Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Cheap, Chicago-must. Whatever you do, don't put ketchup on your dawgs.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StCheap, Chicago-must. Whatever you do, don't put ketchup on your dawgs.
Stuffed deep dish pizza!
If they're super busy
1. Put your name down w/ host
2. Return & preorder in 30 mins
3. Return in 60mins to eat.
There's plenty around to keep you busy!
Or, order to-go :)
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveStuffed deep dish pizza!
If they're super busy
1. Put your name down w/ host
2. Return & preorder in 30 mins
3. Return in 60mins to eat.
There's plenty around to keep you busy!
Or, order to-go :)
Special Occasion? Eat your heart out for $50/person @ this local steak house. It's like a Fogo De Chao (which is also a block away) Note: drinks & desserts are extra
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ZED451
739 N Clark StSpecial Occasion? Eat your heart out for $50/person @ this local steak house. It's like a Fogo De Chao (which is also a block away) Note: drinks & desserts are extra
This mammoth international emporium offers the full gamut of dining--everything from a quick panini to a high-end five-course meal.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StThis mammoth international emporium offers the full gamut of dining--everything from a quick panini to a high-end five-course meal.
Topolobampo
445 N Clark StSuper fancy mexican food
Prosecco
710 N Wells StTwo words: Italian & Prosecco :)
Yolk - River North
747 N Wells StPopular Chicago breakfast spot.
Generously portioned tapas, not-too-shabby prices :)
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Iberico
737 N LaSalle DrGenerously portioned tapas, not-too-shabby prices :)
Quartino Ristorante
626 N State StLoud family style Italian!!
Cheap and easily on the top 3 options of American fast food :) Closed on Sundays
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Chick-fil-A
30 E Chicago AveCheap and easily on the top 3 options of American fast food :) Closed on Sundays
Touristy: Super popular Chicago popcorn. I recommend getting a combination of the caramel and cheddar ...yumm
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan AveTouristy: Super popular Chicago popcorn. I recommend getting a combination of the caramel and cheddar ...yumm
25 Degrees Chicago
736 N Clark StGreat burgers!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a bar on the top floor of the John Hancock tower. Drinks average $15, but the view is free! Insider tip: Best view is from the ladies restroom.
525 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThis is a bar on the top floor of the John Hancock tower. Drinks average $15, but the view is free! Insider tip: Best view is from the ladies restroom.
Mercadito
108 W Kinzie StBest margaritas. Ever. $$
Essentials
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyBest grocery store. Ever.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StClosest grocery store
Sightseeing
You can walk east on Superior (towards Clark) > Turn left when you hit the lake on Lake Shore Drive and when you cross the street (Chicago) you can take the stairs down the underpass to the lakefront!
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveYou can walk east on Superior (towards Clark) > Turn left when you hit the lake on Lake Shore Drive and when you cross the street (Chicago) you can take the stairs down the underpass to the lakefront!
Everything Else
Tons of shopping options...wear your walking shoes!
598 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Tons of shopping options...wear your walking shoes!
Small but nice for the art novice :)
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveSmall but nice for the art novice :)
Great view of the north Chicago skylines! This is where wedding parties go for pictures :)
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Milton Lee Olive Park
East Ohio StreetGreat view of the north Chicago skylines! This is where wedding parties go for pictures :)
If you like improv comedy you're in the right city! I strongly recommend looking into Second City. This is where many of the popular Saturday Night Live comedians started their careers.
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The Second City
230 W North AveIf you like improv comedy you're in the right city! I strongly recommend looking into Second City. This is where many of the popular Saturday Night Live comedians started their careers.
Shopping
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveEntertainment & Activities
Movies with super comfy reserved seats and the option to order food and have it delivered to your seat!
The price tag pays for the privilege.
There is also AMC River East another 10 minute walk away with more options and less expensive experiences!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC DINE-IN 600 North Michigan 9
600 North MichiganMovies with super comfy reserved seats and the option to order food and have it delivered to your seat!
The price tag pays for the privilege.
There is also AMC River East another 10 minute walk away with more options and less expensive experiences!
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois St