Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Big grocery store with anything you would ever need for cooking.
24 locals recommend
Tony's Fresh Market
5630 W Belmont AveBig grocery store with anything you would ever need for cooking.
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3572 N Elston AveClose by grocery store with decent selection
Closest Trader Joe's by home. Great for inexpensive, healthy groceries.
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyClosest Trader Joe's by home. Great for inexpensive, healthy groceries.
Huge selection of high-quality (and high-price) groceries. Also a bunch of restaurants in the store to choose from.
836 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StHuge selection of high-quality (and high-price) groceries. Also a bunch of restaurants in the store to choose from.
Shopping
CVS
4777 N Milwaukee AveDrug store close to home--plus they have beer and wine
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveDrug store close to home--no beer :(
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyMaybe you want a Slurpee??
Epic poster/artwork store! Fantastic selection and lots of unique pieces.
26 locals recommend
Galerie F
211 N Milwaukee AveEpic poster/artwork store! Fantastic selection and lots of unique pieces.
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan BlvdSweet local crafts, jewelry, t-shirts and more.
Shop 1021
2650 N Milwaukee AveGreat cards & stationary!
Play
3109 W Logan BlvdAmazing toy store!
T-Shirt Deli Co
1739 N Damen AveCustom T-shirt shop!
Goorin Bros. Hat Shop | Wicker Park
1533 N Milwaukee AveHat shop!
Uprise
1820 N Milwaukee AveAmazing core skateboard shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Edelweiss Tavern
3808 W Belmont AveDive bar right down the street!
Alice's Lounge
3556 W Belmont AveAwesome bar with karaoke!
Late Bar
3534 W Belmont AveAwesome and open super late... hence the name.
Small Bar
2956 N Albany AveGreat beer and tasty bar food.
Moe's Tavern
2937 N Milwaukee AveGreat dive bar where you can drink the world famous Flaming Moe!
Bristol Lounge
3084 N Milwaukee AveTotal dive!
MILANO’S Cafe Bar
3930 W School StGood food, sweet patio and Carlsburg on tap! Tight.
Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey AveAmazing tiki bar with high-octane drinks.
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveAwesome Jazz & Blues!
Food Scene
Staropolska Restaurant
3030 N Milwaukee AveAmazing Polish food!
Parachute
3500 N Elston AveGreat Korean food!
Best burger in all of Chicago! Be prepared to wait... 1 - 2 hours easily. But worth it.
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveBest burger in all of Chicago! Be prepared to wait... 1 - 2 hours easily. But worth it.
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston AveFantastic fried chicken!
Outdoor Grill
3265 N Milwaukee AveGreat grease joint. Burgers, fries, gyros, etc.
3610 W Belmont Ave
3610 West Belmont AvenueGreat Mexican food... and cheap!
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StAmazing new American food from Celebrity Chef Stephanie Izard.
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBurgers to die for!
Great downtown Italian with fantastic selection of both wine and food.
44 locals recommend
Quartino Ristorante
626 N State StGreat downtown Italian with fantastic selection of both wine and food.
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StAwesome and hip steakhouse!
Awesome New American close to home. Great food and equally awesome cocktails.
830 locals recommend
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveAwesome New American close to home. Great food and equally awesome cocktails.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdTasty vegetarian and unique food close to home.
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGreat beer and food. What else do you need???
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StAwesome park with very unique things to see.
It's an amazing sculpture and worth going to see and take a photo if you have the chance!
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StIt's an amazing sculpture and worth going to see and take a photo if you have the chance!
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StWonderful architecture and amazing dome. Also free!
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrIconic fountain from "Married with children."
The BEST view of the city at night!! Show up early if at all possible, as it gets very crowded.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThe BEST view of the city at night!! Show up early if at all possible, as it gets very crowded.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StThe best playground in the galaxy!! Fun for all ages!
Parks & Nature
This is a fantastic greenhouse in the heart of the city. It's free, but you're better off driving than taking public transit.
258 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveThis is a fantastic greenhouse in the heart of the city. It's free, but you're better off driving than taking public transit.
In addition to several miles of running & biking paths, there are beaches, playgrounds, restaurants and more!
229 locals recommend
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailIn addition to several miles of running & biking paths, there are beaches, playgrounds, restaurants and more!
Getting Around
Addison Blue Line Station
Close to home and accessible by walking.
Belmont Snack Shop
3407 W Belmont AveClose by train station with bus access to home.