probably the biggest farmers market I've been to in town! so many good vendors here with an emphasis on produce and food!
Logan Square Farmers Market
my favorite farmers market! right across from the beach and a big park, very dog friendly, and often has live music that you can dance to in front of a great big green space!
Green City Market Lincoln Park
much smaller but still good vendors! great location next to a playground and dog park.
Green City Market West Loop
probably the most popular one! must see in Chicago. the lake front trail cuts through and lots of great people watching, volleyball, bars, etc!
North Avenue Beach
much smaller beach but definitely can see the concrete beach here! very good view of the skyline.
Oak Street Beach
an off leash dog beach. need I say more?!
Montrose Dog Beach
FREE. just reserve tickets online! SO pretty. much bigger than it looks. the fern and orchid rooms have my heart.
Lincoln Park Conservatory (Free with Reservations)
Restaurants
the best deep dish pizza... and I don't even like deep dish.
Pequod's Pizza
lots of fun pizzas! the burrata be kidding me is my FAV.
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
Lots of fun pizzas again! My fav is the chicken and waffles one!
Dimo's Pizza Logan Square
NY style if that’s your thing :)
Prince Street Pizza
Roman style (?) so you can try more than one and get exactly how much you want!
Bonci Pizzeria
THIS BURGER IS SO GOOD. no reservations.
Au Cheval
“hidden gem” that everyone knows but still great nonetheless!
Trivoli Tavern
CUTE restaurant and patio that’s dog friendly AND they have a dog menu.
Bar Siena
my hidden gem. I am obsessed with this place.
Miller's Pub
AYCE sushi that's honestly pretty good. Rotary at LP location!
Sushi Taku
UNDERRATED. SO GOOD. pizza, pasta, dessert - get it all!
Quartino Ristorante
This place is a splurge but VERY good!
Formento's
Great restaurant week menu and dessert!
Alla Vita
MY FAVORITE ITALIAN SPOT. It’s so cozy!
Ciccio Mio
A definite splurge but I would say also definitely worth it.
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
Good happy hour, cute photo booth downstairs with a little speakeasy!
Gilt Bar
Other Food & Drinks
great cafe with lots of tables to study at!
Colectivo Coffee Lincoln Park
nice interior in a great spot! a little loud.
Sawada Coffee
open til 4 am and dog friendly!
Jefferson Tap & Grille
dart boards, pool table, arcade games, friendly bartenders!
Clover Sports and Leisure
this is like a movie sports bar! exactly what you picture.
Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub
a classic. my favorite korean bakery.
Tous Les Jours
another Korean bakery :)
Paris Baguette
Levain west loop
Levain Bakery
Chicago’s famous!
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in Chicago, Il
Arts & Entertainment
SO slept on. Has Picasso, Manet, Monet, etc.
The Art Institute of Chicago
great for all ages!
Field Museum
great for all ages!
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
great museum at navy pier for kids!
Chicago Children's Museum
don’t miss the belugas! so playful!
Shedd Aquarium
such a cool venue!
The Salt Shed
in a suburb but another great venue! no bad seats :)
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
if you’re any semblance of a baseball fan, you need to see this!
Wrigley Field
some of the best ballpark food I’ve ever had and I’ve had a lot.
Rate Field
free and it’s crazy good for being free. don’t miss the gorillas, chimps, polar bear, or meerkats!
