Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Uru-Swati
2629 W Devon AveAmazing south Indian food. BYOB. Waking distance.
BBQ Supply Co.
6954 N Western AveAwesome Texas style smokehouse BBQ. BYOB. Walking distance.
Lickety Split
7000 N Western AveAmazing custard and sweet shop. Walking distance.
Hip place with organic root top garden. Live music. Awesome local fair.
70 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon AveHip place with organic root top garden. Live music. Awesome local fair.
Nori Sushi At Edgewater
1235 West Devon Avenue1/2 Price sushi on Mondays. Great sushi!
The most amazing sushi you will ever have. Authentic Japanese. This is where the ambassador from Japan comes to eat his food.
9 locals recommend
Katsu Japanese Restaurant
2651 West Peterson AvenueThe most amazing sushi you will ever have. Authentic Japanese. This is where the ambassador from Japan comes to eat his food.
Wolfy's
2734 W Peterson AveChicago style hot dog place. A Chicago original.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveAmazing Chicago style deep dish pizza. They deliver.
Hema's Kitchen
2439 W Devon AveDelicious Indian food.
Viceroy of India
More upscale Indian food. Great lunch buffet.
Tiffin The Indian Kitchen
2536 W Devon AveMore upmarket Indian food.
Arya Bhavan
2508 W Devon AveRaw, organic, vegetarian Indian food.
Peckish Pig
623 W Howard StGreat local food!
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville AveJust an awesome micro-roaster coffee company!
Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.
1615 Oak AveThis is a micro-brewery that serves great food.
Tel-Aviv Kosher Bakery
2944 W Devon AveFresh Kosher baked goods. Not open on Saturday.
IHOP
3760 N Halsted StThis is a reasonable priced breakfast place.
m.henry
5707 N Clark StThis is a more upscale place for breakfast.
Essentials
World Fresh Market
2434 W Devon AveFresh market grocery story in walking distance.
ALDI
2431 W Montrose AveGreat low cost grocery store.
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AveThey have a great food court.
Parks & Nature
If you like to walk, you can walk to this beach in under 40 minutes. It is a good local beach.
10 locals recommend
Hartigan Beach Park
1050 W Albion AveIf you like to walk, you can walk to this beach in under 40 minutes. It is a good local beach.
Very large park within walking distance. Lots of space and even a public golf course.
17 locals recommend
Warren Park
6601 N Western AveVery large park within walking distance. Lots of space and even a public golf course.
This is my favorite local park. It has a Tudor style fieldhouse and really fun play set. It also has a nice pond.
21 locals recommend
Indian Boundary Park
2500 W Lunt AveThis is my favorite local park. It has a Tudor style fieldhouse and really fun play set. It also has a nice pond.
West Ridge Nature Preserve
5801 N Western AveLovely natural preserve.
Lincolnwood Centennial Park
6801 N McCormick BlvdGreat place to jog.
Gorell Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Ward Eight
629 W Howard StGreat cocktails.
Temperance Beer Co.
2000 Dempster StThis is a great tap room at a local micro-brewery.
Getting Around
This is about 15 minutes by bus and will take you right into the heart of the city!
25 locals recommend
Loyola station
1200 W Loyola AveThis is about 15 minutes by bus and will take you right into the heart of the city!
This is the local Metra station that will take you down into the Loop.
35 locals recommend
Rogers Park station
7000 N Ravenswood AveThis is the local Metra station that will take you down into the Loop.