Upscale Mediterranean food. River North.
Italian restaurant directly on the Chicago River downtown. River North.
Bistro/bar with American food, several locations but this one is closest to the hotels! River North.
Mexican street food, Rick Bayless spot. River North.
Guided boat tour on the river through downtown Chicago with information about the history/architecture of the city.
Casual cuban sandwiches and coffee, we would go a lot when we were at Columbia. Located in the loop.
Cool cocktail bar/lounge. River North.
Fancy steakhouse. Great food and super cozy atmosphere. River North.
A must see if you enjoy art museums of any kind! Located in the loop.
Coffee! Some pastries and sandwiches too. River North.
Upscale Mediterranean. Fulton Market.
Donuts and fried chicken. River North.
Surgical/medical museum in a beautiful old building on Lake Shore Drive. Think Mutter Museum vibes. Gold Coast.
Deep dish! River North.
Old school divey bar previously visited by Anthony Bourdain <3 Located in Old Town.
Maybe the most classic Chicago dog spot. Come ready to be roasted by the staff and know your order
Legit Italian sub spot/grocery store. Casual. Fulton Market.
Another deep dish option. Lincoln Park.
Vegetarian/vegan friendly breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar. We go for breakfast a lot! Has a patio! Logan Square.
Gin focused cocktail bar with a patio and great dinner options. Logan Square.
Indoor/outdoor bar with a killer happy hour 5-7 M-F. Avondale.
Great ramen spot. No reservations but worth a wait, another one of our go to spots. Logan Square.
Super divey friendly neighborhood bar, sells booze too. Our local go to. Logan Square.
Some of the best coffee in Chicago, great pourover and espresso. Near the wedding venue as well. West Town.
Casual bakery/breakfast sandwich spot with coffee. Avondale.
New American-ish restaurant with a great brunch as well as dinner. Logan Square.
Bahn Mi/rice bowls, casual spot. Logan Square.
Coffee spot open until 5, usually where we go to do busy work in a cafe! Try the raspberry cold brew. Logan Square.
Casual pizza spot with a huge patio, good for groups (you order via QR code.) Logan Square.
Elevated bike/walking path through Logan Square. We take this to bike to the YMCA at the western end! Logan Square.
Cash only super classic Chicago spot for smashburgers, hot dogs, fried shrimp, etc. Many a late night have ended here. Logan Square.
Super cozy book store with winding rows of shelves. Been coming here since we moved here! Wicker Park.
Several locations, this one is by our house. Fried chicken and fish with fun cocktails and a huge patio. Get a pickle shot. Logan Square.
Beautiful conservatory, donations encourage and reservations required. Garfield Park.
Divey bar/music venue. Ukrainian Village.
Barcade where we had William's 30th birthday party! Logan Square.