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Things To Do

There are so many fun restaurants and shops to check out in Chicago. The ideas below are a few of our favorite places! Planning Note: Each place is located in a different area of the city and most are a short walk from the "L" or the bus. You can use this as a starting point or ending point, we hope you enjoy them!

Dollop Diner (Andersonville)

5060 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

This is a local diner we love to go to! There are a couple of locations in the city, but we recommend the spot on Clark street since it is in neighborhood of Andersonville which is a fun area with lots of fun shops.

Doma Cafe (River North)

946 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60610

A fun place for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just coffee and snack!

Del Sur Bakery (Ravenswood)

4639 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Check this place out for some fantastic pastries! It is a popular spot in our neighborhood. Just a heads up, there could be a line!

Dayglow (Wicker Park)

1757 North Kimball Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Dayglow has great coffee! If the weather is nice it is also right next to a fun walking path called the 606. Grab a fun latte and check out this recreational trail that used to be a railroad line.

Steingold's of Chicago (Lakeview/Southport)

3737 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

Great place to get bagels! There are a couple of locations in the city. The one listed here is on Southport, which has a number of other restaurants and shops along the street. If you have extra time, check the schedule for the Music Box Theater, it is one of our favorite places to see movies!

Lula Cafe (Logan Square)

2537 North Kedzie Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60647

This is one of our favorite brunch spots, but you can go for dinner too! We came here after our engagement.

Geraldine's (Lincoln Square)

4743 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Come here for some of the best cupcakes in the city! The salted caramel is a must. Stick around and check out the rest of Lincoln Square for shopping, drinks, or a movie at the Davis Theater.

Pequod's Pizza (Lincoln Park)

2207 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Looking for some pizza?? Pequod's has some of the best deep dish in the city. Its located in Lincoln Park just a short walk from the Brown Line.

Duck Duck Goat (Fulton Market)

857 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

This is a spot we usually love to take friends who are coming in from out of town. The food and drinks are always delicious and the Fulton Market area is never short on things to do!

Easy Does It (Bucktown)

2354 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Looking for a spot to grab a drink or a Bottle? Easy Does It is a wine shop below and bar up top! They have an eclectic selection of wines, beers, house made cocktails, and N/A options as well.