Guidebook for Chicago
Arts & Culture
South Loop
Great place to visit and stay.
Food Scene
Polish/Italian restaurant, delicious wood fired pizza. The Perogioli's (Perogi and Ravioli) are amazing!
48 locals recommend
Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash AvePolish/Italian restaurant, delicious wood fired pizza. The Perogioli's (Perogi and Ravioli) are amazing!
Great little place right next door to our building (new owners live in the building), excellent breakfast food & super convenient.
Cafe Society
1801 S Indiana AveGreat little place right next door to our building (new owners live in the building), excellent breakfast food & super convenient.
South Coast Sushi
1700 S Michigan AveExcellent sushi, great drinks, a little on the pricy side.
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveYou know what it is!
Chicago Waffles
1400 S Michigan AveGreat breakfast place, try the waffle benedict.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool "wine & cheese" bar (I've never actually had wine or cheese there) with excellent cocktails. Try the Moscow Mule or one of their flavored tequila drinks (Paulina loves the Jalapeno Margarita)
17 locals recommend
Square One
1400 S Michigan AveCool "wine & cheese" bar (I've never actually had wine or cheese there) with excellent cocktails. Try the Moscow Mule or one of their flavored tequila drinks (Paulina loves the Jalapeno Margarita)
Kroll's South Loop
1736 S Michigan AveSports bar, sports food, always packed for home Bears games
Essentials
Awesome grocery store, similar to Whole Foods, but less expensive. Aside from groceries, they have a juice bar, Hot Food and Salad Bar (great for a quick/fresh lunch), Coffee & Gelato Bar, & Sushi Bar
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveAwesome grocery store, similar to Whole Foods, but less expensive. Aside from groceries, they have a juice bar, Hot Food and Salad Bar (great for a quick/fresh lunch), Coffee & Gelato Bar, & Sushi Bar