Haley’s guidebook
Our Favourite Restaurants
Need some fun, reliable places to eat? Here's a few of our favourites!
The Nutella-filled donuts are our favorite (go in the morning when they're fresh)
Stan's Donuts And Coffee
181 Michigan AveThe Nutella-filled donuts are our favorite (go in the morning when they're fresh)
This is just 2 doors down from our place. Try to get a table on the patio if you can and request the server Marisa! We recommend the foot-long grilled cheese sandwiches, the tater tots, and the cheesecake. There's plenty of beer and a midnight snack menu if you need a late night bite. Tip: if there's a game happening at Soldier Field, most restaurants on the street raise their menu prices so look out for that!
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The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen
1301 S Wabash AveThis is just 2 doors down from our place. Try to get a table on the patio if you can and request the server Marisa! We recommend the foot-long grilled cheese sandwiches, the tater tots, and the cheesecake. There's plenty of beer and a midnight snack menu if you need a late night bite. Tip: if there's a game happening at Soldier Field, most restaurants on the street raise their menu prices so look out for that!
You can't go wrong with a little Chicago deep dish! They also have gluten free pizza available that's pretty tasty.
519 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveYou can't go wrong with a little Chicago deep dish! They also have gluten free pizza available that's pretty tasty.
Get a classic Chicago dog here, their fries are also freshly cut.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Devil Dawgs on State
767 S State StGet a classic Chicago dog here, their fries are also freshly cut.
If you're in the city, you HAVE to try Portillo's to get an authentic Chicago experience. Try the Italian Beef sandwich, the chopped salad, Chicago dog, and chocolate cake shake.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StIf you're in the city, you HAVE to try Portillo's to get an authentic Chicago experience. Try the Italian Beef sandwich, the chopped salad, Chicago dog, and chocolate cake shake.
Cool Bars
These are some of our favourite bars in the city. Get ready for a good time!
Seriously one of our all-time favorite bars. Follow them on Facebook to see what their current pop-up is (so far they have done Game of Thrones, The Office, Fyre Festival, Gremlins, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia...and more!)
They also have over 50 FREE arcade games for you to play while you drink, and allow you to BYOF (bring your own food to the bar) There's a pizza stand around the corner where you can get a big slice.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Replay Lincoln Park
2833 N Sheffield AveSeriously one of our all-time favorite bars. Follow them on Facebook to see what their current pop-up is (so far they have done Game of Thrones, The Office, Fyre Festival, Gremlins, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia...and more!)
They also have over 50 FREE arcade games for you to play while you drink, and allow you to BYOF (bring your own food to the bar) There's a pizza stand around the corner where you can get a big slice.
This place has some seriously cheap drinks, but what's cooler is they also have a speakeasy located behind a bookshelf in the basement, The Drifter. Get there early to get on the list and enjoy some amazing craft cocktails (ranging from $10-$12) and some interesting entertainment. Sometimes there's a small cover fee for the Drifter on weekends so have cash. There's also a hotdog stand next door for your late-night munchies.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Door Tavern
678 N Orleans StThis place has some seriously cheap drinks, but what's cooler is they also have a speakeasy located behind a bookshelf in the basement, The Drifter. Get there early to get on the list and enjoy some amazing craft cocktails (ranging from $10-$12) and some interesting entertainment. Sometimes there's a small cover fee for the Drifter on weekends so have cash. There's also a hotdog stand next door for your late-night munchies.
Lots of activities to do here and plenty to drink and eat. This is a bit on the pricey side.
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Punch Bowl Social Chicago
310 N Green StLots of activities to do here and plenty to drink and eat. This is a bit on the pricey side.
Dueling piano bar with lots of sugary cocktails for you to enjoy. There is usually a cover to get in and it can be very crowded.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Howl at the Moon Chicago
26 W Hubbard StDueling piano bar with lots of sugary cocktails for you to enjoy. There is usually a cover to get in and it can be very crowded.
Moneygun
660 W Lake StAnother cool place for a nice cocktail.
Date Night
Trying to impress a special someone or celebrating an occasion together? (Or maybe you just need to TREAT YO-SELF)
Here are some romantic places to check out :)
This place is totally worth the Uber trip. An intimate bar with Victorian furniture, cozy corners, fireplaces and craft cocktails/apps, you and your special someone will definitely enjoy this hide out. (Rumor has it they serve warm cookies at midnight).
584 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveThis place is totally worth the Uber trip. An intimate bar with Victorian furniture, cozy corners, fireplaces and craft cocktails/apps, you and your special someone will definitely enjoy this hide out. (Rumor has it they serve warm cookies at midnight).
While it isn't totally fancy, it's a tasty joint to enjoy a nice glass of wine and some classic Italian food.
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Maggiano's
516 N Clark StWhile it isn't totally fancy, it's a tasty joint to enjoy a nice glass of wine and some classic Italian food.
Great steakhouse that always has wonderful service. You can't go wrong with their prime rib or any of their seafood. Save room for dessert here (trust us).
Wildfire Chicago
159 W Erie StGreat steakhouse that always has wonderful service. You can't go wrong with their prime rib or any of their seafood. Save room for dessert here (trust us).
Want an expensive French meal with a view? Ask for a table with a western view so that you can look at the city and the lake. (Try to get a reservation just before sunset, it's stunning).
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Cite
505 N Lake Shore DrWant an expensive French meal with a view? Ask for a table with a western view so that you can look at the city and the lake. (Try to get a reservation just before sunset, it's stunning).
Honestly, you don't even need to eat here. Just go to the bar on the 96th floor where you don't need a reservation and enjoy a drink while you watch the sunset. (Ladies, check out the bathroom, it's truly one of the best views in Chicago.)
525 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveHonestly, you don't even need to eat here. Just go to the bar on the 96th floor where you don't need a reservation and enjoy a drink while you watch the sunset. (Ladies, check out the bathroom, it's truly one of the best views in Chicago.)
Convenience
Need some essentials? Here's some places to check out.
Groceries, pharmacy, alcohol, swimsuit? It's all here (only a half mile walk from our place).
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Target
4466 N BroadwayGroceries, pharmacy, alcohol, swimsuit? It's all here (only a half mile walk from our place).
Jewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash Ave24 hour groceries and alcohol sold here!
Trader Joe's is a great grocery store, they have mostly organic products and great wine/cheese. Plus they give out free samples all day every day.
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Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StTrader Joe's is a great grocery store, they have mostly organic products and great wine/cheese. Plus they give out free samples all day every day.
BMO Harris Bank
1300 S Wabash AveThere's a 24 hour ATM here if you need one!
Places of Worship
If you need a place to go while on the road, we did our best to put some together for you!
Services on Saturday and Sunday. I believe they have daily mass as well. https://oldstmarys.com/
Old St Mary's Catholic Church
1500 S Michigan AveServices on Saturday and Sunday. I believe they have daily mass as well. https://oldstmarys.com/
Soka Gakkai
1455 South Wabash AvenueBuddhist temple within walking distance! http://www.sgi-usa.org/
Nearby synagogue. Click the link for details on services: https://www.chiloopsyn.org/
Chicago Loop Synagogue
Nearby synagogue. Click the link for details on services: https://www.chiloopsyn.org/
Methodist church near us. Link for details: http://www.urbanvillagechurch.org/
Urban Village Church (South Loop)
610 South Michigan AvenueMethodist church near us. Link for details: http://www.urbanvillagechurch.org/
For some reason the website link wasn't working, so here is a link to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/downtownislamiccenter/
Downtown Mosque
For some reason the website link wasn't working, so here is a link to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/downtownislamiccenter/
Non-denominational church in South Loop https://parkcommunity.church/south-loop
Park Community Church - South Loop
2260 South Grove StreetNon-denominational church in South Loop https://parkcommunity.church/south-loop