Guidebook for Chicago

Rachel
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Right around the corner. Upbeat vibe.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Ellipsis Coffeehouse
1259 W Devon Ave
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Right around the corner. Upbeat vibe.
Unique buildings made from a recycled shipping containers, a drive-through with walk-up window + outdoor seating.
135 lokalaca preporučuje
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan Rd
135 lokalaca preporučuje
Unique buildings made from a recycled shipping containers, a drive-through with walk-up window + outdoor seating.
A Chicago institution, known for mountainous cinnamon rolls with gooey icing on top - for breakfast and lunch only.
109 lokalaca preporučuje
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont Ave
109 lokalaca preporučuje
A Chicago institution, known for mountainous cinnamon rolls with gooey icing on top - for breakfast and lunch only.
Delicious & convenient Thai food, reasonably priced.
50 lokalaca preporučuje
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North Broadway
50 lokalaca preporučuje
Delicious & convenient Thai food, reasonably priced.
A neighborhood institution, a good place for breakfast or lunch, great work space, and close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
54 lokalaca preporučuje
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 W Granville Ave
54 lokalaca preporučuje
A neighborhood institution, a good place for breakfast or lunch, great work space, and close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
Excellent authentic Japanese and Thai food. All day Monday, as well as 11-4 daily, maki rolls are HALF PRICED for those dining in. Sometimes Monday's techno music can be a bit much. BYOB
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Nori Sushi At Edgewater
1235 West Devon Avenue
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Excellent authentic Japanese and Thai food. All day Monday, as well as 11-4 daily, maki rolls are HALF PRICED for those dining in. Sometimes Monday's techno music can be a bit much. BYOB
Cutting-edge green business, popular and hip, this beautiful gourmet restaurant has the only certified organic rooftop garden in the country, as well as beehives and solar panels. Live music. A little pricey.
70 lokalaca preporučuje
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon Ave
70 lokalaca preporučuje
Cutting-edge green business, popular and hip, this beautiful gourmet restaurant has the only certified organic rooftop garden in the country, as well as beehives and solar panels. Live music. A little pricey.
Outdoor café overlooking the water in an adorable park!!
35 lokalaca preporučuje
The Waterfront Cafe
6219 N Sheridan Rd
35 lokalaca preporučuje
Outdoor café overlooking the water in an adorable park!!
Cute retro custard and sweets shop with indoor tables and outdoor benches. Also great coffee and hot cocoa.
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
6056 N Broadway
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Cute retro custard and sweets shop with indoor tables and outdoor benches. Also great coffee and hot cocoa.
In the lobby of the elegant Sovereign building. Close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
8 lokalaca preporučuje
The Thai Grill & Noodle Bar
1040 W Granville Ave
8 lokalaca preporučuje
In the lobby of the elegant Sovereign building. Close to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
A cozy and quiet place!
Cilantro Thai Kitchen
1509 W Devon Ave
A cozy and quiet place!
Wonderful, low-cost meals, large portions. All organic & humane meats. If I ate meat, I'd eat here! Close to the beach.
116 lokalaca preporučuje
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan Rd
116 lokalaca preporučuje
Wonderful, low-cost meals, large portions. All organic & humane meats. If I ate meat, I'd eat here! Close to the beach.
If you only go to ONE restaurant, go here! It's a neighborhood institution, with amazing food. Veg-friendly. Pick up food with spongy injera bread. Ask for it in the gluten-free teff version, which is the original Ethiopian grain.
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway
41 lokalaca preporučuje
If you only go to ONE restaurant, go here! It's a neighborhood institution, with amazing food. Veg-friendly. Pick up food with spongy injera bread. Ask for it in the gluten-free teff version, which is the original Ethiopian grain.
Fun casual eats and great authentic Korean food, according to my Korean Airbnb guests!!
43 lokalaca preporučuje
bopNgrill
6604 N Sheridan Rd
43 lokalaca preporučuje
Fun casual eats and great authentic Korean food, according to my Korean Airbnb guests!!

Parks & Nature

Welcoming park with historic buildings and serene view of the lake. Eat at the Waterfront Café overlooking the water.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Berger Park
6205 N Sheridan Rd
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Welcoming park with historic buildings and serene view of the lake. Eat at the Waterfront Café overlooking the water.
Sweet beach, closest to me!
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Hartigan Beach Park
1050 W Albion Ave
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Sweet beach, closest to me!
Campus is a beautiful stroll, take a picnic, see the lakefront! Damen student building has a great food court for reasonable quick meals.
53 lokalaca preporučuje
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan Rd
53 lokalaca preporučuje
Campus is a beautiful stroll, take a picnic, see the lakefront! Damen student building has a great food court for reasonable quick meals.

Everything Else

The newest hip bakery.
Maddiebird Bakery
1445 W Devon Ave
The newest hip bakery.

Drinks & Nightlife

Both a bar and a nice gourmet restaurant with a hip atmosphere. Healthy cooking too.
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Revival Social Club
1133 West Granville Avenue
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Both a bar and a nice gourmet restaurant with a hip atmosphere. Healthy cooking too.
Pressure Billiards has a pool room, a bar, a cafe/lounge, and even live entertainment, like Standup Comedy. I love its relaxed atmosphere.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Pressure Billiards & Cafe
6318 N Clark St
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Pressure Billiards has a pool room, a bar, a cafe/lounge, and even live entertainment, like Standup Comedy. I love its relaxed atmosphere.

Shopping

17 lokalaca preporučuje
Broadway Antique Market
6130 N Broadway
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Terry, the owner, will welcome you. Check his online calendar of awesome events. Specializing in graphic novels.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Third Coast Comics
6443 N Sheridan Rd
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Terry, the owner, will welcome you. Check his online calendar of awesome events. Specializing in graphic novels.

Getting Around

3 blocks to my home. Also 3 blocks to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Granville station
1119 W Granville Ave
19 lokalaca preporučuje
3 blocks to my home. Also 3 blocks to Berger Park overlooking the lake.
Bike shop run by Loyola U. students. Great price for bike rental that includes lock and helmet.
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Chainlinks
1100 W Sheridan Rd
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Bike shop run by Loyola U. students. Great price for bike rental that includes lock and helmet.