Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Breakfast is served all day, and literally everything on the menu is amazing! This is not your standard diner, so be sure to check out the menu before you go.
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Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StBreakfast is served all day, and literally everything on the menu is amazing! This is not your standard diner, so be sure to check out the menu before you go.
This is an Indian/Pakistani hole in the wall, walking distance from our place. The food is really good, but pretty spicy, so brace yourself.
Ryhana's Cuisine
2253 W Taylor StThis is an Indian/Pakistani hole in the wall, walking distance from our place. The food is really good, but pretty spicy, so brace yourself.
We love this place for fried chicken. Mostly we order it through Uber Eats, so this one is good for delivery if you are looking to order to our place.
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Bub City
435 N Clark StWe love this place for fried chicken. Mostly we order it through Uber Eats, so this one is good for delivery if you are looking to order to our place.
This was our first-ever favorite place to eat in Chicago. It's small plate, family style Italian. We fell in love with it 7 or 8 years ago, and still love it a ton. The fondue (both cheese and chocolate) are the best!
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Quartino Ristorante
626 N State StThis was our first-ever favorite place to eat in Chicago. It's small plate, family style Italian. We fell in love with it 7 or 8 years ago, and still love it a ton. The fondue (both cheese and chocolate) are the best!
In our opinion Malnati's is the best deep dish in the city! If you like meat, we highly recommend the Chicago Classic. If you like veggies, you can't beat The Lou. This may be sacrilege, but their thin crust is pretty yummy too. The cookie pizza is awesome for dessert. **This is the location that delivers to our house. There's a different location we'd recommend if you want to dine in.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StIn our opinion Malnati's is the best deep dish in the city! If you like meat, we highly recommend the Chicago Classic. If you like veggies, you can't beat The Lou. This may be sacrilege, but their thin crust is pretty yummy too. The cookie pizza is awesome for dessert. **This is the location that delivers to our house. There's a different location we'd recommend if you want to dine in.
In our opinion Malnati's is the best deep dish in the city! If you like meat, we highly recommend the Chicago Classic. If you like veggies, you can't beat The Lou. This may be sacrilege, but their thin crust is pretty yummy too. The cookie pizza is awesome for dessert. **This is the location we recommend for dining in. The location in Lawndale delivers to our house.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StIn our opinion Malnati's is the best deep dish in the city! If you like meat, we highly recommend the Chicago Classic. If you like veggies, you can't beat The Lou. This may be sacrilege, but their thin crust is pretty yummy too. The cookie pizza is awesome for dessert. **This is the location we recommend for dining in. The location in Lawndale delivers to our house.
If you are looking for tried and true Chicago hot dog excellence this is the place! We also loved the Italian Beef Sandwich. If you can spare room for dessert, the chocolate cake is so worth it.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StIf you are looking for tried and true Chicago hot dog excellence this is the place! We also loved the Italian Beef Sandwich. If you can spare room for dessert, the chocolate cake is so worth it.
We went here for a special occasion and loved it! Very intimate and classy on the inside. The food was so good. If we could afford it, we'd be regulars here.
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Chez Joel Bistro Francais
1119 W Taylor StWe went here for a special occasion and loved it! Very intimate and classy on the inside. The food was so good. If we could afford it, we'd be regulars here.
This is our Chinese food delivery place of choice. It's pretty standard fare and close to our place.
King Wok
2323 W Madison StThis is our Chinese food delivery place of choice. It's pretty standard fare and close to our place.
This place is walking distance from our house and will totally cut it if you are looking for easy. It's not the same quality as the places in Greektown, but it'll do when you aren't looking to venture far.
Westside Gyros
754 S Western AveThis place is walking distance from our house and will totally cut it if you are looking for easy. It's not the same quality as the places in Greektown, but it'll do when you aren't looking to venture far.
This is another favorite of ours from before we even lived in the city. We highly recommend the flaming saganaki and the taramosalata starter. The calamari is yummy, and you can't go wrong with any of the entress, especially if they involve lamb.
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Greek Islands
200 S Halsted StThis is another favorite of ours from before we even lived in the city. We highly recommend the flaming saganaki and the taramosalata starter. The calamari is yummy, and you can't go wrong with any of the entress, especially if they involve lamb.
Meli is just a short train ride from our house, and has an amazing brunch! Their benedicts are especially good, but we've even had their oatmeal and loved it, so you can't really go wrong.
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Meli Cafe
301 S Halsted StMeli is just a short train ride from our house, and has an amazing brunch! Their benedicts are especially good, but we've even had their oatmeal and loved it, so you can't really go wrong.
This is another great Greektown gem. You can order a full meal or simply go here for pastry and coffee. Their baklava is wonderful as you would expect, but don't discount the awesomeness of the chocolate mousse. :) We sometimes do dinner at Greek Islands and then walk down the street to Artopolis for dessert.
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Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Agora
306 S Halsted StThis is another great Greektown gem. You can order a full meal or simply go here for pastry and coffee. Their baklava is wonderful as you would expect, but don't discount the awesomeness of the chocolate mousse. :) We sometimes do dinner at Greek Islands and then walk down the street to Artopolis for dessert.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store to our house. They tend to have good deals on quality fresh produce.
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Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StThis is the closest grocery store to our house. They tend to have good deals on quality fresh produce.
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdThis is the closest pharmacy to our house.
Parks & Nature
The Lakefront trail is 18 miles right along Lake Michigan. It is one of our favorite places to ride bikes or walk or simply appreciate being in the city. Along the trail you'll find Chicago's most popular beaches, Navy Pier access, great city views, Museum Campus access and of course the beauty that is Lake Michigan!
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailThe Lakefront trail is 18 miles right along Lake Michigan. It is one of our favorite places to ride bikes or walk or simply appreciate being in the city. Along the trail you'll find Chicago's most popular beaches, Navy Pier access, great city views, Museum Campus access and of course the beauty that is Lake Michigan!
Arts & Culture
This is the most amazing museum ever! There's so much to see and do that you could easily spend a whole day here. We love the indoor tornado, the German U boat, and the giant train set in particular, but there's so much to explore. It's worth the trek to Hyde Park.
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Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología
5700 S Lake Shore DrThis is the most amazing museum ever! There's so much to see and do that you could easily spend a whole day here. We love the indoor tornado, the German U boat, and the giant train set in particular, but there's so much to explore. It's worth the trek to Hyde Park.
Part of the draw to the aquarium is where it's located in the city. Museum Campus is one of our favorite places to be in the warmer months and sometimes even in the cold. It's got sweeping views of the city. The Shedd, though, is a pretty cool aquarium. We had a membership when we first moved because we loved going whenever we wanted to see the dolphin and beluga whales.
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Acuario Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrPart of the draw to the aquarium is where it's located in the city. Museum Campus is one of our favorite places to be in the warmer months and sometimes even in the cold. It's got sweeping views of the city. The Shedd, though, is a pretty cool aquarium. We had a membership when we first moved because we loved going whenever we wanted to see the dolphin and beluga whales.
Sightseeing
This is just one of those things you should really see if you are here. It's completely touristy, but also kinda cool.
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Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThis is just one of those things you should really see if you are here. It's completely touristy, but also kinda cool.
We have done the Skydeck many times with family and friends. If you can go in the morning on a workday, you can usually avoid the lines. The Ledge (glass boxes that hang off the side of the building) is fun, and we always have fun taking new photos from up there. It mostly depends on if you like seeing the city from up high. If not, then this probably won't interest you. It's a great view, but not so special beyond that.
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Willis Tower Skydeck
We have done the Skydeck many times with family and friends. If you can go in the morning on a workday, you can usually avoid the lines. The Ledge (glass boxes that hang off the side of the building) is fun, and we always have fun taking new photos from up there. It mostly depends on if you like seeing the city from up high. If not, then this probably won't interest you. It's a great view, but not so special beyond that.
We like to catch Buckingham Fountain when we are already hanging out on the Lakefront trail. It's got great skyline views.
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Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrWe like to catch Buckingham Fountain when we are already hanging out on the Lakefront trail. It's got great skyline views.