Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Go here for breakfast! It's super close, family-owned, and they get to know all of their customers.
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The Bagelers Coffeehouse
2461 N Lincoln AveGo here for breakfast! It's super close, family-owned, and they get to know all of their customers.
Delicious up-scale "Southern"-style brunch. There's always a long wait but it's worth it! Try to snag a seat on the patio. Also check out their 'grocery' section inside.
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Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport AveDelicious up-scale "Southern"-style brunch. There's always a long wait but it's worth it! Try to snag a seat on the patio. Also check out their 'grocery' section inside.
Tandoor Char House
2652 N Halsted StOne of my favorite Indian restaurants.
Visit a Michellin star restaurant in Chicago! And it's walking-distance!
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted StVisit a Michellin star restaurant in Chicago! And it's walking-distance!
Definitely come here for a cup of tea and take some loose-leaf home with you.
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DAVIDsTEA
924 W Armitage AveDefinitely come here for a cup of tea and take some loose-leaf home with you.
Cafe with a small restaurant, including light lunches like paninis and salads. Really cool hip vibe.
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Bourgeois Cafe
738 W Fullerton AveCafe with a small restaurant, including light lunches like paninis and salads. Really cool hip vibe.
Delicious homemade pizza that comes in some crazy combinations. More of a sit-down restaurant. Has a bar inside. Has outdoor patio that's beautiful in nice weather!
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Homeslice
938 W Webster AveDelicious homemade pizza that comes in some crazy combinations. More of a sit-down restaurant. Has a bar inside. Has outdoor patio that's beautiful in nice weather!
Jam 'n Honey
958 W Webster AveOne of my favorite brunch spots!
Have you ever had CBA before? If the answer is no, just make sure you hit a CBA before you leave Chicago. This is an easy walk to the Armitage area, an adorable street with lots to do!
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Chicago Bagel Authority
955 W Belmont AveHave you ever had CBA before? If the answer is no, just make sure you hit a CBA before you leave Chicago. This is an easy walk to the Armitage area, an adorable street with lots to do!
This adorable French restaurant fits the bill of "kind of nice" but where you don't have to spend a ton of money or dress up too much, but it's not just fast food!
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Le Pain Quotidien
1000 W Armitage AveThis adorable French restaurant fits the bill of "kind of nice" but where you don't have to spend a ton of money or dress up too much, but it's not just fast food!
I'm sure you've heard of the famous Kuma's burger... Their second location is about a 20 minute walk (or 10 min via Halsted #8 Bus, or the Diversey Brown Line stop)!
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Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey ParkwayI'm sure you've heard of the famous Kuma's burger... Their second location is about a 20 minute walk (or 10 min via Halsted #8 Bus, or the Diversey Brown Line stop)!
Delicious Mexican food, huge margaritas, live music, and they even do weekly karaoke!
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Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
4806 N BroadwayDelicious Mexican food, huge margaritas, live music, and they even do weekly karaoke!
This Starbucks is about an 8 minute walk from the apartment, or 3 stops away on the Fullerton bus (#74).
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Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlThis Starbucks is about an 8 minute walk from the apartment, or 3 stops away on the Fullerton bus (#74).
I am vegetarian and always struggle to find great food. This Asian restaurant has everything from vegan chicken nuggets to vegan "orange chicken" and everything in between. 15 min walk, 4 min bus ride
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Vegan Plate
1550 W Fullerton AveI am vegetarian and always struggle to find great food. This Asian restaurant has everything from vegan chicken nuggets to vegan "orange chicken" and everything in between. 15 min walk, 4 min bus ride
My personal favorite sushi restaurant in the area. Pro tip: they have amazing Groupon deals.
Kyoto Sushi~Steak~Seafood
401 W Fullerton PkwyMy personal favorite sushi restaurant in the area. Pro tip: they have amazing Groupon deals.
AUTHENTIC CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA at a 5-minute walk from the apartment?!
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StAUTHENTIC CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA at a 5-minute walk from the apartment?!
Bee & Tea
818 W Fullerton AveFrozen yogurt & bubble tea drinks, open late every night... need I say more?
Have you ever tried an authentic Chicago-style hot dog? Here's the place! This gourmet hot dog restaurant has everything from the casual dog to alligator and lamb!
Chicago's Dog House
816 W Fullerton AveHave you ever tried an authentic Chicago-style hot dog? Here's the place! This gourmet hot dog restaurant has everything from the casual dog to alligator and lamb!
Thai Bowl
1049 W Taylor StCheap and fast (but also good) Thai food for traveling on a budget!
Glazed and Infused
939 West Armitage AvenueDONUTS!
Shopping
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveGrab anything you need from this CVS right around the corner.
Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark StThe only Urban Outfitters Outlet in the country!
Everything Else
DePaul University - Lincoln Park Student Center
2250 N Sheffield AveDePaul is super close
Divvy
Rent a bike for the day to see Chicago!
A huge beautiful park where you can take a walk or read a book under a tree.
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Oz Park
2021 N Burling StA huge beautiful park where you can take a walk or read a book under a tree.
My absolute FAVORITE place for breakfast lunch and dinner. I always get the Chia Bagel or the Greg-O.
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Chicago Bagel Authority - Armitage
953 W Armitage AveMy absolute FAVORITE place for breakfast lunch and dinner. I always get the Chia Bagel or the Greg-O.
Sightseeing
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StBeautiful and insightful museum about Chicago!
Beautiful beach with a wonderful view of the Chicago skyline. It's about 20-30 minutes walking distance but totally worth it! Or rent a Divvy bike and ride over in 5 minutes.
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Fullerton Beach
Beautiful beach with a wonderful view of the Chicago skyline. It's about 20-30 minutes walking distance but totally worth it! Or rent a Divvy bike and ride over in 5 minutes.
I come here all the time to relax and check out some beautiful nature. It's free! Stop by here on your way to the zoo and the beach.
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Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrI come here all the time to relax and check out some beautiful nature. It's free! Stop by here on your way to the zoo and the beach.
I personally don't condone zoos, but it's a hugely popular tourist destination and it's free to enter!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StI personally don't condone zoos, but it's a hugely popular tourist destination and it's free to enter!
Drinks & Nightlife
Parrots Bar & Grill
754 W Wellington AveMy local dive bar that I like to visit. Take the #8 Halsted bus there.
BOWLING! It's more bar than bowling, but this adorable place has about 10 vintage bowling lanes for a fun night out!
Seven Ten Lounge
2747 N Lincoln AveBOWLING! It's more bar than bowling, but this adorable place has about 10 vintage bowling lanes for a fun night out!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StCheck out some old-school Chicago Blues at this famous bar
One of my favorite bars! They also have really good food. 10-15 minute walk, or take the #74 Fullerton Bus.
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Crossing Tavern
2548 N Southport AveOne of my favorite bars! They also have really good food. 10-15 minute walk, or take the #74 Fullerton Bus.
A super fun arcade bar with FREE games! Great selection of beer and hand-crafted cocktails.
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Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueA super fun arcade bar with FREE games! Great selection of beer and hand-crafted cocktails.
Ok, you'll have to kind of walk through an alley to get to this Tikki Bar... but it's so so so worth it.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StOk, you'll have to kind of walk through an alley to get to this Tikki Bar... but it's so so so worth it.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StNearest grocery store is a 60-second walk!