Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Killer iced coffee, the best peanut butter chocolate chip cookie you've ever had, and quiche that won't leave you disappointed. Great atmosphere to hang out in and an outdoor patio as well. Definitely stop by Lovely at least once during your stay, you will not regret it!
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Lovely Kitchen & Cafe
1130 North Milwaukee AvenueKiller iced coffee, the best peanut butter chocolate chip cookie you've ever had, and quiche that won't leave you disappointed. Great atmosphere to hang out in and an outdoor patio as well. Definitely stop by Lovely at least once during your stay, you will not regret it!
Right around the corner from our place. Not your average gastro-pub because the menu is composed of more game-style meat (venison, rabbit, duck, elk, etc.). Frontier is a standard option for us; the food is always good and they know how to execute a well made cocktail. Timber beams, outdoor patio with fireplaces, etc. complete the mountainous theme. It's a cool spot!
62 localnici recomandă
Frontier
1072 N Milwaukee AveRight around the corner from our place. Not your average gastro-pub because the menu is composed of more game-style meat (venison, rabbit, duck, elk, etc.). Frontier is a standard option for us; the food is always good and they know how to execute a well made cocktail. Timber beams, outdoor patio with fireplaces, etc. complete the mountainous theme. It's a cool spot!
Walkable for a sit down brunch. Has a Latin flare to their phenomenal brunch menu. Great morning drinks that will get you going and never-disappoints breakfast meals. We love FLO!
94 localnici recomandă
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveWalkable for a sit down brunch. Has a Latin flare to their phenomenal brunch menu. Great morning drinks that will get you going and never-disappoints breakfast meals. We love FLO!
Wonderful Argentinian restaurant! Unique menu, great cocktails, lively atmosphere. A great local bite!
63 localnici recomandă
Folklore | Argentine Restaurant
2100 W Division St Wonderful Argentinian restaurant! Unique menu, great cocktails, lively atmosphere. A great local bite!
One of the best Deli cafe's we've been lucky enough to live by... an amazing Lox bagel, chicken salad sandwich and otherwise vast array of all things yummy for breakfast/lunch.
7 localnici recomandă
Wicker Basket Cafe
907 N Damen Ave One of the best Deli cafe's we've been lucky enough to live by... an amazing Lox bagel, chicken salad sandwich and otherwise vast array of all things yummy for breakfast/lunch.
Can be hard to get reservations here, because it really is a unique place. The space is small, inviting and they recently changed their vibe... (entire meal/experience pricing). The dishes are innovative - try the oysters! Definitely for a special occasion ($) but in terms of "hidden gems" - this is it. And it's BYOB!
62 localnici recomandă
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueCan be hard to get reservations here, because it really is a unique place. The space is small, inviting and they recently changed their vibe... (entire meal/experience pricing). The dishes are innovative - try the oysters! Definitely for a special occasion ($) but in terms of "hidden gems" - this is it. And it's BYOB!
Only a few steps away at the corner of Ashland and Augusta. This place has AWESOME Mexican food. Seriously, try it, take our word for it :)
La Condesa Restaurant
1003 N Ashland AveOnly a few steps away at the corner of Ashland and Augusta. This place has AWESOME Mexican food. Seriously, try it, take our word for it :)
Great place for a nice dinner that is within walking distance. Ideal atmosphere, never a disappointing dish or drink, what more could you want? Give it a try!
37 localnici recomandă
Charlatan
1329 West Chicago AvenueGreat place for a nice dinner that is within walking distance. Ideal atmosphere, never a disappointing dish or drink, what more could you want? Give it a try!
Drinks & Nightlife
Buy a bottle of wine, they'll open it for you, enjoy the glass then take the rest of the bottle home. Yummy snacks and an overall great wine selection.
43 localnici recomandă
Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago AveBuy a bottle of wine, they'll open it for you, enjoy the glass then take the rest of the bottle home. Yummy snacks and an overall great wine selection.
Our trusty neighborhood dive bar. Be nice here and you'll get treated like a local. Cash only, don't expect any wine or anything fancy. The Chipp Inn is the best!
36 localnici recomandă
The Chipp Inn
832 N Greenview AveOur trusty neighborhood dive bar. Be nice here and you'll get treated like a local. Cash only, don't expect any wine or anything fancy. The Chipp Inn is the best!
Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago Ave Only a few blocks away - fun standard, local bar.
Pool tables, old school Division vibe (can get busy, a little more fun at off times).
24 localnici recomandă
GOLD STAR BAR
1755 West Division StreetPool tables, old school Division vibe (can get busy, a little more fun at off times).
Parks & Nature
Running, walking, blading, biking trail. The 606 just had it's 1st birthday! It's been insanely popular in this general area, check it out!
241 localnici recomandă
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue Running, walking, blading, biking trail. The 606 just had it's 1st birthday! It's been insanely popular in this general area, check it out!
Beautiful place to check out the skyline, my favorite view of the city. A little more crowded during tourist season... head further north to Hollywood Beach if you don't want the crowds. On a weekday though, really a cool place to explore if you have never been to Chicago. Stop by the Lincoln Park Zoo on your way out, too!
338 localnici recomandă
Plaja North Avenue
Beautiful place to check out the skyline, my favorite view of the city. A little more crowded during tourist season... head further north to Hollywood Beach if you don't want the crowds. On a weekday though, really a cool place to explore if you have never been to Chicago. Stop by the Lincoln Park Zoo on your way out, too!
Shopping
WINE & BEER. We love this place! It's only a couple blocks away and has an amazing array of wines from across the world, as well as a lengthy craft beer selection. Extra plus - the people that work there are awesome!
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The Noble Grape
802 N Bishop StWINE & BEER. We love this place! It's only a couple blocks away and has an amazing array of wines from across the world, as well as a lengthy craft beer selection. Extra plus - the people that work there are awesome!
This place has good craft beer and wine. The selection itself is not as extensive as the Noble Grape. That said, it is our go-to if we also want to grab some fresh produce or other food items.
29 localnici recomandă
Garden Gourmet Market
1130 N Ashland AveThis place has good craft beer and wine. The selection itself is not as extensive as the Noble Grape. That said, it is our go-to if we also want to grab some fresh produce or other food items.
Getting Around
Milwaukee & Division station
Chicago & Milwaukee station
Divvy
Divvy Station: Noble St & Milwaukee Ave
Divvy Station: Ashland Ave & Augusta Blvd
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5313 N Sheridan RdArts & Culture
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee AveChopin Theatre
1543 W Division St