Things to Do

La Colombe - Enjoy the iced draft lattes

Blue Bottle Coffee - Great spot to enjoy views of the Chicago River

Tary - A weekend favorite to enjoy a coffee and breakfast

Sawada Coffee - Located in the West Loop neighborhood, this is a go to spot for coffee + matcha

Parlor Pizza - Casual pizza spot great for big groups

Gilt Bar / Ciccio Mio / Bavette’s Steakhouse - Three restaurants nestled together on the same block of Kinzie St and part of our favorite Hogsalt Restaurant group

Green Street Meats - Located in West Loop, this is our go-to spot for counter serve Texas BBQ and hearty side dishes

Ramen San / Sushi-San - One of our go-to spots when we’re craving ramen or sushi

Akiro Hand Roll Bar - All seating is at the counter and offers fresh Japanese and Peruvian fusion bites

Crying Tiger - Great spot to try Southeast Asian cuisine

The Noodle - If you are visiting Chinatown, this is our favorite spot to get Pho

Daebak Korean BBQ - Located in Wicker Park, our favorite Korean BBQ spot serves great meats, side dishes, and beer. Great for a big group as well

Chiu Quon Bakery - If visiting Chinatown, a go-to spot is this cash only Chinese bakery. Favorites include the BBQ Pork buns and Taro bun

Levain Bakery - Popular for their chocolate chip cookies and other baked goods

Fado Irish Pub - Cozy Irish pub in River North, great spot for a cold pint and hearty meal

Gus’ Sip & Dip - Serves crafted cocktails and warm dipped sandwiches. Menu includes a classic Wisconsin old fashion

Cindy’s Rooftop - Perched atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Cindy’s provides a great view of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan

Chicago Riverwalk - Steps away from our apartment, this is a great path to go for a walk with city views

The Art Institute of Chicago - Located downtown by Millennium Park. This museum is home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe. It’s also where we took our engagement photos