Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
MY TOP RECOMMENDATION -- Go for DINNER or Brunch ---
ask to sit in Anne's section (!) and tell her your my guests and she will take care of you! You will NOT regret it.
Comfort American food with a twist... a gem you will love for brunch, dinner, or just sitting on the patio and people-watching
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Hutch American Bistro
3301 N Clark StMY TOP RECOMMENDATION -- Go for DINNER or Brunch ---
ask to sit in Anne's section (!) and tell her your my guests and she will take care of you! You will NOT regret it.
Comfort American food with a twist... a gem you will love for brunch, dinner, or just sitting on the patio and people-watching
Move over Starbucks... THE best coffee and coffee shop of Chicago is an art in progress
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Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway Coffeebar
3123 N BroadwayMove over Starbucks... THE best coffee and coffee shop of Chicago is an art in progress
Think of the most original crazy combination donuts ever imaginable and a place that is a Chicago favorite... try the Biscoff and Banana donut (mmmm) for sure!
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveThink of the most original crazy combination donuts ever imaginable and a place that is a Chicago favorite... try the Biscoff and Banana donut (mmmm) for sure!
Sushi and sashimi that is so fresh it literally will melt in your mouth....a BYOB venue with impeccable service and ambience...!
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Ukai Sushi
1059 W Belmont AveSushi and sashimi that is so fresh it literally will melt in your mouth....a BYOB venue with impeccable service and ambience...!
The freshly baked piping hot cinnamon rolls are a MUST HAVE
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Ann Sather Restaurant & Catering
3415 N BroadwayThe freshly baked piping hot cinnamon rolls are a MUST HAVE
Late night BYOB joint for great inventive & creative sushi rolls AND Thai.... open until 4am daily... and delivers too!
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Diva Thai & Sushi Bar
3542 N Halsted StLate night BYOB joint for great inventive & creative sushi rolls AND Thai.... open until 4am daily... and delivers too!
Peet's Coffee
3500 North Halsted StreetLocal coffee shop..., great people watching
Classic American tavern with amazing decor, sceny outdoor patio, superb service, and oh-so-huge-and-delicious food portions
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Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayClassic American tavern with amazing decor, sceny outdoor patio, superb service, and oh-so-huge-and-delicious food portions
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayStaple Thai joint in Lakeview
Featured in Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives -- this is a kitchy must visit Thai establishment (cash only)
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Cozy Noodles n' Rice
Featured in Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives -- this is a kitchy must visit Thai establishment (cash only)
Can't go wrong for a good takeout or delivery of everything Noodles... and they have bubble tea too!
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Paul's Noodle Shop
3400 N Sheffield AveCan't go wrong for a good takeout or delivery of everything Noodles... and they have bubble tea too!
You can pick toppings like tater tots with bacon bits, macaroni & cheese, buffalo chicken, artichoke hearts..... UNLIMITED toppings .... yummy yum yum
Toppers Pizza
3404 North Sheffield AvenueYou can pick toppings like tater tots with bacon bits, macaroni & cheese, buffalo chicken, artichoke hearts..... UNLIMITED toppings .... yummy yum yum
Local favorite... great service... great Thai curries and delectable sushi rolls.... definitely try their miso soup and mochi ice cream!
Jaiyen Restaurant
3159 N California AveLocal favorite... great service... great Thai curries and delectable sushi rolls.... definitely try their miso soup and mochi ice cream!
Barcocina
2901 N Sheffield AveHappening place!
One of the most reputable places for fresh fresh FRESH seafood restaurants.... go at lunchtime for $1 oysters!
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Fahlstrom's Fresh Fish Market
One of the most reputable places for fresh fresh FRESH seafood restaurants.... go at lunchtime for $1 oysters!
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N Sheffield AveEvery kind of burger in a loud happening place!
Brand new state-of-the-art Starbucks where all the baristas undergo extensive coffee training and are all Coffee Masters (and get to wear black aprons). Decor is superb! Not to be missed.
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Starbucks
210 W North AveBrand new state-of-the-art Starbucks where all the baristas undergo extensive coffee training and are all Coffee Masters (and get to wear black aprons). Decor is superb! Not to be missed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Crazy fun crowds of all types coalesce in this club that caters to EVERYONE and all music genres! Everyone stands out here!
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Berlin
954 W Belmont AveCrazy fun crowds of all types coalesce in this club that caters to EVERYONE and all music genres! Everyone stands out here!
Famous stretch of bars, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs in Chicago's gay district
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Boystown
Famous stretch of bars, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs in Chicago's gay district
Biggest and longest collection of sports bars in the city right outside Cubs Wrigley Field
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Wrigleyville
Biggest and longest collection of sports bars in the city right outside Cubs Wrigley Field
Brendan's Pub
3169 North BroadwayGem of a bar -- with a turn of the century speakeasy in the lower level ..... shhhh
One of the best bars in Wrigleyville with a huge beer garden
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Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveOne of the best bars in Wrigleyville with a huge beer garden
Flounder's Bar & Grill
2201 N Clybourn AveClassic Chicago bar... with constant crowds
Great food and oh . my god - an Infinity pool AND Hot Tubs in the outdoors section! Need I say more?
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Progress Bar Chicago
3359 North Halsted StreetGreat food and oh . my god - an Infinity pool AND Hot Tubs in the outdoors section! Need I say more?
Check out the brand new remodeled rooftop bar at Wrigleyville!
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Sluggers
3540 N Clark StCheck out the brand new remodeled rooftop bar at Wrigleyville!
Parks & Nature
Great jogging, running, biking, roller blading, skateboarding, and people watching path by the lake
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Belmont Harbor
Belmont HarborGreat jogging, running, biking, roller blading, skateboarding, and people watching path by the lake
The hottest eye candy of Chicago.... and the famous Castaway restaurant & bar
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North Avenue Beach
The hottest eye candy of Chicago.... and the famous Castaway restaurant & bar
Sightseeing
Lincoln Park
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrSecond largest park in the country
River cruise
401 Michigan AvenueThe most recommended thing to do in Chicago... Architecture River Cruise!
Getting Around
Belmont station
945 W Belmont AveOne of the busiest and largest stations in Chicago
Addison Red Line Station
West Addison StreetBest station to get to Wrigleyville
Southport station
Brown line major station
Hertz Car Rental
2828 N Clark StConvenient Hertz local rental place
Arts & Culture
Considered THE premiere top ranking museum of art in the world...
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Art Institute of Chicago
Considered THE premiere top ranking museum of art in the world...
Chicago Arkitekturcenter
111 E Wacker DrEntertainment & Activities
Skrattfabriken
3175 N BroadwayOldest and largest FREE zoo in the country.... check out Zoolights from November-January where over 2 million lights decorate the zoo
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StOldest and largest FREE zoo in the country.... check out Zoolights from November-January where over 2 million lights decorate the zoo
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StHome to Chicago Cubs!
THE most famous improv theater in the country... where almost every major comedian including Steve Carrell, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler had their start...!
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The Second City
230 W North AveTHE most famous improv theater in the country... where almost every major comedian including Steve Carrell, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler had their start...!
Brand new Park with fountains and outdoor seating debuted in April 2017 for Cubs and Concert-goers... great LED lighting in the fountains in the night!
Floyd's 99 Barbershop (Wrigley)
1401 W Irving Park RdBrand new Park with fountains and outdoor seating debuted in April 2017 for Cubs and Concert-goers... great LED lighting in the fountains in the night!