Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Vera Chicago
1023 West Lake StreetSitting and drinking a glass of wine in an intimate environment.
Food Scene
I recommend the tea service and brunch items by day and intimate drinks by night. Head upstairs to the restaurant area and enjoy to rooftop pool with views for days.
19 locals recommend
The Allis Chicago
113-125 N Green StI recommend the tea service and brunch items by day and intimate drinks by night. Head upstairs to the restaurant area and enjoy to rooftop pool with views for days.
Great & unique coffee shop with eclectic furniture, people, and coffee drinks. You do not want to miss this place!
47 locals recommend
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueGreat & unique coffee shop with eclectic furniture, people, and coffee drinks. You do not want to miss this place!
BLVD Steakhouse
817 W Lake StGreat food selection and one of the West Loop's newest additions!
This west loop coffeehouse serves classic and distinctive coffee drinks (some alcoholic), tea and Doughnut Vault delights in a funky, rustic space with a hand-painted espresso machine and a Ping-Pong table.
31 locals recommend
Sawada Coffee
112 N Green StThis west loop coffeehouse serves classic and distinctive coffee drinks (some alcoholic), tea and Doughnut Vault delights in a funky, rustic space with a hand-painted espresso machine and a Ping-Pong table.
This West Loop hangout serves an extensive menu of meticulously crafted Japanese creations, including "melt-in-your-mouth" sushi and cooked dishes dishes you can’t find anywhere else, alongside awesome cocktails, beautiful people fill the AvroKO-designed space, with a downstairs izakaya where it “feels like you’re in Tokyo.”
48 locals recommend
Momotaro
820 W Lake StThis West Loop hangout serves an extensive menu of meticulously crafted Japanese creations, including "melt-in-your-mouth" sushi and cooked dishes dishes you can’t find anywhere else, alongside awesome cocktails, beautiful people fill the AvroKO-designed space, with a downstairs izakaya where it “feels like you’re in Tokyo.”
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StGo for brunch!
Parks & Nature
Skinner Park
1331 W Adams StEssentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwaySightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGrant Park
337 E Randolph StArts & Culture
Enjoy free admission to our amazing local museums on these dates: Adler Planetarium September 12-16 October 10 (Columbus Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) December 3-9 Museum of Science and Industry September 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 October 4-6 November 3, 10 December 1 Field Museum September 10, 17, 18, 19 October 2, 16, 30, 31 November 27 December 3, 4, 18 Shedd Aquarium September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 The Art Institute Thursdays from 5 to 8pm (year-round).
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave Enjoy free admission to our amazing local museums on these dates: Adler Planetarium September 12-16 October 10 (Columbus Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) December 3-9 Museum of Science and Industry September 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 October 4-6 November 3, 10 December 1 Field Museum September 10, 17, 18, 19 October 2, 16, 30, 31 November 27 December 3, 4, 18 Shedd Aquarium September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 The Art Institute Thursdays from 5 to 8pm (year-round).
Shopping
Block 37
108 N State StMacy's
111 North State StreetWater Tower Place
835 Michigan Ave