Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StOne of the best music/event venues in Chicago.
Chicago Arts District
1945 S Halsted StChicago Arts District
1932 S Halsted St
1932 South Halsted StreetArt gallery
NYCH Gallery
2025 S Laflin Start gallery
Whisky Ginger
1837 S Halsted Start gallery
ARTPENTRY
1932 S Halsted Start gallery
Food Scene
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StOne of Chicago's finest restaurant's and bar.
Azul 18
1236 W 18th StGreat Brunch/Breakfast!
The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse
1248 W 18th StCoffee and bakery just around the corner.
Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th StDelicious diner-style Mexican food.
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th StRestaurant and Bar w/ BBQ and live music.
La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th StCoffee shop.
Dia De Los Tamales
Cool little tamale shop
Steak 'n Egger Inc
1174 W Cermak RdWhen you need that 24hr truck stop diner!!
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
1641 West 18th StreetGreat coffee shop.
El Milagro Tortilla
1927 S Blue Island AveLocal tortilla factory / taco shop.
Pollo Express
1315 W 18th Stlittle chicken / mexican food joint
On Saturday's you'll see a line out the door of folks waiting to get the Carnita's roasted here.
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Carnitas Don Pedro
1113 W 18th StOn Saturday's you'll see a line out the door of folks waiting to get the Carnita's roasted here.
Strings Ramen Shop
2141 S Archer AveGood ramen.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StGreat coffee.
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StLocal hot spot restaurant.
Ramen Takeya
819 W Fulton Marketgreat ramen
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burger in Chicago. Minimum 3 hour wait.
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketDelicious
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton MarketPerfect sandwiches, coffee, deli.
High Five Ramen
112 N Green StAMAZING ramen
RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StDelicious
Mexican restaurant run by XOCO veteran chef Alfonso Sotelo. BYOB, fresh tortillas, outstanding guac, etc!
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5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
1758 W 18th StMexican restaurant run by XOCO veteran chef Alfonso Sotelo. BYOB, fresh tortillas, outstanding guac, etc!
AMAZING house-made ice cream pops (paletas)! A must-stop!
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La Michoacana Premium
1855 S Blue Island AveAMAZING house-made ice cream pops (paletas)! A must-stop!
This is a cute little grocery in the front with a cafe in the back serving up fresh-made tamales, burritos and other sorts of delicious Mexican food!
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Yvolina's Tamales
814 W 18th StThis is a cute little grocery in the front with a cafe in the back serving up fresh-made tamales, burritos and other sorts of delicious Mexican food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Punch House
1227 W 18th StGreat bar in the basement of Dusek's / Thalia Hall.
Simone's
960 W 18th StBar and restaurant.
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StGreat bar. Great bar food.
Everything Else
If you feel like getting Tattooed, we can recommend this place for traditional style work.
Studio One Tattoos
1147 W 18th StIf you feel like getting Tattooed, we can recommend this place for traditional style work.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveArt Institute.
Shopping
Really fantastic vintage modern furniture, vintage clothing, and jewelry made by local artists.
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Modern Cooperative, LLC
1215 West 18th StreetReally fantastic vintage modern furniture, vintage clothing, and jewelry made by local artists.
Knee Deep Vintage
1219 W 18th StVintage clothing with some furniture.
Comet Vintage
1320 W 18th StVintage clothing.
Pilsen Vintage
1430 W 18th StGreat vintage clothing, shoes, etc...
Very Best Vintage
1346 W 18th Stvintage clothing, etc.
Market Supply Co. Vintage
1147 West 18th StreetUpscale vintage.
Amador Liquors
1167 W 18th StLiquor, wine and beer.
El Trebol Liquors & Bar
1135 W 18th Stliquor, wine and beer (this one is cash only).
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveCVS
Costco Wholesale
1430 S Ashland AveIf you happen to need a Costco.
Chocolate For Your Body Chicago INC
1743 S Halsted Stif you like chocolate...
Verdant Matter
1152 West 18th StreetPlants like succulents and things
606 Records
1808 S Allport StStellar record collection
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StThe closest Whole Foods Market.
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StThe closest Trader Joe's market
Fantastic grocery store with tons of Mexican items, produce, and organic items. You can easily walk here from our apartment building!
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La Casa Del Pueblo Inc.
1810 S Blue Island AveFantastic grocery store with tons of Mexican items, produce, and organic items. You can easily walk here from our apartment building!
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StLarge grocery store
Belli's
1850 W 18th StLittle food market and fresh juice bar!