Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StOne of the best music/event venues in Chicago.
Chicago Arts District
1945 S Halsted StChicago Arts District
1932 S Halsted St
1932 South Halsted StreetArt gallery
NYCH Gallery
2025 S Laflin Start gallery
Whisky Ginger
1837 S Halsted Start gallery
ARTPENTRY
1932 S Halsted Start gallery
Food Scene
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StOne of Chicago's finest restaurant's and bar.
Azul 18
1236 W 18th StGreat Brunch/Breakfast!
The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse
1248 W 18th StCoffee and bakery just around the corner.
Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th StDelicious diner-style Mexican food.
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StRestaurant and Bar w/ BBQ and live music.
La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StCoffee shop.
Dia De Los Tamales
Cool little tamale shop
Steak 'n Egger Inc
1174 W Cermak RdWhen you need that 24hr truck stop diner!!
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
1641 West 18th StreetGreat coffee shop.
El Milagro Tortilla
1927 S Blue Island AveLocal tortilla factory / taco shop.
Pollo Express
1315 W 18th Stlittle chicken / mexican food joint
On Saturday's you'll see a line out the door of folks waiting to get the Carnita's roasted here.
15 locals recommend
Carnitas Don Pedro
1113 W 18th StOn Saturday's you'll see a line out the door of folks waiting to get the Carnita's roasted here.
Strings Ramen Shop
2141 S Archer AveGood ramen.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StGreat coffee.
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StLocal hot spot restaurant.
Ramen Takeya
819 W Fulton Marketgreat ramen
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burger in Chicago. Minimum 3 hour wait.
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketDelicious
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton MarketPerfect sandwiches, coffee, deli.
High Five Ramen
112 N Green StAMAZING ramen
RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StDelicious
Mexican restaurant run by XOCO veteran chef Alfonso Sotelo. BYOB, fresh tortillas, outstanding guac, etc!
43 locals recommend
5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
1758 W 18th StMexican restaurant run by XOCO veteran chef Alfonso Sotelo. BYOB, fresh tortillas, outstanding guac, etc!
La Michoacana Premium
1855 S Blue Island AveAMAZING house-made ice cream pops (paletas)! A must-stop!
This is a cute little grocery in the front with a cafe in the back serving up fresh-made tamales, burritos and other sorts of delicious Mexican food!
19 locals recommend
Yvolina's Tamales
814 W 18th StThis is a cute little grocery in the front with a cafe in the back serving up fresh-made tamales, burritos and other sorts of delicious Mexican food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Punch House
1227 W 18th StGreat bar in the basement of Dusek's / Thalia Hall.
Simone's
960 W 18th StBar and restaurant.
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StGreat bar. Great bar food.
Everything Else
If you feel like getting Tattooed, we can recommend this place for traditional style work.
Studio One Tattoos
1147 W 18th StIf you feel like getting Tattooed, we can recommend this place for traditional style work.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveArt Institute.
Shopping
Really fantastic vintage modern furniture, vintage clothing, and jewelry made by local artists.
11 locals recommend
Modern Cooperative, LLC
1215 West 18th StreetReally fantastic vintage modern furniture, vintage clothing, and jewelry made by local artists.
Knee Deep Vintage
1219 W 18th StVintage clothing with some furniture.
Comet Vintage
1320 W 18th StVintage clothing.
Pilsen Vintage
1430 W 18th StGreat vintage clothing, shoes, etc...
Very Best Vintage
1346 W 18th Stvintage clothing, etc.
Market Supply Co. Vintage
1147 West 18th StreetUpscale vintage.
Amador Liquors
1167 W 18th StLiquor, wine and beer.
El Trebol Liquors & Bar
1135 W 18th Stliquor, wine and beer (this one is cash only).
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveCVS
Costco Wholesale
1430 S Ashland AveIf you happen to need a Costco.
Chocolate For Your Body Chicago INC
1743 S Halsted Stif you like chocolate...
Verdant Matter
1152 West 18th StreetPlants like succulents and things
606 Records
1808 S Allport StStellar record collection
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StThe closest Whole Foods Market.
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StThe closest Trader Joe's market
Fantastic grocery store with tons of Mexican items, produce, and organic items. You can easily walk here from our apartment building!
44 locals recommend
La Casa Del Pueblo Inc.
1810 S Blue Island AveFantastic grocery store with tons of Mexican items, produce, and organic items. You can easily walk here from our apartment building!
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StLarge grocery store
Belli's
1850 W 18th StLittle food market and fresh juice bar!