Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Aje Cafe
2942 N Clark Stgreat local coffee and gluten free sandwiches
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StBest (and only) gluten free cupcakes around!
Great salads and many options for gluten free and vegetarians, alike.
9 locals recommend
Standard Market Grill
444 West Fullerton ParkwayGreat salads and many options for gluten free and vegetarians, alike.
Great atmosphere, great food, great sangria! Make sure you make a reservation on the weekends.
152 locals recommend
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StGreat atmosphere, great food, great sangria! Make sure you make a reservation on the weekends.
R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park WGood old American food since 1971
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark Stexcellent Italian food
Drinks & Nightlife
It's more than just a bar, it's a great spot to grab an intimate dinner indoors near the fireplace.
They also serve brunch which is a bit of a secret in the neighborhood.
Matisse Tavern & Grill
674 W Diversey PkwyIt's more than just a bar, it's a great spot to grab an intimate dinner indoors near the fireplace.
They also serve brunch which is a bit of a secret in the neighborhood.
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N Wells StBest comedy club around
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StArts & Culture
A great little museum dedicated to the history of Chicago.
241 locals recommend
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StA great little museum dedicated to the history of Chicago.
Blue Man Group Chicago
3133 N Halsted StIt's a must see!
Shakespeare Theater
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThere is so much to see here that one visit will barely even skim the surface: Picasso, Renoir, O'Keeffe, Yves Klein, Cassatt, Grant Wood, Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Pollock, and the list goes on and on...
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThere is so much to see here that one visit will barely even skim the surface: Picasso, Renoir, O'Keeffe, Yves Klein, Cassatt, Grant Wood, Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Pollock, and the list goes on and on...
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrChicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveEntertainment & Activities
It's the only free zoo in America and it's smack in the middle of the city. You can also take in the Conservatory and Farm in the Zoo while you're there and then head over to RJ Grunts for a good ole' American Fair meal afterwards.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt's the only free zoo in America and it's smack in the middle of the city. You can also take in the Conservatory and Farm in the Zoo while you're there and then head over to RJ Grunts for a good ole' American Fair meal afterwards.
Just a few blocks north, you can walk or hop a bus to visit this iconic ballpark.
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StJust a few blocks north, you can walk or hop a bus to visit this iconic ballpark.
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StDiversey Driving Range
141 W Diversey PkwyThe Second City
230 W North AveEssentials
Their busiest hours are Saturdays and Sundays all day as well as Monday evenings. Best bet is to go in the middle of the day. There's a grocery cart in the closet for your use.
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyTheir busiest hours are Saturdays and Sundays all day as well as Monday evenings. Best bet is to go in the middle of the day. There's a grocery cart in the closet for your use.
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveWalgreens Pharmacy
1601 N Milwaukee AveUSPS
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak RdMariano's
2021 W Chicago AveShopping
T.J. Maxx
11 N State StBed Bath & Beyond
2838 N BroadwayCrossroads Trading
1519 N Milwaukee AveHigh end used clothing
Getting Around
For those of you who want to explore the city by bike, Divvy stations can be found on practically every corner.
31 locals recommend
Divvy
For those of you who want to explore the city by bike, Divvy stations can be found on practically every corner.
Diversey Brown Line Station
Zipcar - Mini