Walid’s guidebook
Food scene
My favorite restaurant in the city.
- American Contemporary
- Hipster
- Casual
- The type of place you'll want to try multiple items.
No reservations so get there early for dinner or be prepared to wait a bit during the weekend. They have a bar in the backroom while you wait for your table.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveMy favorite restaurant in the city.
- American Contemporary
- Hipster
- Casual
- The type of place you'll want to try multiple items.
No reservations so get there early for dinner or be prepared to wait a bit during the weekend. They have a bar in the backroom while you wait for your table.
Damn Fine Coffee Bar
3317 W Armitage AveGreat place to get out and have a damn fine coffee.
Super chic restaurant.
- American Contemporary
- Great cocktails
- Semi-casual
- Large so rsvp shouldn't be an issue
28 locals recommend
The Whale Chicago
2427 N Milwaukee AveSuper chic restaurant.
- American Contemporary
- Great cocktails
- Semi-casual
- Large so rsvp shouldn't be an issue
Rated best gin bar in the country! Low key but amazing drinks. Free warm cookies served at midnight.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveRated best gin bar in the country! Low key but amazing drinks. Free warm cookies served at midnight.
Rated best burger in the country! Don't even try to go during normal dinner hours or else be prepared for 2 hour wait. Arrive at 4pm, put in your name and go next door to Lone Wolf for a drink while you wait.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StRated best burger in the country! Don't even try to go during normal dinner hours or else be prepared for 2 hour wait. Arrive at 4pm, put in your name and go next door to Lone Wolf for a drink while you wait.
If you're overwhelmed with food options, this is your solution. Time Out Market is a food hall that curates some of the best restaurants all in one place. Family style seating with no reservations so show up any time, try a few restaurants and squeeze in!
15 locals recommend
Time Out Market Chicago
916 W Fulton MarketIf you're overwhelmed with food options, this is your solution. Time Out Market is a food hall that curates some of the best restaurants all in one place. Family style seating with no reservations so show up any time, try a few restaurants and squeeze in!
Sightseeing
This boat tour is the main trip locals do when friends/family visit Chicago for the first time, so you know its good. Buy tickets ahead of time and pick a nice day!
34 locals recommend
Architectural Tour
1220 W Le Moyne StThis boat tour is the main trip locals do when friends/family visit Chicago for the first time, so you know its good. Buy tickets ahead of time and pick a nice day!