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Headed to Chicago next month and would love all of your recommendations! I'm looking for your favorite bookstores, local coffee shops, must-see views, great restaurants, and small businesses for a little shopping :)

28d·39 responses
katie logokatie
3d
great coffee with a side of stationery and some deadstock... more
Claire logoClaire
16d
Metric coffee and/or Milli by Metric; Myopic Books and Pe... more
Leslie logoLeslie
17d
One of those places that absolutely lives up to the hype.... more
Maura logoMaura
19d
Hop off the Blue Line at Logan, put your name in at Lula ... more
Annie Pontarelli logoAnnie Pontarelli
26d
Buddy is in the Chicago Cultural Center and focuses on lo... more
Valerie Chin logoValerie Chin
19d
The speakeasy bar features close up magic that you can en... more
Jennifer Quail logoJennifer Quail
20d
The river cruise hosted by the Chicago Architecture Cente... more
Seimi logoSeimi
20d
Deep dish pizza is it's own thing. And I think you should... more
Laurel logoLaurel
20d
The best eclectic boutique with fine stationery, local fo... more
rory logorory
21d
my favorite event in Chicago, magical
Hannah M. Wilde logoHannah M. Wilde
21d
Speaking of which, the Vietnamese iced coffee.
Hannah M. Wilde logoHannah M. Wilde
21d
I don’t even drink much, but if you want to feel very fan... more
Hannah M. Wilde logoHannah M. Wilde
21d
While you’re in Pilsen, you must stop here! The Molletes ... more
Hannah M. Wilde logoHannah M. Wilde
21d
Right off the wicker park blue line stoop, great spot for... more
Hannah M. Wilde logoHannah M. Wilde
21d
The best coffee plus every coffee shop is a work of art.
Hannah M. Wilde logoHannah M. Wilde
21d
Gorgeous inside, excellent zines, curated mix of new and ... more
Courtney logoCourtney
15w
As a Chicago native, I would highly recommend Shaw’s crab... more
Haley James logoHaley James
22d
"Contemporary Italian" — the food was INCREDIBLE and the ... more
Rachel Z logoRachel Z
24d
sunset strip mall logosunset strip mall
25d
a really special, well-curated collection – i love how th... more
Megan logoMegan
26d
Old-school burgers on a casual patio can’t miss.
Megan logoMegan
26d
Yes it’s a Barnes & Noble but it’s beautiful inside. Plus... more
Megan logoMegan
26d
Best matcha in the city IMHO!
Kate logoKate
26d
South Side/Hyde Park. Then can walk to sister bookstore, ... more
Julie Gainer logoJulie Gainer
27d
Another one … can you tell I like walking next to water?... more
Julie Gainer logoJulie Gainer
27d
Walking the lakefront path in summer is so good… bring a ... more
Jodie Resendiz logoJodie Resendiz
27d
You can make a reservation or go on Friday night at 5-5:1... more
Jodie Resendiz logoJodie Resendiz
27d
An absolute must!
kitty logokitty
27d
Amazing pizza and vibes!!! Had a cameo in The Bear as well!
Chandra Ram logoChandra Ram
27d
A list of the best/most fun restaurants in Chicago
Cool Your Jets logoCool Your Jets
27d
Perfectly curated home goods shop with a cafe, the best s... more
Sarah B logoSarah B
27d
You should check out frank Lloyd wright's home and studio... more
Megan P logoMegan P
8w
I will always get a pineapple sourdough muffin and emmie ... more
Maryn logoMaryn
27d
Unreal Italian restaurant. It’s very popular though, so r... more
Maryn logoMaryn
13w
Effie
A must!!
James Kylstra logoJames Kylstra
27d
Great pie + coffee and homey atmosphere in Ukrainian Vill... more
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