Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Casual diner and one of the oldest restaurants in Chicago. Good breakfast!
Originally built for workers at the 1893 World’s Fair.
22 locals recommend
Daley's Restaurant
6257 S Cottage Grove AveCasual diner and one of the oldest restaurants in Chicago. Good breakfast!
Originally built for workers at the 1893 World’s Fair.
Bergstein’s NY Delicatessen
1164 E 55th StSome would say it’s the best deep dish in the city. They have many, many locations elsewhere, but this one is nice because it’s not too busy.
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveSome would say it’s the best deep dish in the city. They have many, many locations elsewhere, but this one is nice because it’s not too busy.
A Chicago institution for fried chicken and fish. Try the gizzards if you’re feeling adventurous! Many locations around the city.
27 locals recommend
Harold's Chicken Shack Fish & Pizza
1208 E 53rd StA Chicago institution for fried chicken and fish. Try the gizzards if you’re feeling adventurous! Many locations around the city.
Plein Air Cafe
5751 S Woodlawn AveGreasy spoon full of comfort food. Supposedly a favorite of Barack Obama. Cash only!
90 locals recommend
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StGreasy spoon full of comfort food. Supposedly a favorite of Barack Obama. Cash only!
A more upscale sit-down dining option, but
not terribly expensive.
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave W A more upscale sit-down dining option, but
not terribly expensive.
Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StZaleski & Horvath MarketCafe
1323 East 57th StreetKilwins
5226 S Harper AveSalonica Restaurant
1440 E 57th StCharming diner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th St UChicago student bar. Cash only!
The Revival
1160 E 55th StImprov comedy, live music, etc.
Cove Lounge
1750 E 55th StDive bar.
Parks & Nature
Washington Park
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrGorgeous lookout of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline!
Garden of the Phoenix
6300 S Cornell AveEssentials
Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd StTreasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StCVS
1228 E 53rd StJeffrey Dollar Store +
1443 E 53rd StWalmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak RdKimbark Coin Laundry
7118 S Yates BlvdGolden Hanger
Kimbark Beverage Shoppe
1214 E 53rd StLiquor store.
Sightseeing
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn AveFrederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn AveDesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours offered.
The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveArts & Culture
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood AveOriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th StReva and David Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th StMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrDuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlShopping
Famous bookstore with an incredible selection of academic titles.
10 locals recommend
Seminary Co-op Bookstores
5751 S Woodlawn AveFamous bookstore with an incredible selection of academic titles.
57th Street Books
1301 E 57th StPowell's Books Chicago
1501 E 57th StUsed book store.