Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Starbucks
5406 W Devon AveNearby!
Taco Chino
4712 N Kimball AveBecause it's the ONLY rockin Korean Taco place in the city - and steps from my door!
Right by the Metra line, and best cheap breakfast (all day) you can get. Locations all over Chicago.
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Golden Nugget Pancake House
1765 W Lawrence AveRight by the Metra line, and best cheap breakfast (all day) you can get. Locations all over Chicago.
Because it is the best pizza in the city! Chicago-style? You got it plus some! Even if you DON'T like deep dish you'll love Lou Malnati's! Locations all over the city. This one is the closest or dwntn
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveBecause it is the best pizza in the city! Chicago-style? You got it plus some! Even if you DON'T like deep dish you'll love Lou Malnati's! Locations all over the city. This one is the closest or dwntn
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
3303 W Touhy AveBecause we all love O.G.
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveBest breakfast and lunch on the planet.
Numerous TV appearances, the clam chowder and several varieties of fresh fish.
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Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose AveNumerous TV appearances, the clam chowder and several varieties of fresh fish.
Authentic Jamaican cuisine - if you like spicy, you'll like this place!
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Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtAuthentic Jamaican cuisine - if you like spicy, you'll like this place!
Good breakfast anytime of day or night! Right under the Belmont stop!
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Biograph Diner
2441 N Lincoln AveGood breakfast anytime of day or night! Right under the Belmont stop!
My guests recommend it, said it's really good and spicy things too!
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Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayMy guests recommend it, said it's really good and spicy things too!
I used to work there, amazing soup and jerk chicken. I like the spicy pasta dishes the most. Great Caribbean drinks, too! (Hyde Park)
Calypso Cafe
I used to work there, amazing soup and jerk chicken. I like the spicy pasta dishes the most. Great Caribbean drinks, too! (Hyde Park)
Al's Beef
1079 W Taylor StA few locations, this is a very good Chicago style beef!!!
Best cajun food in the city. Gumbo and all! Its also infused with other styles of food. Very famous chef and reasonably priced. Movie theater is upstairs at the 600 N Michigan location.Good and spicy!
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Heaven on Seven
111 N Wabash AveBest cajun food in the city. Gumbo and all! Its also infused with other styles of food. Very famous chef and reasonably priced. Movie theater is upstairs at the 600 N Michigan location.Good and spicy!
Popular Chicago style pizza, very popular location. Other locations all over Chicago.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AvePopular Chicago style pizza, very popular location. Other locations all over Chicago.
Best Chicago-style beef and hot dogs! Everything is so yummy. Right by Hard Rock Rock and Roll McDonald's.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StBest Chicago-style beef and hot dogs! Everything is so yummy. Right by Hard Rock Rock and Roll McDonald's.
The original location is at 16 E. 95TH ST in Chicago.Created the first Maxwell Street Polish Sausage Sandwich in 1943.Go there before you die.
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Jim's Original
1250 S Union AveThe original location is at 16 E. 95TH ST in Chicago.Created the first Maxwell Street Polish Sausage Sandwich in 1943.Go there before you die.
Finest fare for burger lovers in the city.Whether you want to be immersed in heavy metal culture or you are just looking for the best burger you’ve ever eaten in your life. GO THERE!
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveFinest fare for burger lovers in the city.Whether you want to be immersed in heavy metal culture or you are just looking for the best burger you’ve ever eaten in your life. GO THERE!
In a train car, as seen on TV for its three little pigs sandwich. Must try!
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The Silver Palm
768 N Milwaukee AveIn a train car, as seen on TV for its three little pigs sandwich. Must try!
Southern reconstruction cooking. Good soul food. Other location in West Loop.
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Wishbone Restaurant
3300 N Lincoln AveSouthern reconstruction cooking. Good soul food. Other location in West Loop.
As seen on TV. Low priced Vietnamese and some Chinese. Very awesome and close by!
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Tank Noodle
4953-55 N BroadwayAs seen on TV. Low priced Vietnamese and some Chinese. Very awesome and close by!
Ever hear of the "Curse of the Billy Goat," also known as the Cubs Curse?Recall the Saturday Night Live sketch:"Cheezborger! Cheezborger!
No fries,cheeps! No Pepsi,Coke!"? A Chicago legend since 1934
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Billy Goat Tavern
Michigan AvenueEver hear of the "Curse of the Billy Goat," also known as the Cubs Curse?Recall the Saturday Night Live sketch:"Cheezborger! Cheezborger!
No fries,cheeps! No Pepsi,Coke!"? A Chicago legend since 1934
Because I have to visit one in every city I go to. It's Hard Rock! Great food and right next to our newly remodeled Rock n Roll Mickey Dee's.
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St. Jane
230 Michigan AveBecause I have to visit one in every city I go to. It's Hard Rock! Great food and right next to our newly remodeled Rock n Roll Mickey Dee's.
Top Chef winner, "fun and funky" shared-plates spot focusing on Mediterranean flavors and local ingredients in the West Loop. There's goat on the menu - including on a pizza! Good stuff.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StTop Chef winner, "fun and funky" shared-plates spot focusing on Mediterranean flavors and local ingredients in the West Loop. There's goat on the menu - including on a pizza! Good stuff.
Ambassador Chicago
1301 N State PkwyLegendary chicago and celebrity dinner spot.
Mastro's Steakhouse
520 N Dearborn StIt's Mastros.
One of Chicago’s most respected modern fine-dining establishments. Executive Chef Paul Kahan brings a respect for local ingredients with the innovations of the modern culinary world.
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Blackbird Restaurant
619 W Randolph StOne of Chicago’s most respected modern fine-dining establishments. Executive Chef Paul Kahan brings a respect for local ingredients with the innovations of the modern culinary world.
The Rosebud
1500 W Taylor StLavish & popular fine dining experience.
Oprah's personal chef, hello! Very reasonably priced and beautiful food. Southern flare. Beautiful decor and local organic foods.
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Table Fifty-Two
52 West Elm StreetOprah's personal chef, hello! Very reasonably priced and beautiful food. Southern flare. Beautiful decor and local organic foods.
Yummy food, cheap purses and because it's Chinatown! Right off CTA redline train.
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Chinatown
Yummy food, cheap purses and because it's Chinatown! Right off CTA redline train.
Very yummy Italian food, reasonably priced. Also have family-style dining.
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Maggiano's
516 N Clark StVery yummy Italian food, reasonably priced. Also have family-style dining.
Original Hooters
660 N Wells StBecause it's Hooters. I love the buffalo shrimp.
Off of Brown Line.Very cute place, diner deluxe. Also very smart-alecky & make you wear a paper deli hat.Good burgers, homemade six way chili and fresh baked everything. Cool place for kids.Cheap too.
Ed Debevic's
159 E Ohio StOff of Brown Line.Very cute place, diner deluxe. Also very smart-alecky & make you wear a paper deli hat.Good burgers, homemade six way chili and fresh baked everything. Cool place for kids.Cheap too.
Certified Green. Best burgers, alot of variety. Andersonville is close by. Gay friendly.
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Hamburger Mary's
Certified Green. Best burgers, alot of variety. Andersonville is close by. Gay friendly.
Sightseeing
Rogers Park station
7000 N Ravenswood AveMost Beautiful Place in the City (at least to me)
Millennium Park
316 Laporte AveFREE
Because it's Navy Pier, part of our history, it is awesome - and it's FREE 30 min. away.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveBecause it's Navy Pier, part of our history, it is awesome - and it's FREE 30 min. away.
It is close and awesome. Monet? Go there.
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 S Wabash AveIt is close and awesome. Monet? Go there.
Best views in the city. Go to their nice restaurant and then go to the observatory, better than the Sears Tower. Nice romantic spot or for sightseeing. Best is in evening so you see all the lights.
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875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveBest views in the city. Go to their nice restaurant and then go to the observatory, better than the Sears Tower. Nice romantic spot or for sightseeing. Best is in evening so you see all the lights.
Essentials
Because it is Whole Foods - and they have hot pink shopping bags (sorry guys).
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Jimmy John's
51 W Division StBecause it is Whole Foods - and they have hot pink shopping bags (sorry guys).
Jewel-Osco
7342 W Foster AveThey will deliver your groceries, too!
Everything Else
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St Louis AveFor students and parents
Wrigleyville
Because it's Wrigley.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DrDa Bears.
4 things:Signature Chicago-style hot dogs, hamburgers and cheese fries, & the mutual verbal abuse between the employees and the customers during the late-weekend hours. Open till 5a on the weekends.
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2622 North Clark Street4 things:Signature Chicago-style hot dogs, hamburgers and cheese fries, & the mutual verbal abuse between the employees and the customers during the late-weekend hours. Open till 5a on the weekends.
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
17 E Monroe StBeloved Chicago hotel. Popular with celebrities.
Greektown
Because its Greektown!
Shopping
CVS
5205 N BroadwayClose and Convenient
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveClose and convenient
Splash Perfumes
3333 W Touhy AveThe mall is nearby surrounded by restaurants.
The Maxwell Street Market is a Chicago tradition of bargains and bargaining with an international flavor.
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Maxwell Street Market
800 S Desplaines StThe Maxwell Street Market is a Chicago tradition of bargains and bargaining with an international flavor.