Guidebook for Chicago

Shayna
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

A really special experience. Longman is delicious...everything on the menu. Also, so much whiskey. My friend Chad works at the bar...It's hard to get a table, though, and I don't think they take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
830 當地人推薦
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 當地人推薦
A really special experience. Longman is delicious...everything on the menu. Also, so much whiskey. My friend Chad works at the bar...It's hard to get a table, though, and I don't think they take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
I go here almost everyday, but they are closed on Tuesdays. This place has the cheapest coffee in the neighborhood ($2 hot OR iced!), delicious breakfast items (the frittata!!!), and sub sandwiches to die for. They also have lasagna, deli salads and it's currently the closest place to the BNB for groceries. They have lots of delicious specialty and organic items and the produce is totally reasonable.
29 當地人推薦
Half Italian
2643 North Milwaukee Avenue
29 當地人推薦
I go here almost everyday, but they are closed on Tuesdays. This place has the cheapest coffee in the neighborhood ($2 hot OR iced!), delicious breakfast items (the frittata!!!), and sub sandwiches to die for. They also have lasagna, deli salads and it's currently the closest place to the BNB for groceries. They have lots of delicious specialty and organic items and the produce is totally reasonable.
Oh Dunleys....because I have a toddler I always end up here. They are SO family friendly, but you still feel like a cool grown up. The brusslesprout salad is what I get everytime, but they have killer brunch, too. Rarely a wait for a table and a nice outdoor area, too. I always get my Bloody Mary with cucumber vodka and it comes with a High Life chaser.
35 當地人推薦
Dunlays On the Square
3137 West Logan Boulevard
35 當地人推薦
Oh Dunleys....because I have a toddler I always end up here. They are SO family friendly, but you still feel like a cool grown up. The brusslesprout salad is what I get everytime, but they have killer brunch, too. Rarely a wait for a table and a nice outdoor area, too. I always get my Bloody Mary with cucumber vodka and it comes with a High Life chaser.
The best Mexican food. The best. Like, line out the door best. Get the Gringo or the Gringa. Damn...it's so good.
95 當地人推薦
L' Patron
3749 W Fullerton Ave
95 當地人推薦
The best Mexican food. The best. Like, line out the door best. Get the Gringo or the Gringa. Damn...it's so good.
They only have pizzas after 4. Don't be fooled! However, the Working Man sandwich is so good. This place is great.
340 當地人推薦
Reno
2607 N Milwaukee Ave
340 當地人推薦
They only have pizzas after 4. Don't be fooled! However, the Working Man sandwich is so good. This place is great.
It's hard to just call this a restaurant. Their food is great, but they have an amazing outdoor space with fire pits and bacci ball and drinks from a little camper. There are heat lamps and blankets so try it even if it feels a little too cold. They are so kid friendly, often having really great events and activities for the whole family. It took me a while to warm up to the vibe here, but it's now one of my faves. Also, their brunch buffet is delicious and a great value if you wanna just sit and eat and drink for a few hours. It's a sports bar for people that hate sports bars, so they will have "the game" on.
72 當地人推薦
Park & Field
3509 W Fullerton Ave
72 當地人推薦
It's hard to just call this a restaurant. Their food is great, but they have an amazing outdoor space with fire pits and bacci ball and drinks from a little camper. There are heat lamps and blankets so try it even if it feels a little too cold. They are so kid friendly, often having really great events and activities for the whole family. It took me a while to warm up to the vibe here, but it's now one of my faves. Also, their brunch buffet is delicious and a great value if you wanna just sit and eat and drink for a few hours. It's a sports bar for people that hate sports bars, so they will have "the game" on.

Drinks & Nightlife

Ugh...this is where art school kids go to makeout on the dance floor, if that's what you are into.
106 當地人推薦
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
106 當地人推薦
Ugh...this is where art school kids go to makeout on the dance floor, if that's what you are into.
This place is upstairs from Slippery Slope...you have to go inside to get into it. It's totally hidden...and totally awesome. It's like walking into the classiest of 1970's fantasies, with drinks to match. You can get a mudslide here. It's not like TGIFridays...It's so swank, be sure to wear some gold lame.
32 當地人推薦
The Heavy Feather
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
32 當地人推薦
This place is upstairs from Slippery Slope...you have to go inside to get into it. It's totally hidden...and totally awesome. It's like walking into the classiest of 1970's fantasies, with drinks to match. You can get a mudslide here. It's not like TGIFridays...It's so swank, be sure to wear some gold lame.
This is a classic Chicago package store with a bar in the back, but the bar has been upgraded from gross dive bar to moderately nice. Sometimes they have live music. It's a cool place.
27 當地人推薦
Crown Liquors
2821 N Milwaukee Ave
27 當地人推薦
This is a classic Chicago package store with a bar in the back, but the bar has been upgraded from gross dive bar to moderately nice. Sometimes they have live music. It's a cool place.

Parks & Nature

Humboldt Park is a beautiful, sprawling park with playgrounds and a super secret beach! You wont be over run with tourists at this cute little pond beach. The water is filtered and clean. You can get amazing popsicles and elotes from the street vendors! There's also a cafe, the Boathouse Cafe, that has great food and drinks! Sometimes they have bands play.
293 當地人推薦
洪堡公園
1400 N Humboldt Dr
293 當地人推薦
Humboldt Park is a beautiful, sprawling park with playgrounds and a super secret beach! You wont be over run with tourists at this cute little pond beach. The water is filtered and clean. You can get amazing popsicles and elotes from the street vendors! There's also a cafe, the Boathouse Cafe, that has great food and drinks! Sometimes they have bands play.

Essentials

Foodsmart has great, yummy snacks and lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
113 當地人推薦
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey Ave
113 當地人推薦
Foodsmart has great, yummy snacks and lots of vegetarian and vegan options.

Entertainment & Activities

Just hop on the Fullerton Bus a few blocks south and it will zip you to within a few blocks of the zoo. Plus, the zoo is free and awesome!
1117 當地人推薦
林肯動物園
2001 N Clark St
1117 當地人推薦
Just hop on the Fullerton Bus a few blocks south and it will zip you to within a few blocks of the zoo. Plus, the zoo is free and awesome!
This is a beautiful restored art deco theater with budget tickets and a good bar...you can take your drinks into the theater. It's the only place I'll go see a movie
315 當地人推薦
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 當地人推薦
This is a beautiful restored art deco theater with budget tickets and a good bar...you can take your drinks into the theater. It's the only place I'll go see a movie

Getting Around

This will get you to O'hare or downtown in about 30 min. Take it to the California stop for more Logan Square deliciousness on Milwaukee Ave, to Western Ave for the ice cream delights of Margie's Candies or Damen for more fancy shopping than you can stand and tacos on the patio at Big Star.
135 當地人推薦
Cta Blue Line - Logan Square station
135 當地人推薦
This will get you to O'hare or downtown in about 30 min. Take it to the California stop for more Logan Square deliciousness on Milwaukee Ave, to Western Ave for the ice cream delights of Margie's Candies or Damen for more fancy shopping than you can stand and tacos on the patio at Big Star.
You can rent a Divvy bike for quick trips around the city for really cheap.
38 當地人推薦
Divvy
38 當地人推薦
You can rent a Divvy bike for quick trips around the city for really cheap.