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May 24, 2025
Chicago, IL

Amanda & Daniel

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Things To Do

Sharing our favorite restaurants, coffee shops & activities in Chicago.

Green City Market Lincoln Park

1817 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

One of our favorite Farmer's Markets in the city! Steps away from our wedding venue

Wrigley Field

1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613

If you're in town to catch a Cubs game, we highly recommend!

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

465 North McClurg Court, Chicago, IL 60611

A perfect way to see the city for Chicago first-timers!

Lakefront Trail

Lakefront Trail, Chicago, IL

Our favorite walking path right on Lake Michigan.

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603

Lincoln Park Conservatory

2391 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL 60614

Go for a nice walk or hang out and enjoy the weather and views

Doma Cafe

946 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Delicious for casual brunch. We recommend a breakfast sandwich!

The Original Pancake House

22 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611

A brunch must! Amanda loves a dutch baby and Dan loves the chocolate crepes.

Athenian Room

807 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

A classic neighborhood greek restaurant for a casual dinner or lunch. Jill Fitzburgh's favorite!

Nookies on Wells

1746 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Yummy, casual brunch near the park.

avec River North

141 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Yummy mediterranean food & gorgeous views of the city!

LUXBAR

18 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611

Southport Grocery and Cafe

3552 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

Great spot for brunch and to explore some local shopping!

Gilt Bar

230 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654

A fan favorite (and where we took a lot of our engagement photos!)

Cabra

200 North Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Fun rooftop restaurant for dinner!

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

2024 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Try this fun tapas spot for dinner

Mindy’s Bakery

1623 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Check out one of our favorite bakeries!

3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

1300 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610

RL Restaurant

115 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Etta Bucktown

1840 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

DeNucci's

503 West Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

163 North Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Aba

302 North Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

GEMINI

2075 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

1028 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Classic Chicago steakhouse in the center of Gold Coast.

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

2165 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Delicious Chinese food & cocktails.

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

1141 South Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Try this classic deli that our grandparents and parents grew up going to!

Maxwells Trading

1516 West Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

Small, seasonal plates.

The Loyalist

177 North Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Dan's favorite burger in Chicago. Amazing French food.

The Izakaya

820 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Amazing asian food - the burger is also a must try!

Le Colonial Chicago

57 East Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Delicious upscale Vietnamese food in the heart of Gold Coast.

Tre Dita

401 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Upscale Italian food in a beautiful setting.

Gotham Bagels

1212 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Miru

401 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Delicious sushi with a gorgeous view of the lake!

Pizzeria Portofino

317 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Riverside dining - perfect for lunch or dinner.

Trivoli Tavern

114 North Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Delicious food in a gorgeous setting - great for outdoor brunch or moody indoor dining.

Cafe Yaya

2431 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Israeli cafe that serves delicious brunch or casual dinner at their wine bar.

Soloway coffee

2275 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

NORTH BUENA DELI (LINCOLN)

345 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Doughnut Vault

401 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Great place to stop for a doughnut! If you want to go, make sure you get there before they close at 1 pm!

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