Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Delicious and fun neighborhood spot with an indoor and outdoor bar + seating.
65 locals recommend
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells StDelicious and fun neighborhood spot with an indoor and outdoor bar + seating.
Starbucks
210 W North AveIf this is your spot, it's close!
Bistrot Margot
1437 North Wells StreetCasual french restaurant just behind our building.
Great burger, perfect neighborhood spot. Legendary wine shop is connected.
9 locals recommend
The House of Glunz
1206 N Wells StGreat burger, perfect neighborhood spot. Legendary wine shop is connected.
Excellent Italian in the heart of the Gold Coast (located in the Thompson Hotel).
26 locals recommend
Nico Osteria
1015 N Rush StExcellent Italian in the heart of the Gold Coast (located in the Thompson Hotel).
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark StreetWonderful Italian, beautiful setting.
Essentials
One of the best grocery stores in town, just around the corner. Intelligentsia coffee shop inside.
64 locals recommend
Plum Market Old Town
1233 N Wells StOne of the best grocery stores in town, just around the corner. Intelligentsia coffee shop inside.
Sightseeing
Lake Michigan
4-blocks to the Lake (North Avenue Beach) and Lincoln Park.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StGreat way to learn about Chicago!
Shopping
Sara Jane
1343 N Wells StGreat women's boutique in Old Town.
Judy Maxwell Home
1349 N Wells StFun, eclectic shop just around the corner at Schiller and Wells.
Walgreens
953 W Irving Park RdClosest drug store.
Barneys New York, Chicago
15 E Oak StFun area to wander and shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pump Room
1301 N State PkwyFun & swanky spot to have a drink.
FIG & OLIVE
104 E Oak StNew elegant spot on Oak Street in the Gold Coast.