Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Intelligentsia is definitely the coffee shop with most consistant quality. Despite it is always crowded, you need to try their hot chocolate and seasonal espresso.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Millennium Park Coffeebar
53 E Randolph StIntelligentsia is definitely the coffee shop with most consistant quality. Despite it is always crowded, you need to try their hot chocolate and seasonal espresso.
This is the second store of the restaurant that serves really good spicy food. The cost is about 20/person, unless you ordered the roast duck, which is more pricy.
520 N Michigan Ave
520 Michigan AvenueThis is the second store of the restaurant that serves really good spicy food. The cost is about 20/person, unless you ordered the roast duck, which is more pricy.
The cheesecakes are great! If you haven't got a chance to try Magnolia in NYC, here's a store on State St.
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Magnolia Bakery
108 N State StThe cheesecakes are great! If you haven't got a chance to try Magnolia in NYC, here's a store on State St.
A very good brunch space. Be sure to go there before 7:30 am, otherwise expect a 30 minutes - 1 hour waiting. 15-25/ each depends on if you have their sugary drinks.
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Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph StA very good brunch space. Be sure to go there before 7:30 am, otherwise expect a 30 minutes - 1 hour waiting. 15-25/ each depends on if you have their sugary drinks.
This is the closest Shake Shack to my apartment and it is always crowded.
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Shake Shack
66 E Ohio StThis is the closest Shake Shack to my apartment and it is always crowded.
I'd say this burger place is equally good, or even better than Shake Shack. They also offer a vegetarian burger but I haven't tried it yet.
Good Stuff Eatery Chicago
22 S Wabash AveI'd say this burger place is equally good, or even better than Shake Shack. They also offer a vegetarian burger but I haven't tried it yet.
73 E Jackson Blvd
73 East Jackson BoulevardSome very reasonable coffee around the AIC. Come here if Intelli is too crowded.
It's hard to find this shop but they have really good outdoor seatings. Remember to check hours for weekends. Their alfajores(cookie) is pretty good.
22 E Jackson Blvd
22 East Jackson BoulevardIt's hard to find this shop but they have really good outdoor seatings. Remember to check hours for weekends. Their alfajores(cookie) is pretty good.
Great sea food place. You don't really get a big meal here but everything is delicious here. 15-20/Each
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Brown Bag Seafood Co.
340 E Randolph StGreat sea food place. You don't really get a big meal here but everything is delicious here. 15-20/Each
Essentials
Mariano's is here. This is the closest groceries with a very big selection. It's 5 minutes walk away, and there's a dog park around if you want to hangout.
333 E Benton Pl
333 East Benton PlaceMariano's is here. This is the closest groceries with a very big selection. It's 5 minutes walk away, and there's a dog park around if you want to hangout.
Everything Else
The No.1 Museum in the world. Nuf said.
The modern wing of the museum is great! If you like impressionism, there's a few galleries that has many masterpieces. Try to go early to avoid crowds.
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El Instituto de Arte de Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe No.1 Museum in the world. Nuf said.
The modern wing of the museum is great! If you like impressionism, there's a few galleries that has many masterpieces. Try to go early to avoid crowds.
This is Columbia College's museum. It only have a very limited space but they have a big archive of photographs.
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Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan AveThis is Columbia College's museum. It only have a very limited space but they have a big archive of photographs.
Arts & Culture
This is the only independent film theatre in the Loop. If you like indie films, check on their showtimes. They open on very strange hours so check on that before you go.
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Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State StThis is the only independent film theatre in the Loop. If you like indie films, check on their showtimes. They open on very strange hours so check on that before you go.