Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Great casual atmosphere with delicious food and dangerously good margaritas!
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat casual atmosphere with delicious food and dangerously good margaritas!
Craft Beers, classic cocktails, amazing atmosphere, and an easy stumble back to the loft.
100 locals recommend
Bangers and Lace
1670 W Division StCraft Beers, classic cocktails, amazing atmosphere, and an easy stumble back to the loft.
Matriarch in the craft cocktail scene, still one of best places to get adventurous with yummy drinks.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveMatriarch in the craft cocktail scene, still one of best places to get adventurous with yummy drinks.
Estelle's Cafe & Lounge
2013 W North AveLate night bar with greasy eats.
Essentials
Family owned shop with great produce, a unique selection of beer and wine, and all the essentials.
29 locals recommend
Garden Gourmet Market
1130 N Ashland AveFamily owned shop with great produce, a unique selection of beer and wine, and all the essentials.
Food Scene
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveBest new brunch addition to the neighborhood!
This place is one of our favorites! If you are looking for 5-star quality, with casual vibes this is the place.
62 locals recommend
The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveThis place is one of our favorites! If you are looking for 5-star quality, with casual vibes this is the place.
Nerd Alert! If you like video games, great music, and good coffee this is the place to be. (It can be a bit busy at times)
131 locals recommend
The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N Milwaukee AveNerd Alert! If you like video games, great music, and good coffee this is the place to be. (It can be a bit busy at times)
Entertainment & Activities
Top Chef Stephanie Izard puts her spin on classic diner favorites, brunch all day!
165 locals recommend
Chicago
Top Chef Stephanie Izard puts her spin on classic diner favorites, brunch all day!
Arts & Culture
The Second City continues to produce the premiere comic talent in the industry. From Mike Myers to Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey. Daily shows are easy to catch!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveThe Second City continues to produce the premiere comic talent in the industry. From Mike Myers to Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey. Daily shows are easy to catch!