Guidebook for Chicago

Jeff
Guidebook for Chicago

Parks & Nature

GIANT park a short walk from my place. Go for a jog, play some tennis, walk around the lagoon, or just enjoy nature.
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Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt Dr
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GIANT park a short walk from my place. Go for a jog, play some tennis, walk around the lagoon, or just enjoy nature.
The 606 is an old elevated railroad track that has been converted to a walking/running/biking trail. It cuts through the heart of Logan Square and Bucktown. Go for a walk, run, or bike ride along the trail. There is an entrance to the trail off of California Ave and another one off Rockwell Ave. A great place to jog or just walk and see parts of the neighborhood.
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale Trail
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The 606 is an old elevated railroad track that has been converted to a walking/running/biking trail. It cuts through the heart of Logan Square and Bucktown. Go for a walk, run, or bike ride along the trail. There is an entrance to the trail off of California Ave and another one off Rockwell Ave. A great place to jog or just walk and see parts of the neighborhood.

Essentials

This grocery store is where I shop each week for most of my food. Keep in mind this place does not sell alcohol...but there is a liquor store even closer!
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Cermak Produce
2701 W North Ave
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This grocery store is where I shop each week for most of my food. Keep in mind this place does not sell alcohol...but there is a liquor store even closer!
Buy your booze here! This place is really close. Maybe too close... The store has a decent variety of beer and liquor. You will probably find what you need here. The wine selection is mostly so-so.
Tip Top Food & Liqours
2700 W North Ave
Buy your booze here! This place is really close. Maybe too close... The store has a decent variety of beer and liquor. You will probably find what you need here. The wine selection is mostly so-so.
Take an Uber/Lyft or take the North Ave bus. The bus stop is at the corner of North Ave and Washtenaw on the same side of the street as Cermak's. If you have a car, there is a parking garage connected to the Wholefoods.
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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Take an Uber/Lyft or take the North Ave bus. The bus stop is at the corner of North Ave and Washtenaw on the same side of the street as Cermak's. If you have a car, there is a parking garage connected to the Wholefoods.
Open until 10 pm on weeknights and 9 pm on Sunday's. This location does not sell alcohol. The Walgreen's near the L stop does sell alcohol.
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Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
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Open until 10 pm on weeknights and 9 pm on Sunday's. This location does not sell alcohol. The Walgreen's near the L stop does sell alcohol.
This store has lots of items you might not find at the grocery store or Walgreens.
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FAMILY DOLLAR
3748 N Elston Ave
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This store has lots of items you might not find at the grocery store or Walgreens.

Drinks & Nightlife

My neighborhood bar. This place has plenty of TV's for sports, lots of beers on draft (fancy craft beer as well as what you drank in high school), and pretty decent chicken wings. My favorite is the shrimp tacos, though. Less than 5 minutes away.
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Boulevard Sports Lounge
2645 W North Ave
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My neighborhood bar. This place has plenty of TV's for sports, lots of beers on draft (fancy craft beer as well as what you drank in high school), and pretty decent chicken wings. My favorite is the shrimp tacos, though. Less than 5 minutes away.
Locally famous brewpub. If it's too crowded keep walking and there are other cool bars nearby.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
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Locally famous brewpub. If it's too crowded keep walking and there are other cool bars nearby.
My second "go-to" bar. Good beer selection, TV's for sports or booth's for not watching sports. Trivia on Tuesday nights.
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West on North
2509 W North Ave
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My second "go-to" bar. Good beer selection, TV's for sports or booth's for not watching sports. Trivia on Tuesday nights.
Gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub grub served in a relaxed urban-rustic bar with cozy nooks.
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
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Gin-centric cocktails, craft beers & pub grub served in a relaxed urban-rustic bar with cozy nooks.

Food Scene

Only open during the summer, this is a great place to grab a refreshing italian ice after walking along the 606 Trail!
Really good Indian food. They are closed on Mondays.
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Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
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Really good Indian food. They are closed on Mondays.
Hipster-ish fried chicken joint. Nice outdoor eating area when the weather is nice.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
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Hipster-ish fried chicken joint. Nice outdoor eating area when the weather is nice.
My favorite Chinese take-out place. The delivery is usually pretty fast too (but not always). Decent prices. There should be a menu above the desk.
China Fast Wok
2020 N California Ave
My favorite Chinese take-out place. The delivery is usually pretty fast too (but not always). Decent prices. There should be a menu above the desk.
Coffee and donuts. Get here early if you want a donut, because they only make so many each day. Closed on Sundays.
Donut Delight
1750 N California Ave
Coffee and donuts. Get here early if you want a donut, because they only make so many each day. Closed on Sundays.
Classic diner for a hearty breakfast. Get here early on weekends, although the line moves relatively quickly. Opens at 6 am each day. Walk or take the California bus (I would walk...it's not that far).
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee Ave
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Classic diner for a hearty breakfast. Get here early on weekends, although the line moves relatively quickly. Opens at 6 am each day. Walk or take the California bus (I would walk...it's not that far).
My favorite "Famous" Chicago deep-dish stuffed pizza chain. This location is the closest one for delivery. If you get a stuffed pizza, it will take awhile for the delivery. The phone # is 773.862.4200. There are other locations around town that you will probably pass by as you go site-seeing. This is the closest one for delivery orders. If you order a deep-dish pizza, two slices will probably fill you up.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
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My favorite "Famous" Chicago deep-dish stuffed pizza chain. This location is the closest one for delivery. If you get a stuffed pizza, it will take awhile for the delivery. The phone # is 773.862.4200. There are other locations around town that you will probably pass by as you go site-seeing. This is the closest one for delivery orders. If you order a deep-dish pizza, two slices will probably fill you up.
Hot Cuban restaurant. Alway's hopping in the summer time!
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
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Hot Cuban restaurant. Alway's hopping in the summer time!
I've never actually been here...because the line is always too long. So it must be good!
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
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I've never actually been here...because the line is always too long. So it must be good!
Really good Mexican food.
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Dos Urban Cantina
2829 W Armitage Ave
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Really good Mexican food.
Famous candy and ice cream place.
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
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Famous candy and ice cream place.
Very close Cuban cafe. Opens at 8am for breakfast. Go for some great cuban food or coffee.
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1492 Cuban Fusion Café
2615 W North Ave
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Very close Cuban cafe. Opens at 8am for breakfast. Go for some great cuban food or coffee.
Close spot for Middle Eastern food. Open from 11a to 11p.
Zaatar
2815 W Armitage Ave
Close spot for Middle Eastern food. Open from 11a to 11p.
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Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton Ave
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Ice Cream spot; only open in the summer.
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The Freeze
2815 W Armitage Ave
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Ice Cream spot; only open in the summer.
Starbucks right next to the L.
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Starbucks
1 E Delaware Pl
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Starbucks right next to the L.
Mexican restaurant. Very close to the apartment; about a 5 minute walk. Nothing fancy here...a very "mom-and-pop" place.
Texas Tacos
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Mexican restaurant. Very close to the apartment; about a 5 minute walk. Nothing fancy here...a very "mom-and-pop" place.
Chic coffee house featuring Italian style drinks brewed from house brand beans, plus baked goods.
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Caffè Umbria
2545 W Armitage Ave
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Chic coffee house featuring Italian style drinks brewed from house brand beans, plus baked goods.
New tapas restaurant. Lots of bottled beers and a few on draft.
Bulerias Tapas Humboldt Park WOW District
2507 West North Avenue
New tapas restaurant. Lots of bottled beers and a few on draft.
Really good and greasy fast food. Stop here when coming home from the bars or when you just need something quick and cheap.
Best Sub
2653 West North Avenue
Really good and greasy fast food. Stop here when coming home from the bars or when you just need something quick and cheap.
Premium coffee not named Starbucks.
Dark Matter Coffee
1856 North Western Avenue
Premium coffee not named Starbucks.
Ava's Italian Ice
1814 N Western Ave
Great new spot for fancy tacos.
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Bàrbaro Taqueria
2525 W North Ave
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Great new spot for fancy tacos.

Getting Around

This is the L stop. Go north to get to O'hare and south to get to the Loop (downtown). O'hare is about 30 minutes away and the Loop is about 15 minutes. The train runs 24 hours per day, although less frequently at night.
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Western station
1900 N Western Ave
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This is the L stop. Go north to get to O'hare and south to get to the Loop (downtown). O'hare is about 30 minutes away and the Loop is about 15 minutes. The train runs 24 hours per day, although less frequently at night.

Everything Else

Reception hall located in the neighborhood. Stay at my place if you are in town for an event at The Joinery.
The Joinery
2533 West Homer Street
Reception hall located in the neighborhood. Stay at my place if you are in town for an event at The Joinery.

Entertainment & Activities

Home of the Chicago Cubs! Also hosts concerts in the summertime.
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Lapangan Wrigley
1060 W Addison St
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Home of the Chicago Cubs! Also hosts concerts in the summertime.
Tallest building in Chicago.
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Willis Tower Skydeck
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Tallest building in Chicago.
Free zoo! Take the #72 bus or Uber/Lyft it.
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Kebun Binatang Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark St
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Free zoo! Take the #72 bus or Uber/Lyft it.
Fun place to visit when the weather is nice.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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Fun place to visit when the weather is nice.
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Akuarium Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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