisticated restaurant with fun and modern dishes run by a husband-and-wife team. Pass on Next, go here instead.
Fusion-Asian BBQ with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
20 locals recommend
bellyQ
1400 W Randolph St
20 locals recommend
Fusion-Asian BBQ with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
Brazilian brunch with lots of vegetarian options - open throughout the week, perfect for vacation!
11 locals recommend
Sinhá
2018 W Adams St
11 locals recommend
Brazilian brunch with lots of vegetarian options - open throughout the week, perfect for vacation!
A great dinner date spot nearby - modern Mediterranean
8 locals recommend
Eden Chicago
2734 W Lake St
8 locals recommend
A great dinner date spot nearby - modern Mediterranean
A favorite local coffee roastery - they also carry excellent teas and make expert espresso drinks
16 locals recommend
Metric Coffee Co.
2021 W Fulton St
16 locals recommend
A favorite local coffee roastery - they also carry excellent teas and make expert espresso drinks

Drinks & Nightlife

A dive bar with live music - Chicago jazz and blues on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays - and great pizza
Water Hole Lounge
1400 S Western Ave
A dive bar with live music - Chicago jazz and blues on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays - and great pizza
12 locals recommend
Great Central Brewing Company
221 N Wood St
12 locals recommend
34 locals recommend
Goose Island Taproom
1800 W Fulton St
34 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

29 locals recommend
Union Park
1501 W Randolph St
29 locals recommend

Shopping

Warehouse full of architectural salvage and recycled furniture
9 locals recommend
Urban Remains
1820 W Grand Ave
9 locals recommend
Warehouse full of architectural salvage and recycled furniture

Essentials

200 locals recommend
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison St
200 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

200 locals recommend
United Center
1901 W Madison St
200 locals recommend

Getting Around

The nearest Blue line stop
31 locals recommend
Illinois Medical District
31 locals recommend
The nearest Blue line stop
The nearest Green / Pine line stop
24 locals recommend
Ashland station
140 N Ashland Ave
24 locals recommend
The nearest Green / Pine line stop