Guidebook for Chicago

Claire
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

great cafe, only 5-7 minutes walk from our place. tasty pastries, sandwiches, and great coffee! we go here pretty much every weekend :)
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The Grind Cafe
4613 N Lincoln Ave
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great cafe, only 5-7 minutes walk from our place. tasty pastries, sandwiches, and great coffee! we go here pretty much every weekend :)
bakery/cafe/restaurant. tons of delicious desserts and pastries, and a good option for sit-down brunch nearby. great location, in the midst of a bunch of great shops
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Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln Ave
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bakery/cafe/restaurant. tons of delicious desserts and pastries, and a good option for sit-down brunch nearby. great location, in the midst of a bunch of great shops
a bit of a walk from our place (but a very short bike ride/cab) but it's a fave! insane beer list. delicious pickle martini :) tasty burgers and such
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The Bad Apple
4300 N Lincoln Ave
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a bit of a walk from our place (but a very short bike ride/cab) but it's a fave! insane beer list. delicious pickle martini :) tasty burgers and such
if you need food late at night, this thai place in walking distance from our apartment is great. lovely people, inexpensive, very tasty!
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Me Dee Cafe
4805 N Damen Ave
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if you need food late at night, this thai place in walking distance from our apartment is great. lovely people, inexpensive, very tasty!
delicious and very cozy/romantic french restaurant, with a gorgeous patio! highly recommended (but book in advance!)
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Bistro Campagne
4518 N Lincoln Ave
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delicious and very cozy/romantic french restaurant, with a gorgeous patio! highly recommended (but book in advance!)

Drinks & Nightlife

very cozy (fireplace!) and chill pub with good beer and scotch selection. free wifi too!
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The Grafton Pub & Grill
4530 N Lincoln Ave
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very cozy (fireplace!) and chill pub with good beer and scotch selection. free wifi too!
very cute and cozy german pub!
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Huettenbar
4721 N Lincoln Ave
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very cute and cozy german pub!

Everything Else

check them out to see if there are any shows playing while you're visiting--a chicago institution!
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Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave
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check them out to see if there are any shows playing while you're visiting--a chicago institution!
open till midnight!
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CVS
5205 N Broadway
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open till midnight!
big, open park--great for running and picnics, also has a pretty gazebo in the middle
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Welles-puisto
2333 W Sunnyside Ave
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big, open park--great for running and picnics, also has a pretty gazebo in the middle
another great park--really lovely landscaping, perfect for running, picnics, etc. our favorite!
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Winnemac-puisto
5100 N Leavitt St
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another great park--really lovely landscaping, perfect for running, picnics, etc. our favorite!
by far one of our favorite places in the city, and a place we always bring out-of-towners. incredible antiques, amazing space--truly a unique chicago gem!
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Architectural Artifacts, Inc.
1065 N Ravenswood Ave
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by far one of our favorite places in the city, and a place we always bring out-of-towners. incredible antiques, amazing space--truly a unique chicago gem!

Essentials

in the summertime, they have an amazing rooftop beer garden! but it's a great specialty grocery store, lots of european imports
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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4750 N Lincoln Ave
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in the summertime, they have an amazing rooftop beer garden! but it's a great specialty grocery store, lots of european imports
huge grocery store, 10 min walk
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Mariano's
3358 W Touhy Ave
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huge grocery store, 10 min walk

Shopping

one of my favorites in chicago. they have everything you could ever want for your skin, hair, body--all of it! don't miss it--it's truly a sight to behold.
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Merz Apothecary
4716 N Lincoln Ave
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one of my favorites in chicago. they have everything you could ever want for your skin, hair, body--all of it! don't miss it--it's truly a sight to behold.
lovely local book shop, right in the middle of lincoln square. long hours, too!
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The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln Ave
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lovely local book shop, right in the middle of lincoln square. long hours, too!