Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Cozy and kitschy casual dining. Excellent outdoor patio. Crazy-affordable. Great breakfast by day (try their fried green tomato Benedict) and BBQ by night!
Cash only
63 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Feed
2803 W Chicago AveCozy and kitschy casual dining. Excellent outdoor patio. Crazy-affordable. Great breakfast by day (try their fried green tomato Benedict) and BBQ by night!
Cash only
Maiz Anojitos Y Bebidas
Delicious homemade corn tortillas, small plates, and margaritas!
Great coffee, friendly and unpretentious service.
Fantastic sandwiches/salads, and bleu cheese cole slaw!
13 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
KnockBox Cafe
1001 North California AvenueGreat coffee, friendly and unpretentious service.
Fantastic sandwiches/salads, and bleu cheese cole slaw!
Organic, sustainable punk rock bakery and cafe! Cupcakes and cake balls to die for!
1916 W Chicago Ave
1916 West Chicago AvenueOrganic, sustainable punk rock bakery and cafe! Cupcakes and cake balls to die for!
Cult favorite of hot dog aficionados. Open until 3pm, expect a line out the door.
11 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hot Doug's
Cult favorite of hot dog aficionados. Open until 3pm, expect a line out the door.
The most perfect croissants and baguettes
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine
1139 West Grand AvenueThe most perfect croissants and baguettes
Gorgeous gelato!
Diverse small batch flavors like goat cheese/cashew/caramel and strawberry/balsamic.
Cash only.
90 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N LaSalle DrGorgeous gelato!
Diverse small batch flavors like goat cheese/cashew/caramel and strawberry/balsamic.
Cash only.
Great place for a glass of wine or a more classy dinner option
173 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueGreat place for a glass of wine or a more classy dinner option
Easy place to grab a beer, or score a seat outside for dinner. Good place to go watch a game/make new friends.
39 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Beetle Bar and Grill
2532 West Chicago AvenueEasy place to grab a beer, or score a seat outside for dinner. Good place to go watch a game/make new friends.
Sit at the bar (or the outdoor patio) and meet the neighbors. Good stuff!
135 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveSit at the bar (or the outdoor patio) and meet the neighbors. Good stuff!
My favorite place for breakfast... fresh squeezed OJ, extensive vegetarian/vegan options, but they serve bacon too ;) Super delicious!
75 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Flying Saucer
1123 N California AveMy favorite place for breakfast... fresh squeezed OJ, extensive vegetarian/vegan options, but they serve bacon too ;) Super delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite Dive bar. Wonderful neighborhood feel. Pool table, free popcorn, and a $5 Whiskey shot + can of beer special.
Cash only
33 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern
2600 W Iowa StOur favorite Dive bar. Wonderful neighborhood feel. Pool table, free popcorn, and a $5 Whiskey shot + can of beer special.
Cash only
Bar/lounge with pool tables upstairs. Drinks are a bit more pricey here, but the place is vibrant for the late night crowd. Open until 4am
2801 W Chicago Ave
2801 West Chicago AvenueBar/lounge with pool tables upstairs. Drinks are a bit more pricey here, but the place is vibrant for the late night crowd. Open until 4am
Excellent beer selection and great atmosphere make this neighborhood bar one of our favorites!
65 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Charleston Bar Chicago
Excellent beer selection and great atmosphere make this neighborhood bar one of our favorites!
Local bar, with live music most nights, a "tiki lounge" and bar trivia on Monday evenings!
180 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueLocal bar, with live music most nights, a "tiki lounge" and bar trivia on Monday evenings!
Shopping
Komoda
2559 W Chicago AveCharming local gift shop, tons of creative gift ideas.
CVS... open 24 hours and they have pretty much ANYTHING you forgot to pack.
135 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveCVS... open 24 hours and they have pretty much ANYTHING you forgot to pack.
Essentials
Farmers Pride Produce
756 N Western AveExcellent local grocer
Dominick's
2021 West Chicago AvenueClosest mega-grocery store
Sightseeing
Tour Frank Lloyd Wright"s home
184 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveTour Frank Lloyd Wright"s home
Arts & Culture
Small concert venue/bar featuring diverse acts every night.
http://www.emptybottle.com
208 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveSmall concert venue/bar featuring diverse acts every night.
http://www.emptybottle.com
Everything Else
Amazing quaint local business offering house roasted coffee, fresh biscuits and pies! Charming outdoor picnic area and great atmosphere.
Do not miss!
http://www.bangbangpies.com/#
2051 N California Ave
2051 North California AvenueAmazing quaint local business offering house roasted coffee, fresh biscuits and pies! Charming outdoor picnic area and great atmosphere.
Do not miss!
http://www.bangbangpies.com/#