Leon's Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Pollo Express
1315 W 18th StGRILLED CHICKEN AT ITS BEST!
Dunkin' Donuts
1418 E 53rd StDonuts and Coffee excellent. minutes walk away.
Upscale restaurant, Down Town – Ralph Lauren Restaurant. Address 115 East Chicago Avenue. (Down Town) Tel 3124751100 http://www.rlrestaurant.com/menu.asp
18 locals recommend
RL Restaurant
115 E Chicago AveUpscale restaurant, Down Town – Ralph Lauren Restaurant. Address 115 East Chicago Avenue. (Down Town) Tel 3124751100 http://www.rlrestaurant.com/menu.asp
Lalo's on maxwell
733 West Maxwell StreetMexican food, music, tequila
China Dragon
1737 W 18th StChinese food. They deliver too.
McDonald's
1664 S Blue Island AveMcDonald's. 7 minutes walking
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StGood BBQ
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
6340 N Broadwayregular Popeye if you are a fan!
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StMandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer AveGreat Asian Food.
S.K.Y.
1239 W 18th StGreat food
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StGreat food and drinks
Mandarin Kitchen hot pot
2143 S Archer AveGreat ThaI FOOD
La Vaca Margarita Bar
1160 W 18th StGreat drinks and food
West 18th Street
West 18th StreetTons of restaurants, bars, music, museums, thrift stores, street art
Tamale Lady
West 21st PlaceYvolina's Tamales
814 W 18th St
Pilsen Yards
1163 West 18th StreetSimone's
960 W 18th StBar Louie
5500 S Shore DrI recommend the Oaxacan Horchata, it is really tasty
10 locals recommend
Brew Brew Coffee & Tea Pilsen
1641 W 18th StI recommend the Oaxacan Horchata, it is really tasty
Art of Pizza on State Street
727 S State StBest fried chicken you will ever have!! I am very confident!
10 locals recommend
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
847 W Fulton MarketBest fried chicken you will ever have!! I am very confident!
La Cecina Restaurant 2
1536 W 18th StTaqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th StGood tacos
Cantón Regio Steakhouse
1510 W 18th StSlice Factory
1502 W 18th StPizza
Coyotes Restaurant
1451 W 18th St
Memo's Hot Dogs
1447 West 18th StreetJuice House
1324 W 18th StFruit Juices
Azul 18
1236 W 18th St
Golden Gai Sushi
1144 West 18th StreetSushi
Bobijoa Korean Kitchen
1140 West 18th StreetCarnitas Don Pedro
1113 W 18th St
Senoritas Cantina - Tacos & Tequila Margarita Bar
1104 West 18th StreetBar and food
Sightseeing
Watch the city lights glimmer in the night sky from The Signature Lounge®. The magnificent city views and premium martinis make The Signature Lounge the perfect place to unwind
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveWatch the city lights glimmer in the night sky from The Signature Lounge®. The magnificent city views and premium martinis make The Signature Lounge the perfect place to unwind
United Center
Home of the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan
Chinatown
This is China Town in Chicago. A must see!
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
shopping
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrGreat museum
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrMuseum
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StGreat Park with lots of activities
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th StMuseum
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StEssentials
Miranda's Grocery
1037 W 19th St2 minutes from house
Target
4466 N BroadwayBuy Essentials
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdFresh fruits, vegetables, meat
Pilsen Smiles
971 West 18th StreetSuper cool dentist office with an all woman staff.
Chela's Gift Shop
1512 West 18th StreetGift shop
Quick Wash Laundromat
1730 South Laflin StreetLaundry facility
Wintrust Bank - Pilsen
1800 S Blue Island AveBank and ATM
Big City Optical
1350 West 18th StreetGlasses
SMOKERS POINT_Pilsen
1320 West 18th StreetSmoke essentials
Arts & Culture
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrMUSEUM
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrMUSEUM
Three new concepts within this storied property: a re-established beer inspired restaurant, a Punch focused cocktail bar, and a public hall fit for all types of events.
135 locals recommend
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StThree new concepts within this storied property: a re-established beer inspired restaurant, a Punch focused cocktail bar, and a public hall fit for all types of events.
Pilsen Outpost
1637 W 18th St
Art Camp Chicago
1870 South Blue Island AvenueThe Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
Crybaby Tattoo
1326 West 18th StreetTattoo
Entertainment & Activities
Jogging, kids playing, games such as basketball, down time spot
19 locals recommend
Dvorak (Anton) Park
1119 W Cullerton StJogging, kids playing, games such as basketball, down time spot
Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom
2101 S Carpenter StBrewery
Dvorak (Anton) Park
1119 W Cullerton StPark with pool
Oak Street Beach
Shopping
Family Dollar
1700 W 18th StDOLLAR STORE FOR GIFTS
Nordstrom Rack
24 N State StStores for shopping
Neiman Marcus
737 N Michigan Avetop shopping
Target
4466 N BroadwayWater Tower Place
835 Michigan AvenueShopping mall
Macy's
111 North State Streetshopping
ALDI
4934 S Kedzie Avefresh fruits and food/meat shopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Neiman Marcus
737 N Michigan AveSaks Fifth Avenue
700 N Michigan Ave
Bloomingdale
Louis Vuitton Chicago Michigan Avenue
919 N Michigan AveGucci
900 North Michigan AvenueChanel Boutique
65 E Oak St
Fendi Chicago Neiman Marcus
737 North Michigan AvenueChristian Louboutin Chicago
58 E Oak St
BALENCIAGA
700 Michigan AvenueZara
Michigan AvenueWeed Dispensary
MOCA - Modern Cannabis Dispensary (River North)
216 West Ohio StreetRecreational marijuana
Dispensary33
1152 West Randolph StreetRecreational marijuana
Smoking Buddha Shop
972 West 18th StreetSmoking gadgets