Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Bonjour Cafe Bakery
1550 E 55th StAmazing FRENCH pastries served by French speaking baristas!
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveReally delicious deep dish pizza!
Native Foods
218 E Harper CtIf you're vegan, this is the place to go!
You can write on the tables and our 44th President of the United States has eaten there! AMAZING MILK SHAKES, too!
99 locals recommend
Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StYou can write on the tables and our 44th President of the United States has eaten there! AMAZING MILK SHAKES, too!
The MOST amazing lamb curry you'll ever have in your life is found here! GO, you won't regret it. You'll just regret NOT going!
21 locals recommend
Rajun Cajun
1459 E 53rd StThe MOST amazing lamb curry you'll ever have in your life is found here! GO, you won't regret it. You'll just regret NOT going!
If you must... there's this location and a newer one on the corner of 53rd and Lake Park.
74 locals recommend
Starbucks
160 W 87th StIf you must... there's this location and a newer one on the corner of 53rd and Lake Park.
Snail Thai Cuisine
1649 E 55th StYUMMY YUM YUM!!!
If you like DD over StarDOLLARS! Here's the closed location to the unit! It's also a Baskin Robbins should you need ice cream AND a donut!
12 locals recommend
Dunkin' Donuts
1418 E 53rd StIf you like DD over StarDOLLARS! Here's the closed location to the unit! It's also a Baskin Robbins should you need ice cream AND a donut!
THEE BEST PIZZA IN CHICAGO!!! Deep-dish, caramelized crust pizza to die for, or die from!
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueTHEE BEST PIZZA IN CHICAGO!!! Deep-dish, caramelized crust pizza to die for, or die from!
Cutest bakery in Chicago! Way better than Sprinkles or Magnolia Bakery! Aim to get there on a Sunday for their blueberry pancake cupcake with maple buttercream frosting!
45 locals recommend
Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster AveCutest bakery in Chicago! Way better than Sprinkles or Magnolia Bakery! Aim to get there on a Sunday for their blueberry pancake cupcake with maple buttercream frosting!
Shopping
Walgreens
1554 E 55th StIt's open 24 hours!
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StGroceries should you want to cook!
Arts & Culture
Harper Theater
5238 S Harper AveMovies should you want to catch a movie!
Don't go to the movies! I put this on here so you can go to the end of the Pier and see the FREE Tiffany Stained Glass EXHIBIT! It's Breathtaking!
27 locals recommend
AMC Navy Pier IMAX
600 E Grand AveDon't go to the movies! I put this on here so you can go to the end of the Pier and see the FREE Tiffany Stained Glass EXHIBIT! It's Breathtaking!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WGreat drinks and food, and often live music for a nominal fee!
The Pub
1212 E 59th StThey have a great selection of beers on tap and really tasty bar food!
CASH ONLY! But great bar and bar food. Two doors to the west of it is a GREAT Mediterranean place called, The Nile!
58 locals recommend
Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th StCASH ONLY! But great bar and bar food. Two doors to the west of it is a GREAT Mediterranean place called, The Nile!
Everything Else
A historic sight and incredible museum; a definite MUST SEE!
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrA historic sight and incredible museum; a definite MUST SEE!
It's a wonderful location for a picnic or to take in views of the Chicago skyline looking north, OR of Gary, IN looking south. You can also build a bonfire, ride a bike around, or fly a kite there!
112 locals recommend
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrIt's a wonderful location for a picnic or to take in views of the Chicago skyline looking north, OR of Gary, IN looking south. You can also build a bonfire, ride a bike around, or fly a kite there!
Dat Donut
8251 S Cottage Grove AveGet there early, but get there if HUGE donuts are your thing!