Guidebook for Chicago

Gabriella
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 Ave
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Go 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 Ave
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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.
One of my favorite Indian restaurants.
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Tandoor Char House
2652 N Halsted St
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One 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 St
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Visit 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 Ave
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Definitely 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 Ave
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Cafe 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 Ave
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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!
One of my favorite brunch spots!
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Jam 'n Honey
958 W Webster Ave
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One 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 Ave
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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!
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 Ave
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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!
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 Parkway
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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)!
Delicious Mexican food, huge margaritas, live music, and they even do weekly karaoke!
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Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
4806 N Broadway
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Delicious 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 Pl
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This 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 Ave
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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
My personal favorite sushi restaurant in the area. Pro tip: they have amazing Groupon deals.
Kyoto Sushi~Steak~Seafood
401 W Fullerton Pkwy
My 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 St
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AUTHENTIC CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA at a 5-minute walk from the apartment?!
Frozen yogurt & bubble tea drinks, open late every night... need I say more?
Bee & Tea
818 W Fullerton Ave
Frozen 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 Ave
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!
Cheap and fast (but also good) Thai food for traveling on a budget!
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Thai Bowl
1049 W Taylor St
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Cheap and fast (but also good) Thai food for traveling on a budget!
DONUTS!
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Glazed and Infused
939 West Armitage Avenue
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DONUTS!

Shopping

Grab anything you need from this CVS right around the corner.
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CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave
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Grab anything you need from this CVS right around the corner.
The only Urban Outfitters Outlet in the country!
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Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark St
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The only Urban Outfitters Outlet in the country!

Everything Else

DePaul is super close
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DePaul University - Lincoln Park Student Center
2250 N Sheffield Ave
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DePaul is super close
Rent a bike for the day to see Chicago!
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Divvy
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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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오즈파크
2021 N Burling St
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A 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 Ave
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My absolute FAVORITE place for breakfast lunch and dinner. I always get the Chia Bagel or the Greg-O.

Sightseeing

Beautiful and insightful museum about Chicago!
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시카고역사박물관
1601 N Clark St
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Beautiful 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
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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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링컨파크 음악원
2430 N Stockton Dr
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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.
I personally don't condone zoos, but it's a hugely popular tourist destination and it's free to enter!
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링컨 파크 동물원
2001 N Clark St
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I personally don't condone zoos, but it's a hugely popular tourist destination and it's free to enter!

Drinks & Nightlife

My local dive bar that I like to visit. Take the #8 Halsted bus there.
Parrots Bar & Grill
754 W Wellington Ave
My 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 Ave
BOWLING! It's more bar than bowling, but this adorable place has about 10 vintage bowling lanes for a fun night out!
Check out some old-school Chicago Blues at this famous bar
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
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Check 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 Ave
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One 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 Avenue
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A 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 St
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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.

Essentials

Nearest grocery store is a 60-second walk!
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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Nearest grocery store is a 60-second walk!