The Ultimate Foodie’s guidebook for eating out in Chicago
Local Dining & Brunch
Impressive northern Italian from the owners of world renowned maple and ash steakhouse
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etta
1840 W North AveImpressive northern Italian from the owners of world renowned maple and ash steakhouse
The Fifty/50
2047 W Division StHuge sports bar, one of the best spots for wings
Amazing pizza, craft beers, and people watching
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Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division StAmazing pizza, craft beers, and people watching
Craft Pizza
1252 N Damen AveGreat NY Style Takeaway Pizza
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StIconic Chicago Stuffed Pizza Delivery only
This is the one always on the food channel, one of the most reviewed taco places in the city
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveThis is the one always on the food channel, one of the most reviewed taco places in the city
Silli Kori Restaurant
2053 W Division StGreat takeaway Thai restaurants in Chicago
Like big star amazing tacos a bit more health conscious, great gluten free menu and happy hour has killer margaritas
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Takito Kitchen
2013 W Division StLike big star amazing tacos a bit more health conscious, great gluten free menu and happy hour has killer margaritas
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark StBrunch, Breakfast hot spot
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveTouristy Breakfast spot, known to be a wait
one of the best sushi/robata restaurants in Chicago
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Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago Aveone of the best sushi/robata restaurants in Chicago
The best local bbq spot, brisket is amazing
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division StThe best local bbq spot, brisket is amazing
Top Restaurant In Chicago for vegetarian and Italian dishes
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
1020 W Madison StTop Restaurant In Chicago for vegetarian and Italian dishes
Great Food Great Rooftop ambiance, middle eastern small plates, def a place to be seen
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Aba
302 N Green StGreat Food Great Rooftop ambiance, middle eastern small plates, def a place to be seen
Ema
74 W Illinois StOne of the best mediteranian restaurant in the city
Highly recommend for brunch & people watching as well as dinner
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The Perch Kitchen and Tap
1932 West Division StreetHighly recommend for brunch & people watching as well as dinner
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
1559 North Milwaukee AvenueOne of the hottest vegan spots in Chicago
Don’t let the looks deceive you, this casual parking lot spots chef once helmed a Michelin star Turkish restaurant famed as one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city
Cafe Istanbul
2014 W Division StDon’t let the looks deceive you, this casual parking lot spots chef once helmed a Michelin star Turkish restaurant famed as one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city
If you want the best Cuban Chicago has to offer, this is the place
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage AveIf you want the best Cuban Chicago has to offer, this is the place
La Scarola
721 W Grand AveMy Personal favorite for real Chicago Italian food
Cute local casual trattoria with consistently good pasta
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Via Carducci La Sorella
1928 W Division StCute local casual trattoria with consistently good pasta
Azul
1177 North Elston AvenueBest Mexican Seafood Spots in Chicago, hands down
Homemade Pasta to go and eat in house. I prefer Flour Power but super walkable for a last minute meal
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Tortello
1746 W Division StHomemade Pasta to go and eat in house. I prefer Flour Power but super walkable for a last minute meal
Flour Power
1642 West Chicago AvenueRootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueCute date night spot
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
Local Takeaway Indian
Kasama is three things, Local renowned pastry place (place a pickup order or expect lines down the block) great Filipino restaurant for lunch carry out and the country’s Best James Beard Award Winning Michelin Starred tasting menu.
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Kasama
1001 North Winchester AvenueKasama is three things, Local renowned pastry place (place a pickup order or expect lines down the block) great Filipino restaurant for lunch carry out and the country’s Best James Beard Award Winning Michelin Starred tasting menu.
My favorite sushi place consistently good and delivers
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Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen AveMy favorite sushi place consistently good and delivers
Daisies
2375 N Milwaukee Ave
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western AveOne of the best steak houses in Chicago and its local
Bonchon Chicken
1732 W Division StKorean fried chicken definitely worth a visit
Asian influenced food, and home of one of the best burgers in the city, father of mini Mott carry out fast food burgers. My favorite burger in the city
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Mott St
1401 N Ashland AveAsian influenced food, and home of one of the best burgers in the city, father of mini Mott carry out fast food burgers. My favorite burger in the city
Arami
1829 W Chicago AveOne of the best sushi restaurants with omasake and its local
Sushi-san
63 W Grand AveIn one of wickers most iconic buildings, great family breakfast option. The rooftop bar as a communal pool
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Cafe Robey
1600 N Milwaukee AveIn one of wickers most iconic buildings, great family breakfast option. The rooftop bar as a communal pool
Mi Tocaya Antojería
2800 W Logan BlvdLittle Wok - Wicker Park
ROOH Chicago Progressive Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Hands down favorite Indian in the City
Trivoli Tavern
Romantic On the cutest cobblestone street in West Loop
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktail lounge, depending on the day has performers, flamenco and live cabaret
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Bordel
1721 W Division StCocktail lounge, depending on the day has performers, flamenco and live cabaret
More of a cocktail bar than a food scene, but this cocktail bar and its sister (named the same but on the river) is one of the trendiest in the city
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Beatnik
1604 W Chicago AveMore of a cocktail bar than a food scene, but this cocktail bar and its sister (named the same but on the river) is one of the trendiest in the city
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago AveCabana Club
2018 W North AveGreat cocktails great views rooftop hangout
Sightseeing
Famous edgy artist lead/hipster area renowned all over the world for its dining, nightlife scene and movie credo.
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Wicker Park
1425 N Damen AveFamous edgy artist lead/hipster area renowned all over the world for its dining, nightlife scene and movie credo.
Shopping
Free People
1464 N Milwaukee AveBohemian inspired clothes with a modern twist
flagship store for urban wear new releases
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adidas Originals Flagship Store
1532 N Milwaukee Aveflagship store for urban wear new releases
Penelope's
1913 W Division StAdorable Boutique
Lost Girls Vintage
1947 W Chicago AveSTEELY Boutique
My go to, when I need a cute outfit
Essentials
Target
2901 S Cicero AveFoxtrot Market
1722 W Division StJewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayMariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLocal Foods
1427 W Willow StWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StNightlife
Really cool vibe on Fridays and sat playing new and old school hip hop
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The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee AveReally cool vibe on Fridays and sat playing new and old school hip hop
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveBest cocktail bar in the city
Great experimental Cocktails but the food is a miss
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Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
1846 W Division StGreat experimental Cocktails but the food is a miss
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketNumber one cocktail bar in the city and worldwide
Pub Royale
2049 W Division StUnique beer selection great small bites
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StGreat cocktail bar and oysters
Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee AveGreat for trap music on the weekends
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division StHuge Huge craft beer selection
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee AveGreat tiki themed bar
Fine Dining
Hole in the wall fine dining Michelin starred restaurant that is sure to not disappoint
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Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland AveHole in the wall fine dining Michelin starred restaurant that is sure to not disappoint
This place is one of my favorite steak houses in the city, romantic upscale ambiance
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Maple & Ash
8 W Maple StThis place is one of my favorite steak houses in the city, romantic upscale ambiance
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StOne of Chicago's best steak Places
Mama Delia
1721 West Division Street
Porto
1600 W Chicago AveMichelin starred portugese
Another James Beard Award winner, interesting vegetarian dishes fish forward, just one of the best restaurants period. If you want to try something innovative and different this is the place.
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Giant
3209 W Armitage AveAnother James Beard Award winner, interesting vegetarian dishes fish forward, just one of the best restaurants period. If you want to try something innovative and different this is the place.
Jeong
1460 W Chicago AveFine Dining Korean and one of the best in the city
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StIconic Chicago restaurant
If I had one restaurant to recommend this is it. My. Favorite restaurant hands down
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North Pond
2610 N Cannon DrIf I had one restaurant to recommend this is it. My. Favorite restaurant hands down