Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

amazing al-pastor tacos!!
Taco & Burrito Palace
2459 N Halsted St
amazing al-pastor tacos!!
the owner is the nicest guy and the polish dogs are delish!
Relish the Thought
3207 North Halsted Street
the owner is the nicest guy and the polish dogs are delish!
great chicago dogs and burgers
12 locals recommend
Flub A Dub Chub's
3021 N Broadway
12 locals recommend
great chicago dogs and burgers
fantastic korean bbq chicken
98 locals recommend
Crisp
2940 N Broadway
98 locals recommend
fantastic korean bbq chicken
we love their take out sandwiches
44 locals recommend
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
2945 N Broadway
44 locals recommend
we love their take out sandwiches
great gluten free option and their smoothies always hit the spot
Bountiful Eatery
North Broadway
great gluten free option and their smoothies always hit the spot
yummy sandwiches and crepes
57 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan Blvd
57 locals recommend
yummy sandwiches and crepes
fast and delicious pizza for a great price
36 locals recommend
Blaze Pizza
953 W Belmont Ave
36 locals recommend
fast and delicious pizza for a great price
yummy tacos and a Chicago favorite!
76 locals recommend
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont Ave
76 locals recommend
yummy tacos and a Chicago favorite!
delicious vegetarian and vegan food
17 locals recommend
Native Foods Cafe
1023 W Belmont Ave
17 locals recommend
delicious vegetarian and vegan food
tasty bagels in almost any combination
13 locals recommend
Chicago Bagel Authority
955 W Belmont Ave
13 locals recommend
tasty bagels in almost any combination
we love their smoothies and açai bowls
15 locals recommend
Brazilian Bowl Grill
3204 N Broadway
15 locals recommend
we love their smoothies and açai bowls
I had my first falafel here and I've been hooked ever since
9 locals recommend
Falafill
3202 North Broadway
9 locals recommend
I had my first falafel here and I've been hooked ever since
new and tasty little cafe in the neighborhood
11 locals recommend
Esencia Urban Kitchen
3351 N Broadway
11 locals recommend
new and tasty little cafe in the neighborhood
amazing gyros and greek fries
Gyro-Ména
905 W Belmont Ave
amazing gyros and greek fries
super tasty sandwiches
19 locals recommend
Panes Bread Cafe
3002 N Sheffield Ave
19 locals recommend
super tasty sandwiches
tasty asian street food with a twist
Four Belly Asian Street Food
3227 N Clark St
tasty asian street food with a twist
local thai food around the corner
50 locals recommend
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North Broadway
50 locals recommend
local thai food around the corner
local brunch staple. get the cinnamon rolls!
109 locals recommend
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont Ave
109 locals recommend
local brunch staple. get the cinnamon rolls!
local vegetarian and vegan food that has been here for over 20 years
87 locals recommend
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St
87 locals recommend
local vegetarian and vegan food that has been here for over 20 years
best diner in the neighborhood
30 locals recommend
Stella's Diner
3042 N Broadway
30 locals recommend
best diner in the neighborhood
local italian food with an intimate atmosphere
43 locals recommend
Angelina Ristorante
3561 North Broadway
43 locals recommend
local italian food with an intimate atmosphere
get the cubana. it is our absolute favorite!
40 locals recommend
XOCO
65 N Clark St
40 locals recommend
get the cubana. it is our absolute favorite!
great california inspired food and a wonderful ambiance
117 locals recommend
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted St
117 locals recommend
great california inspired food and a wonderful ambiance
lovely candlelit tables and seasonal food
33 locals recommend
HB Home Bistro
12022 Mayfield Road
33 locals recommend
lovely candlelit tables and seasonal food
new italian sandwich shop with great food and gelato
Cafe L’Appetito
1258 N Broadway
new italian sandwich shop with great food and gelato
yummy comfort food and a cool vibe
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N Broadway
69 locals recommend
yummy comfort food and a cool vibe
love pie? this is for you!
468 locals recommend
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals recommend
love pie? this is for you!
no seating, but their elvis burger is one of our favorites in the city.
7 locals recommend
Devil Dawgs on Sheffield
2147 N Sheffield Ave
7 locals recommend
no seating, but their elvis burger is one of our favorites in the city.
you can get just about anything italian here
Pompei on Sheffield
2955 North Sheffield Avenue
you can get just about anything italian here
new restaurant with amazing reviews!
27 locals recommend
Barcocina
2901 N Sheffield Ave
27 locals recommend
new restaurant with amazing reviews!
we love this new addition to the neighborhood that has very tasty and fresh teriyaki.
10 locals recommend
Glaze Teriyaki
3112 N Broadway
10 locals recommend
we love this new addition to the neighborhood that has very tasty and fresh teriyaki.
best deep dish in Chicago (in our opinion)
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 locals recommend
best deep dish in Chicago (in our opinion)
classic deep dish. not as good as Lou's, but still good.
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
519 locals recommend
classic deep dish. not as good as Lou's, but still good.
fantastic bunch spot. bread pudding pancakes. so good.
84 locals recommend
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport Ave
84 locals recommend
fantastic bunch spot. bread pudding pancakes. so good.
tasty brunch at a great price.
15 locals recommend
Yolk - Lakeview
501 W Diversey Pkwy
15 locals recommend
tasty brunch at a great price.
our favorite bunch in Chicago. all their locations are great. this one has free parking.
91 locals recommend
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark St
91 locals recommend
our favorite bunch in Chicago. all their locations are great. this one has free parking.
incredible brunch with MASSIVE portions. it is insane.
22 locals recommend
Hash House a Go Go
22 locals recommend
incredible brunch with MASSIVE portions. it is insane.
I can never get enough good sandwich places.
ChiTown Sandwich Club
2921 North Clark Street
I can never get enough good sandwich places.
more tasty mediterranean food
10 locals recommend
Zizi's Cafe
2825 N Sheffield Ave
10 locals recommend
more tasty mediterranean food
owned by a british expat. I can't get enough of their banger sandwiches, fish and chips, and bread pudding.
Spencer's Jolly Posh Foods
owned by a british expat. I can't get enough of their banger sandwiches, fish and chips, and bread pudding.
lovely and tasty little crepe restaurant
24 locals recommend
La Crêperie Chicago Restaurant
2845 North Clark Street
24 locals recommend
lovely and tasty little crepe restaurant
BEST banh mi and bubble tea in Chicago
81 locals recommend
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N Broadway
81 locals recommend
BEST banh mi and bubble tea in Chicago
THE BEST DONUTS IN CHICAGO!!
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals recommend
THE BEST DONUTS IN CHICAGO!!
mexican food with an korean twist. very clean and fresh tasting.
La Tacorea
847 W Belmont Ave
mexican food with an korean twist. very clean and fresh tasting.
vietnamese sandwiches. yum!
9 locals recommend
Banh Mi & Co
3227 N Broadway
9 locals recommend
vietnamese sandwiches. yum!

Drinks & Nightlife

super good burgers and fries
65 locals recommend
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield Ave
65 locals recommend
super good burgers and fries
amazing new addition to lakeview
19 locals recommend
Ceres' Table
3124 N Broadway
19 locals recommend
amazing new addition to lakeview
we don't drink but the food here always looks good!
96 locals recommend
DryHop Brewers
3155 N Broadway
96 locals recommend
we don't drink but the food here always looks good!
you can play a ton of arcade games and hang out
60 locals recommend
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield Avenue
60 locals recommend
you can play a ton of arcade games and hang out

Everything Else

different flavors every day that are inventive and delicious!!
14 locals recommend
Paciugo Chicago Broadway
3241 North Broadway
14 locals recommend
different flavors every day that are inventive and delicious!!
local ice cream made in-house. we love their cubbies crunch flavor.
23 locals recommend
Bobtail Ice Cream
2951 N Broadway
23 locals recommend
local ice cream made in-house. we love their cubbies crunch flavor.
you can smell the waffle cones from down the street. so good.
131 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee Ave
131 locals recommend
you can smell the waffle cones from down the street. so good.
best donuts in chicago. blueberry danish.
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen Ave
209 locals recommend
best donuts in chicago. blueberry danish.
I always need another good doughnut shop. this one adds to the list.
17 locals recommend
Firecakes Donuts
68 W Hubbard St
17 locals recommend
I always need another good doughnut shop. this one adds to the list.
in case you needed another doughnut place....
43 locals recommend
Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin St
43 locals recommend
in case you needed another doughnut place....

Shopping

one of the best book stores in chicago
18 locals recommend
Unabridged Bookstore
3251 N Broadway
18 locals recommend
one of the best book stores in chicago
cute art prints and paper products
14 locals recommend
Foursided Custom Framing Gallery
5061 N Clark St
14 locals recommend
cute art prints and paper products
vintage toy store. fun trip down memory lane.
KA-POW Collectibles
711 West Belmont Avenue
vintage toy store. fun trip down memory lane.
super cute candy shop...its terrible that is just down the street...
8 locals recommend
Windy City Sweets
3308 N Broadway
8 locals recommend
super cute candy shop...its terrible that is just down the street...

Essentials

grocery store
675 locals recommend
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 locals recommend
grocery store
grocery store
63 locals recommend
Treasure Island Foods
63 locals recommend
grocery store
great local deals
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
360 locals recommend
great local deals
right by wrigley field, so sometimes can be crowded or lots of traffic
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 locals recommend
right by wrigley field, so sometimes can be crowded or lots of traffic
we come here for any last minute things we need. You can also get train cards at the cashier.
202 locals recommend
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln Ave
202 locals recommend
we come here for any last minute things we need. You can also get train cards at the cashier.