Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
The Beer Temple offers an insane selection of craft beers. Ask for Steve and tell him Caitlin sent you!
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The Beer Temple
3173 N Elston AveThe Beer Temple offers an insane selection of craft beers. Ask for Steve and tell him Caitlin sent you!
Solid craft beer selection and a European street food menu ordered food truck style at the rear of the bar.
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DMen Tap
2849 W Belmont AveSolid craft beer selection and a European street food menu ordered food truck style at the rear of the bar.
Local popular craft beer selection. You can bring your own food.
TAP ROOM HOURS
Wednesday-Thursday / 2–10pm
Friday / 2–11pm
Saturday / noon–11pm
Sunday / noon–6pm
Open to the public.
PUBLIC TOUR SCHEDULE - first come, first served
Wednesday – Friday
6pm, 7pm
Saturday
3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Sunday
2pm, 3pm, 4pm
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Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie AveLocal popular craft beer selection. You can bring your own food.
TAP ROOM HOURS
Wednesday-Thursday / 2–10pm
Friday / 2–11pm
Saturday / noon–11pm
Sunday / noon–6pm
Open to the public.
PUBLIC TOUR SCHEDULE - first come, first served
Wednesday – Friday
6pm, 7pm
Saturday
3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Sunday
2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Food Scene
Metal-themed and delicious food with a solid local craft beer selection.
Go during off-peak hours and you won't have to wait long, if at all. Do not go at prime meal times or you'll be standing outside, hungry, and contemplating whether you should screw it and go to Burger King instead.
Not good for groups larger than four, though two is best.
If you're looking for a quiet dining experience, this is not it. It's loud and you'll leave smelling like a grill.
If it is nice outside, the patio is a super chill alternative to the indoor dining scene.
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveMetal-themed and delicious food with a solid local craft beer selection.
Go during off-peak hours and you won't have to wait long, if at all. Do not go at prime meal times or you'll be standing outside, hungry, and contemplating whether you should screw it and go to Burger King instead.
Not good for groups larger than four, though two is best.
If you're looking for a quiet dining experience, this is not it. It's loud and you'll leave smelling like a grill.
If it is nice outside, the patio is a super chill alternative to the indoor dining scene.
Paletaaaaaas! For one whole American dollar, you can get a super sweet paletas treat. They have smoothies, ice cream, popsicles, and other treats on the menu.
Paleteria Arco Iris
2950 W Belmont AvePaletaaaaaas! For one whole American dollar, you can get a super sweet paletas treat. They have smoothies, ice cream, popsicles, and other treats on the menu.
Family-style dining experience with an expansive menu at very reasonable prices. It's not at all fancy but it has the delicious essentials.
Brothers Restaurant
3000 W Belmont AveFamily-style dining experience with an expansive menu at very reasonable prices. It's not at all fancy but it has the delicious essentials.
Mmmmmpizzzzzaaaa!
CASH ONLY - but who cares?! Because like I said, Mmmmmpizzzzzaaaa (not deep dish)!
And boozy soft serve if you're into that sort of thing! ;)
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The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueMmmmmpizzzzzaaaa!
CASH ONLY - but who cares?! Because like I said, Mmmmmpizzzzzaaaa (not deep dish)!
And boozy soft serve if you're into that sort of thing! ;)
• antibiotic-free, cage-free, humanely-raised chickens • non-GMO, trans-fat-free canola fryer oil • Wisconsin honey and cheese • dairy, eggs, & produce sourced from Midwest farms • cane sugar soda, premium iced teas & housemade lemonade • small batch, front porch cocktails • local craft beers • ingredients from like-minded, local businesses
• guests who are treated like friends & family • hospitality (tips) are included in the price of menu items
• respecting the environment with compostable & biodegradable packaging • recycling & kitchen composting programs • converting fryer oil into biodiesel fuel • active within the community by purchasing from local farmers markets
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston Ave• antibiotic-free, cage-free, humanely-raised chickens • non-GMO, trans-fat-free canola fryer oil • Wisconsin honey and cheese • dairy, eggs, & produce sourced from Midwest farms • cane sugar soda, premium iced teas & housemade lemonade • small batch, front porch cocktails • local craft beers • ingredients from like-minded, local businesses
• guests who are treated like friends & family • hospitality (tips) are included in the price of menu items
• respecting the environment with compostable & biodegradable packaging • recycling & kitchen composting programs • converting fryer oil into biodiesel fuel • active within the community by purchasing from local farmers markets
Sightseeing
There is a giant door with a giant monster inside!
If you're driving: pull up in front of the door and throw your hazard lights on. Hop out and take a couple of photos - be extreme! This is a 5-minute stop, at best. But you'll get some cute and unique photos!
Big Monster Toys
21 S Racine AveThere is a giant door with a giant monster inside!
If you're driving: pull up in front of the door and throw your hazard lights on. Hop out and take a couple of photos - be extreme! This is a 5-minute stop, at best. But you'll get some cute and unique photos!
Essentials
The best laundromat.
It's super clean.
They have a parking lot.
They have a coin machine that accepts $20 bills and under.
They're really nice too!
Barry Coin Laundry
3055 N California AveThe best laundromat.
It's super clean.
They have a parking lot.
They have a coin machine that accepts $20 bills and under.
They're really nice too!
ALDI has all the essentials and then some. Perfect for budget friendly produce, drinks, and snacks!
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Aldi
3363 N Milwaukee AveALDI has all the essentials and then some. Perfect for budget friendly produce, drinks, and snacks!
Getting Around
The 24-Hour Pass for $9.95/day is perfect for tourists and occasional riders.
https://www.divvybikes.com/how-it-works
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Divvy
The 24-Hour Pass for $9.95/day is perfect for tourists and occasional riders.
https://www.divvybikes.com/how-it-works
The Belmont Blue Line Train service operates 24-hours a day between O'Hare Airport and Forest Park.
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The train costs $5 when leaving O'Hare Airport (premium fare). Otherwise, it's only $2.25 per ride.
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General Information for the Belmont Blue Line stop:
http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/station.aspx?StopId=26
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Fare Information:
http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/fares/default.aspx?source_quicklinks=1
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Belmont & Kimball station
The Belmont Blue Line Train service operates 24-hours a day between O'Hare Airport and Forest Park.
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The train costs $5 when leaving O'Hare Airport (premium fare). Otherwise, it's only $2.25 per ride.
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General Information for the Belmont Blue Line stop:
http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/station.aspx?StopId=26
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Fare Information:
http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/fares/default.aspx?source_quicklinks=1
Entertainment & Activities
The Garden - Chicago Dirt Jumps
3400 N Rockwell StIf you're into BMX, you'll think this place is RAD!
Parks & Nature
I'm hesitant to share this as it's one my most treasured places in the city to get some peace and quiet along with being in nature while still in downtown. "Secluded urban oasis on the water with city skyline views, serene paths & circular fountains." I have yet to see water in any of the fountains but why look at a man-made fountain when you can look at the Lake?!
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Milton Lee Olive Park
East Ohio StreetI'm hesitant to share this as it's one my most treasured places in the city to get some peace and quiet along with being in nature while still in downtown. "Secluded urban oasis on the water with city skyline views, serene paths & circular fountains." I have yet to see water in any of the fountains but why look at a man-made fountain when you can look at the Lake?!