Ian’s Chicago Favorites
Food scene
Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee AveThe ramen here is awesome!
Try the spicy beef tacos! They also have a large, diverse menu. Good place for a quick bite!
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BIG & little's Restaurant
1034 W Belmont AveTry the spicy beef tacos! They also have a large, diverse menu. Good place for a quick bite!
Walk over and try the Horchata Milkshake!
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveWalk over and try the Horchata Milkshake!
My favorite chicken sandwich spot! Get the Nashville Hot sandwich and dont forget to get it on a biscuit!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Roost Carolina Kitchen
457 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite chicken sandwich spot! Get the Nashville Hot sandwich and dont forget to get it on a biscuit!
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveGood brick oven pizza!
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveVintage burger spot
Great place for outdoor margaritas! A lot of seating. You must have the guac and chips, and throw in a pastor taco or three!
1176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat place for outdoor margaritas! A lot of seating. You must have the guac and chips, and throw in a pastor taco or three!
Historic bakery that serves deli sandwiches , and also has focaccia style pizza. You must try the baked goods also!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
D'Amato's Bakery
1124 W Grand AveHistoric bakery that serves deli sandwiches , and also has focaccia style pizza. You must try the baked goods also!
Wicker Park brewery that also serves good pizza!
488 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveWicker Park brewery that also serves good pizza!
Southern inspired Mexican food. Try the shrimp Ceviche!
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Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N Damen AveSouthern inspired Mexican food. Try the shrimp Ceviche!
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueFamous Chicago Style Deep Dish!
Get a quick sandwich a few blocks from the airbnb.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
3424 N Southport AveGet a quick sandwich a few blocks from the airbnb.
Have a great cup of coffee! Only a 5 min walk from the airbnb!
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division StHave a great cup of coffee! Only a 5 min walk from the airbnb!
My favorite taco spot! Open late too!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chavas Tacos El Original
2333 W Grand AveMy favorite taco spot! Open late too!
Great little deli with fantastic soups! Sandwiches also served.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
KASIA'S DELI, INC.
2101 W Chicago AveGreat little deli with fantastic soups! Sandwiches also served.
Fantastic food. Even cook your own food at your table!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
210 E Ohio StFantastic food. Even cook your own food at your table!
Crave Kabob
1521 West Madison StreetReally good Mediterranean food!
Enjoy this very cool Polish and Korean restaurant!
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Kimski
954-960 W 31st StEnjoy this very cool Polish and Korean restaurant!
One of the best taco spots in Pilsen! Also, very good margaritas! Worth the trip!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
1758 W 18th StOne of the best taco spots in Pilsen! Also, very good margaritas! Worth the trip!
Creed On LAKE
2806 West Lake StreetSome of the best soul food in town!
This place is a little out of the way but the soul food is worth it!
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King DrThis place is a little out of the way but the soul food is worth it!
The Whale Chicago
2427 N Milwaukee AveGreat brunch and atmosphere!
Great latin central american food!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveGreat latin central american food!
Great Jamaican food! Try the jerk Cesar salad!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr. Brown's Lounge
2301 W Chicago AveGreat Jamaican food! Try the jerk Cesar salad!
One of my favorite restauarants! Great ambiance and everyone can find something they like on the menu! Great cocktails as well.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gretel
2833 West Armitage AvenueOne of my favorite restauarants! Great ambiance and everyone can find something they like on the menu! Great cocktails as well.
Nancy's Pizza
2930 N BroadwayAnother good pizza spot!
Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream
964 West 31st StreetGood pizza!
Another good pizza spot! Also, many pastas and salads.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pompei
1531 W Taylor StAnother good pizza spot! Also, many pastas and salads.
NYC Bagel Deli
1001 W North AveFresh bagels never disappoint!
Very cool brewery with good beers! They also serve good food.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Twisted Hippo
417 W Montrose AveVery cool brewery with good beers! They also serve good food.
Bungalow by Middle Brow
2840 W Armitage AveA very good brewery with pizza.
This is a great restaurant. Awesome menu. Great ambiance. One of my favs!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunda
110 W Illinois StThis is a great restaurant. Awesome menu. Great ambiance. One of my favs!
The pastas here are amazing and so are the cocktails and atmosphere.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
etta
1840 W North AveThe pastas here are amazing and so are the cocktails and atmosphere.
Mima's Taste Of Cuba
2925 W Irving Park RdGreat cuban food and you can sit outside!
Giant
3209 W Armitage AveFancy spot with wonderful food.
My favorite BBQ spot in Chicago. I love the chopped brisket!
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski RdMy favorite BBQ spot in Chicago. I love the chopped brisket!
Be ready to eat and share a lot of bbq!
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StBe ready to eat and share a lot of bbq!
Sugar Shack
630 W 26th StSweets galore! Try the funnel cake!
My favorite Italian Ice spot in Chicago.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
2236 N Sacramento AveMy favorite Italian Ice spot in Chicago.
A cool brewery that also serves bbq! You could walk from the airbnb.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
District Yards Brewing
417 N Ashland AveA cool brewery that also serves bbq! You could walk from the airbnb.
RAMEN-SAN
219 N Green StEnjoy some ramen.
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveA very good ramen spot.
My favorite Jibarito spot! Located in Pilsen.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Jibarito Stop
1646 W 18th StMy favorite Jibarito spot! Located in Pilsen.
Harold's Chicken Shack West Loop
1501 West Madison StreetFamous Chicago fried chicken. Make sure you try the mild sauce!
BBQ spot walking distance from the airbnb.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StBBQ spot walking distance from the airbnb.
Walk over to this nice brewery that serves good food too!
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveWalk over to this nice brewery that serves good food too!
Errands
If you need to do laundry, this laundromat is only about 5 blocks away from the Airbnb! It is in the same shopping center as Jewel Osco.
Sudz Laundromat & Drop Off
1246 North Ashland AvenueIf you need to do laundry, this laundromat is only about 5 blocks away from the Airbnb! It is in the same shopping center as Jewel Osco.
If you need groceries, this Jewel Osco is only 5 blocks from the Airbnb!
675 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayIf you need groceries, this Jewel Osco is only 5 blocks from the Airbnb!
Fun
Webster Place Theaters Shops
1453 West Shakespeare AvenueGo check out a movie!
Enjoy some indoor miniature golf with a drink! Very fun place! Also, walking distance from the airbnb.
Big Mini Putt Club
1302 North Milwaukee AvenueEnjoy some indoor miniature golf with a drink! Very fun place! Also, walking distance from the airbnb.
Walk over, play some classic arcade games, and have a drink! I love the NBA Jam.
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Emporium Wicker Park
1366 N Milwaukee AveWalk over, play some classic arcade games, and have a drink! I love the NBA Jam.
The rooftop bar is very cool and also has a little swimming pool!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Robey
2018 W North AveThe rooftop bar is very cool and also has a little swimming pool!
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W Diversey PkwyWaveland Bowl
3700 N Western AveHave a great time enjoying the food, shops, boats, and ferris wheel at Navy Pier!
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveHave a great time enjoying the food, shops, boats, and ferris wheel at Navy Pier!
Take the kiddos to Maggie Daley Park and have some fun in this awesome playground!
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StTake the kiddos to Maggie Daley Park and have some fun in this awesome playground!
Take the kids to the unique, Oz Park, and they will have a ball!
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Oz Park
2021 N Burling StTake the kids to the unique, Oz Park, and they will have a ball!
Zoológico de Brookfield
8400 W 31st StGo see the animals!
Go see the animals! Also hang at North Ave beach right across the bridge!
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Zoo de Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark StGo see the animals! Also hang at North Ave beach right across the bridge!
Spend some time in the sun at the lovely North Ave beach!
338 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa North Avenue
Spend some time in the sun at the lovely North Ave beach!
Nightlife
Damen Tavern
701 N Damen AveEnjoy some drinks nearby.
Enjoy a cheap drink at a cool, neighborhood dive bar.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainbo Club
1150 N Damen AveEnjoy a cheap drink at a cool, neighborhood dive bar.
The Charleston
2076 North Hoyne AvenueEnjoy a drink at this nice, neighborhood dive bar.
This cool basement bar serves good burgers and they also have oysters! Very cool vibe inside!
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punch House
1227 W 18th StThis cool basement bar serves good burgers and they also have oysters! Very cool vibe inside!
Fancy place with an incredibly huge variety of cocktails. Really fun place with a great ambiance.
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveFancy place with an incredibly huge variety of cocktails. Really fun place with a great ambiance.
Enjoy this sports bar and have some food while you watch your favorite team!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ogden Chicago
1659 W Ogden AveEnjoy this sports bar and have some food while you watch your favorite team!
Sightseeing
Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología
5700 S Lake Shore DrGo see the animals! You will need to take an uber to get there.
673 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrGo see the animals! You will need to take an uber to get there.
The art here is amazing!
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveThe art here is amazing!
Go downtown and hang out at the Bean!
473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puerta de las Nubes
201 E Randolph StGo downtown and hang out at the Bean!
The plant life in here is amazing! Definitely a must see!
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Conservatorio de Garfield Park
300 N Central Park AveThe plant life in here is amazing! Definitely a must see!
If you have time to go up north, this Botanic Garden is absolutely stunning! You can walk around for hours and enjoy nature at its finest!
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdIf you have time to go up north, this Botanic Garden is absolutely stunning! You can walk around for hours and enjoy nature at its finest!
Have a stroll downtown along the Chicago River at the beautiful river walk!
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrHave a stroll downtown along the Chicago River at the beautiful river walk!
Walk down the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave. and shop til you drop!
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Walk down the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave. and shop til you drop!
Neighborhoods
Many popular bars and clubs are located in River North. Start on Hubbard St. and you can walk easily from spot to spot.
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River North
Many popular bars and clubs are located in River North. Start on Hubbard St. and you can walk easily from spot to spot.
Walk up and down 18th st. from Halsted st. to Damen ave. Enjoy the restaurants, shops, and parks!
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pilsen
Walk up and down 18th st. from Halsted st. to Damen ave. Enjoy the restaurants, shops, and parks!
One of the best neighborhoods in Chicago. You can walk up and down Milwaukee ave. and Damen Ave and enjoy the food, shops, restaurants, bars, and lots of fun!
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Wicker
1425 N Damen AveOne of the best neighborhoods in Chicago. You can walk up and down Milwaukee ave. and Damen Ave and enjoy the food, shops, restaurants, bars, and lots of fun!
A little more pricey, but many bars and restaurants in walking distance from each other.
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lincoln
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrA little more pricey, but many bars and restaurants in walking distance from each other.
Up and coming Logan Square offers many bars and restaurants.
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Logan Square
Up and coming Logan Square offers many bars and restaurants.
Home of the Chicago Cubs! Enjoy a game, or walk up and down Clark and have some drinks near the ballpark!
177 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wrigleyville
Home of the Chicago Cubs! Enjoy a game, or walk up and down Clark and have some drinks near the ballpark!
Hyde Park
Enjoy good food, shops and restaurants!
Other
If you need urgent care, this facility is less than 5 minutes from the Airbnb.
Aayu Clinics | Wicker Park Immediate Care
1601 W Division StIf you need urgent care, this facility is less than 5 minutes from the Airbnb.