Matthew's River West & More Guidebook
Food Scene
Best sushi in Chicago. Fresh and tasty with inventive rolls and dishes. Beautiful decor. One of the best new restaurants in Chicago. Go here for an amazing taste treat!
87 locals recommend
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago AveBest sushi in Chicago. Fresh and tasty with inventive rolls and dishes. Beautiful decor. One of the best new restaurants in Chicago. Go here for an amazing taste treat!
A short walk away! Sushi X is a go to for fast good sushi to grab in the neighborhood. Good sushi, anime on the wall, super friendly staff.
19 locals recommend
Sushi X
1136 W Chicago AveA short walk away! Sushi X is a go to for fast good sushi to grab in the neighborhood. Good sushi, anime on the wall, super friendly staff.
Fantastic wine list and farm to table deliciousness awaits. Hidden gem. Go here you won't be disappointed.
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueFantastic wine list and farm to table deliciousness awaits. Hidden gem. Go here you won't be disappointed.
Best brunch in the Chicago. Locally sourced menu features a consistently delicious and constantly changing seasonal menu. Dinner is also great, but brunch/lunch is just as good for half the price.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdBest brunch in the Chicago. Locally sourced menu features a consistently delicious and constantly changing seasonal menu. Dinner is also great, but brunch/lunch is just as good for half the price.
An homage to beer, pork and oysters, The Publican's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a beautiful space evocative of a European beer hall. Request a barnbooth for parties of four!
97 locals recommend
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketAn homage to beer, pork and oysters, The Publican's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a beautiful space evocative of a European beer hall. Request a barnbooth for parties of four!
Do yourself a favor and get the best burger of your life at Au Chaval. Chase it with a pickle back. If you are feeling decedent order the chopped chicken liver, foie gras terrine, or bone marrow.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StDo yourself a favor and get the best burger of your life at Au Chaval. Chase it with a pickle back. If you are feeling decedent order the chopped chicken liver, foie gras terrine, or bone marrow.
Brunch. Just a short walk west on Chicago Avenue. Flo's is a damn good brunch for a very reasonable price.
94 locals recommend
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveBrunch. Just a short walk west on Chicago Avenue. Flo's is a damn good brunch for a very reasonable price.
Great coffee. Fantastic staff. Only a few blocks away. How can you complain?
68 locals recommend
Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago AveGreat coffee. Fantastic staff. Only a few blocks away. How can you complain?
Great brunch/lunch! Quick, affordable, delicious. Then hit the shops all up and down Division.
94 locals recommend
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StGreat brunch/lunch! Quick, affordable, delicious. Then hit the shops all up and down Division.
Fantastic coal fired pizza. So good and only a quick ride or fifteen minute walk! Do yourself a favor and try it out.
97 locals recommend
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveFantastic coal fired pizza. So good and only a quick ride or fifteen minute walk! Do yourself a favor and try it out.
Phenomenal restaurant offering extended tasting menu and wine/cocktail pairings. Not cheap but the best meal I've had in years. Highly recommend. Reservations required.
13 locals recommend
Oriole
661 W Walnut StPhenomenal restaurant offering extended tasting menu and wine/cocktail pairings. Not cheap but the best meal I've had in years. Highly recommend. Reservations required.
One of the best Italian places in Chicago and it's only a short walk away. They have a beautiful garden patio in the back!
48 locals recommend
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StOne of the best Italian places in Chicago and it's only a short walk away. They have a beautiful garden patio in the back!
Iguana Cafe
517 N Halsted StFun neighborhood spot with great crepes!
Windy City Cafe
1062 W Chicago AveConvenient and tasty spot for a classic breakfast!
Absolutely delicious and super busy spot in the Fulton Market district. A must try in my opinion! Reservations recommended, so plan ahead if you can or try and sneak in at the bar.
10 locals recommend
Rose Mary
932 West Fulton StreetAbsolutely delicious and super busy spot in the Fulton Market district. A must try in my opinion! Reservations recommended, so plan ahead if you can or try and sneak in at the bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whiskey bar with some of the best food in the city. Longman and Eagle has an extensive whiskey selection while at the same time has earned a Michelin star for it's fantastic eats.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveWhiskey bar with some of the best food in the city. Longman and Eagle has an extensive whiskey selection while at the same time has earned a Michelin star for it's fantastic eats.
Best dive bar in the Chicago. If you are looking for me while you are in Chicago you have a good chance of finding me here.
81 locals recommend
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveBest dive bar in the Chicago. If you are looking for me while you are in Chicago you have a good chance of finding me here.
"Chicago's most intimate bar" Only a seven minute walk, the matchbox has some of the best gimlets and manhattans in the city.
56 locals recommend
Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee Ave"Chicago's most intimate bar" Only a seven minute walk, the matchbox has some of the best gimlets and manhattans in the city.
Whiskey/Tacos/Beer.
Big star has some of the best of each at very reasonable prices and one of the very best patios in city. Heart of Wicker Park. Three stops toward O'hare on the Blue Line.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveWhiskey/Tacos/Beer.
Big star has some of the best of each at very reasonable prices and one of the very best patios in city. Heart of Wicker Park. Three stops toward O'hare on the Blue Line.
Alice in Wonderland meets Marie Antoinette...
Dressy, hip, inventive cocktails. Take notice of the every changing mural and expect to wait for a seat and spend a few bucks.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveAlice in Wonderland meets Marie Antoinette...
Dressy, hip, inventive cocktails. Take notice of the every changing mural and expect to wait for a seat and spend a few bucks.
Cool hip wine store/bar that also serves small plates. Friendly knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect bottle.
43 locals recommend
Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago AveCool hip wine store/bar that also serves small plates. Friendly knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect bottle.
Shopping
Best little vintage and locally made store in Chicago. Owner Julie couldn't be nicer. Perfect for gifts or things to take back home to remind you of Chicago. Tell Julie you are staying with me!
28 locals recommend
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago AveBest little vintage and locally made store in Chicago. Owner Julie couldn't be nicer. Perfect for gifts or things to take back home to remind you of Chicago. Tell Julie you are staying with me!
Penelope's
1913 W Division StOne of our favorite local clothing boutiques on Division!
Best place to get new and used music! Great selection of vinyl too.
111 locals recommend
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveBest place to get new and used music! Great selection of vinyl too.
Una Mae's
1528 N Milwaukee AveOur favorite clothing boutique in Wicker Park!
Asrai Garden
1935 W North AveBeautiful shop for eclectic plants, floral arrangements and gifts!
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee AveOur favorite used book store for the bibliophiles out there.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayAffordable grocery store that will have everything you need!
Great food all around. Fantastic produce, meats, cheese, you can't go wrong here.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGreat food all around. Fantastic produce, meats, cheese, you can't go wrong here.
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyNearest convenience store for a needed snack or item.
CVS
771 N Ogden AveOnly a 7 minute walk to the closest pharmacy for an essential needs.
URBAN MARKET
1001 West Chicago AvenueGreat new grocery store only a five minute walk away!
Wellness
AIRE Ancient Baths
800 W Superior StOne of my favorite places in Chicago!
Sightseeing
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Avewndr museum
1130 W Monroe StCity advice
Getting around
Closest Subway Stop is the W. Grand Blue Line Station
Only a five minute walk from the townhouse, the W. Grand CTA Blue Line station is super convenient for a quick ride downtown, for commuting to and from O'Hare Airport, and for visiting nearby neighborhoods like Wicker Park (N. Damen Stop) or Logan Square!