Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best restaurants in the city. Huge whiskey selection. I recommend a whiskey flight with friends.
830 locals raden deze aan
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 locals raden deze aan
One of the best restaurants in the city. Huge whiskey selection. I recommend a whiskey flight with friends.
This place is an institution. Thriving for 15 years strong in the food industry is no easy task. A diverse menu, and constant keep this place a step above the rest. Try the Farm Dinner on Mondays.
936 locals raden deze aan
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
936 locals raden deze aan
This place is an institution. Thriving for 15 years strong in the food industry is no easy task. A diverse menu, and constant keep this place a step above the rest. Try the Farm Dinner on Mondays.
Unique take on cocktails, in fact, one of the best in the business.
144 locals raden deze aan
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd
144 locals raden deze aan
Unique take on cocktails, in fact, one of the best in the business.
Live music & DJ's nightly. Great cocktail list that is always changing. You wanna throw em for a loop, order an Elks Own (even if its not on the menu).
185 locals raden deze aan
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
185 locals raden deze aan
Live music & DJ's nightly. Great cocktail list that is always changing. You wanna throw em for a loop, order an Elks Own (even if its not on the menu).
Great dance floor, young energetic crowd, affordable drinks & more. Always gets bumping inside.
127 locals raden deze aan
Slippery Slope
2357 N Milwaukee Ave
127 locals raden deze aan
Great dance floor, young energetic crowd, affordable drinks & more. Always gets bumping inside.
4AM bar that is always packed after the other bars let out the real night owls.
106 locals raden deze aan
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
106 locals raden deze aan
4AM bar that is always packed after the other bars let out the real night owls.
A real dive filled with a young hip crowd. Classic tones & vibes fill this place.
81 locals raden deze aan
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen Ave
81 locals raden deze aan
A real dive filled with a young hip crowd. Classic tones & vibes fill this place.
Super fun arcade bar. A ton of classic arcade style and pinball games. Rotating games that are on free play. Plentiful selection of draft beers.
65 locals raden deze aan
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton Ave
65 locals raden deze aan
Super fun arcade bar. A ton of classic arcade style and pinball games. Rotating games that are on free play. Plentiful selection of draft beers.
Classic Chicago music venue. Open 7 nights a week with live music every night. Free Mondays always pack out with cheap drinks specials. Early evenings on Friday feature their in house country band.
208 locals raden deze aan
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
208 locals raden deze aan
Classic Chicago music venue. Open 7 nights a week with live music every night. Free Mondays always pack out with cheap drinks specials. Early evenings on Friday feature their in house country band.
You wouldn't know about it unless someone told you. Its literally a family home converted into a bar / dance club. Great monthly night showcase the cities local talent. House, Disco, Techno & Soul.
76 locals raden deze aan
Dannys
76 locals raden deze aan
You wouldn't know about it unless someone told you. Its literally a family home converted into a bar / dance club. Great monthly night showcase the cities local talent. House, Disco, Techno & Soul.
Be sure to visit its sister location in Logan Square on Milwaukee Ave, just south of Fullerton Avenue.
158 locals raden deze aan
Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
158 locals raden deze aan
Be sure to visit its sister location in Logan Square on Milwaukee Ave, just south of Fullerton Avenue.
Hip slices of pizza in a very unique setting. Complete with an L-Station style seating arrangement. Great drink specials all week long.
152 locals raden deze aan
The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue
152 locals raden deze aan
Hip slices of pizza in a very unique setting. Complete with an L-Station style seating arrangement. Great drink specials all week long.
Big time hipster hangout. Always filled with the young & the restless.
55 locals raden deze aan
East Room
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
55 locals raden deze aan
Big time hipster hangout. Always filled with the young & the restless.
It really is hidden. A totally unique music venue with eclectic billing all year long.
64 locals raden deze aan
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
64 locals raden deze aan
It really is hidden. A totally unique music venue with eclectic billing all year long.
Run by the same maniacs who brought you Longman & Eagle, Beauty Bar, Duseks and more. Real down & dirty chicken shack with a great outdoor patio.
658 locals raden deze aan
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
658 locals raden deze aan
Run by the same maniacs who brought you Longman & Eagle, Beauty Bar, Duseks and more. Real down & dirty chicken shack with a great outdoor patio.
One of the best slices Chicago has to offer.
488 locals raden deze aan
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
488 locals raden deze aan
One of the best slices Chicago has to offer.
Great pizza, cool atmosphere, and best of all....they deliver to our building!
126 locals raden deze aan
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago Ave
126 locals raden deze aan
Great pizza, cool atmosphere, and best of all....they deliver to our building!

Food Scene

Not quite in Logan Square, but by far the place I love more than anywhere else in the city. Diner food at its finest!
28 locals raden deze aan
Hollywood Grill
1601 W North Ave
28 locals raden deze aan
Not quite in Logan Square, but by far the place I love more than anywhere else in the city. Diner food at its finest!
An amazing interior walking distance to The Great Utopia. Ideal for coffee, tea, pastries, and more.
108 locals raden deze aan
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
2385 N Milwaukee Ave
108 locals raden deze aan
An amazing interior walking distance to The Great Utopia. Ideal for coffee, tea, pastries, and more.
A stones throw away. Get a quick cup and get your day started.
271 locals raden deze aan
Starbucks
210 W North Ave
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A stones throw away. Get a quick cup and get your day started.
24 hour Mexican food. You cant go wrong, can you?
El Charro
2410 North Milwaukee Avenue
24 hour Mexican food. You cant go wrong, can you?
For the real carnivores. This stuff will melt in your mouth for sure.
112 locals raden deze aan
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski Rd
112 locals raden deze aan
For the real carnivores. This stuff will melt in your mouth for sure.
Not sure why I love it, but I really do. Get it to go or dine inside. I recommend the Long Island Ice Tea while you wait.
6 locals raden deze aan
Don Chema Restaurant
2331 N California Ave
6 locals raden deze aan
Not sure why I love it, but I really do. Get it to go or dine inside. I recommend the Long Island Ice Tea while you wait.
Head there at night for a quick local brew or get there early for brunch specials. Never a bad idea.
724 locals raden deze aan
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
724 locals raden deze aan
Head there at night for a quick local brew or get there early for brunch specials. Never a bad idea.
Why wait for 2 hours when you can just show up and grab the best burger in town.
161 locals raden deze aan
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee Ave
161 locals raden deze aan
Why wait for 2 hours when you can just show up and grab the best burger in town.

Everything Else

An old theater that has been updated. Shows films that are few weeks out of the box office. Thurs-Sat they show a classic at 10:30. Pro-top: Full service bar!
315 locals raden deze aan
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
315 locals raden deze aan
An old theater that has been updated. Shows films that are few weeks out of the box office. Thurs-Sat they show a classic at 10:30. Pro-top: Full service bar!
Great local dive! The owner / bartender will make you feel right at home.
26 locals raden deze aan
Whirlaway Lounge
3224 W Fullerton Ave
26 locals raden deze aan
Great local dive! The owner / bartender will make you feel right at home.
Been in business forever. If your a house head a techno fanatic, don't miss out....this place is known all over the world for its great local DJs and impressive sound system.
44 locals raden deze aan
Smartbar
3730 N Clark St
44 locals raden deze aan
Been in business forever. If your a house head a techno fanatic, don't miss out....this place is known all over the world for its great local DJs and impressive sound system.
Within walking distance. Huge theater playing all the big name movies that are currently out.
61 locals raden deze aan
Regal City North IMAX & RPX
2600 N Western Ave
61 locals raden deze aan
Within walking distance. Huge theater playing all the big name movies that are currently out.
One of the best theaters in the city. Don't sleep on this one.
71 locals raden deze aan
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
71 locals raden deze aan
One of the best theaters in the city. Don't sleep on this one.
80s & 90s vintage store run by some of Chicago's coolest. Even if its not your thing, it will be sure to bring up some serious moments of nostalgia.
15 locals raden deze aan
Kokorokoko
1323 N Milwaukee Ave
15 locals raden deze aan
80s & 90s vintage store run by some of Chicago's coolest. Even if its not your thing, it will be sure to bring up some serious moments of nostalgia.
Local dive, you know the drill.
7 locals raden deze aan
Two Way Lounge
2928 West Fullerton Avenue
7 locals raden deze aan
Local dive, you know the drill.
Weirdo jazz and experimental music venue. Donation based and BYOB.
10 locals raden deze aan
Elastic Arts
3429 W Diversey Ave
10 locals raden deze aan
Weirdo jazz and experimental music venue. Donation based and BYOB.
Always packed, always perfection too. One of those places to be "seen" at for sure.
1176 locals raden deze aan
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 locals raden deze aan
Always packed, always perfection too. One of those places to be "seen" at for sure.
Go for the coffee, stay for the pie.
468 locals raden deze aan
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
468 locals raden deze aan
Go for the coffee, stay for the pie.
A new take on some Nola style cuisine. Impressive cocktails and very sexy inside. DJs at night or local live jazz keep this place pumping.
42 locals raden deze aan
Analogue
42 locals raden deze aan
A new take on some Nola style cuisine. Impressive cocktails and very sexy inside. DJs at night or local live jazz keep this place pumping.

Shopping

The oldest dance music record store in Chicago. They have been keeping disco & house music alive for almost 60 years.
Gramaphone Records
2843 N Clark St
The oldest dance music record store in Chicago. They have been keeping disco & house music alive for almost 60 years.
Chicago's biggest record retailer. Multiple locations throughout the city.
111 locals raden deze aan
Reckless Records
929 W Belmont Ave
111 locals raden deze aan
Chicago's biggest record retailer. Multiple locations throughout the city.
One of my favorite record shops in the city. Perfect for getting weirdo minimal synth electronics and post punk re-issue jams!
7 locals raden deze aan
Permanent Records
2009 W Chicago Ave
7 locals raden deze aan
One of my favorite record shops in the city. Perfect for getting weirdo minimal synth electronics and post punk re-issue jams!
A local staple for all your summer ice cream needs. Bootleg blizzards and more.
43 locals raden deze aan
The Freeze
2815 W Armitage Ave
43 locals raden deze aan
A local staple for all your summer ice cream needs. Bootleg blizzards and more.
A local institution in this city.
179 locals raden deze aan
Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
179 locals raden deze aan
A local institution in this city.

Essentials

Best beef in the city cut by the cities best butchers.
The Butcher & Larder
1427 W Willow St
Best beef in the city cut by the cities best butchers.