Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveC.C. Ferns
2806 W Augusta BlvdThey have early morning spiked coffee specials as well.
CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA.
This is the best spot! Better then Lou Malnatis and Girodonos, which tend tone very touristy, Pequots is where are the locals go for deep dish pizza.
There is always a wait but it is worth it. You can get drinks next door at the bar Whales Tale while you wait.
Please don't come to Chicago without eating at Pequods!
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueCHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA.
This is the best spot! Better then Lou Malnatis and Girodonos, which tend tone very touristy, Pequots is where are the locals go for deep dish pizza.
There is always a wait but it is worth it. You can get drinks next door at the bar Whales Tale while you wait.
Please don't come to Chicago without eating at Pequods!
Great coffee and ambiance walking distance from the air bnb. Take the 606 trail behind us all the way there and enjoy views of the amazing mural on the side of the building while sitting in the grass.
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Ipsento 606
1813 N Milwaukee AveGreat coffee and ambiance walking distance from the air bnb. Take the 606 trail behind us all the way there and enjoy views of the amazing mural on the side of the building while sitting in the grass.
Some of the best ramen in the city. Don't go without trying the ramen and the brussel sprout appetizer!
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Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveSome of the best ramen in the city. Don't go without trying the ramen and the brussel sprout appetizer!
Cool place for breakfast in the gorgeous Gold Coast area of Chicago. Definitely a local spot with some good people watching.
My favorite thing to order is the lox and capers plate with a bagel.
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3rd Coast Cafe
West Goethe StreetCool place for breakfast in the gorgeous Gold Coast area of Chicago. Definitely a local spot with some good people watching.
My favorite thing to order is the lox and capers plate with a bagel.
Great place for adult frozen drinks and pickle back whisky shots- if you're into that sort of thing.
The food is good here but they make an OUTSTANDING vegetable club sandwich and great hushpuppies- my personal favorites.
Also a great place to sit on the patio and people watch.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveGreat place for adult frozen drinks and pickle back whisky shots- if you're into that sort of thing.
The food is good here but they make an OUTSTANDING vegetable club sandwich and great hushpuppies- my personal favorites.
Also a great place to sit on the patio and people watch.
A local haunt for good and reasonably priced breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Located underneath the Milwaukee/California blue line stop so you can eat then jump on the train and go downtown straight form there.
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
2294 N Milwaukee AveA local haunt for good and reasonably priced breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Located underneath the Milwaukee/California blue line stop so you can eat then jump on the train and go downtown straight form there.
Good for breakfast and dessert. Great outdoor patio area. Famous in this area and also located near the California/Milwaukee blue line stop to get downtown quickly afterwards.
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveGood for breakfast and dessert. Great outdoor patio area. Famous in this area and also located near the California/Milwaukee blue line stop to get downtown quickly afterwards.
Fast Casual dining spot. Order ahead and pick up or eat it there whichever you choose.
Amazing Falafels and french fries.
Zaatar
2815 W Armitage AveFast Casual dining spot. Order ahead and pick up or eat it there whichever you choose.
Amazing Falafels and french fries.
Very famous in Chicago. Has one many awards.
Hot chocolate and gourmet caramels/truffles.
a MUST try if you like chocolate.
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Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W Armitage AveVery famous in Chicago. Has one many awards.
Hot chocolate and gourmet caramels/truffles.
a MUST try if you like chocolate.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonder Mint Malt is an amazing "shamrock shake" inspired gin drink.
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Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage AveWonder Mint Malt is an amazing "shamrock shake" inspired gin drink.
Good Mexican food and margaritas.
Highly recommend chips and queso.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGood Mexican food and margaritas.
Highly recommend chips and queso.
I love the boiler room for drinks and pizza.
They have a special called the "PB&J" which is a slice of pizza, past blue ribbon and a hot of jameson for around $8. They're pizza is very good and they also have Jameson spiked soft serve ice cream.
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueI love the boiler room for drinks and pizza.
They have a special called the "PB&J" which is a slice of pizza, past blue ribbon and a hot of jameson for around $8. They're pizza is very good and they also have Jameson spiked soft serve ice cream.
Chicago is known for its jaxx and Blues music scene.
This is a very secret spot of the locals. Outstanding music and BYOF (bring your own food.)
Less then a mile walking distance from the air bob and plenty of places to stop for food/drinks on the way- Parsons, Dos and Scofflaw to name a few.
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Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage AveChicago is known for its jaxx and Blues music scene.
This is a very secret spot of the locals. Outstanding music and BYOF (bring your own food.)
Less then a mile walking distance from the air bob and plenty of places to stop for food/drinks on the way- Parsons, Dos and Scofflaw to name a few.
Parks & Nature
The 606 trail is located diretly behind the air bob on blooming dale ave. There are access ramps on rockwell/bloomingdale and california/bloomingdale.
This trail offers a relaxing way to get back and forth on the west side of the city.
there is amazing street art at every access point along the entire length of the trail.
Rent a diva bicycle by 90 miles cuban cafe then hop on the trail and go for a ride!
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Bloomingdale Trail
Bloomingdale TrailThe 606 trail is located diretly behind the air bob on blooming dale ave. There are access ramps on rockwell/bloomingdale and california/bloomingdale.
This trail offers a relaxing way to get back and forth on the west side of the city.
there is amazing street art at every access point along the entire length of the trail.
Rent a diva bicycle by 90 miles cuban cafe then hop on the trail and go for a ride!
one of my personal favorite beachs in the city. cute. quiet and behind the she'd aquarium- another place to check out.
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Northerly Island
one of my personal favorite beachs in the city. cute. quiet and behind the she'd aquarium- another place to check out.
Another one of my favorite places to bring a picnic and hang out.
I don't have a dog but I love coming here and watching all the dogs play in the water.
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Montrose Dog Beach - Hondvriendelijk gebied - Tijdelijk gesloten
West Wilson DriveAnother one of my favorite places to bring a picnic and hang out.
I don't have a dog but I love coming here and watching all the dogs play in the water.
Sightseeing
HIGHLY recommend doing the architecture river cruise. I've done it a handful of times since moving to Chicago and its my favorite. The sunset cruise is also lovely too. Bar on board.
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Shoreline Sightseeing, Water Taxi - Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveHIGHLY recommend doing the architecture river cruise. I've done it a handful of times since moving to Chicago and its my favorite. The sunset cruise is also lovely too. Bar on board.
Everything Else
I love the wicker park neighborhood. It's easily accessible from the airbnb by bike or foot down the 606 trail. A great place for walking around, people watching, breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. You could spend and entire day here.
If you're into vintage shipping my favorite store is Rag Stock. Around rag stock are a lot of other vintage and cosignment shops.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveI love the wicker park neighborhood. It's easily accessible from the airbnb by bike or foot down the 606 trail. A great place for walking around, people watching, breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. You could spend and entire day here.
If you're into vintage shipping my favorite store is Rag Stock. Around rag stock are a lot of other vintage and cosignment shops.
Essentials
Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey AveSmall local grocery store open 24 hours.
Amazing grocery store with a large and beautiful selection of fresh veggies and produce.
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Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveAmazing grocery store with a large and beautiful selection of fresh veggies and produce.
Place to get essentials. Medicine, toiletries, souvenirs Not a grocery store. Although you can find food there. I would go to Cermak or Food Smary for actual food and groceries.
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Walgreens
3646 North BroadwayPlace to get essentials. Medicine, toiletries, souvenirs Not a grocery store. Although you can find food there. I would go to Cermak or Food Smary for actual food and groceries.
Getting Around
Western Blue Line Station
Nearest blue line stop to the airbnb