Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln AveExtensive gluten free menu and fantastic unique burgers
Extensive Gluten free menu, full bar, great food. Very close to an ice cream shop
93 locals recommend
Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5260 N Clark StExtensive Gluten free menu, full bar, great food. Very close to an ice cream shop
Gluten free Philly Cheesesteak! And my whole family lives in Philly so I can vouch for the deliciousness.
9 locals recommend
Monti's
4757 N Talman AveGluten free Philly Cheesesteak! And my whole family lives in Philly so I can vouch for the deliciousness.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveDeep. Dish. Pizza.
Starbucks
6738 N Sheridan RdStarbucks.
El Maya
1522 W Montrose AveBYOB Mexican food directly next to a liquor store.
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
5306 N Clark StIce cream and baked goods
The Maiden Voyage Cafe
1636 W Montrose AveCoffee and Sandwiches and Baked Goods
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark St
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan Rd
Wheat's End Cafe
543 N BroadwayEntirely gluten free restaurant for the truly sensitive
Glenn's Diner
1820 W Montrose Ave
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N Broadway
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark St
The Piggery
1625 W Irving Park RdRooftop deck, good food, great for watching sports
Local, very creative decor, vegan options, open late
Extensive baked good choices and a full bar
55 locals recommend
Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster AvenueLocal, very creative decor, vegan options, open late
Extensive baked good choices and a full bar
They are known for their oatmeal milkshake - many of my guests have very much enjoyed this little breakfast location.
17 locals recommend
Tiztal Cafe
4631 N Clark StThey are known for their oatmeal milkshake - many of my guests have very much enjoyed this little breakfast location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cider bar with more cider than you can drink in a lifetime. Also very delicious English pub style menu
26 locals recommend
The Northman
233 East RiverwalkCider bar with more cider than you can drink in a lifetime. Also very delicious English pub style menu
Arts & Culture
Classes on creating mosaics. They also have a gallery of work done by local artists. This is an internationally known school with fantastic work.
The Chicago Mosaic School
1127 W Granville AveClasses on creating mosaics. They also have a gallery of work done by local artists. This is an internationally known school with fantastic work.
Essentials
Revive Massage Therapy & MedSpa
4860 N Clark StMy favorite local massage place
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGroceries
Rayan's Discount Liquors
1532 W Montrose AveLiquor store
Entertainment & Activities
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StGetting Around
Montrose Brown Line Station
Brown Line stop
Wilson station
4620 N Broadway
Clark & Cullom station
Clark bus stop closest to my house
Parks & Nature
Montrose Beach
Also has a section with a dog beach