Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

$ Breakfast is so delicious.. local favorite
16 locals recommend
Eggy's Diner
333 E Benton Pl
16 locals recommend
$ Breakfast is so delicious.. local favorite
Good for breakfast, crowded during the weekend.
75 locals recommend
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph St
75 locals recommend
Good for breakfast, crowded during the weekend.
$$$ Great food and place to share a bite. Small plates tapas style. Good wine selection.
99 locals recommend
The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan Ave
99 locals recommend
$$$ Great food and place to share a bite. Small plates tapas style. Good wine selection.
$$ Great sushi. Cool restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Friends Sushi
710 N Rush St
8 locals recommend
$$ Great sushi. Cool restaurant.
Great food. Mix of Sushi, Thai and Chinese.
Tamarind
614 South Wabash Avenue
Great food. Mix of Sushi, Thai and Chinese.
$$ Mexican flair with an upscale twist.
11 locals recommend
Mezcalina Mexican Restaurant
333 E Benton Pl
11 locals recommend
$$ Mexican flair with an upscale twist.
$$$ Great food, local and organic.
11 locals recommend
Prasino
1846 West Division Street
11 locals recommend
$$$ Great food, local and organic.
Vegan/Vegetarian
39 locals recommend
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee Ave
39 locals recommend
Vegan/Vegetarian
$$ Rick Bayless fast food restaurant. Always crowded at lunch. Authentic Mexican food, best tortas. I love the hot chocolate and churros. Next to $$$ Frontera also owned by Bayless.
40 locals recommend
XOCO
65 N Clark St
40 locals recommend
$$ Rick Bayless fast food restaurant. Always crowded at lunch. Authentic Mexican food, best tortas. I love the hot chocolate and churros. Next to $$$ Frontera also owned by Bayless.

Essentials

Groceries, wine or any items you may need for your stay.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
Groceries, wine or any items you may need for your stay.

Arts & Culture

10 minute walk. Live music every night.
64 locals recommend
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn St
64 locals recommend
10 minute walk. Live music every night.

Everything Else

Has one of the best art collections.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 locals recommend
Has one of the best art collections.
If you are into shopping, you have a mile long of upscale stores and restaurants.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
598 locals recommend
If you are into shopping, you have a mile long of upscale stores and restaurants.
Turist stuff, however the Shakespeare Theater is one of my favorite places to go for a cozy play.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
933 locals recommend
Turist stuff, however the Shakespeare Theater is one of my favorite places to go for a cozy play.
Enjoy sometime at the beach..
338 locals recommend
North Avenue Beach
338 locals recommend
Enjoy sometime at the beach..
Almost 5 minute walk.Sometimes tickets are as cheap as $5. Check their website for upcoming shows.
21 locals recommend
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E Randolph St
21 locals recommend
Almost 5 minute walk.Sometimes tickets are as cheap as $5. Check their website for upcoming shows.
Museum Campus, University of Chicago and McCormick Place are 7-10 min train ride. http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/me/map.html
13 locals recommend
Millennium Station
151 Michigan Ave
13 locals recommend
Museum Campus, University of Chicago and McCormick Place are 7-10 min train ride. http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/me/map.html

Drinks & Nightlife

Hole in the wall with great blues music all week long.
25 locals recommend
Blue Chicago
536 N Clark St
25 locals recommend
Hole in the wall with great blues music all week long.
$$$$ This is one of my favorite restaurants. Romantic and for that 'special' occasion. The food is superb.
49 locals recommend
Pump Room
1301 N State Pkwy
49 locals recommend
$$$$ This is one of my favorite restaurants. Romantic and for that 'special' occasion. The food is superb.
$$ Vegan and organic. Tapas style. Small plates to share.
57 locals recommend
Mana Food Bar
57 locals recommend
$$ Vegan and organic. Tapas style. Small plates to share.