Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Hutch American Bistro
3301 N Clark StGood brunch
Native Foods Cafe
1023 W Belmont AveGood vegan cafe
BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveCute stop for a bite
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlGotta be near a Starbucks
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago's most famous deep dish pizza – right next door!
Yoshi's Cafe
3257 N Halsted StNice upscale restaurant
Krung Thep Thai Cuisine
3205 N Halsted StBest Thai in the neighborhood
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan Rdquick bite
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveGood for coffee on the run
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveGood brunch
Subway
1101 W Bryn Mawr AveCheap fresh fast
Cantina Laredo
508 N State StDelicious Mexican
My favorite restaurant in the city. Upscale but laid back. Live jazz music most nights.
29 locals recommend
Bandera
535 N Michigan AveMy favorite restaurant in the city. Upscale but laid back. Live jazz music most nights.
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted StFamous Vegetarian Restaurant
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayGreat dinner spot – you can't go wrong.
West Loop
Hip neighborhood with lots of cute restaurants
Everything Else
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StA Chicago landmark
North Avenue Beach
Popular beach
Montrose Beach
Gay beach
FFC Lakeview
3657 N Pine Grove AveFitness Center (day passes for purchase)
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Drbeautiful aquarium
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Aveworld class art museum
Get tickets here for the infamous architectural boat cruise.
114 locals recommend
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker DrGet tickets here for the infamous architectural boat cruise.
360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveBest view of the city - great at night
Free zoo – during Christmas it has lots of holiday lights and decorations too
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree zoo – during Christmas it has lots of holiday lights and decorations too
TCBY
O'Hare FieldBetter than Midway
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StLandmark building with nightly performances