Wicker Park Walk Up
Food scene
Kasama
1001 North Winchester AvenueReally tasty Filipino bakery. Excellent pastries.
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveGood brewery with decent food.
Bar
J & M Tap
957 N Leavitt StGreat dive bar. Friendly staff with incredible drink specials.
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StCraft cocktails and $1 oysters on Sundays and Mondays
Art
Small but well-curated art gallery specializing in graffiti artists.
14 locals recommend
Vertical Gallery
2006 N Western AveSmall but well-curated art gallery specializing in graffiti artists.
Cool murals by local and international graffiti artists. Walk or bike.
8 locals recommend
Hubbard Street Murals
1030-1044 W Hubbard StCool murals by local and international graffiti artists. Walk or bike.
Sightseeing
Elevated bike trail on a converted railroad track. Great place for a stroll or a bike ride.
7 locals recommend
Damen Access Point, The 606
Elevated bike trail on a converted railroad track. Great place for a stroll or a bike ride.
Want to go to the top of a tall building but don't want to pay the Willis Tower prices? Just go to the bar at the top of this building and get an expensive cocktail while enjoying the great views. Women: don't miss what has to be the best view from a bathroom in the world.
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveWant to go to the top of a tall building but don't want to pay the Willis Tower prices? Just go to the bar at the top of this building and get an expensive cocktail while enjoying the great views. Women: don't miss what has to be the best view from a bathroom in the world.
Music
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveFree music Mondays.
Great intimate music venue.
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveBlues bar
Neighborhoods
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveHIpster vibe with tons of great bars, restaurants, and shopping.
Fulton Market
Foodie playground where most of the famous restaurants are located