Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Favorite place for a relaxing coffee in the afternoon or great for a brunch. Try the croissants they are wonderful!
57 locals recommend
Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
3601 N Southport AveFavorite place for a relaxing coffee in the afternoon or great for a brunch. Try the croissants they are wonderful!
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveYour standard neighborhood starbucks
Crosby's Kitchen
3455 N Southport AveGreat burgers. Sit outside and order the spinach artichoke dip.
Dairy Queen (Treat)
3811 N Southport AveWalk here for desert after dinner.
Top Argentinian restaurant in the city. BYOB and get there early. Great seating outside.
119 locals recommend
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveTop Argentinian restaurant in the city. BYOB and get there early. Great seating outside.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGrab some tacos and beer on a hot & sunny afternoon.
In the heart of River North is this modern American restaurant. Order the ricotta gnocchi with pork belly & sage then head downstairs for drinks in their sexy lounge.
66 locals recommend
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie StIn the heart of River North is this modern American restaurant. Order the ricotta gnocchi with pork belly & sage then head downstairs for drinks in their sexy lounge.
The best place to go after a full day of shopping on the Mag Mile. Added bonus is a nightly jazz trio.
29 locals recommend
Bandera
535 N Michigan AveThe best place to go after a full day of shopping on the Mag Mile. Added bonus is a nightly jazz trio.
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark StreetFarm to table Italian.
Drinks, food, coffee and live music many nights of the week.
56 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark StreetDrinks, food, coffee and live music many nights of the week.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayComplete grocery store & pharmacy within walking distance.
Everything Else
Namaskar Yoga Studio
3946 North Southport AvenueFind your zen just below the apartment at this great yoga studio.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StSee the Chicago Cubs at historic Wrigley Field.
CVS
771 N Ogden AveGood for all those things you forgot to pack.
Chase Bank
2228 S Western AveATM
United States Postal Service
2339 N California AveSend your friends a post card. Make 'em jealous!
Take a day off from sightseeing to lounge on the beach.
26 locals recommend
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
25 E Ohio StTake a day off from sightseeing to lounge on the beach.
Arts & Culture
Catch some of the local theater scene Chicago is known for. The Mercury Theater showcases musical productions throughout the year.
17 locals recommend
Mercury Theater Chicago
3745 N Southport AveCatch some of the local theater scene Chicago is known for. The Mercury Theater showcases musical productions throughout the year.
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveChicago's premier venue for independent and foreign films.
Plan to spend a few hours looking at the works of great impressionist then head to the new modern wing.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AvePlan to spend a few hours looking at the works of great impressionist then head to the new modern wing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Southport Lanes & Billiards
3325 N Southport AveBowl or shoot pool at this fun bar.
Mystic Celt
3443 N Southport AveClassic Chicago Irish Pub
Located in the hip & artsy Wicker Park neighborhood is this classy mixology bar. Dress to impress.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveLocated in the hip & artsy Wicker Park neighborhood is this classy mixology bar. Dress to impress.
Shopping
Women's contemporary boutique boasting some of the latest fashions from known designers such as Elizabeth & James, Theory and Paige Denim.
6 locals recommend
Krista K Boutique
3458 N Southport AveWomen's contemporary boutique boasting some of the latest fashions from known designers such as Elizabeth & James, Theory and Paige Denim.
Anthropologie
3532 N Southport AveWomen's clothing, antiques, home decor and gifts.