Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
“Another foodie Mecca: Welsh rarebit, baby grenades, happy gaucho, bacon wrapped dates.. mmmmm”
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph St“Another foodie Mecca: Welsh rarebit, baby grenades, happy gaucho, bacon wrapped dates.. mmmmm”
“Unpretentious Blackhawks themed traditional Chicago diner with strong coffee”
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Palace Grill Restaurant
1408 W Madison St“Unpretentious Blackhawks themed traditional Chicago diner with strong coffee”
“Bone marrow with beef chicken marmalade, toasted open faced ham & cheese fondue.. super wow on the goodie scale but also super hard to get in to- make reservations!”
620 Einheimische empfehlen
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St“Bone marrow with beef chicken marmalade, toasted open faced ham & cheese fondue.. super wow on the goodie scale but also super hard to get in to- make reservations!”
“Widely renowned foodie establishment with a super unique menu! Try the goat empanadas, duck tongues, goat belly crab & lobster. Be sure to make reservations!”
496 Einheimische empfehlen
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St“Widely renowned foodie establishment with a super unique menu! Try the goat empanadas, duck tongues, goat belly crab & lobster. Be sure to make reservations!”
“BEST DINNER YOU WILL EVER HAVE. Be sure to make reservations in advance, because everyone knows it. Dine in the company of presidents, celebrities, pin up girls, the Rat Pack and more from their autographed pictures hanging on the walls!”
45 Einheimische empfehlen
La Scarola
721 W Grand Ave“BEST DINNER YOU WILL EVER HAVE. Be sure to make reservations in advance, because everyone knows it. Dine in the company of presidents, celebrities, pin up girls, the Rat Pack and more from their autographed pictures hanging on the walls!”
“Can't go home without telling everyone you had an amazing dinner in a train car :) try the tree little piggy, or Ruben sandwich.. can't go wrong whatever you order, your inner foodie will be pleased!”
19 Einheimische empfehlen
The Silver Palm
768 N Milwaukee Ave“Can't go home without telling everyone you had an amazing dinner in a train car :) try the tree little piggy, or Ruben sandwich.. can't go wrong whatever you order, your inner foodie will be pleased!”
“Brunch spot with a Latin American flair. Yummy fruity pebbles French toast or smother ranchero burrito. Full bar”
94 Einheimische empfehlen
Flo
1434 W Chicago Ave“Brunch spot with a Latin American flair. Yummy fruity pebbles French toast or smother ranchero burrito. Full bar”
“Breakfast /Brunch spot with the best omelets ever! Try the brioche French toast or the Farmer's omelet. Free WiFi”
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Windy City Cafe
1062 W Chicago Ave“Breakfast /Brunch spot with the best omelets ever! Try the brioche French toast or the Farmer's omelet. Free WiFi”
“Neighborhood breakfast spot is as old as the neighborhood traditions! Be aware- cash only. Awesome French toast after your mimosa or rum chat :) large portions in a not pretentious environment ”
30 Einheimische empfehlen
The Breakfast Club and Grill
1381 W Hubbard St“Neighborhood breakfast spot is as old as the neighborhood traditions! Be aware- cash only. Awesome French toast after your mimosa or rum chat :) large portions in a not pretentious environment ”
Great new neighborhood restaurant! Try the derby girl cocktail, great wine selection too! Try shrimp and grits, lamb chops, and or the rib eye- will not disappoint!!
M Vie Chicago
1372 W Grand AveGreat new neighborhood restaurant! Try the derby girl cocktail, great wine selection too! Try shrimp and grits, lamb chops, and or the rib eye- will not disappoint!!
“Across from our blue line train stop, yummy roasted marshmallow latté, and free WiFi”
68 Einheimische empfehlen
Big Shoulders Coffee
1105 W Chicago Ave“Across from our blue line train stop, yummy roasted marshmallow latté, and free WiFi”
“BYOB, Vegetarian friendly. I love butterfly Maki, the noodles are good too”
60 Einheimische empfehlen
Butterfly Sushi Bar
1139 W Grand Ave“BYOB, Vegetarian friendly. I love butterfly Maki, the noodles are good too”
“Authentic Neapolitan wood fired pizza located right behind the building! My favorites: Honey & Salami and Stracciatella & Sausage
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Coalfire
1321 W Grand Ave“Authentic Neapolitan wood fired pizza located right behind the building! My favorites: Honey & Salami and Stracciatella & Sausage
“Vegetarian friendly! Great pulled beef sliders with plantains, el cubanito, hibiscus lemonade. Cozy cheap eats, a must visit!
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Nini's Deli
543 N Noble St“Vegetarian friendly! Great pulled beef sliders with plantains, el cubanito, hibiscus lemonade. Cozy cheap eats, a must visit!
“One of my absolute favorite hidden jems! I LOVE the salmon salad, generously portioned and they have yummy Muscato splits that will make you want to buy all the cool local art off the walls and bring them home!”
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Iguana Cafe
517 N Halsted St“One of my absolute favorite hidden jems! I LOVE the salmon salad, generously portioned and they have yummy Muscato splits that will make you want to buy all the cool local art off the walls and bring them home!”
“Free WiFi, great back garden patio, cozy couches. I like the snowbird and the banana bread. Good sandwiches also”
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Sip Coffee House
1223 W Grand Ave“Free WiFi, great back garden patio, cozy couches. I like the snowbird and the banana bread. Good sandwiches also”
“Try the 9" Italian is amazing and only $5 See also, salami, smoked turkey subs!”
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Vinnies Sub Shop
1204 W Grand Ave“Try the 9" Italian is amazing and only $5 See also, salami, smoked turkey subs!”
Drinks & Nightlife
“Gritty rock-n-roll live music venue and bar frequented by the roller derby girls and lovers of loud grunge music. Half priced burgers on Mondays, drink specials Thursdays and great sweet potato fries!”
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Cobra Lounge
235 N Ashland Ave“Gritty rock-n-roll live music venue and bar frequented by the roller derby girls and lovers of loud grunge music. Half priced burgers on Mondays, drink specials Thursdays and great sweet potato fries!”
“Ultimate dive bar was in the movie Oceans 11 next to famous Emits. They still smoke in here and if you're hungry you can buy bard boiled eggs from the bartender. Divey as the come but a classic nonetheless , I took my guests here on Christmas Day when there was nothing else open, but not Richard's- they were open at 7am :)”
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Richard's Bar
491 N Milwaukee Ave“Ultimate dive bar was in the movie Oceans 11 next to famous Emits. They still smoke in here and if you're hungry you can buy bard boiled eggs from the bartender. Divey as the come but a classic nonetheless , I took my guests here on Christmas Day when there was nothing else open, but not Richard's- they were open at 7am :)”
“Free wine tasting on Sundays 2-5pm! Push snacks like duckfat popcorn, fried chicken Mondays. Free WiFi”
43 Einheimische empfehlen
Lush Wine & Spirits
1412 W Chicago Ave“Free wine tasting on Sundays 2-5pm! Push snacks like duckfat popcorn, fried chicken Mondays. Free WiFi”
Playboy rated it smallest neighborhood bar! Stiff classic cocktails: gin gimlet, Zombie Dust, vodka infusions- definitely a unique experience you'll tell your friends about when you go back home
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee AvePlayboy rated it smallest neighborhood bar! Stiff classic cocktails: gin gimlet, Zombie Dust, vodka infusions- definitely a unique experience you'll tell your friends about when you go back home
“Great local bar with a nice menu! Try the sweet potato tots, bacon banger, or duck grinders. $5 burgers on Wednesdays
25 Einheimische empfehlen
The Aberdeen Tap
440 N Aberdeen St“Great local bar with a nice menu! Try the sweet potato tots, bacon banger, or duck grinders. $5 burgers on Wednesdays
“Get a birds eye view of downtown Chicago from this my favorite of the rooftop lounge scenes. Super swanky!”
67 Einheimische empfehlen
ROOF on theWit
201 N State St“Get a birds eye view of downtown Chicago from this my favorite of the rooftop lounge scenes. Super swanky!”
Sightsee and cocktail at the same time on their gorgeous rooftop patio lounge!
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Hotel Lincoln
1816 N Clark StSightsee and cocktail at the same time on their gorgeous rooftop patio lounge!
The Ogden Chicago
1659 W Ogden AveGreat sports pub lots of tv's
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave“Amazing grocer, great produce, bakery and wine selection”