Food Scene
Ceres' Table
3124 N BroadwayGreat atmosphere, good food and friendly staff, nice open vibe
Great Italian place for dinner, very friendly staff, a bit upscale, but very authentic, well worth it. (Not open for lunch)
28 locals recommend
Sapori Trattoria
2701 N Halsted StGreat Italian place for dinner, very friendly staff, a bit upscale, but very authentic, well worth it. (Not open for lunch)
Great sit down restaurant, literary-themed upscale Irish pub with leather seating, & extensive beer list
69 locals recommend
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
3130 N BroadwayGreat sit down restaurant, literary-themed upscale Irish pub with leather seating, & extensive beer list
Excellent Brunch until 3pm, with FREE WEEKEND PARKING in lot to the Southeast
110 locals recommend
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StExcellent Brunch until 3pm, with FREE WEEKEND PARKING in lot to the Southeast
Essentials
Great selection of unique foods and produce, a bit marked up than your average grocery chain, but well worth it.
10 locals recommend
667 W Diversey Pkwy
667 West Diversey ParkwayGreat selection of unique foods and produce, a bit marked up than your average grocery chain, but well worth it.
Shopping
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveWalgreens for all of your traveling needs!
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveWalgreens for all of your traveling needs!
Everything Else
Domino's Pizza
1453 E Hyde Park BlvdQuick walk in or delivery pizza
Baskin-Robbins
3200 N Clark StIce Cream!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Close neighborhood bar, trendy, outdoor seating section, has kitchen!
7 locals recommend
George Street Pub
2858 N Halsted StClose neighborhood bar, trendy, outdoor seating section, has kitchen!
Neighborhood bar, great specials through the week, pretty inexpensive food menu for Chicago
Avenue Tavern Chicago
2916 N BroadwayNeighborhood bar, great specials through the week, pretty inexpensive food menu for Chicago
Great bar with panoramic view of city, Lincoln Park and lakefront, very upscale and swanky.
124 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StGreat bar with panoramic view of city, Lincoln Park and lakefront, very upscale and swanky.
Great sweeping views of downtown on 27th floor, right off Purple Line stop, quick to get to from apartment via public transport, great night spot for cocktails in the city.
67 locals recommend
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StGreat sweeping views of downtown on 27th floor, right off Purple Line stop, quick to get to from apartment via public transport, great night spot for cocktails in the city.
Sightseeing
Wellington station
945 W Wellington AveClosest Brown-line stop to the Loop, only about 5 minute walk.
Great lookout spot at downtown Chicago and beautiful boats in marina from the Lakefront
Signal of Peace Monument
Lakefront TrailGreat lookout spot at downtown Chicago and beautiful boats in marina from the Lakefront
FREE Zoo, and family friendly, I would recommend walking, approx 20 min walk, but beats the $35 parking!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFREE Zoo, and family friendly, I would recommend walking, approx 20 min walk, but beats the $35 parking!