Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Thai Bowl
1049 W Taylor StGreat Thai food on a budget!
The Bagelers Coffeehouse
2461 N Lincoln AveGreat coffee and bagels in the mornings!
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!
Bee & Tea
818 W Fullerton AveFrozen yogurt & bubble tea drinks, open late every night... need I say more?
Toppers Pizza
2428 N Lincoln AvePizza, Pizza! Ready in about 10 minutes. They also do delivery (but it's so close!)
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln AveSee amazing shows at Lincoln Hall!
AUTHENTIC CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA at a 5-minute walk from the apartment?!
513 habitants recommandent
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StAUTHENTIC CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA at a 5-minute walk from the apartment?!
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.
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
8 habitants recommandent
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
This Starbucks is about an 8 minute walk from the apartment, or 3 stops away on the Fullerton bus (#74).
215 habitants recommandent
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlThis Starbucks is about an 8 minute walk from the apartment, or 3 stops away on the Fullerton bus (#74).
Delicious Mexican food, huge margaritas, live music, and they even do weekly karaoke!
16 habitants recommandent
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
4806 N BroadwayDelicious Mexican food, huge margaritas, live music, and they even do weekly karaoke!
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)!
60 habitants recommandent
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)!
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!
31 habitants recommandent
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!
Have you ever had CBA before? If the answer is no, just make sure you hit a CBA before you leave Chicago.
24 habitants recommandent
Chicago Bagel Authority - Armitage
953 W Armitage AveHave you ever had CBA before? If the answer is no, just make sure you hit a CBA before you leave Chicago.
Jam 'n Honey
958 W Webster AveOne of my favorite brunch spots!
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!
40 habitants recommandent
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!
This cafe also has a restaurant with light salads and paninis and such. It's kind of a "hipster hangout" of the neighborhood.
32 habitants recommandent
Bourgeois Cafe
738 W Fullerton AveThis cafe also has a restaurant with light salads and paninis and such. It's kind of a "hipster hangout" of the neighborhood.
One of my favorite places because I'm such a huge tea fan! Get a cup to go or buy loose tea for the home.
19 habitants recommandent
DAVIDsTEA
924 W Armitage AveOne of my favorite places because I'm such a huge tea fan! Get a cup to go or buy loose tea for the home.
Alinea
1723 N Halsted StVisit a Michellin star restaurant in Chicago!
Tandoor Char House
2652 N Halsted StOne of my favorite Indian places, and it delivers!
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.
84 habitants recommandent
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.
Sightseeing
Fullerton Beach
20 minute walk to the beach! Perfect for the summer.
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StFun for the whole family.
Musée d'Histoire de Chicago
1601 N Clark StBeautiful and insightful museum about Chicago!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StNearest grocery store is a 60-second walk!
Shopping
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveCVS has everything you may need during your stay!
Open late, has everything you may need at just a 10-minute walk away!
202 habitants recommandent
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveOpen late, has everything you may need at just a 10-minute walk away!
Open 24-hour, it's always nice to have a convenience store at any time of night.
111 habitants recommandent
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyOpen 24-hour, it's always nice to have a convenience store at any time of night.
Open 24/7, 7-Eleven is a convenient place to get anything you may need, any time of night.
111 habitants recommandent
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey PkwyOpen 24/7, 7-Eleven is a convenient place to get anything you may need, any time of night.
The only Urban Outfitters Outlet store in the country! This is about a 10-15 minute walk.
33 habitants recommandent
Urban Outfitters
2352 N Clark StThe only Urban Outfitters Outlet store in the country! This is about a 10-15 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Biograph Diner
2441 N Lincoln AveLate night diner attached to a sports bar!
A fun Irish-themed sports bar that sometimes has live music and always has a lot of people.
Irish Eyes
2519 N Lincoln AveA fun Irish-themed sports bar that sometimes has live music and always has a lot of people.
Barn & Company
Restaurant during the day/fun bar at night.
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StCheck out some old-school Chicago Blues at this famous bar
My favorite dive bar in the area. It's a bit of walk (maybe 20-25 minutes) or you can take the Halsted Bus (#8).
Parrots Bar & Grill
754 W Wellington AveMy favorite dive bar in the area. It's a bit of walk (maybe 20-25 minutes) or you can take the Halsted Bus (#8).
Everything Else
A 5 minute walk to DePaul University!
12 habitants recommandent
DePaul University - Lincoln Park Student Center
2250 N Sheffield AveA 5 minute walk to DePaul University!
Divvy
Rent a bike for the day to sightsee Chicago!
Arts & Culture
It's more bar than bowling, but this adorable place has about 10 vintage bowling lanes for a fun night out1
Seven Ten Lounge
2747 N Lincoln AveIt's more bar than bowling, but this adorable place has about 10 vintage bowling lanes for a fun night out1