Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Best croissants in the city, but if you're a late sleeper, you'll have to settle for macaroons or another pastry, because they sell out early.
Delightful Pastries
5927 W Lawrence AveBest croissants in the city, but if you're a late sleeper, you'll have to settle for macaroons or another pastry, because they sell out early.
Our family loves the Pho here! Affordable and family friendly. Walking distance.
Pho No.1 Vietnamese Cuisine
5914 W Lawrence AveOur family loves the Pho here! Affordable and family friendly. Walking distance.
This is where we order sushi from. The other night, they delivered within 13 minutes. Cheap.
7 habitants recommandent
Gorilla Sushi
4945 N Milwaukee AveThis is where we order sushi from. The other night, they delivered within 13 minutes. Cheap.
This place is great for families! They have a counter where kids can play with a piece of dough and watch the pizza maker!
8 habitants recommandent
Iron Horse Ale House
6158 N Northwest HwyThis place is great for families! They have a counter where kids can play with a piece of dough and watch the pizza maker!
Ok, so this place is a hike, and you'll probably hit traffic going there, so don't be cranky about that. It's worth it. Get the nanadict, or baked chilaquiles, fresh juice, and drink their fabulous coffee. People are starting to hear about it, so if you can make reservations, do (check google maps for travel times).
60 habitants recommandent
nana
3267 S Halsted StOk, so this place is a hike, and you'll probably hit traffic going there, so don't be cranky about that. It's worth it. Get the nanadict, or baked chilaquiles, fresh juice, and drink their fabulous coffee. People are starting to hear about it, so if you can make reservations, do (check google maps for travel times).
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. You won't find parking easily, so take the Blue Line. Don't be afraid of lines. They move quickly. Tell them if you're new, and take your time making a choice! Try salty carmel and brown butter almond brittle as a pairing! Google the other location, it's equally great. Maybe a tad easier to find parking...but just a tad.
131 habitants recommandent
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveTHIS PLACE IS AMAZING. You won't find parking easily, so take the Blue Line. Don't be afraid of lines. They move quickly. Tell them if you're new, and take your time making a choice! Try salty carmel and brown butter almond brittle as a pairing! Google the other location, it's equally great. Maybe a tad easier to find parking...but just a tad.
Getting Around
You can use this, but Uber pool is usually a good bet. We share a car and use Uber or Uber-pool on a weekly basis. If you're afraid to try it, we're more than happy to walk you through the process. It's actually safer than a cab, because you have a record of who your driver will be, and you can share a live map with anyone from your phone!
25 habitants recommandent
Jefferson Park CTA Station
You can use this, but Uber pool is usually a good bet. We share a car and use Uber or Uber-pool on a weekly basis. If you're afraid to try it, we're more than happy to walk you through the process. It's actually safer than a cab, because you have a record of who your driver will be, and you can share a live map with anyone from your phone!
Parks & Nature
Bois Labagh
North Cicero AvenueEverything Else
Polish deli and corner store. A real taste of Poland. Be prepared to be brave and understand they might not speak English. They smoke their own meat and sausages here, and the deli counter has great lunch deals (try the stuffed cabbage and pierogi!). If meat isn't your thing, they have the largest selection of imported fruit teas I've seen.
J & J European Deli
5960 W Lawrence AvePolish deli and corner store. A real taste of Poland. Be prepared to be brave and understand they might not speak English. They smoke their own meat and sausages here, and the deli counter has great lunch deals (try the stuffed cabbage and pierogi!). If meat isn't your thing, they have the largest selection of imported fruit teas I've seen.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has a rooftop terrace with stunning night time views of the south skyline.
16 habitants recommandent
Tavern at the Park
130 E Randolph StThis place has a rooftop terrace with stunning night time views of the south skyline.
Entertainment & Activities
Typical bowling alley. Great for kids, and close. Easy parking, and they usually have lanes open. Call first.
Habetler Bowl
5250 N Northwest HwyTypical bowling alley. Great for kids, and close. Easy parking, and they usually have lanes open. Call first.
Shopping
This place is so amazing, we can't fit it into a description. If crowds stress you, don't go on a Saturday morning, but GO!
6 habitants recommandent
Fresh Farms Niles
5740 W Touhy AveThis place is so amazing, we can't fit it into a description. If crowds stress you, don't go on a Saturday morning, but GO!
Check this out! Filipino super market. SUPER super market. A fun cultural experience.
6 habitants recommandent
Seafood City Supermarket
5033 N Elston AveCheck this out! Filipino super market. SUPER super market. A fun cultural experience.