Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th StTACOS! Inexpensive and popular with locals.
Cute cafe with lots of Mexican art. Sometimes local artisans come in to sell their wares.
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La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StCute cafe with lots of Mexican art. Sometimes local artisans come in to sell their wares.
Yvolina's Tamales
814 W 18th StTamales!!!
A vegan/vegetarian paradise! (And omnivores like it, too!) Traditional diner comfort food, including milkshakes.
136 personas locales recomiendan
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
2333 North Milwaukee AvenueA vegan/vegetarian paradise! (And omnivores like it, too!) Traditional diner comfort food, including milkshakes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Divey place with great beer and friendly bartenders. Right across the street from the CTA Pink Line so sometimes I go there for a "last call" drink on my way home.
20 personas locales recomiendan
The Barrel
2015 S Damen AveDivey place with great beer and friendly bartenders. Right across the street from the CTA Pink Line so sometimes I go there for a "last call" drink on my way home.
Alhambra Palace Restaurant
1240 W Randolph StSalsa dancing on Tuesday!
Tapster
2027 W North AveSelf-serve alcohol! Could be dangerous...
Sightseeing
The Bean! Ice-skating in the winter! Near Grant Park!
1243 personas locales recomiendan
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe Bean! Ice-skating in the winter! Near Grant Park!
El Teatro de Chicago
175 N State StGet a picture in front of the "Chicago" sign!
Parks & Nature
North Avenue Beach
In the summer, enjoy the beaches.
Arts & Culture
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StIt's beautiful and FREE.
One of the largest collections of Mexican art in the US. Walking distance from my house. And it's FREE!
222 personas locales recomiendan
Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano
1852 W 19th StOne of the largest collections of Mexican art in the US. Walking distance from my house. And it's FREE!
Essentials
ALDI
4934 S Kedzie AveGroceries
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StGroceries.
Great produce (of course), wide selection of vegan/vegetarian foods
111 personas locales recomiendan
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveGreat produce (of course), wide selection of vegan/vegetarian foods
Getting Around
Damen Pink Line Station