Alex & Laura's Chicago Favorites

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Alex & Laura's Chicago Favorites

Getting Around

Coming from O'Hare or downtown, this is the easiest access point to our neighborhood. Use google maps on your phone for the best directions/schedules.
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Addison Blue Line Station
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Coming from O'Hare or downtown, this is the easiest access point to our neighborhood. Use google maps on your phone for the best directions/schedules.

Essentials

Walking distance from our place, open 0600 - 0100 daily. Recommend using the reusable bags provided in the apartment to avoid Chicago bag tax.
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Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3572 N Elston Ave
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Walking distance from our place, open 0600 - 0100 daily. Recommend using the reusable bags provided in the apartment to avoid Chicago bag tax.
Stand-alone Chase bank, vestibule access for ATM transactions after hours.
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Chase Bank
2228 S Western Ave
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Stand-alone Chase bank, vestibule access for ATM transactions after hours.

Food Scene

A small local chain, great Mexican food. Open until at least 2am, sometimes later.
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Burrito House
3547 N Lincoln Ave
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A small local chain, great Mexican food. Open until at least 2am, sometimes later.
A bit of a walk, but well worth it. Great Irish food and other pub fare. Wine list offers incredible value, but watch out, it's not always up to date. Brunch on Sunday is fantastic, and they offer a number of live music options throughout the month.
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Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
3471 N Elston Ave
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A bit of a walk, but well worth it. Great Irish food and other pub fare. Wine list offers incredible value, but watch out, it's not always up to date. Brunch on Sunday is fantastic, and they offer a number of live music options throughout the month.
Sometimes you need a donut. Open 24 hours.
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Dunkin' Donuts
3960 W Irving Park Rd
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Sometimes you need a donut. Open 24 hours.
Great tacos (try the pastor!), fantastic margaritas & micheladas. Great patio, weather depending. Can be a bit loud inside. Be prepared to wait for a table.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Great tacos (try the pastor!), fantastic margaritas & micheladas. Great patio, weather depending. Can be a bit loud inside. Be prepared to wait for a table.
Inventive food and cocktails. Very popular.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
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Inventive food and cocktails. Very popular.
A good example of Chicago-style pizza. Deep dish is good, definitely try it if you've never had it before. Most Chicago natives prefer the thin crust. We just can't eat the deep dish all the time. :)
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
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A good example of Chicago-style pizza. Deep dish is good, definitely try it if you've never had it before. Most Chicago natives prefer the thin crust. We just can't eat the deep dish all the time. :)
Good example of Chicago-style pizza. Crust is made with lots of butter. Decadent, but worth it.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale Ave
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Good example of Chicago-style pizza. Crust is made with lots of butter. Decadent, but worth it.
Fantastic & authentic Cuban food. Highly recommended.
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
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Fantastic & authentic Cuban food. Highly recommended.
One of my favorite French restaurants in the city. Reservations highly recommended, this place is tiny and popular with locals.
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Le Bouchon
1958 N Damen Ave
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One of my favorite French restaurants in the city. Reservations highly recommended, this place is tiny and popular with locals.
New Haven style pizza and house brewed beer. Very popular. Live band karaoke on some Saturday nights.
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
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New Haven style pizza and house brewed beer. Very popular. Live band karaoke on some Saturday nights.
2 locations next to each other, some of the best tacos in the city. Get the one with steak, onion, cilantro, & sour cream. Great place to fuel up before a Division Street bar crawl. I prefer the location at 1132 N. Ashland strictly because they have an AMAZING black salsa (get it with some chips)
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La Pasadita
1140 N Ashland Ave
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2 locations next to each other, some of the best tacos in the city. Get the one with steak, onion, cilantro, & sour cream. Great place to fuel up before a Division Street bar crawl. I prefer the location at 1132 N. Ashland strictly because they have an AMAZING black salsa (get it with some chips)
Old-school Italian. Some of the best in the city.
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La Scarola
721 W Grand Ave
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Old-school Italian. Some of the best in the city.
Great place for some post-Cubs game food. Dogs, burgers, cheese fries, milkshakes. Counter service.
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Wrigleyville Dogs
3737 N Clark St
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Great place for some post-Cubs game food. Dogs, burgers, cheese fries, milkshakes. Counter service.
Fantastic Thai food, great place for before a Cubs game. I think they offer a discount on game days (with your ticket).
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Cozy Noodles n' Rice
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Fantastic Thai food, great place for before a Cubs game. I think they offer a discount on game days (with your ticket).
Fantastic Northern Italian food. Highly recommended.
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PR Italian Bistro
3908 N Sheridan Rd
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Fantastic Northern Italian food. Highly recommended.
Fantastic Fried Chicken. A must try in the neighborhood. 14 minute walk from the apartment.
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston Ave
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Fantastic Fried Chicken. A must try in the neighborhood. 14 minute walk from the apartment.
Great sweet and savory pies. Picnic tables (weather permitting)
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
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Great sweet and savory pies. Picnic tables (weather permitting)
Pretty authentic Mexican food. A little less gringo oriented than the Burrito House next door. ;) "It's like going to someone's house."
El Potosi
3710 N Elston Ave
Pretty authentic Mexican food. A little less gringo oriented than the Burrito House next door. ;) "It's like going to someone's house."
Great place for a bite to eat before or after a visit to the zoo. Reasonably priced, walking distance from the park, quiet neighborhood.
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GEMINI
2075 N Lincoln Ave
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Great place for a bite to eat before or after a visit to the zoo. Reasonably priced, walking distance from the park, quiet neighborhood.
Great Italian food. Pretty good wine list, good draft beer selection. Favorites of ours include: grilled calamari, eggplant parmesan, chicken mirabella (spicy), grilled veal chop, black pasta with seafood. Open in the evenings, every day except Mon.
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Mirabella Italian Cuisine & Bar
3454 W Addison St
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Great Italian food. Pretty good wine list, good draft beer selection. Favorites of ours include: grilled calamari, eggplant parmesan, chicken mirabella (spicy), grilled veal chop, black pasta with seafood. Open in the evenings, every day except Mon.
Great place for slightly Americanized Vietnamese food.
LD Pho
4722 N Kedzie Ave
Great place for slightly Americanized Vietnamese food.
Michelin Star rated restaurant within walking distance from the house. Inventive food, popular spot for locals, reservations highly recommended.
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Parachute
3500 N Elston Ave
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Michelin Star rated restaurant within walking distance from the house. Inventive food, popular spot for locals, reservations highly recommended.
One of our favorites. Great wine list, 1/2 price bottles on Wednesday nights. They have other deals throughout the week, call them for details. 30 minute walk, 7 minute car ride
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Angelo's Wine Bar
3026 W Montrose Ave
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One of our favorites. Great wine list, 1/2 price bottles on Wednesday nights. They have other deals throughout the week, call them for details. 30 minute walk, 7 minute car ride
Great spicy chicken, simply served with white bread and pickles. The sandwiches are great, oysters are usually on point. Get some sparkling wine to start, then move on to the frozen negronis!
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
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Great spicy chicken, simply served with white bread and pickles. The sandwiches are great, oysters are usually on point. Get some sparkling wine to start, then move on to the frozen negronis!
Portugal meets Macau at this Southeast Asian restaurant. Inventive and incredibly delicious food, served in a casual environment. Reservations are highly recommended, but if you can't get one, you can always line up right before opening and try for a bar seat. They are usually a bit more flexible with seating right at opening time.
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Fat Rice
2957 W Diversey Ave
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Portugal meets Macau at this Southeast Asian restaurant. Inventive and incredibly delicious food, served in a casual environment. Reservations are highly recommended, but if you can't get one, you can always line up right before opening and try for a bar seat. They are usually a bit more flexible with seating right at opening time.
Upscale yet affordable Mexican food. Classic street food interpreted for a sit-down restaurant. FANTASTIC cocktails, if they have the prickly pear margarita, definitely give it a try.
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Masa Azul
2901 W Diversey Ave
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Upscale yet affordable Mexican food. Classic street food interpreted for a sit-down restaurant. FANTASTIC cocktails, if they have the prickly pear margarita, definitely give it a try.
Newer restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Very popular, reservations recommended. Rooftop patio for the summertime.
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etta
1840 W North Ave
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Newer restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Very popular, reservations recommended. Rooftop patio for the summertime.
Slow cooked BBQ, house made sauces in all styles. Moonshine cocktails, amazing dessert. Reservations recommended.
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Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland Avenue
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Slow cooked BBQ, house made sauces in all styles. Moonshine cocktails, amazing dessert. Reservations recommended.
Modern Italian food in a classy environment. Well cultivated wine list. Comfortable patio space in the summer.
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Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted St
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Modern Italian food in a classy environment. Well cultivated wine list. Comfortable patio space in the summer.
Great bar/pub vibe, classic American cuisine. Patio with stylish lighting during the summer.
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The Dawson
730 W Grand Ave
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Great bar/pub vibe, classic American cuisine. Patio with stylish lighting during the summer.
Kitschy diner with fantastic food. Milkshakes, cake, patty melts, etc. The classics. Great place to fill up before a game.
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Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster Avenue
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Kitschy diner with fantastic food. Milkshakes, cake, patty melts, etc. The classics. Great place to fill up before a game.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes in Boystown. A Chicago staple for 20+ years
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Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St
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Vegetarian and vegan dishes in Boystown. A Chicago staple for 20+ years
Italian-Mediterranean cuisine with a great wine list. Cozy and comfortable seating, including love-seats at the bar.
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Ella Elli
1349 W Cornelia Ave
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Italian-Mediterranean cuisine with a great wine list. Cozy and comfortable seating, including love-seats at the bar.
If this place ever has porchetta on the menu, definitely get it. Southern Italian food, lighter options include fresh made pizzas, and a well-cultivated wine list.
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Coda di Volpe
3335 N Southport Ave
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If this place ever has porchetta on the menu, definitely get it. Southern Italian food, lighter options include fresh made pizzas, and a well-cultivated wine list.
Pizza by the slice available in the small area by the kitchen. Great for pre- or post-game food. Sit-down service in the front. Greasy and delicious, but not the best example of Chicago-style pizza.
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D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub Wrigleyville
1351 West Addison Street
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Pizza by the slice available in the small area by the kitchen. Great for pre- or post-game food. Sit-down service in the front. Greasy and delicious, but not the best example of Chicago-style pizza.
A quiet wine bar in Roscoe Village. Winter is cozy and small, summer is light and airy with a patio in the back. Inventive and tasty dishes, with a great wine list.
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
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A quiet wine bar in Roscoe Village. Winter is cozy and small, summer is light and airy with a patio in the back. Inventive and tasty dishes, with a great wine list.
Really great place for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Definitely try their signature orange coffee.
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Paul's Noodle Shop
3400 N Sheffield Ave
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Really great place for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Definitely try their signature orange coffee.
My 2nd favorite breakfast/brunch place in Roscoe Village. Try the Green Eggs & Ham!
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Kitsch'n on Roscoe
2005 W Roscoe St
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My 2nd favorite breakfast/brunch place in Roscoe Village. Try the Green Eggs & Ham!
Wow, this is some great French food. It's a newer place that the locals love, so reservations are definitely recommended. If you're lucky, you can grab a seat at the bar. There's a great list of wines by the glass, sit at the bar and make friends with the bartenders.
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Le Sud
2301 W Roscoe St
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Wow, this is some great French food. It's a newer place that the locals love, so reservations are definitely recommended. If you're lucky, you can grab a seat at the bar. There's a great list of wines by the glass, sit at the bar and make friends with the bartenders.
Local place for diner breakfast and lunch. Great skillets and omelettes. If you're interested in different hot sauces, ask the server, they make some of them in house and she'll bring you all of the choices! Family owned. =) Closed Tuesdays
Sunshine Restaurant Inc
3523 N Kedzie Ave
Local place for diner breakfast and lunch. Great skillets and omelettes. If you're interested in different hot sauces, ask the server, they make some of them in house and she'll bring you all of the choices! Family owned. =) Closed Tuesdays
Classic neighborhood diner with a great menu, and a larger-than-average pancake selection. A slightly longer walk than our other recommendation, but great reviews and open every day.
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Original Alps Pancake House
3637 W Irving Park Rd
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Classic neighborhood diner with a great menu, and a larger-than-average pancake selection. A slightly longer walk than our other recommendation, but great reviews and open every day.
New BYOB Cuban restaurant nearby. Great selection of Cuban classics within walking distance. Delivery available. It's become a favorite of MLB players from home and visiting teams.
Mima's Taste Of Cuba
2925 W Irving Park Rd
New BYOB Cuban restaurant nearby. Great selection of Cuban classics within walking distance. Delivery available. It's become a favorite of MLB players from home and visiting teams.
This is not your dorm room ramen! Lots of flavorful options with some great add-ins available. Ask your server/bartender for recommendations. Grab a Japanese beer or some sake to go with your meal.
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Furious Spoon Logan Square
2410 N Milwaukee Ave
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This is not your dorm room ramen! Lots of flavorful options with some great add-ins available. Ask your server/bartender for recommendations. Grab a Japanese beer or some sake to go with your meal.

Parks & Nature

Closest park to our house, if you're in the mood for some green space.
Athletic Field Park
3546 W Addison St
Closest park to our house, if you're in the mood for some green space.

Entertainment & Activities

Small, locally owned theater showing current releases. Tickets available for purchase on their website. Bar inside. Lots of nightlife in the area.
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
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Small, locally owned theater showing current releases. Tickets available for purchase on their website. Bar inside. Lots of nightlife in the area.
Recently remodeled local theater, great seating arrangements. Tickets available for purchase on their website (you can pick your seats). Select adult beverages available at their concessions counter. There's also a nice bar/restaurant attached if you want to grab some food before or after your movie.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln Ave
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Recently remodeled local theater, great seating arrangements. Tickets available for purchase on their website (you can pick your seats). Select adult beverages available at their concessions counter. There's also a nice bar/restaurant attached if you want to grab some food before or after your movie.

Drinks & Nightlife

Focus on hand crafted cocktails. Inventive food menu. Beautiful patio, weather dependent.
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Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd
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Focus on hand crafted cocktails. Inventive food menu. Beautiful patio, weather dependent.
Brewery with tours, and a tap room. Craft beers.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie Ave
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Brewery with tours, and a tap room. Craft beers.
Main outlet/original location for Revolution Brewing. Great food, lively atmosphere
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
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Main outlet/original location for Revolution Brewing. Great food, lively atmosphere
The coziest bar in Chicago. Great patio, weather permitting. Have a conversation with the bartenders about their infused vodkas. Great place for whiskey or martinis.
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Matchbox
770 N Milwaukee Ave
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The coziest bar in Chicago. Great patio, weather permitting. Have a conversation with the bartenders about their infused vodkas. Great place for whiskey or martinis.
Great Irish bar, very popular.
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Emmit's Irish Pub
495 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great Irish bar, very popular.
You're paying for the view, but it's a great view. Food and drink selection isn't that impressive, but a good spot for a drink while enjoying the view.
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark St
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You're paying for the view, but it's a great view. Food and drink selection isn't that impressive, but a good spot for a drink while enjoying the view.
My favorite Wrigleyville bar. Small, a little bit away from the madness, good value (for the most part).
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The GMan Tavern
3740 N Clark St
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My favorite Wrigleyville bar. Small, a little bit away from the madness, good value (for the most part).
Dive bar. Bring cash. Be prepared for anything and everything.
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L & L Tavern
3207 N Clark St
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Dive bar. Bring cash. Be prepared for anything and everything.
Great place for a slice and a beer (and a shot). Also try the Jameson ice cream!
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California Avenue
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Great place for a slice and a beer (and a shot). Also try the Jameson ice cream!
Great Tiki Bar in Logan Square neighborhood. If you want a drink that's on fire, this is the place for you. They now have a limited menu as well.
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Lost Lake
3154 W Diversey Ave
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Great Tiki Bar in Logan Square neighborhood. If you want a drink that's on fire, this is the place for you. They now have a limited menu as well.
Coffee bar during the day (limited menu), liquor available all day. Bartenders play vinyl for atmosphere. Power outlets all along the bar make this an "office" for a lot of people during the day. Great specialty cocktails, the michelada is out of sight.
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Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee Ave
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Coffee bar during the day (limited menu), liquor available all day. Bartenders play vinyl for atmosphere. Power outlets all along the bar make this an "office" for a lot of people during the day. Great specialty cocktails, the michelada is out of sight.
Lots of beers on tap and in bottles. Mussels & frites, steak, great sandwiches and composed dishes. If you love wine, this is a great place for some hidden gems, they have a well curated list that is moderately priced. Gets VERY crowded on the weekends. Red line to Argyle or Berwyn, or just take an Uber.
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Hopleaf
5148 N Clark St
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Lots of beers on tap and in bottles. Mussels & frites, steak, great sandwiches and composed dishes. If you love wine, this is a great place for some hidden gems, they have a well curated list that is moderately priced. Gets VERY crowded on the weekends. Red line to Argyle or Berwyn, or just take an Uber.
Great Logan Square wine bar with unique wines, lots of glass pours, and really good food. Lots of windows, so there are some great views of the Square.
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Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great Logan Square wine bar with unique wines, lots of glass pours, and really good food. Lots of windows, so there are some great views of the Square.
Classic cocktails in a semi-divey atmosphere. If you go in the summer there is patio seating in the back, definitely try some of the great food, too. Angostura bitters on tap. Take the Kimball bus to Armitage and walk the rest of the way.
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Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage Ave
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Classic cocktails in a semi-divey atmosphere. If you go in the summer there is patio seating in the back, definitely try some of the great food, too. Angostura bitters on tap. Take the Kimball bus to Armitage and walk the rest of the way.
Speakeasy style cocktail bar. They only allow you in if there's a seat for you. Don't wait in line, walk past everyone to the doorman (inside and to the left), & get your name on the list. They'll call you when they have a spot. Cocktails are based on the classics, and they take time to craft. This is a place to enjoy your first 1 or 2 drinks before moving on to a place with faster service.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
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Speakeasy style cocktail bar. They only allow you in if there's a seat for you. Don't wait in line, walk past everyone to the doorman (inside and to the left), & get your name on the list. They'll call you when they have a spot. Cocktails are based on the classics, and they take time to craft. This is a place to enjoy your first 1 or 2 drinks before moving on to a place with faster service.
Rooftop cocktail bar in a newly renovated hotel. Great views of the downtown area, interesting view of the Blue Line tracks below. Small pools for cooling off during the summertime.
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The Up Room
2018 W North Ave
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Rooftop cocktail bar in a newly renovated hotel. Great views of the downtown area, interesting view of the Blue Line tracks below. Small pools for cooling off during the summertime.
Fun cocktail bar with inventive recipes. Great gin and whiskey selections. Lots of good beer choices. Friendly and accommodating bar staff. Tip a few $$ up front if you're ordering something unusual that's not on their menu.
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Remedy
1910 N Milwaukee Ave
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Fun cocktail bar with inventive recipes. Great gin and whiskey selections. Lots of good beer choices. Friendly and accommodating bar staff. Tip a few $$ up front if you're ordering something unusual that's not on their menu.
There are a TON of bars to visit before or after a ballgame, most of them similar enough that it doesn't matter. Walk Clark Street and choose whichever one speaks to you in the moment. Sports Corner has been one of our favorites for 15 years, and it's even better after the remodel to give them a great rooftop.
Sports Corner Bar & Grill
956 W Addison St
There are a TON of bars to visit before or after a ballgame, most of them similar enough that it doesn't matter. Walk Clark Street and choose whichever one speaks to you in the moment. Sports Corner has been one of our favorites for 15 years, and it's even better after the remodel to give them a great rooftop.
There are a TON of bars to visit before or after a ballgame, most of them similar enough that it doesn't matter. Walk Clark Street and choose whichever one speaks to you in the moment. Casey Morans can be super crowded at times, but they always put on a good party.
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Casey Morans
3660 N Clark St
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There are a TON of bars to visit before or after a ballgame, most of them similar enough that it doesn't matter. Walk Clark Street and choose whichever one speaks to you in the moment. Casey Morans can be super crowded at times, but they always put on a good party.
There are a TON of bars to visit before or after a ballgame, most of them similar enough that it doesn't matter. Walk Clark Street and choose whichever one speaks to you in the moment. Cubby Bear is one of the old-school bars, definitely worth visiting. Also a concert venue.
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Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison St
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There are a TON of bars to visit before or after a ballgame, most of them similar enough that it doesn't matter. Walk Clark Street and choose whichever one speaks to you in the moment. Cubby Bear is one of the old-school bars, definitely worth visiting. Also a concert venue.
There are a TON of bars to visit before or after a ballgame, most of them similar enough that it doesn't matter. Walk Clark Street and choose whichever one speaks to you in the moment. Sluggers has been around for a long time, and they have batting cages!!
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Sluggers
3540 N Clark St
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There are a TON of bars to visit before or after a ballgame, most of them similar enough that it doesn't matter. Walk Clark Street and choose whichever one speaks to you in the moment. Sluggers has been around for a long time, and they have batting cages!!
Divey bar, great place for a pre- or post-game drink.
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Cork Lounge
1822 W Addison St
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Divey bar, great place for a pre- or post-game drink.

Arts & Culture

The Art Institute has a number of great collections. It's definitely worth visiting on a rainy day. Special exhibits usually require separate tickets. Check out their website for details
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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The Art Institute has a number of great collections. It's definitely worth visiting on a rainy day. Special exhibits usually require separate tickets. Check out their website for details
The MCA is a great place to see some interesting modern art. Convenient to the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Special exhibits often require separate tickets, see their website for details.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
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The MCA is a great place to see some interesting modern art. Convenient to the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Special exhibits often require separate tickets, see their website for details.
Located at the south end of Grant Park, the Field Museum houses artifacts of natural and human history, including Sue the T-Rex, and an Egyptian tomb. Special exhibits often require separate tickets, see their website for details.
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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Located at the south end of Grant Park, the Field Museum houses artifacts of natural and human history, including Sue the T-Rex, and an Egyptian tomb. Special exhibits often require separate tickets, see their website for details.
A building with a lot of history, this planetarium has a modern feel in its exhibits. There are a few viewing theaters where you can lean back and stare into the night sky, as well as some interactive exhibits.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
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A building with a lot of history, this planetarium has a modern feel in its exhibits. There are a few viewing theaters where you can lean back and stare into the night sky, as well as some interactive exhibits.
One of the most interesting things about this building is that you can see the original, small aquarium when you walk in the front door. Once you get past that, it opens up to a much larger facility with great views of the lake in the area where the whales and dolphins live. Great habitats for all the animals. Check out the otters and penguins!
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of the most interesting things about this building is that you can see the original, small aquarium when you walk in the front door. Once you get past that, it opens up to a much larger facility with great views of the lake in the area where the whales and dolphins live. Great habitats for all the animals. Check out the otters and penguins!