Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Osmium Coffee Bar
1117 W Belmont AveOne of my favorite Thai places in town. If you like spicy, get the Spicy Basil Noodles!
50 locals recommend
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayOne of my favorite Thai places in town. If you like spicy, get the Spicy Basil Noodles!
A pleasant morning spot if you're looking for something fancier than diner food. I really dig their Eggs Benedict.
19 locals recommend
Mortar and Pestle
3108 N BroadwayA pleasant morning spot if you're looking for something fancier than diner food. I really dig their Eggs Benedict.
Good for any time of the day. Awesome brunch and all-around eating all day. Very cool English-study themed interior.
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayGood for any time of the day. Awesome brunch and all-around eating all day. Very cool English-study themed interior.
Incredible French baked concoctions. They're so beautiful you almost hate to eat them! Not too sugary, but definitely premium.
17 locals recommend
Vanille Pâtisserie
3243 N BroadwayIncredible French baked concoctions. They're so beautiful you almost hate to eat them! Not too sugary, but definitely premium.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveAmazing fancy donuts and local Intelligentsia coffee.
If you think Chic-fil-a is the bomb, this hip Korean chicken spot will put it to shame. Best chicken sandwich I've ever had, hands down.
Also lots of good options for vegan/vegetarian diets–so everyone wins!
98 locals recommend
Crisp
2940 N BroadwayIf you think Chic-fil-a is the bomb, this hip Korean chicken spot will put it to shame. Best chicken sandwich I've ever had, hands down.
Also lots of good options for vegan/vegetarian diets–so everyone wins!
Arts & Culture
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont AveBriar Street Theatre
3133 N Halsted StHome of the Blue Man Group in Chicago!
Entertainment & Activities
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueOne of America's oldest ballparks! Recently renovated but still retains the charm. Get a Goose Island beer and Vienna Beef Chicago-style hot dog while you're there!
1004 locals recommend
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StOne of America's oldest ballparks! Recently renovated but still retains the charm. Get a Goose Island beer and Vienna Beef Chicago-style hot dog while you're there!
Serves as a venue for comedians and musical acts, but also a movie theatre for their Brew & View events
52 locals recommend
The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield AveServes as a venue for comedians and musical acts, but also a movie theatre for their Brew & View events
IT'S FREE! Go for a morning stroll, grab a coffee and hit up the lion house.
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIT'S FREE! Go for a morning stroll, grab a coffee and hit up the lion house.
Shopping
One of the largest record stores in the city. Massive collection and space to move around freely.
111 locals recommend
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont AveOne of the largest record stores in the city. Massive collection and space to move around freely.
Essentials
In addition to being a fully-stocked grocery store, it hosts a dozen casual restaurants on it's ground floor (sushi, oyster bar, pizzeria, sandwich shop, wine bar and more!)
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveIn addition to being a fully-stocked grocery store, it hosts a dozen casual restaurants on it's ground floor (sushi, oyster bar, pizzeria, sandwich shop, wine bar and more!)
It's a Trader Joe's within walking distance! What more could you ask for?
360 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyIt's a Trader Joe's within walking distance! What more could you ask for?
Getting Around
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AveYou can take this to get downtown in 15 minutes. Not too shabby!
Grab a Divvy for the day and ride along the Lake Shore Trial. You could even bike down to downtown if you're up to it and drop it off at a station by Millennium Park.
23 locals recommend
Divvy
Grab a Divvy for the day and ride along the Lake Shore Trial. You could even bike down to downtown if you're up to it and drop it off at a station by Millennium Park.