Raqaq’s guidebook
Coffee
Princi
1000 W Randolph StGreat spot for coffee and small bites. Spacious coffee shop to get some work done.
Food scene
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StVoted Best Burger in US!
Great out door Patio! Try their Bloody Mary bar!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StGreat out door Patio! Try their Bloody Mary bar!
Best Barbecue in town! The smoked salmon is amazing!
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StBest Barbecue in town! The smoked salmon is amazing!
If you love Ice Cream this is a must! They have some nondairy options and they make their waffles cones!
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveIf you love Ice Cream this is a must! They have some nondairy options and they make their waffles cones!
Must try Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! They are known for their butter crust! There salads are also great!
513 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StMust try Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! They are known for their butter crust! There salads are also great!
This place one of Chicago’s favorite Deep Dish Pizza’s!
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveThis place one of Chicago’s favorite Deep Dish Pizza’s!
Great ambiance, Mediterranean Cuisine! I love the roof top during the summer!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aba
302 N Green StGreat ambiance, Mediterranean Cuisine! I love the roof top during the summer!
Trendy place for brunch, lunch or dinner. Great ambiance! Also good for a quick cup of coffee or a pastry.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beatrix
519 N Clark StTrendy place for brunch, lunch or dinner. Great ambiance! Also good for a quick cup of coffee or a pastry.
Can’t decide what to eat, head over to Time Out Market!!! Multiple Top Chefs in one location with cafeteria style concept. Wether your in the mood for Asian, America or Mediterranean this place has no borders. Literally all your food cravings in one place! Don’t forget to check out the popsicle station!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Time Out Market Chicago
916 W Fulton MarketCan’t decide what to eat, head over to Time Out Market!!! Multiple Top Chefs in one location with cafeteria style concept. Wether your in the mood for Asian, America or Mediterranean this place has no borders. Literally all your food cravings in one place! Don’t forget to check out the popsicle station!
If you love cup cakes this is the place! My favorite is the creme brûlée cupcake!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StIf you love cup cakes this is the place! My favorite is the creme brûlée cupcake!
Great place for Korean/Japanese barbecue!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
210 E Ohio StGreat place for Korean/Japanese barbecue!
This place never disappoints and is great for groups. Saturday’s they have live belly dancing and other performances. The food is reasonably price and if you want try hookah they have several different flavors!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alhambra Palace Restaurant
1240 W Randolph StThis place never disappoints and is great for groups. Saturday’s they have live belly dancing and other performances. The food is reasonably price and if you want try hookah they have several different flavors!
KINTON RAMEN
163 N Sangamon StThis place has amazing ramen and small plates!
Groceries
Stop here for all of your grocery needs
3 min Uber ride.
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StStop here for all of your grocery needs
3 min Uber ride.
Get your whole food fix 5 min Uber ride!
836 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGet your whole food fix 5 min Uber ride!
Sightseeing
If your in the mood for viewing art this is a must!
1159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Instituto de Arte de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveIf your in the mood for viewing art this is a must!
View the amazing architectural design of Bean and much more!
1243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StView the amazing architectural design of Bean and much more!
I’ve always enjoyed this place as an adult and a child. Explore different exhibits and get the imaginative juices flowing!
483 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología
5700 S Lake Shore DrI’ve always enjoyed this place as an adult and a child. Explore different exhibits and get the imaginative juices flowing!
Take the kids and explore the depths of the sea!
673 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrTake the kids and explore the depths of the sea!
View the sky deck in the tallest building in Chicago!
324 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre Willis
233 S Wacker DrView the sky deck in the tallest building in Chicago!
Ride Chicago’s biggest Farris Wheel and get some Garret’s Popcorn!
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveRide Chicago’s biggest Farris Wheel and get some Garret’s Popcorn!
Are you fan of Starbucks? Check out this 4 story Starbucks, which is the largest in the world!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
646 N Michigan AveAre you fan of Starbucks? Check out this 4 story Starbucks, which is the largest in the world!
Great place to take the kids, they have a ton of cool exhibits!
657 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrGreat place to take the kids, they have a ton of cool exhibits!
Great place to go take pictures with the family!
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrGreat place to go take pictures with the family!
This place is a play ground for kids in the middle of downtown. They have rock climbing, slides, swings and you can even go skating!
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StThis place is a play ground for kids in the middle of downtown. They have rock climbing, slides, swings and you can even go skating!
View the planets and the stars! Also Outside there are amazing views of the shoreline.
393 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrView the planets and the stars! Also Outside there are amazing views of the shoreline.
Shopping
Madhouse On Madison
1901 W Madison StGo to pick up your Chicago Bulls or Blackhawk apparel.
Enjoy sightseeing while shopping in our beautiful downtown neighborhood of magnificent mile.
598 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Enjoy sightseeing while shopping in our beautiful downtown neighborhood of magnificent mile.
Bars/lounges
I love the lounge downstairs! It’s open to the public have a few drinks and appetizers then check out the rooftop pool!
The Hoxton, Chicago
200 N Green StI love the lounge downstairs! It’s open to the public have a few drinks and appetizers then check out the rooftop pool!
Whether you want to shoot pool, play pac man or street fighter this arcade/bar won’t disappoint!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Emporium Fulton Market
839 W Fulton MarketWhether you want to shoot pool, play pac man or street fighter this arcade/bar won’t disappoint!
This place is huge! They have a little bit of everything including bowling, table tennis, air hockey, darts the list go on! You will need reservations for a lane if you plan to bowl so call in advance.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punch Bowl Social Chicago
310 N Green StThis place is huge! They have a little bit of everything including bowling, table tennis, air hockey, darts the list go on! You will need reservations for a lane if you plan to bowl so call in advance.
Great View of the city in there upstairs lounge!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ace Hotel Chicago
311 N Morgan StGreat View of the city in there upstairs lounge!
If your into cool designers cocktails this is the place for you. You have to make a reservation but it’s well worth the experience. It’s a blend great taste with amazing craftsmanship. Drinks average 20$
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketIf your into cool designers cocktails this is the place for you. You have to make a reservation but it’s well worth the experience. It’s a blend great taste with amazing craftsmanship. Drinks average 20$
Take a tequila shot in a glass made of ice and then throw it at the bell!
During the summer this place gets busy. Definitely a younger crowder but good times! There may be a line depending on the time you so just be prepared. Great for day drinking and Ok Mexico food!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Federales
180 N Morgan StTake a tequila shot in a glass made of ice and then throw it at the bell!
During the summer this place gets busy. Definitely a younger crowder but good times! There may be a line depending on the time you so just be prepared. Great for day drinking and Ok Mexico food!