Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StClose to the apartment & great selection!
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StBest Organic Grocery store in Chicago!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wells On Wells
1617 N Wells StGreat food! Nice atmosphere and beer garden
HUGE selection of draft beer! Great place to watch games, as they have tons of TV's everywhere!
63 locals recommend
Old Town Pour House - Chicago
1419 N Wells StHUGE selection of draft beer! Great place to watch games, as they have tons of TV's everywhere!
Marge's Still
1758 N Sedgwick StNice bar/restaurant which is close to the apartment
Mahoney's Pub & Grille
551 N Ogden AveCool bar & good prices
A Must-See!!! They filmed batman here (Joker spinning the coin at the bar) and this was a favorite of Frank Sinatra! Excellent Ribs too!!!
71 locals recommend
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick StreetA Must-See!!! They filmed batman here (Joker spinning the coin at the bar) and this was a favorite of Frank Sinatra! Excellent Ribs too!!!
Benchmark
1510 N Wells StGreat bar and fun atmosphere!
Food Scene
Great social scene, great food, and great drinks! One of our favorites!
33 locals recommend
Old Town Social
455 West North AvenueGreat social scene, great food, and great drinks! One of our favorites!
Starbucks
210 W North AveFree WiFi and great place to hang out!
Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen
1625 N Halsted StGreat mediterranean food! Good prices too!
GREAT TACOS!!! Good selection of drinks and food, and a great atmosphere! Highly recommended. This is a casual restaurant.
45 locals recommend
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StGREAT TACOS!!! Good selection of drinks and food, and a great atmosphere! Highly recommended. This is a casual restaurant.
The Sedgwick Stop
1612 N Sedgwick StNew Gastro Pub. Small and quaint!
Grea little French Bakery with excellent coffee & pastries. The owners of this place came directly from France, and use to have a bakery there!
28 locals recommend
La Fournette
1547 N Wells StGrea little French Bakery with excellent coffee & pastries. The owners of this place came directly from France, and use to have a bakery there!
Elly's Pancake House
101 West North AvenueGreat 24 hour diner for breakfast food! Great prices too!
Arts & Culture
A MUST SEE comedy club! This is where many comedians got their start!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveA MUST SEE comedy club! This is where many comedians got their start!
Everything Else
A New Leaf
1818 N Wells StGreat selection of fresh flowers!
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W Menomonee StBuddhist Temple
Open 24 hours in case you need anything. Also a Pharmacy in case you need medicine.
123 locals recommend
Walgreens
953 W Irving Park RdOpen 24 hours in case you need anything. Also a Pharmacy in case you need medicine.
Old Town Barbershop
1339 N Wells StGood place to get a haircut!
Shopping
Apple Lincoln Park
801 W North AveThe best Apple Store in Chicago!
Sightseeing
St Michael Catholic Church in Old Town
1633 N Cleveland AveA must-see! Beautiful Church