Megan’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Chicago Loop
River North
Hipster Artsy neighborhood with tons of coffee shops, galleries, boutiques
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Wicker
1425 N Damen AveHipster Artsy neighborhood with tons of coffee shops, galleries, boutiques
West Loop
Breakfast/Brunch
12 S. Michigan Ave.
Hip, stylish bar/rooftop eatery at the
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
with choice seasonal fare.
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveIconic diner that’s been serving
hearty breakfasts & lunches since
1923.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdIconic diner that’s been serving
hearty breakfasts & lunches since
1923.
Modern, all-day venue combining an
American eatery, wine & cocktail bar
& a bakery/cafe.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beatrix
519 N Clark StModern, all-day venue combining an
American eatery, wine & cocktail bar
& a bakery/cafe.
312 W. Chestnut St.
Casual, tennis-themed stop for coffee
drinks,breakfast, lunch, sandwiches
and baked goods.
DropShot Coffee & Snack Bar
312 W Chestnut St312 W. Chestnut St.
Casual, tennis-themed stop for coffee
drinks,breakfast, lunch, sandwiches
and baked goods.
Night Life
Tiki drinks (flaming options
included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a
retro Polynesian-island setting.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki drinks (flaming options
included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a
retro Polynesian-island setting.
People-watching & late-night dancing
to club music take center stage at
this underground hot spot.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Underground
56 W Illinois StPeople-watching & late-night dancing
to club music take center stage at
this underground hot spot.
Intimate lounge/club delivering
drinks, karaoke & dancing in a
historic building.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brando's Speakeasy
343 S Dearborn StIntimate lounge/club delivering
drinks, karaoke & dancing in a
historic building.
Funky arcade bar with loads of
throwback video games plus craft
beers, cocktails & upscale pub fare
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute PlFunky arcade bar with loads of
throwback video games plus craft
beers, cocktails & upscale pub fare
Sightseeing
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s
premier commercial district with the
most retail stores per square mile in
the entire nation!
598 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s
premier commercial district with the
most retail stores per square mile in
the entire nation!
N. Michigan & E. Lower Wacker Dr.
Explore the iconic Riverwalk with a
number of dining, entertainment and
tour options.
273 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrN. Michigan & E. Lower Wacker Dr.
Explore the iconic Riverwalk with a
number of dining, entertainment and
tour options.
201 E. Randolph St.
Gorgeous public park with endless
amazing views.
1243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St201 E. Randolph St.
Gorgeous public park with endless
amazing views.
This museum houses one of the
largest collections of contemporary
works in the nation and frequently
hosts major touring exhibits.
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThis museum houses one of the
largest collections of contemporary
works in the nation and frequently
hosts major touring exhibits.
Explore Chicago like never before
with Skydeck Chicago. Offering
spectacular views spanning up to
four states. A one-stop Chicago
experience
348 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Willis Tower Skydeck
Explore Chicago like never before
with Skydeck Chicago. Offering
spectacular views spanning up to
four states. A one-stop Chicago
experience
Built in 1921, The Field Museum of
Natural History, also known as The
Field Museum, is a natural history
museum in Chicago, & is one of the
largest such museums in the world.
657 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrBuilt in 1921, The Field Museum of
Natural History, also known as The
Field Museum, is a natural history
museum in Chicago, & is one of the
largest such museums in the world.
Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StLunch
21 N. Wabash Ave.
You have to walk through a jewelry
store to get to Oasis Cafe, but don’t
let that stop you! This hidden gem
has some of the best Mediterranean
food in the city
Oasis Cafe
21 N Wabash Ave21 N. Wabash Ave.
You have to walk through a jewelry
store to get to Oasis Cafe, but don’t
let that stop you! This hidden gem
has some of the best Mediterranean
food in the city
838 W. Montrose Ave.
Relaxed all-vegan eatery offering
coffee, tea, wraps, salads, smoothies
& desserts.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Earth's Healing Café
1942 W Montrose Ave838 W. Montrose Ave.
Relaxed all-vegan eatery offering
coffee, tea, wraps, salads, smoothies
& desserts.
100 W. Ontario St.
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs and
Italian beef, serving up beer and wine
in retro digs
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St100 W. Ontario St.
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs and
Italian beef, serving up beer and wine
in retro digs
A creative seafood & pork-focused
menu featuring global brews in a hip
setting with communal tables.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketA creative seafood & pork-focused
menu featuring global brews in a hip
setting with communal tables.
Dinner
Iconic Chicago-style deep-dish pies
baked with cornmeal crusts in a redcheckered tablecloth space.
Gino's East
162 E Superior StBest Mexican food in the South Loop.
Huge portions & a local hidden gem.
Try the Sangria Margarita!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cantina
1911 S Michigan AveBest Mexican food in the South Loop.
Huge portions & a local hidden gem.
Try the Sangria Margarita!
Ema
74 W Illinois StOld-school Chicago steakhouse
serving meat, seafood & Italian
specialties in a traditional setting.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gene & Georgetti
500 N Franklin StOld-school Chicago steakhouse
serving meat, seafood & Italian
specialties in a traditional setting.
Stylish modern steakhouse with a
patio overlooking the river & a digital
wine list.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
300 N LaSalle DrStylish modern steakhouse with a
patio overlooking the river & a digital
wine list.
LYFE Kitchens makes healthconcious, feel-good food that tastes great too. Lots of veggie/vegan/
special diet options, local beer & tap
wine and fantastic desserts.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LYFE Kitchen
270 E Ontario StLYFE Kitchens makes healthconcious, feel-good food that tastes great too. Lots of veggie/vegan/
special diet options, local beer & tap
wine and fantastic desserts.
Coffee
This tiny spot is tucked inside Green
Street Smoked Meats. The unique
menu features drinks by latte artist
Hiroshi Sawada, who runs a few coffee
shops in Japan. His unique Military
Latte mashes green tea & vanilla
syrup into a wonderful concoction
that will leave patrons buzzed.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sawada Coffee
112 N Green StThis tiny spot is tucked inside Green
Street Smoked Meats. The unique
menu features drinks by latte artist
Hiroshi Sawada, who runs a few coffee
shops in Japan. His unique Military
Latte mashes green tea & vanilla
syrup into a wonderful concoction
that will leave patrons buzzed.